Begin your sightseeing on Bangkok's famous klongs (canals),
followed by a visit to the Grand Palace.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok B
Days 1-2: USA or Canada/Bangkok, Thailand
Travel outside of the city to the Prasart Museum, housing the
private collection of Mr. Prasart Vangsakul, who guides you on
a private tour (subject to availability).
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok B
Day 3: Bangkok
Fly to the remote village of Chiang Rai, spending two nights at your
resort. Your sightseeing includes the Opium Museum and a river
tour, with visits to remote villages.
Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa B L
Day 4: Bangkok
After breakfast, travel overland to Chiang Mai to settle into your
idyllic resort. This evening, shop at the famous Night Market -
a kaleidoscope of crafts, merchants, entertainment and local food
carts.
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai B L
Days 5-6: Chiang Rai
Enjoy the natural and cultural charms of Chiang Mai, including a
private mahout training session with elephants. Travel by rickshaw
on a city tour and visit Waroros Market, teeming with food, flowers
and silks and Wat Pra Singh, Chiang Mai's principal monastery and
home to Pra Buddha Sing.
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai B
Day 7: Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai
Fly to Siem Reap for your first encounter with the Angkor complex.
Once the heart of the Khmer empire, this collection of temples and
monuments is one of the world's great architectural treasures.
La Residence d'Angkor B
Days 8-9: Chiang Mai
Spend the morning on a guided tour of the Angkor complex,
including its most renowned site, Angkor Wat. This afternoon,
explore Preah Khan Temple and Ta Prohm, where strangler figs
and other jungle vegetation are slowly reclaiming the site.
La Residence d'Angkor B
Day 10: Chiang Mai/Bangkok/Siem Reap, Cambodia
Fly to Bangkok, arriving at your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport B
Day 11: Siem Reap
Board your homebound flight.
B
Day 12: Siem Reap/Bangkok
Day 13: Bangkok/USA or Canada