Thailand Yee Peng Sky Lantern Festival Celebration

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.

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". 

Depart early morning for a 2-hour drive to the Maeklong Railway Market (also known as Rom Hub Market). It has a train running through the middle of it several times a day. Right down the middle and close enough to touch. Only in Thailand! Marvel at each seller quickly moves their wares via ingenious sets of easily-movable containers to avoid the coming train, once the train has passed， it’s back to business as usual.Your second stop is the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market located 100 km (62 mi) from Bangkok, one of the Thailand’s most famous attractions. Day-in and day-out from about 8 am to about 11 am, the Floating Market is routinely crowded with hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their small rowing boats selling and buying or exchanging their goods. You will have a chance to take a ride on a long tail boat to get the real sense of a floating village. After the long tail boat cruise around the village, you will stop at a transit point where you can choose to further explore the floating market by a 4-seat boat (at your own expense) or stroll around by the river's banks. After having lunch, you will return to Bangkok and enjoy your free time at leisure.

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. 

A relaxing drive about 1hr takes you to the Doi Suthep Mountain. Climb 309 steps to the top (For the less active traveler, a tram is available for a small surcharge.), enjoying truly breathtaking scenery all along the way.  You will find Wat Phra That at the very top, one of Northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. At the top, rest and relax while marveling at the panoramic views of the city of Chiang Mai. 

Next, take an adventurous ride on a songthaew across the rugged roads toward the exotic Meo hill tribe villages,which is located a further 18 Kilometers from Wat Doi Suthep into the mountains of Doi Suthep Pui National Park. You will visit a native household and discover the daily lives of the friendly villagers. Learn about their unique customs and heritage before returning to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Your half-day, Chiang Mai old-city, temple tour takes you on an unforgettable drive through many different parts of the city. Your tour includes Wat Pra Singh which is one of over 200 ancient Buddhist temples located around the city and one of the most well-regarded examples of Lanna architecture. The temple of Wat Chedi Luang is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. Continue to Warorot Market to see and feel the real northern people’s way of life. Enjoy your meal at local restaurant. 

Let's Welcome Chiang Mai CAD Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival, which let you float lanterns in the sky, and enjoy Northern Thai-style celebrations, including many great activities in this festival.

You will get festival's souvenirs, you will enjoy Lanna Thai cultural experience, including unlimited authentic Lanna Local food and beverage. There are many interesting activities.

Moreover, you will pray and meditate together. And then, you will launch floating lanterns float up into the sky to worship Phra Ket Kao Jura Mani, float away bad luck and misfortune.

You are cordially invited to come and become part of the unique celebration of Chiang Mai CAD Festival, you will enjoy the greatest experiences of Lanna Style during this festival and get unforgettable moments of your travel in Chiang Mai.

*No alcohol or smoking is allowed.

Yee Peng Festival Sample Itinerary

15.30 Pick up then transfer to the venue.

16.30-17.00 Arrival at venue show our staff e-ticket on your mobile for the register, get hand badge at the main entrance,

Seeing welcome drum dance, Lanna Culture & sword Dance culture show, Boxing, Lanna demo sword making.

18.00 Enjoy Authentic Lanna Dinner, Snacks, desserts, beverages

19.00 Enter to the ritual area in from of the great pagoda

19.10 The first Performance , Name - Ancient Lanna Pu Ja drum show to honor the Great Pagoda

19.20 The second Performance , Name - Lights of Faith

19.30 Religious ceremony, Monks chanting and make meditation

19.45 Everyone ready to Lunching Lanterns .Prepare lit a fire to wait for the signal.

20.00 Lunching Lanterns in unison by looking at the signal from the staff.

21.00 End of the ceremony, and do a Loi Krathong

21.30 Depart from event to the city

22.00 Arrival at your accommodation

*depends on traffic condition

A half-day package to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (join activity) 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 (private transfer) 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.

Morning Session/Afternoon Session

06:00-07:00/11:30–12:00 Private pick up from your hotel or accommodation

07:00/12:00 Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.

08:30/13:30 Arrive at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Learn about the elephants and change into traditional Karen clothing.

09:00/14:00 Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.

09:45/14:45 Mud Spa with the elephants.

10:30/15:30 Walk with the elephants to a river and bathe them.

11:30/16:30 Eat a traditional meal and then say goodbye to the elephants.

12:00/17:00 Leave the Elephant jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.

13:30/18:30 Drop off (private transfer) at your hotel or accommodation

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.

Many boat tours go to James Bond Island but this one lets you experience it just like Bond: luxuriously. 

As you set sail aboard a catamaran, enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious buffet lunch. Afterward, swim off Lawa island then kayak into a cave at the Hongs of Phang Nga. After exploring James Bond Island by longboat you'll enjoy a sunset dinner on the way back. Swap the crowded boats for a luxurious catamaran experience Includes lunch and dinner on board: Plus soft drinks Boat features free onboard Wi-Fi and a DJ spinning tunes Activities include snorkeling, kayaking, and a water slide. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the person who wants to experience the beauty of James Bond Island and its natural beauty. You will be treated to breathtaking views of the islands and get to enjoy the gorgeous beach that the island has to offer. The boat has a capacity of 90 people and has a bar and snacks on board. The boat also has restrooms and shower facilities for your convenience.

-Get the best value on a tour to the magnificent Phang Nga Bay by a Luxury Catamaran

-Snap photos at James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay recreate scenes from the famous 007 movie!

-Enjoy the Sea Canoeing in the Bat Cave or Mangrove Cave at Panak Island

-Our Professional guide will paddle you around to explore the hidden caves and lagoon at Hong Island

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

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