Deep Insight Thailand Private Tour 15 days

Morning

• Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, you will be welcomed by our guide and start to transfer to the hotel in City Centre for checking in and free time at leisure.
• Hotel check-in time is at 14:00. In case you would like to secure an early check-in, an additional charge will be applied.

NOTE:

• Our representative will hold a sign with your name on it, or in case of multiple pick-ups, the signs may be hanging on the aluminum railing at our meeting point.
• Please kindly contact our sales consultants directly for help in case you cannot find the driver or tour guide.

Morning

• Have breakfast and prepare since your private tour guide will pick you up for today's city tour.
• You will get to visit Bangkok's most impressive temples and take a boat ride through the city's picturesque canals.

  • 1st stop: We begin our journey at Wat Traimit, site of the largest solid gold Buddha in the world and jump across the city's ancient sidewalks to visit Wat Pho and its even greater Buddha monument.
  • 2nd stop: Our next stop is the magnificent Grand Palace, yet another massive temple compound, this one featuring some of the most impressive examples of Thai Buddhist architecture in the country.
  • 3rd stop: We keep on exploring the large grounds and numerous brilliant structures, Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the priceless Emerald Buddha statue from the 14th century.
  • Last stop: You will visit Wat Benchamabopit, the stunning temple, also known as the Marble Temple, is a prime example of Bangkok's extravagant style, with its towering gables, stepped-out roofs, and exquisite finials, and is widely considered to be among the city's most magnificent religious buildings.

NOTE:

• Visitors who wish to show respect to the Thai people should dress appropriately, which includes wearing long pants, shoes with a heel cover, and shirts that cover the upper arm (no vests).

Admire The Famous Grand Palace

Morning

• Free day at leisure in the City on your own.
• You can explore the history of Thailand via three sections of the show: "Ancient Civilizations", "Spiritual Discovery" and "Thai Festivals".
• Afterward, you can take time to visit the charming replica villages from the country's rural regions or buy a souvenir at one of the many shops in the complex.

NOTE:

• The pick-up time is based on your hotel.
• Dinner starts at 17:00 - 19:45, and the show starts at 20:00.

Morning

• Wake up early for breakfast at the hotel before our tour guide and driver come to transfer you to Ratchaburi province to explore the floating market, Damnoen Saduak. 
• You will get on a traditional long-tail boat and glided through the winding network of canals, past stilted wooden houses.
• Upon arrival, we disembark and continue to explore the busy stalls, bursting with smells, sounds and sights. You will also have a chance to stop at some of the local delicacies or bargain for a memorable keepsake.
• Continue our journey to the next destination in the North - Kanchanaburi, home of the world-famous “Bridge over the River Kwai”.
• We will take a trip back to history to visit the iconic structure as well as the nearby war museum and learn about the horrors that unfolded during the bridge’s construction in the Second World War before boarding the train at Nam Tok Station.
• We ride along the infamous ‘Death Railway’, past jungles and steep cliffs, then return to Kanchanaburi.
• Our last destination is the War Cemetery before finishing this day trip that is the gravestones of 6,982 allied prisoners of the war, most of whom lost their lives in the construction of the bridge, and also JEATH War Museum, which has a collection of paintings, photographs and explosive remnants of various places during the war.

Pay A Visit To The War Cemeter

Morning

• After breakfast, you will be picked up by the tour guide and private driver, then transfer to Wat Tham Sua, which is one of the famous temples in Kanchanaburi and there is the largest Buddha Image in Kanchanaburi located.
• Apart from respecting the Buddha Image, visitors also come here in order to make respect to holy relics in Ketkaew Prasat Chedi.
• We will continue our trip getting back to nature on a trip to Erawan National Park and visit the eponymous waterfall.
• The seven-tiered nature walk is where we spend the morning climbing and cooling off in crystal clear waters. After a morning of trekking, you will have a hearty lunch before returning to the hotel in the early afternoon.

Afternoon

• Free time at leisure at your hotel.
• Stay overnight in Kanchanaburi.

