Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, our guide greets you and transports you to your hotel in town. After checking in, there’s time to relax and get settled. Bangkok or what Thai people called Krungthep Mahanakorn, meaning the City of Angel, is the present capital city and the focal point for Thailand. It is a vibrant city; a national treasure house and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic enter with endless choice of sightseeing and entertainment opportunities. In addition to the many temples and historic buildings, such as The Grand Palace and Wat Arun, the list of interesting places to visit is infinite. There are the Chaophraya River and numerous canal (klong) networks, giving it the name of “Venice of the East”.

Today you have a full day at leisure to discover Bangkok on your own or to take one of the many optional excursions available on the spot: speak to your travel agent or your local rep for suggestions. Alternatively, you could indulge yourself with a traditional Thai massage, do some shopping at the city’s amazing mega malls, surprise your taste buds with the delectable local flavours - and we definitely recommend rounding off the day by enjoying the sunset and spectacular views of the city, at one of the many rooftop bars that have blossomed among its skyscrapers in recent years. The options are truly limitless!

Meet our local guide at the hotel lobby after breakfast and drive to Suvarnabhumi Airport for a flight to Chiang Rai. (Flight tickets excluded in package price) Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, you will be greeted by our guide or driver for your transfer to hotel in Chiang Rai. Northern Thailand is very famous for its colourful hill tribe communities and Chiang Rai gives an insight into their rich culture and traditions. Have a chance to travel up the river by long-tailed speedboat to the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet, once one of the largest opium-producing areas of the world, but now famous for its beautiful scenery.

Today you have a full day at leisure to discover Chiang Rai on your own or to take one of the many optional excursions offered by your travel agent.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to Chiang Mai approximately 4 hours drive. After checking in, there’s time to relax and get settled. Chiang Mai, known as “the Rose of the North”, is one of the most interesting cities in the Kingdom of Thailand. Although classed as a city, Chiang Mai is relatively small and more like a town. As the former capital of the ancient Lanna kingdom, Chiang Mai is culturally very rich and has an abundance of temples and fascinating northern Thai architecture. The beautiful Buddhist temples and their ancient interior reflect architecture and faith from more than six centuries ago.

Meet our local guide at the hotel lobby after breakfast. Then it’s time for a culinary trip in city center. This Foodie tour provides an insight into the culinary heritage of the “Rose of the North”. You will embark on a guided tour, where you will sample the delights of Chiang Mai’s cuisine, including various mouthwatering local snacks and the delicious Khao Soi – a coconut curry noodle dish that is unique to Chiang Mai! Take a local Samlor ride, a Thai-style Rickshaw, and drive through Chiang Mai's old town to a traditional street food market, wandering through the old city to the traditional street food market while being captivated by the charm of the unique Lanna-style architecture and the old Buddhist temples. Continue with a stroll through the various food stalls and simple carts and be tempted by the heady aromas. Your guide will be on hand to introduce the many local dishes on offer, so be sure to try whichever ones take your fancy- from deep-fried pancakes, Kanom Jin (rice noodles with curry soup), Kanom Krok (Thai coconut pudding), noodle soup, deep-fried taro, pad Thai, and everybody’s favorite sweet mango with sticky rice. If you're feeling brave, you can even sample the local rice whisky. After this local foodie adventure return to the hotel.

Your last day starts with breakfast at the hotel. At the arranged time, your private driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.