10 Super Experiences!
Our genuine experts explored the destinations time and again and finally worked out the itinerary taking you to experience the highlights in various ways that others might miss.
A new way to experience Chiang Mai old city --- Segway
If you feel like trying some soft adventure during your tour, our recommended Segway tour will be the best way for you to tour Chiangmai old city rather than riding all the time.
Experience the trilling zip line by passing through the rainforest
Experience Chiangmai's most popular activities deep in rainforest where you will fly through the treetops by zipline, safe and exciting!
Unique hideaway life --- Bamboo Floating Villa
Spend one night in a bamboo floating villa is the thing you have to experience when you visit Kanchanaburi, it can be found in very few places in the world!
1st class electricity overnight train makes you feel like a local
Overninght train is the most popular ways that locals use when transfer to Chiangmai. UME will choose the best electricity train for you, new, quiet and calm compared to old trains.
Bath and feed elephant in Elephants world
Visit the non-profit "retirement home" for elephants in Kanchanaburi, your will enjoy your day play, feed and bath the elephants!
Sample special "Sweet Angel Hair" in Ayutthaya --- only locals know
Ayutthaya is the center for the production of "Sweet Angel Hair"(Roti Sai Mai). Normal tour to Ayutthaya will always skip this special local snack , but we will not pass it!
Things you must try --- traditional Northern Thai massage
Learn about authentic Northern Thai reflexology and experience how it helps relieve tension and restore balance, health, and mental serenity.
Experience the Northern royal feast --- Khan Toke Dinner & Shows
Be a Northern royal member tonight! You will enjoy a well-presented meal of good and delicious food where musics and dances prepare!
Trace back from Bangkok to Ayutthaya dynasty --- unmissable Thai history
Our knowledgeble local guide will take you back to Ayutthaya period to discover the unbelievable Thai-Burma war and to see how the historical Ayutthaya became ruins.
Visit Bangkok must-see temples in local ways
Try local cuisine and local ferry during your visit to the must-see temples in Bangkok old city circle, from Grand Palace, Big Reclining Buddha to Wat Arun, you will like this way!
Itinerary Details
The following itinerary is for your inspiration. Our experts will customize your own tour according to your interests, schedules, hotel tastes and budget. All can be tailor-made!
You Can
- Extend/cut down length
- Adjust activities to your interests
- Change a hotel
- Everything you want
Day 1 - Welcome to Thailand!
สวัสดีค่ะ Sawasdee ka！Welcome to Thailand! On arrival in Bangkok, Your guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall with our warm welcome kits. You will be transferred to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in, and ensure your arrival in Thailand is worry-free.
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Day 2 - Klong Tour and Famous Grand Palce
Your trip today will start from a long-tail boat cruise along the Chao Phraya River which will offer an open view of the riverside scenery. The boat will take you deeply explore the narrow river ways winding through local residents and glistening ancient temples. The cruise ends in the Wat Arun on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Then, you will depart for the landmark Wat Arun. After that, you will cross the Chao Phraya River to the opposite bank by public ferry. Your second stop will be Wat Pho, one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Then, lunch at local booths and restaurants for well-known local cuisine.
Your tour will continue by visiting the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, undoubtedly the most dazzling, spectacular royal monuments and the city’s most famous landmark. The four must-see temples on today’s tour form the skyline of Bangkok and give the best glimpse for fresh visitor. Afternoon is free at leisure after returning to hotel.
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Long dress/skirt/pants extending well past your knees are recommend when visiting the palaces and temples. The upper outer should cover your shoulders. The Grand Palace does offer a clothes rental service for those visitors who do not have proper clothes.
Day 3 - Elephant World & Floating Villa
Today you will visit Elephants world in Kanchanaburi. Elephants World, a peaceful shelter for elephants, is a non-profit-organization, which functions as a "retirement home" for elephants and offer close contact between animals and human beings. We pick you up at your hotel to the sanctuary. Your daily program here includes meeting and feeding the elephants, observing the elephants’ behavior, cleaning fruit/vegetables, preparing and cooking sticky rice for old elephants and washing and grooming the elephants. Buffet lunch served at noon.
In the afternoon, you will check in the world’s best floating resort - THE FLOAT HOUSE RIVER KWAI RESORT. Rarely found in other places in the world, the bungalows float on a flowing river surrounded by thick green jungle and tranquil lake. With the eco-friendly operation in mind, the resort is built from local materials.
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1. Prepare some clothes with you. You may get wet and dirty while bathing the elephants and play with them in the mud. After activities, you can have a bath on the bathroom there.
