A Wonderful Journey to Southeast Asia
Welcome to Bangkok, Thailand!
Known for its vibrant energy and mix of old and new, Bangkok is the bustling heart of Thailand. Modern skyscrapers sit alongside ancient temples, and lively markets fill the streets. Famous for its street food, ornate palaces, and cultural landmarks like Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok effortlessly blends tradition with urban excitement.
Upon landing at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, retrieve your luggage and proceed to the arrival gate. Look out for our driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. If you have any trouble locating them, please don’t hesitate to message or call your Personal Travel Consultant for immediate assistance.
We will provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring the vibrant city.
Overnight at the hotel in Bangkok.
Start your day with a hearty American breakfast at your hotel. Our guide will pick you up from the hotel for a full-day cultural exploration of Bangkok.
Begin at Pak Khlong Talad, Thailand’s largest flower market. Stroll through vibrant stalls of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Try local snacks, watch artisans create flower garlands, and even try your hand at making one and decorating lotus flowers—just as locals do before visiting temples.
Continue on foot to Wat Pho, one of Bangkok’s oldest temples, home to the majestic 45-meter Reclining Buddha and the original school of traditional Thai massage. If timing allows, you may witness the serene morning monk chanting.
Next, visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)—a spiritual landmark housing Thailand’s most sacred Buddha image, carved from jade.
From there, walk to the pier for a long-tail boat ride through the canals of Thonburi, catching glimpses of local life. Stop at the striking Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), once a royal temple of King Rama II.
Then enjoy a Tuk Tuk ride to Chinatown, exploring Yaowarat Road and the lively Talad Kao Market, filled with herbs, spices, fresh produce, and traditional Chinese goods.
Wrap up your tour with a drop-off at your choice of:
Important Notes for the Bangkok Tour:
- Temple Dress Code:
- Not allowed: Sleeveless tops, shorts, mini-skirts, see-through clothing, tights, culottes, flip-flops, or sandals without ankle/heel straps.
- Grand Palace Entry: Please bring a copy of your passport for the security check. Strict dress code applies (see above for details).
- Monk Chanting at Wat Pho: This ritual takes place in the morning only and is subject to change without notice.
- Street Food on Mondays: Due to local regulations, street food stalls and some shops are closed on Mondays in Bangkok.
Overnight at the hotel in Bangkok.
Enjoy an American breakfast at your hotel.
Today is free at your leisure to explore Bangkok at your own pace — whether you’d like to shop, relax, or discover more of the city on your own.
Overnight at the hotel in Bangkok.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
After check-out, enjoy a private transfer with an English-speaking guide to Suvarnabhumi Airport for your domestic flight to Chiang Mai.
Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, meet your guide for a private transfer to your hotel and settle in for a relaxing evening.
Overnight at the hotel in Chiang Mai.
After breakfast, depart around 6:30 – 7:00 AM for the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, located 1.5 hours south of Chiang Mai.
08:30 – Arrive at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Begin with an introduction to the sanctuary’s mission and the elephants’ history. Change into traditional Karen clothing and prepare herbal medicine for the elephants.
09:00 – Meet the elephants up close. Feed, interact, and learn about their behavior in a natural and ethical environment. Enjoy opportunities to take memorable photos.
09:45 – Join the elephants for a fun mud spa session.
10:30 – Walk with the elephants to a nearby river and help bathe them.
11:30 – Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch, then say goodbye to your gentle giant friends.
12:00 – Depart the sanctuary and return to Chiang Mai (approx. 1.5-hour drive).
In the afternoon, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s most revered hilltop temple. Climb the 306-step staircase flanked by mythical Nagas to reach the golden chedi, said to enshrine relics of the Buddha. On clear days, enjoy breathtaking views over Chiang Mai from the temple grounds.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Chiang Mai.
After breakfast, depart at 08:00 AM for a full-day private tour of Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s highest peak. Enjoy scenic drives past lush landscapes and terraced rice fields.
