2012 Price: From $1,999* per person
2012 Dates: Custom Departures Available
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Tour of Bangkok - The Grand Palace, Wats, and More (B)
Enjoy a day filled with sightseeing as you visit the Thai capital's most historic and culturally significant sites; including: The Grand Palace, Wat Po, and Wat Arun. Then, enjoy an afternoon cruise along the Thonburi waterways to view the markets and traditional lifestyles of the Thai people.
Day 3: Chiang Mai - Culture and Cooking (B,D)
After Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Once settled in your hotel, venture to the local Wats and markets via rickshaw for some shopping and sightseeing. In the evening, partake in a Thai cooking class followed by a savory dinner of your own dishes and others.
Day 4: Chiang Mai - Elephant Encounter and Village Bike Ride (B)
The real adventure starts 40 miles north of Chiang Mai at the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp, situated on the banks of the Ping River. Take an exhilarating elephant trek through the neighboring bamboo jungle. Following the elephant encounter, set out on mountain bikes through rural villages before spending the night at the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge. This unique lodge gives visitors a chance to experience an exotic and local atmosphere. From the lodge, enjoy various treks to the surrounding villages and forest waterfalls. Overnight at the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge.
Day 5: Chiang Mai - Rafting Tour (B)
Your adventure continues with a thrilling white water rafting tour down the majestic Mae Taeng River. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 6: Travel Day to Phuket (B)
Transfer to airport for flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for a night a of leisure before heading out to some of Thailand's most beautiful islands.
Day 7: Ko Phi Phi Island Retreat (B)
After breakfast at your hotel, board the ferry taking you to the Western Thai islands of Ko Phi Phi. Upon arrival, transfer to your accommodation at the Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort and Spa.
This 4-star tropical resort is nestled amidst lush vegetation and overlooks the spectacular scenery of the Andaman Sea. Here you will spend three nights enjoying sea, sand and sunshine. Activity options include snorkeling, sea canoeing, scuba diving and of course relaxing.
Day 8 - 9: Island Relaxation (B)
Enjoy a daily breakfast at your hotel followed by a day at leisure. Don't miss the chance to tour the islands surrounding your own, as well as enjoy some of the best snorkeling, diving, and beaches in all of Thailand.
Day 10: Depart from Ko Phi Phi (B)
After breakfast, transfer from Ko Phi Phi to Phuket airport where you will continue on to your final destination.
Meal Notation: (B) - Breakfast, (L) - Lunch, (D) - Dinner
Tour Inclusions:
2 nights hotel stay in Bangkok
3 nights hotel and lodge stay in Chiang Mai
3 nights resort stay at Phi Phi Island
1 night hotel stay in Phuket
Meals as noted
Transfers and Tours with air-conditioned vehicle as above mentioned
Admission Fees while on sightseeing tours
Local Guide - Most Activities
Tour Exclusions:
Personal Expenses
Meal and Beverages not mentioned
Gratuities
Optional Tours
Visas
Taxes
International and Domestic Airfare
Note: This package is open to accommodation upgrades as well as complementary honeymoon upgrades.
