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Day 1 - Welcome to Bangkok!

Today you will fly to Bangkok. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Good to know

The rest of the day is arranged on your own. UME suggests you spend some time relaxing and recovering from the long-distance flight or possibly from jet lag. If you feel like going for a walk and checking out places nearby, feel free to ask your private guide for recommendations of good dining or places to see.

Day 2 - The Grand Palace & Bangkok Temples

Today you will enjoy a private guided tour of Bangkok. Start with the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace. It's undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark. You will see the Palace, which is used for many different occasions, and you will see The Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the mysterious, famous Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. Continue to Wat Pho, which is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was built by King Rama I about 200 years ago and houses the gigantic, gold-plated Reclining Buddha image. This unique image is 49 meters long and 12 meters high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will walk to the pier and take a water taxi to visit Wat Arun, which is also called "The Dawn Temple". 

The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace
Wat Pho
Wat Pho
Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Arun
Wat Arun
Good to know

Most temples & palaces in Thailand are sacred places, so you'll need to respect the strict dress code in place. You'll need to wear pants or a dress/skirt that extends well past your knees, and a top that fully covers your shoulders. (No shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight-fitting trousers, tights, see-through shirts, culottes, or quarter-length trousers, sleeveless shirts, or vests and sandals (without ankle or heel straps), etc.


The Grand Palace does offer a clothes rental service in which you can borrow some stylish trousers and/or tops for a refundable 200 baht deposit from an office near the entrance. Hang onto your claim ticket, however, as you will need it to get that deposit back.

Day 3 - Maeklong Railway Market Train Ride & Floating Market

Pick up from your hotel in Bangkok and head out from Bangkok to Bang Wha train station to get on the local train at 10:10 am. This train will take you to Maeklong Railway Market where there is a variety of food stalls, raw ingrediency, seafood, and all shops selling on the railway. Arrive at Maeklong Market and enjoy walking around this famous market you will have a chance to try seasonal fresh fruit and local snacks.

Continue to the most famous floating market in Thailand - Damnern Saduak Market. Get on the long tail boat and enjoy the scenic views of Thai houses of Thai people living along the river and canals. And enjoy tasting famous coconut pancakes, coconut ice cream, noodles etc.,


You will take your internal flight to the historical and colorful city of Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai, located in the north of Thailand, with its lovely Lanna temples, charming traditions, unique food, family-friendly attractions and stunning setting is a gem in Thailand’s northern hills. There’s so much for tourists to do here, from cultural exploration to adventurous treks and food tours. Your private guide is waiting for you at the airport to take you by private car to your hotel.

Maeklong Railway Market
Maeklong Railway Market
Damnoen Saduak Longtail Boat
Damnoen Saduak Longtail Boat
Damnoen Saduak Paddle Boat
Damnoen Saduak Paddle Boat

Day 4 - Long Neck Tribe & Sticky Waterfall

We will drive about 1.5 hours to the North direction of Chaing Mai to visiting the biggest cave - Chiang Dao cave ,the limestone cave and you can find some building in Burmese style.Then we will drive to visiting the famous temple for meditation - Wat Tham Phabong, with the beautiful view and very quiet. After that we will drive to the Long Neck tribe which in the past they move from Burma and still live here like the immigrants people. Lunch at the local restaurant.


In the afternoon we will drive to visiting the Grand Blue temple (Wat Baan Den) there are many buildings very beautiful and famous in Chiang Mai you must visit too. At the last we will take you to Sticky waterfall (Bua Tong waterfall) for relaxing and having fun, here it’s only one waterfall you can walk up and walk down at the waterfall without slippery.From here, we will return to your hotel and finish the wonderfal trip

Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls
Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls
Grand Blue temple ( Wat Baan Den)
Grand Blue temple ( Wat Baan Den)
Karen Long Neck Tribe
Karen Long Neck Tribe

Day 5 - Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

A half-day package to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary offers you an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals.

Today you will be picked up from your place of accommodation and will drive through scenic agricultural areas before arriving at the Sanctuary. There, you will meet your English-speaking guide and learn a little about the elephants, before changing into traditional Karen clothing.

After being allocated bananas and sugar cane to feed to the elephants, you will walk with your guide through the Sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors. 

After the close encounter with elephant, you will return to your hotel, the rest of the day is free at your leisure.

Elephant Mud Spa
Elephant Mud Spa
Elephant Bathing
Elephant Bathing
Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Traditional Karen Clothing
Traditional Karen Clothing

Day 6 - Faly to Phuket & Phuket Fanta Sea

Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket. On arrival, your private guide will accompany you for your hotel check-in. After settling in, relax poolside or head to the beach.


