Fantastic Thailand - 9 Days

Start early at the Emerald Buddha Temple and walk through the amulet market before heading to the Grand Palace, the official residence of Thai kings. From there, you'll check out Wat Pho to see the Reclining Buddha. After grabbing lunch at a local spot, take a longtail boat to Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) and then ride through the canals and Chao Phraya River on a longtail boat.

An early morning pickup takes you to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market for a boat tour of local life along the small canals. You'll visit coconut farms to try fresh coconut juice and see seasonal fruits like rambutan, mango, and papaya. The afternoon is free, so you can head back to relax or spend time shopping and exploring on your own.

After breakfast, fly north to Chiang Mai and meet your guide for the hotel transfer. You'll visit Doi Suthep Temple on a hilltop with panoramic city views, where a holy relic of Buddha is housed. Later, return to the hotel to rest before the evening Khantoke Dinner, a traditional northern meal featuring hill tribe dancing.

Travel to Chiang Rai by road through scenic mountain routes (3 hours), stopping at Mae Ka Chan Hot Spring district. See the iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), then have lunch and explore the Blue Temple, Black House, and Long Neck Karen Village. The Golden Triangle area and a boat ride around the island come next before you head back to Chiang Mai late afternoon.

07:45 or 08:30 pick up from your Chiang Mai hotel / guesthouse (outside middle ring road additional charges will apply). Upon arrival at the Park (1 hour drive from Chiang Mai), change clothes into beautiful uniforms provided. Introductory discussion. Feed, observe and interact with the elephants. Walk with the elephants through beautiful scenery with plenty of wonderful photo opportunities. Walk down the hillside to our elephants bathing area. Enjoy bathing and brushing them in their very own pool. Say farewell to your new elephant and Mahout friends after a memorable experience. Take a shower, change your clothes and enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch prepared especially for you at Park. Return back to your accommodation at 14:00.

Have breakfast at the hotel and free time before your transfer to the airport for the flight to Phuket. Once you arrive, you'll be welcome by your driver and transferred to your hotel where you can check in and have the rest of the day to yourself.

After breakfast, transfer by minivan to the pier for a full-day Phi Phi Island trip departing at 7:00 am. You'll swim at Maya Bay (the famous movie location), snorkel at Loh Samah Bay to feed fish, and visit Peleh Cove and Viking Cave. At Phi Phi Don Island by noon, feed monkeys and have lunch at 12:30 pm before more swimming and snorkeling around coral reefs. Khai Nok Island visit happens at 3:00 pm, then you'll return to the pier and head back to your hotel by 4:00 pm.

Breakfast is at the hotel with free time until your transfer to Phuket airport for your return flight.