Loy Krathong Festival in Sukhothai

Today you will fly to Bangkok. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

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Depart early morning for a 2-hour drive to the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market located 100 km (62 mi) from Bangkok, one of Thailand’s most famous attractions. Day-in and day-out from about 8 am to about 11 am, the Floating Market is routinely crowded with hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their small rowing boats selling and buying or exchanging their goods. You will have a chance to take a ride on a long-tail boat to get a real sense of a floating village. After the long tail boat cruise around the village, you will stop at a transit point where you can choose to further explore the floating market by a 4-seat boat (at your own expense) or stroll around by the river's banks. 

After having lunch, you will return to Bangkok, and you will visit Wat Pho, which is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was built by King Rama I about 200 years ago and houses the gigantic, gold-plated Reclining Buddha image. This unique image is 49 meters long and 12 meters high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Your last stop is The Royal Grand Palace, the nation's landmark and the most revered royal monument. You will see the Palace, which is used for many different occasions, and you will see The Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the mysterious, famous Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. 

This morning you will check out from the hotel and head to Ayuttaya, one of the UNESCO World Heritage list of Thailand. On the way to Ayutthaya, you will visit the Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace, located 60 kilometers north of Bangkok, an impressive architectural blend of East and West dating back to the 17th century.

Continue to Ayutthaya, which was the capital of the Thai Kingdom for 417 years. The city was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and in 1767 it was destroyed by the Burmese army. Stroll around the ruins of several ancient temples including Wat Phra Si Sanphet, a former royal temple during Ayutthaya's days of glory; Wat Mahathat, where the roots of a tree surround the head of Buddha; and if time allows, Wat Chai Wattanaram, a perfect example of Khmer architectural influence. During the visit, your guide will take you to sample a notable local snack – Roti Sai Mai which is also referred to as 'Sweet Angel Hair'. After the tour, check-in at Ayutthaya's hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Leave Ayutthaya in the morning at about 7: 00 am then drive to Sukhothai (about 4.5 hour's drive). Along the way, stop at Wat Muang. Wat Muang is home to The Big Buddha, also known as Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin and Mahaminh Sakayamunee Visejchaicharn, which is the tallest Buddha statue in Thailand and the ninth tallest in the world. 

Continue your journey to visit the Phra Prang Sam Yot, which is also called Monkey Temple. The Phra Prang Sam Yot is Lopburi's best-known landmark and one of its oldest. It is one of several monuments that date back to the Khmer era. The monument in the center of Lopburi town is perhaps best known for the large number of monkeys that run around free, constantly on the lookout for food. You'll have a hilarious experience with cheeky monkeys. Then, drive to Sukhothai province. Stay in a hotel in Sukhothai. 

Wake up early morning, and do Tak Bat  (offering food to the monk) with locals. Tak Bat is a part of Thai culture and good karma. This is the best time to learn and see how the Thai make merit and preserve their culture. We believe that making merit is one way to go to heaven. Then, we back to the hotel to have breakfast a rest a bit before learning how to make a Kratong. Make your own Krathong prepare tonight to flow along a river as Thai belief.

Then drive to Sukhothai Historical Park to make visit beautiful temples. Lunch at a local restaurant. Back to the hotel. Leisure time. 

In the evening, join the Sukhothai Loy Krathong and Candle Festival and see the light and sound presentation at Wat Mahathat. Then, flow your own illuminated kratong along the river. Thousands of candles and incent sticks are lit to thank the River goddess. Enjoy the festival. Dinner at the historical park and enjoy light and sound. Back to the hotel. 

Today, we drive straight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival at Chiang Mai, a relaxing drive takes you to Doi Suthep Mountain. Climb 309 steps to the top (For the less active traveler, a tram is available for a small surcharge.), enjoying the truly breathtaking scenery all along the way. You will find Wat Phra That at the very top, one of Northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. At the top, rest and relax while marveling at the panoramic views of the city of Chiang Mai. 

Return to Chiang Mai city with lunch at a local restaurant en route. Check in to the hotel and have a good time on your own.

A half-day package to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary offers you an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals.

Today you will be picked up from your place of accommodation and will drive through scenic agricultural areas before arriving at the Sanctuary. There, you will meet your English-speaking guide and learn a little about the elephants, before changing into traditional Karen clothing.

After being allocated bananas and sugar cane to feed the elephants, you will walk with your guide through the Sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors. After the close encounter with the elephant, you will return to your hotel, and the rest of the day is free at your leisure.

You will depart on a 3.5 hours drive to Chiang Rai today! On the way, we will visit a hot spring for relaxation, then continue to Wat Rong Khun or 'the White Temple', blending traditional Buddhist art with contemporary themes. Followed by the 'Black House', known as 'Baan Dam' in Thai. Baan Damis Thawan Duchanee’s artful portrayal of hell. The opaque decor and dead animals adorning each room make Duchanee’s estate the complete opposite of the White Temple, the glimpse of heaven designed by his teacher Chalermchai Kositpipat. Although off the beaten track, the Black House is not something to be overlooked. Your last stop is Wat Rong Suea Ten or the 'The Blue Temple' which was built by the student of Mr. Chalermchai Kositpipat who built The famous White Temple.  After the tour, return to Chiang Mai.

Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket. On arrival, your private guide will accompany you for your hotel check-in. After settling in, relax poolside or head to the beach.

Day of leisure. Relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.

Day of leisure. Relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes to escort you to the airport for your onward flight.