DAY 1

Arrive Bangkok

Your travel experience starts the minute you disembark when a representative will be right there to breeze you through immigration and customs. After clearing immigration and customs, our guide and police escort will clear the busy roads in Bangkok and lead you to the hotel of your choice.

In the afternoon, drive to the oldest quarters of Bangkok in Rattanakosin Island.  You will also visit the spectacular Grand Palace, an eccentric blend of English Victorian, French colonial and traditional Thai architecture. Commissioned by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), the first Thai monarch to visit Europe, the palace was designed by a British architect as a purely Victorian edifice but when the king’s advisors strenously objected to its western façade, a Thai roof was added. Also within this compound is the magnificent royal chapel, Wat Pra Kaew, where the most sacred Buddha image in Thailand is enshrined – the Emerald Buddha, carved entirely from a single piece of jade.

Later on, hop in a Tuk Tuk, an open air three-wheeled motorised taxi, to the famous Wat Po, also known as the Reclining Buddha Temple.

Then cruise along Chao Praya, the River of Kings, in long tailed boats. You will pass by small tributaries and get to see the colourful scenery of Thai life along the banks. People in Bangkok still depend on the waterways to transport their merchandise. You will also pass Wat Arun (the temple of dawn) and the Royal Barge Museum, a waterfront facility that houses the ceremonial barges used by the royal family for festivals and important rites of passage, such as a royal funeral and coronation marriage.

Welcome cocktail and dinner will be served at the Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar. Vertigo is located some 61 floors above the streets of Bangkok, this open-air restaurant offers unbeatable panoramic views over the whole of the city. 

Overnight: TBC
Meal Plan: B,L,D

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DAY 2

Bangkok - Chiang Mai

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai our representative will be there to accompany you to the hotel of your choice.

The Lanna Experience (maximum 40 persons)
In the afternoon, visit one of Chiang Mai University's most interesting professors Adjarn Rampat who will invite you into her home in Chiang Mai to show you a range of local crafts -  candle making, basket weaving, umbrella painting and wood carving. Adjarn Rampat lives in one of the city's oldest houses and this is a rare opportunity to get an insight into the old ways of traditional Lanna living.

Shopping in Chiang Mai
In the late afternoon explore the shops in Chiang Mai. Stop at local silk and cotton weaving factories as well as the Umbrella Village where you will see how bamboo, paper, silk and paint is transformed into beautiful umbrellas. You can also learn about the skills involved in woodcarving, celadon firing (a type of ceramic) and the making of lacquer and silverware.

This evening you will travel to the heart of the city for a night of elegance and fine dining. Where better to hold such an event but at the Chiang Mai Cultural Centre.  Renovated in 1997, it has since won several prestigious awards from the Royal Society of Siamese Architects. 

You will be served welcome cocktails by staff dressed in the classic Royal Lanna style, before entering the main hall for a four course fine dining experience – with special wines selected for each of the courses.

To fit the natural elegance of the evening, Chiang Mai’s Symphony Orchestra will provide the music. There will also be a Lanna Puppet Show by the Hobby Hut Puppet Troupe. This show has a long history in Chiang Mai and has been adapted to suit the present day.

Overnight: TBC
Meal Plan: B,L,D

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DAY 3

Chiang Mai

This morning depart the hotel for the famous Chiang Dao Elephant camp, one hour's drive north of Chiang Mai, for a morning of elephant riding and elephant training, as well as the chance to watch these magnificent animals at work. There will also be the opportunity to board the elephants for a stunning trek through the jungle.

Later you will be transferred into the hills to a special and exclusive lunch at the Chalaming Tea Plantation - owned by a local Thai family who are also owners of Siam Celadon, one of the north’s famous celadon factories. Lunch will be served in the grounds of the beautiful plantation house, and after lunch youwill have the chance to visit the area for a brief introduction on tea, the plantation and its processing.
    
After lunch depart for a short 4 kilometre off road drive to visit a local Lahu Hill tribe village – still very pristine and well preserved as very few tourists ever reach this isolated area. You will make a short stop in the village before boarding songtaews and driving to a local temple where you will reboard the vans for the return journey to Chiang Mai.

Overnight: TBC
Meal Plan: B,L,D

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DAY 4

Chiang Mai - Phuket

Spend the morning at leisure before being transferred to Chiang Mai airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival in Phuket, you are transferred to your hotel by private coach.

This afternoon is free at leisure, to relax by the beach or pool.

Tonight there will be a beach party at Layan National Park. The beach is lit by torches, with a fishing boat and nets adding to the atmosphere. Kick off your shoes, and feel the sand beneath your feet. Dine on a fresh seafood BBQ buffet. Listen tolive music and watch the Fantasy Island show.

Overnight: TBC
Meal Plan: B,L,D

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DAY 5

Phuket

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the boat lagoon. After a "Licensed to Thrill Adventure" briefing, the group will be split into teams and issued with their Adventure Kits which include emergency instructions, as well as maps and other items which will be needed this afternoon.

You will be taken into Phang Nga Bay by speedboat. With the aid of clues, compass and charts each team will have to navigate their speedboat to the next stop.

Arrive Ko Lawa for the first task: building a raft using old coconuts, rope and a piece of fishing net. Three people from each team are then selected to row the raft over an assigned course. Teams will be given points for both team work and their time in completing whole activity. 

On completion of the activity teams will be given the next clues – which should take them with the aid of compass and sea charts to Ko Panak.

Arrive Ko Panak for the second task:  paddling – with a twist! Once you have completed the activity the next clue should take you to Ko Panyee for the third activity.

Arrive Ko Panyee for the third task: A secret team activity will take place here, however finding the activity area will be the first task. After successfully completing their allotted tasks here teams will be given the clues needed to navigate their way south.

Pass James Bond island and head south to Ko Naka Noi (Desert Island) before arriving at Koh Naka Noi the final team activity – land skiing. Transfer to Koh Rang for a BBQ lunch with free flow soft drinks. After lunch relax on the beach, before returning to the hotel.

This evening, dine under the stars and the swaying palm trees. Enjoy fine cuisine and endless cocktails. After that dance the night away or simply enjoy the light breeze from the sea while sipping your favorite drinks.

Overnight: TBC
Meal Plan: B,L,D

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DAY 6

Depart Phuket

Morning at leisure before being transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Bangkok, and onward international departure flight.

Meal Plan: B

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