2. Sunscreen,a hat and mosquito repellent are necessary, of course your camera.It will grateful if you can bring some yellow bananas for old elephants.
3. Please note that small deviations in the itinerary are sometimes necessary,depending on road conditions and other factors.
Day 4 - Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ayutthaya and Experience an Overnight Train to Chiang Mai
After breakfast and check out from hotel,you will head to Ayutthaya History Park, 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, undoubtedly the landmark and most photographed objects of Ayutthaya, where the roots of a tree surround the head of a stone Buddha image; and if time allows, Wat Chai Wattanaram, a perfect example of Khmer architectural influence. These temples record the prosperity and decline of the ancient Thailand. 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, your driver and guide will accompany with you to the Railway Station of Ayutthya. Then you will take the overnight train head to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival at Chiang Mai railway station the next morning, your guide will greet you at the exit with your name sign and take you to your hotel.
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1.The train has a diner where passengers can buy snacks, food, and drinks but it is suggested to bring food yourself. The train offers free drinking water and board Wifi although the Wifi speed is rather weak even when mobile phone signal (3G/4G) is strong.
2.Times of trains from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Train Number | Departs | Arrives | Type |
No.9 | 19:45 | 07:15 | Special Express |
No.13 | 21:07 | 08:40 | Special Express |
Day 5 - Arrive Chiang Mai and go for a Foot Massage before check in
After arriving Chiang Mai, your private guide and driver will take you firstly to have your local breakfast，you may get a chance to try local porridge, boild rice or coffee at local shops. Then, your guide will show you to a nice massage shop for a professional foot massage. The traditional Northern Thai Massage will help you release the tired muscles, recover as well as energize from a long trip.
Afternoon is free at leisure. You can explore the old town or famous Chiang Mai night bazaar on your pace.
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Chiang Mai is a shopping paradise, with its famous arts and crafts. Nothing beats shopping for a bargain more than in the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. The Night Bazaar, on the east side of the old walled city, is approximately 1km long. This evening, you can explore the night bazaar and to find all special handicrafts and souvenirs along the street, plus a heap of mobile food street stalls.
Day 6 - Flight a Gibbon in Rain Forest
Today, our driver will take you to Mae Kampong village for a Zipline adventure like no other on the planet! Your guide will take you to soar through the lush, ancient rainforest with SE Asia’s #1 Zipline eco-adventure, Flight of the Gibbon. Thailand’s only rainforest experience with a chance to see Wild Gibbons! While in Mae Kampong, enjoy a traditional Thai lunch and a short walk near a dramatic seven tier waterfall.
Then, set apart to The Giant, a coffee house located on the top of tree. A rope bridge that needs to be crossed to get there. From the top of the titanic tree and surrounded by virgin rainforests, there's a beautiful prospect over the valley. Enjoy your free afternoon cake or coffee on the tree before return to Chiang Mai.
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1.2 sky rangers with each group, trained to keep you safe and point everything unique to the beautiful rainforest preserve.
2.Participants must be a minimum height of 1 metre (3ft 3in) to ensure the harness can be fitted securely. The maximum permissible weight of individuals is 125kg (275lbs) although the equipment is actually designed to take much greater weights.
3.A delicious local style lunch with locally farmed coffee is included.
Day 7 - Explore Chiang Mai Old City with Segway & Enjoy Khan Toke Dinner Show before Flight Home
Today, our guide will take you go through the city safely from the vantage and comfort of a Segway - the best way to experience Chiang Mai old city city. The 2-hour tour includes stops at three Kings Monument, Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Pan Tao and Wat Chedi Luang. A delicious snack and drink at a favorite old city café are included.
Then, you will depart for an inspiring trip to Meo hill tribe villages, where you will observe their simple way of life which has been maintained unchanged for centuries. Interact with the villagers and your guide will work as your translator.
Then, you will go to Doi Suthep Mountain. Climb 309 steps (or for the less fitness-oriented, a tram is available for a small surcharge) to the top, enjoying a truly breathtaking scenery all along the way up to the top where you will find Wat Phra That, one of Northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. Have a panoramic views of the city of Chiang Mai. Return to Chiang Mai with lunch at a local restaurant en route.
You can spend your afternoon at your leisure before your guide pick you up for your evening Khan Toke dinner, a traditional Northern Thai food serve on a small table with Thai style performance. As a famous Lanna cultural attraction, it reserves the traditional Thai lifestyle in combination with a traditional Lanna atmosphere of clothing, language, dining and performances, it is presented under an exquisite and enchanted applied Lanna architecture that ensures satisfaction to all visitors.