Back To Nature On A Trip To Erawan National Park

Morning

• On this day, you will be transferred to Sukhothai, and it takes around 6 hours to reach the destination with a private car from Kanchanaburi.
• A local lunch will be served at local restaurant on the way.

Afternoon

• Upon arrival, you will start to check in at the hotel and have a free time at the leisure.
• Stay overnight in Sukhothai and have a good night after a long day.

Morning

• After breakfast, we set off to see the mystical and spiritual heart of the kingdom at Sukhothai Historical Park, home to the ruins of royal palaces and Buddhist temples, as well as the city's gates, canals, and water dykes control system.
• They all have been maintained and restored by the beautiful Fine Arts Department with the support of UNESCO, with an eye toward developing Thai national identity as well as the protection of a beautiful example of humankind's cultural heritage.

Inside the City Walls:

• We first visit the Royal Palace and Wat Mahathat, this area is surrounded by a moat and contains two main compounds; the royal building and the sanctuary in the palace. In the royal compound exists the ruins of the royal building called Noen Phrasal.
• A sanctuary lying to the west behind the Royal Palace compound is Wat Mahathat. It is Sukhothai's largest temple, with a customary main Chedi in a lotus-bud shape and a ruined viharn.
• After that, we continue to visit other temples, including Wat Si-Sawai, Wat Traphang-Ngoen, Wat Chana-Songkhram, Wat Mai, and The Ramkhamhaeng National Museum.

Outside the City Walls:

• The first place is Wat Phra-Phai-Luang, this sanctuary, formerly a Khmer-Hindu shrine but later converted into a Buddhist monastery, is surrounded by a moat. It is second in importance to Wat Mahathat.
• We will then visit other temples, including Wat Si-Chum, Wat Chang-Rop, etc.
• Following the break, we move to the next destination, which is Sangkhalok Museum. This private museum collects the most comprehensive collection of Sangkalok porcelains, a type of porcelain produced during the Sukhothai Kingdom.
• You will wander through ancient porcelains and clay potteries in various styles and periods of production time.

Wat Mahathat, The Oldest And Most Important Temple In Ayutthaya's History

Morning

• After breakfast, your private driver will transfer you to the North of Chiang Mai to discover Thai Lanna culture.
• Upon arrival, you check in at the hotel and are free for leisure for the rest of the day.
• Overnight at your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Morning

• Have a full breakfast at the hotel.
• We head to Doi Suthep - the mountain that towers over the city of Chiang Mai - to find the highly-revered Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
• A visit here is an absolute should be for first-time visitors as we will make the exciting drive up along the long and winding road to enjoy a surprisingly cooling of the surrounding air as you ascend.
• Upon arrival at the temple, we start our walk up to the top to explore the central chedi adorned in golden flakes, renowned for its glittering facade under the mid-day sun.
• You can choose the option to conquer the 300 steps on your own or swap two feet for a cable car instead.
• Transfer back to the hotel for the rest of the day.

Evening

• It is a chance for you to get a taste of what makes northern Thai food distinctive and famous even among Thailand’s iconic cuisine, and experience a unique and rather delicious Thai custom, the “Khantoke” dinner, which is served in large platters on low tables.
• At the same time, a selection of iconic Northern-style dishes, including spicy chili dip with steamed vegetables, crispy pork skin, fried chicken wings, spicy sausage, and the classic Burmese-inspired pork curry will be available for you to enjoy.
• During your meal, you can enjoy a line-up of live dance and music performances by members of surrounding ethnic hill tribes, including Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Akha, Mien, and Lisu.
• To cap off a memorable night, you’re invited to join in with the final act called “Ramwong”, where you can dance, smile and laugh alongside the local performers.

Note for dinner show:

• Pick-up time: 18:30.
• Duration: 19:30-21:00.

Enjoy The Khantoke Dinner In Chiang Mai

Morning

• After breakfast at the hotel, your private driver and guide will pick you up and depart to visit the Mae Taeng Elephant Camp, which is located in the beautiful Maetaman Valley about 50 kilometers north of Chiangmai with a total of 60 elephants owned by mahouts who are experienced professionals training the animals.
• The Camp provides visitors with elephant riding, rafting, cart riding, and shows of many trained elephants starting from 09:30 until late afternoon. 
• You will have a chance to enjoy an elephant ride through the lush green forest with the beautiful scenery of Mae Tang River, together with riding in an ox cart pulled by rare lampoon white oxen through the rural countryside.
• After experiencing the activities in the morning, lunch is ready to be served at a local restaurant.

