DAY 1: BANGKOK
Arrive at the Bangkok International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Hotel: 3 nights Century Park or similar or upgrade to 4.5-star Movenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15

DAY 2: BANGKOK (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide at the lobby and begin your half-day tour. This morning city tour will include Bangkok’s famous temples: Wat Traimit, known for its housing of the 5.5 ton Golden Buddha image, Wat Po, famous for the 45 meters long Reclining Buddha image and Wat Benachamabophit, known as the Marble Temple. Return to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3: BANGKOK (B)
Depart from Bangkok and head to Maeklong Railway Marker, as knows as Talad Rom Hoop. Upon arrival the guide will introduce you to the history of this area. See the action in several minutes before the train passing through the market. The process happens so quick it will amaze you for the unique moment. Then go to the world-famous floating market of “Damnoen Saduak”, there are countless floating markets throughout the country, the colorfully clad merchants at these lively markets paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruits and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. This is an exciting and fun way to see the local like and to go bargain hunting. Transfer back to Bangkok.

DAY 4: BANGKOK – CHIANG MAI – HALF DAY DOI SUTHEP TEMPLE WITH MEO DOI PUI (B)
Morning transfer to Bangkok airport. Arrive at Chiang Mai International Airport, with meet-and greet service and transfer to your hotel. At 13.00hrs pick up at hotel and make your way 15 km outside of Chiang Mai to visit the beautiful golden Doi Suthep temple. This ornate temple’s origins date back to the 14th century and according to legend, it is said that the temple houses an important relic – one of Buddha’s bones. Climb up the more than 300 steps to the temple for some great panoramic views and enjoy this magical experience. Next, we continue up the mountain of Doi Poi, located in a national park. Go up the mountain in a 4×4 vehicle and get acquainted with the people of the White Hmong hill tribe village. Here you see the Hmong in their traditional costumes selling their wide range of antiques, decorative ornaments and fabrics. The villagers now earn their living by planting vegetables and growing fruit, having replaced their traditional cash crop – the opium poppy.
Hotel: 3 nights at Dusit Princess or upgrade to 4-star Movenpick Suriwongse Chiang Mai

DAY 5: FULL DAY CHIANG RAI AND GOLDEN TRIANGLE (B/L)
An early morning drive through the beautiful Northern scenery, with a stop at the Hot Springs at Mae Kajan. We drive on to visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) which is completely white in colour. We continue on to the border town of Mae Sai, where just across the bridge lies the Burmese town of Tachilek and there is time to shop for some Burmese souvenirs (such as sarongs, puppets, handicrafts and Burmese cheroots). Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local Restaurant. Visit the famous Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong Rivers. As an option, you have a chance to enjoy a boat ride to view the scenery and splendor of the mighty Mekong River. On our way back to Chiang Mai a visit to a Longneck Village is optional on request. Overnight in hotel in Chiang Mai.

Optional Excursions (fee): As an option, you have a chance to enjoy a boat ride to view the scenery and splendor of the mighty Mekong River. On our way back to Chiang Mai a visit to a Longneck Village is optional on request

DAY 6: FULL DAY ELEPHANT JUNGLE SANCTUARY (B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel. visit the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, an amazing experience with these beautiful creatures. See the elephants in a happy environment surrounding by pristine scenery. Enjoy a delicious lunch served at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary camp. Return to hotel.

DAY 7: CHIANG MAI (B)
After breakfast and check-out, time at leisure until your transfer to Chiang Mai airport

Hotel option 1:
Bangkok: Century Park 3* or similar
Chiang Mai: Dusit D2 Chiang Mai 4* or similar

Hotel option 2:
Bangkok: Movenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15, 4+* or similar
Chiang Mai: Movenpick Suriwongse Chiang Mai 4* or similar