Day 01: Bangkok, Thailand
Arrive Bangkok International Airport and transfer to your hotel, where the balance of the day is at leisure. Siam @ Siam Design Hotel & SpaDay 02: Bangkok
Travel by long-tail speed boat on the picturesque Chao Phraya River and klongs (canals) to see the serene family houses and temples along the waterways that give this city the name “Venice of the East.” Visit the elegant Temple of Dawn, stop at a neighborhood monastery to learn about Thai Buddhism and at an old wooden schoolhouse where kids delight in visitors. After lunch, visit the Grand Palace, a lavish, awe-inspiring monument of tapering gilded spires, majestic pavilions, dazzling murals, and brilliant colors. Next stop to shop; Bangkok is a shopper’s paradise, and few visitors leave the city without a few trinkets. This evening's dinner at the White Elephant Restaurant introduces you to Thai cuisine, Classical Dance and a truly Thai ambience. Siam @ Siam Design Hotel & Spa (B,L,D)Day 03: Bangkok
Depart by road through the countryside to the north of Bangkok, heading for Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam. At the magnificent city ruins, you can see the largest Buddha image of Phra Mongkhon Bophit. Continue to Bang Pa-In Summer Palace of King Rama V, consisting of buildings in a quaint mixture of European and Thai architecture. You will have a chance to visit the interior of Chinese Wehat Chamrun Palace. Cruise back to Bangkok on the Chao Phaya River aboard the luxurious Horizon Cruise. En route, observe the scenic beauty and friendliness of the canal folks as you enjoy a sumptuous lunch. Siam @ Siam Design Hotel & Spa (B,L)Day 04: Bangkok - Chiang Mai
Transfer to the airport for you morning flight to Chiang Mai. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon tour featuring the historic Buddhist Wats (temples) of Chiang Mai. This evening, enjoy dinner and a visit to the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Ayatana Resort & Spa (B,L,D)Day 05: Chiang Mai
Full day excursion from Chiang Mai. Option #1: Doi Inthanon National Park, home to the highest mountain in Thailand (2,565 meters) with stops along the winding road include Karen hill tribe villages, Wachiratharn waterfall and the twin chedi built by the Thai Air Force to commemorate King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit. Option #2: Visit the Mae Taman Elephant Camp. Enjoy an elephant ride across the Mae Tang River and up the hill, return by oxcart to the elephant village. After lunch, take a rafting adventure along the Mae Tang River. Next, travel to the Orchid Farm, where you may view many beautiful species of orchid. Ayatana Resort & Spa (B,L)Day 06: Chiang Mai - Bangkok - Phnom Penh
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok and connect on to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to the magnificently restored Le Royal Hotel. In the afternoon explore this exotic city of French boulevards and golden temple spires. Phnom Penh Hotel (B)Day 07: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Transfer to the airport for your short flight to Siem Reap. On arrival transfer in to your hotel for check-in. This afternoon tour Angkor Wat and stay for sunset. La Residence Hotel (B,D)Day 08: Siem Reap
Full day at Angkor to visit Angkor Thom, the Bayon, the mystical temple of Ta Phrom and afternoon visit to Preah Khan. La Residence Hotel (B,D)Day 09: Siem Reap - Bangkok - Depart
An early morning option is given to visit the nearby floating villages of the Tonle Sap basin. A fascinating boat journey takes the group through these villages and in the early morning the docks are alive with the arrival of the Phnom Penh ferries and cargo boats. Return to the hotel for time at leisure until transfer out for onward flight to Bangkok (B)