Depart from your hotel to Phuket Fanta Sea with a private ride.Phuket Fanta Sea is a Thai cultural theme park located 30 min from the town of Phuket. After a buffet-style dinner of Thai and International dishes, enjoy Fantasea of a Kingdom, the ultimate Las Vegas-style show infusing Thai culture with magical illusions. See four-dimensional effects, an aerial ballet, acrobatics, pyrotechnics, special effects, an elephant circus (featuring over 30 elephants) and stunts, all in one unique and unforgettable theatrical masterpiece guaranteed to thrill and delight. Afterwards, browse the enchanted festival village where high-quality, locally-made products and souvenirs are on display. Make sure to go early at the village because there are many things to do before the show,also take a picture with the baby tiger, it's really worth! 

Fantasea Tiger Jungle Adventure
Fantasea Tiger Jungle Adventure
Phuket Fanta Sea Restaurant
Phuket Fanta Sea Restaurant
Phuket Fanta Sea Show
Phuket Fanta Sea Show

Day 7 - John Gray Sea Canoeing Tour & Lantern Releasing

Enjoy an afternoon of sea cave exploring literally inside Phang Nga Bay's marine geology, - including the caves and hidden lagoons John Gray found in 1989. Great nature and wildlife surround you.


Our World Famous Entry Trip starts mid-day to avoid the crowds, customized transfers included. Skipped breakfast? No worries - an exquisite Thai-style lunch will be served on board. After lunch, briefing, and a raptor show, a professional guide paddles you through Phang Nga Bay's “Tidal Nape Sea Caves” in our custom-designed kayaks hand-made in Oregon by SOTAR, the World's premier white water raft manufacturer. The unique experience is dramatic, but Caveman's SOTAR custom kayaks are specially designed for your trip. The hidden cliff-lined lagoons are populated with macaques, water monitors, kingfishers, mudskippers, egrets, Sea Eagles, and Brahminy Kites.


We finish after dark by floating our own self-made flower “Kratong” in a spiritual and spectacular Natural light show. Eating our delicious seafood-vegan buffet on the trip back, you return to the pier two hours after sunset.

Guests say our evening Loi Kratong ceremony complete with fireflies and dinoflagellates (bioluminescent plankton) is a "Spiritual Experience", "Best Trip of our lives anywhere", and "Best Thai Food We've ever had – and on a boat".

John Gray's Sea Canoe
John Gray's Sea Canoe
float your krathong
float your krathong
Loi Kratong Ceremony
Loi Kratong Ceremony
Tidal Nape Sea Caves
Tidal Nape Sea Caves
Snorkeling
Snorkeling
Canoeing
Canoeing

Day 8 - Free Day

Day of leisure. Relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.

Day 9 - Return Flight

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes to escort you to the airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation

What's included

AccommodationInternational-standard

Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast

Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)

  • Well screened Hotels

    Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.

  • Super nice location

    Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

TransportPrivate & Air-conditioned

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises

Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space

  • Best-time flight

    No early get up. No late arrival.

  • Better seats

    Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.

GuidePrivate & Professional

Expert English-speaking local guide

MealsSafe & Authentic

All meals specified in the itinerary

  • Satisfying food

    Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!

  • Local specialities

    Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!

  • Little snack

    Wanna try authentic local snack? Please follow us!

SupportUseful Package & 24/7 Local Service

Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day

City map & SIM card (unlimited internet)

24/7 helpline while you are travelling

ExcursionsAll listed in the above Itnerary

All excursions specified in the itinerary

All entrance fees specified in the itinerary

Not included
Flights

The round trip International Flights (flights from/to your city) are not included in the tour price. You will need to arrange your flights separately at any point.

service

our driver
Professional Guides & Drivers

We offer professional private tour guides with over 10-year experience, well-performed vehicles less than 5-year service life and licensed drivers with 5-year practice. Each of our employees undergoes rigorous screening before they can join our network.

our hotel
Well-selected Scenic spots and Hotel

All the hotels we advised have been inspected by our team and we spend time each year to top up our knowledge on the spot. Continuing Positive feedbacks on them from former customers because of their outstanding and unique characters.

local
Local Available 7/24

You will have our local team's urgency contact number and we are available whenever and wherever. If you meet any problem or need any help, just make a phone call and everything will be settled down at a time.

welcome kit
Warm Welcome Kits

We provide the welcome kits for each customer, you will receive the SIM card, city map, a bottle of drinking water and a cool towel per guest per day for FREE. Get all first-step information and useful tips in one profile and make your first tour simple and easy.