Visit the King and Queen’s twin pagodas, built by the Royal Thai Air Force to honor their 60th birthdays, and take in stunning panoramic mountain views.
Continue to a Karen hill tribe village and explore a hill tribe market, then stop at the impressive Wachiratharn Waterfall.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature trek (choose one trail option):
- Kiew Mae Pan Trail (Nov–May) – A 3 km forest walk with sweeping mountain views, passing waterfalls, rhododendrons, and Cliffside vistas.
- Mae Klang Luang Trail (Year-round) – A peaceful trek through forest and farmland, passing Pa Dok Siew Waterfall and a Karen village with rice paddies and coffee farms. Stop to enjoy freshly brewed local coffee.
Return to your hotel in Chiang Mai by 17:00.
Overnight at the hotel in Chiang Mai.
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
After check-out, enjoy a private transfer to Chiang Mai Airport with an English-speaking guide for your domestic flight to Phuket.
Upon arrival in Phuket, meet your guide and transfer privately to your hotel. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure and relax.
Overnight at the hotel in Phuket.
After breakfast at your hotel, join us in the hotel lobby for an exclusive voyage to our private pier in sheer luxury.
Your journey begins at the pier with a delightful complimentary light breakfast, including tea, coffee, and delectable snacks. Our expert guide will provide essential tour information and weather updates.
From the pier, we venture to Phi Phi Leh Island's iconic Loh Samah Bay. Enjoy breathtaking views from a wooden staircase terrace. Continue to the world-renowned Maya Bay, sheltered by 100-meter-high cliffs on three sides. Its long stretch of silky soft white sand has earned its place as a prime attraction on Phi Phi Island, internationally recognized for its breathtaking backdrop in the Hollywood blockbuster, The Beach.
Pileh Lagoon: Immerse yourself in the emerald paradise of Pileh known as the swimming pool in the sea. (Long-tail boat rides available for an additional fee.) This unique experience brings you close to the serene sea within the bay.
Viking Cave: The cave derives its name from ancient Viking ship-like drawings found on its walls. The Viking Caves, protected as private property for bird's nests, can only be admired from a distance aboard our boat. As we sail along the coast, keep an eye out for adorable monkeys perched on the forested cliffs by Monkey Bay.
13:00 : Lunchtime brings us to the captivating Phi Phi Don-Tonsai Bay, where a sumptuous Thai buffet awaits on the island. You can spend your free time leisurely on the beach or take a relaxing stroll along the extensive long beach.
15:00 : Relax on the serene white sandy beach of Khai Island. Swim in crystal-clear waters surrounded by vibrant tropical fish.
16:30 : conclude your journey at Rang Yai Island, a tranquil haven where you can immerse yourself in the captivating natural surroundings. Rang Yai Island boasts a one-kilometer stretch of sandy beach for you to enjoy.
17:30 : As the sun descends, we return to the pier, concluding this remarkable adventure and chauffeuring you back to your hotel.
**The itinerary and timing above are approximate and may be modified without notice to fit the tide and local weather conditions. **
Overnight at the hotel in Phuket.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a relaxing day at your own pace in Phuket. You can unwind on the beach, explore local markets, enjoy spa treatments, or simply relax at your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Phuket.
After having breakfast at the hotel, Free time until our driver picks you up from the hotel to the Phuket airport for a flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh international airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our friendly tour guide, who will then transfer you to your hotel for check-in. (Please note that rooms may not be ready until 2:00 PM.) The remaining time is free for you to relax and enjoy at your leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, start your tour with a visit to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, located 15 km southwest of Phnom Penh. This site was the location of the brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first endured interrogations, torture, and deprivation at Toul Sleng Prison during the Pol Pot regime (1975–1979).
Next, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 Prison). Originally a high school, this site was transformed into a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest detention and torture center during the Khmer Rouge era.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Russian Market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong), a bustling outdoor market where you’ll find a variety of goods such as antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, kramas, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-shirts, CDs, and other souvenirs.