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1.15 min safety briefing & warm up to make sure you’re comfortable and confident riding the Segway.
2.2-hour Segway tour of Chiang Mai Old City and 7 hours Flight of the Gibbon Zipline Adventure. All inclusive.
3.Maximum number of people 7 per group and 2 guides for each group. Suitable for over 10 years of age*
What's included
Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast
Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)
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Well screened Hotels
Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.
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Super nice location
Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.
All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises
Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space
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Best-time flight
No early get up. No late arrival.
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Better seats
Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.
All meals specified in the itinerary
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Satisfying food
Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!
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Local specialities
Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!
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Little snack
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Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day
City map & SIM card (unlimited internet)
24/7 helpline while you are travelling
All excursions specified in the itinerary
All entrance fees specified in the itinerary
12 Reviews
I was a bit of a last minute booking so could only book for 2 weeks. However, Diana was helpful with all details of my trips. Her English is fantastic She even emailed us ideas for the rest of stay with detailed instructions. Our local guide Lisa was one of the best tour guides I've ever had in any location. She truly cares about your experience with her smart, super knowledgeable, funny, and tough! She's a trained tour guide :) Dive at Racha Yai and Racha Noi is highly recommended! I wish we could have had longer in the water only because it was so enjoyable.
Couldn’t be satisfied with this tour. I will surely go back for more. 1.) The price is higher than at other companies and I was a bit sceptic. But then you realize that every Baht was worth of it. The overall experience is really in the first place there. 2.) Many companies offering tours are claiming that they tailor-made but actually just the combination of regular day tours. UME Travel offer really flexible tour. We don’t want start too early in the morning and they did it. My guide Sam started the day from around 11 am. If you go with them, you can follow your heart. 3.) You arrange everything online. Read the itinerary, book, pay with a card/Paypal and wait for the private car to come in the morning. 4.) Food is really great (and in big amounts), and very local. 5.) They also take pictures for you with their camera and the overall experience is really the best. If I would take other Southeast Asia tour, I would choose this one!
We were 2 couples who wanted to book a tour in UME Travel. We asked the tour guide Pheobe just one week before and she organized everything in a very short time.
The whole team is very knowledgeable about the destination and they love to entertain. Our tour guide was Monchai and he is just awesome. The crew wants you to have the best experience and they are willing to capture great memorable shots for you! Would happily recommend this trip as one of the best we have taken on our trip.
I have taken two trips with UME travels till now. The former was Vietnam. We felt safe in their hands. We had a few days of incessant rain, so we couldn’t go out. They changed the itinerary so that we don’t miss out on anything. All transportation was with a comfortable car including an infant car seat which was very convenient for us traveling with a 20 month old child.
Monchai was just a brilliant tour guide and we learned a lot . The drivers were really friendly and always on time . Breakfast and lunch was of an outstanding quality .
Aileen was incredibly responsive to my initial email contact and quickly understood our needs and organised the schedule around us. Her English was fantastic and she has a wonderful personality. Everything was very well organised and went to plan. I would highly recommend him if you are planning a trip in the southeast Asia area.
We contacted Diana based on a friend's recommendation as we were looking for a tailor-made tour for our whistle stop 8 days in Thailand. We were also traveling with our 3yr old so a private tour was even more important. Everything was organized perfectly. Our guide Monchai was knowledgable, helpfull, likable, reliable and very cooperative.
The service was perfect and exceeded my expectations. Lisa was a fantastic guide with very good knowledge of history and culture. Jack, our driver, was very friendly as well. The minivan was clean and well appointed.
Our travel advisor Aileen was responsive via email when I was arranging the tour with her and was helpful in arranging for a tailor-made itinerary.
If you go to Thailand, ask for Phoebe! She made me feel I’m in a friend hand and not as a business deal. The hotel was first class with beautiful landscaping and convenient transportation.
The first thing when I back home is writing this review on UME travel. I feel lucky to find so excellent team online, that’s secure for payment. And even I can cancel the payment when I have something import to do. So I made 2nd payment for my family tour. This is the first time to visit Thailand, we all in surprised mood. The elephants were free, roaming around us. My toddler screamed in joy when an elephant tapped her head with its trunk. The elephants are very friendly too. We only see this from the TV before. That’s so amazing. The hotel we stay is not so noisy, it is clean and tidy, map provided inside for our free time. On the day we leave, the fight was delay, thanks to the UME telling us, so we have extra time to feel the breath of Thailand. Thanks for our advisor Kenny so much, for the considerate service. And thanks for the energetic team UME, I hope they will lead us to further and interesting places next time.
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