Afternoon

• We start to end our day trip by visiting the camp - an adventurous bamboo rafting for 1 hour along the Mae Teang River.
• The rest of the day is to visit the Orchid & Butterfly farm on the way back to Chiang Mai.
• Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Bamboo Rafting Along Mae Teang River

Morning

• After breakfast, you will have free time for leisure until check out time then be transferred approximately 1.5 hours to Lisu Lodge.
• Upon arrival  at Lisu Lodge, you are welcomed by Lisu's friendly staff and followed by a village walk. Spend time to relax until evening.

Evening

• Dinner is waiting for you
• Overnight at Lisu Lodge.

Morning

• After breakfast at the Lodge, you are free to choose your own activity (select only one activity for each pax at extra cost):

  • Guided bike tour around the Lisu Village to enjoy the fresh air and explore the serene local life of Thailand's countryside
  • Thai Massage: Relax and lengthen your tight muscles by joining the traditional Thai massage
  • Visit Tea Plantation by bike to learn about area tea traditions and cultivation of Thai people

• A delicious lunch is served at Lisu Lodge.
• At 12:00, you will check out the Lodge and then transfer to Chiang Rai for around 4 hours

Afternoon

• Upon arrival, you'll visit Wat Rong Khun, known as the White Temple: designed by one of Thailand’s most famous artists - Chalermchai Kositpipat - this unique temple is white with small glass pieces that shimmer in the sun, representing the purity and wisdom of the Buddha.
• Start to check in at the hotel and have time to relax at leisure for the rest of the day.

Visit The White Temple With Its Recognizable, Elaborate Embellishments And Unique Style

Morning

• We will start our day trip after having breakfast at the hotel.
• We embark on an eight-hour tour leading to small towns and diverse border cities in Thailand’s northernmost region, passing the rolling hills, dipping into steep valleys, and exploring many of the villages and roadside markets along an exciting route from Chiang Rai to Mae Sai.
• Head on the road toward a charming Akha and Yao Hill Tribe village. After saying ‘hello’ to the welcoming locals, we continue our trip towards Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle, the meeting point of Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar.
• Here we will have a chance to enjoy the epic scenery along the Mekong River here and take a moment to capture the panoramic views with your camera.
• Before heading back, our last stop is a famous market at the border town of Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand and an important trading city on the border of Thailand and Myanmar (Burma).
• You will have chance to spend some time exploring the local market, which provides a glorious insight into the trading heritage of Mae Sai.
• You can also pick up some great, cheap jewels imported from Myanmar (Burma), a Chinese item or two, or some delicious local food to enjoy on your ride back to Chiang Rai.

Explore The Unique Daily Life Of The Villagers

Morning

• In today's tour, you will visit Baan Daan (Black House), the house is a production of Thai National Artist Mr. Thawan Duchaneethis is an impressive park area with plenty of fantastic wood buildings, the main hall all in black, and see beautiful woodcarvings, skins and horn installations everywhere.
• Pay a visit to Hill Tribe Museum PDA to learn about their ethnic and various kinds of hill tribes: Lisu, Lahu, Akha, Yao, Hmong & Karen.
• Before flying to Bangkok, you will have a chance to explore the traditional Buddhist art at Wat Phra Kaew, one of the oldest Temples in the city, once home to the Emerald Buddha.

Afternoon

• A private transfer from Chiang Rai Hotel inside town will transfer you to Chiang Rai Airport to catch a flight to Bangkok.
• Upon arrival, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for checking in and have free time at leisure for the rest of the day.

Morning

• Enjoy the last breakfast in Bangkok and be free at the hotel until flight time.
• You will be taken from your Bangkok hotel to the airport, accompanied by BestPrice's driver and tour guide.