Then, continue to the National Museum, one of Phnom Penh's architectural gems. Designed in Khmer style in 1917 by renowned French architect Georges Groslier and the Ecole des Arts Cambodgiens, this museum offers a deep insight into Cambodia’s cultural heritage.
Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer with your driver and guide to Siem Reap. The driving distance is 312 km (approximately a 5-hour drive).
After lunch, we continued the journey with a visit to Kompong Pluk Floating Village, located about 50 km from Siem Reap town. This village is situated on the northeast shore at the edge of Tonle Sap Lake. The road to the site is good, though somewhat narrow.
Here, we’ll board a boat to explore the floating fishing villages that live at the edges of the lake, passing submerged forests and fishing farms. Along the way, you will see floating houses and impressive flooded forests, offering a glimpse into life on the water.
After the floating village visit, continue the road to Siem Reap and transfer directly to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
This morning, your tour guide will welcome you at the hotel’s lobby to begin your exploration of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, renowned for its beauty and grandeur. Angkor Wat is famous for having the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology.
Next, continue to the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). Highlights here include:
The South Gate, adorned with massive statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk.
Bayon Temple, known for its 54 towers, each decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara.
The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Lunch at a local restaurant
In the afternoon, visit one of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm (mid-12th to early 13th century). This temple is intentionally left partially unrestored, allowing massive fig and silk-cotton trees to grow through the towers and corridors, offering a ‘jungle atmosphere’ and some of the best "tree-in-temple" photo opportunities at Angkor.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Enjoy some free time until your driver meets you in the hotel lobby for your private transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight to Luang Prabang, Laos.
Upon arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel for check-in. After settling in, the rest of the day is at your leisure — relax or begin exploring this vibrant and culturally rich city.
Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Begin your day with an optional early start at 5:30 AM to witness one of Laos' most sacred and moving traditions: the Tak Baat ceremony. Watch as saffron-robed monks quietly walk the streets to collect alms—typically sticky rice—from the devout local residents. This serene ritual is unique to Laos and a rare glimpse into a deeply preserved Buddhist practice.
Breakfast at your hotel.
Afterward, enjoy a Tuk Tuk tour of the city. These iconic three-wheeled motorized rickshaws—introduced from Japan in the 1930s—are now a beloved part of daily life across Southeast Asia. Their open design makes them perfect for soaking in the atmosphere of Luang Prabang.
Your day begins at 8:30 AM, departing the hotel by Tuk Tuk to the lively Morning Market in the old town. Unlike modern supermarkets, most food here is grown by small-scale farmers and brought in fresh from surrounding villages. Your guide will walk you through the colorful stalls, explain seasonal fruits and vegetables, and help you pick out a few local snacks to try later.
Next, take a short stroll to visit:
Continue by Tuk Tuk through the scenic streets to Wat Visounnalath, one of the oldest temples in the city, known for its distinctive watermelon stupa.
Then ride along the Nam Khan River to the splendid Wat Xieng Thong, an architectural masterpiece and the crown jewel of Luang Prabang’s temples.
End the day with a climb up Mount Phousi, where panoramic views over the town and the Mekong River offer the perfect finale to a culture-rich day.
Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. This morning, take a scenic boat ride up the Mekong River to visit the sacred Pak Ou Caves, where thousands of Buddha statues are nestled inside limestone caverns overlooking the river junction. Explore both the lower and upper caves, rich in spiritual significance and history.
Continue by vehicle, stopping at Hmong and Khamu villages along the way. Learn about their distinct lifestyles, traditions, and how they differ from Lao culture.
In the afternoon, arrive at the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall, known for its multi-tiered cascades and turquoise pools—perfect for a refreshing swim. While there, visit the Bear Rescue Center, a sanctuary for Asiatic black bears rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.
Return and overnight stay at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some free time at your leisure for relaxing or shopping.
At the designated time, your driver will transfer you to Luang Phabang International Airport for your onward flight.
Thank you for traveling with us — we hope you’ve had a memorable journey and wish you a safe and pleasant trip ahead!
