Kameron & Michelle

Probably the most visited and remembered landmark of Thailand, The Grand Palace in Bangkok is where every visitor must pay a visit at least once in their lifetime. The construction of the Grand Palace began in 1782 during the reign of King Rama I. The Grand Palace served as a significant royal residence until 1925 and is now used for ceremonial purposes only.

The world famous Phi Phi Islands is an archipelago that consists of a total of 9 islands. We will visit the two most famous islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley, with several stops along the way. First stop is at Phi Phi Don, where we will explore the island at our own pace. Phi Phi Don is known as a backpacker’s paradise with charming small alleyways where we can find souvenir shops, restaurants, and bars. Second stop is in the beautiful Viking Bay, where our Kon-Tiki guide will take us snorkeling and diving.

We will traverse the exciting Thailand’s first night safari in the 50-seat open air tram to meet elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, Asiatic black bears, tigers, hyenas, crocodiles, and many more. Many activities are lined up, especially if we are ready to have a direct contact with the animals, including bathing elephants, feeding hippopotamus and rhino horn.

We will escape the busy city streets for the day and travel on the Klong Tour! Bangkok has been called the Venice of the East due to many canals known as Klongs. We will travel like the natives used to in the old days and see Bangkok from a unique perspective that many never get to take in. After the boat trip we will visit the Temple Dawn with it richly decorated 66 meter high Khymer style tower.

Only 36 kilometers from Chiang Mai town we will be plunging in one of San Kamphaeng hot springs amid natural surroundings of lush trees and verdant hills. The spring contains sulphur and minerals believed to help restore skin and relax stress.

We will dine like the locals with the delicious cuisine for the region. We will enjoy dishes like Thai spring rolls, Thai green curry, chicken satay, Tom Kha Gai and much more.

We will go out and grab lunch locally. We will choose from the many local restaurants with their authentic Thai dishes and drinks!

We will go out and enjoy the nightlife that Thailand has to offer. We will drink Thai beers such as Singha and Chang and locally made whiskey Mae Khong and Saengsom.

Shopping in Thailand is hands-down one of the premier activities for visitors to the kingdom. Some favorite items when shopping in Thailand are Thai silk, leather goods, silver & gold, precious and semi-precious gems, pearls, furniture, antiques, and all sorts of exotic handicrafts.

There are few experiences in Thailand more iconic than riding a Thai Elephant. The elephant is seen as a symbol of the nation and a talisman for the Thai people. A trek will allow us to experience this first-hand, as well as the animals' natural forest environment.

We will enjoy a rejuvenating spa treatment in one of Thailand's luxurious spas. A famous traditional Thai massage offers the perfect antidote after a long day of shopping and sightseeing.

The Floating Market is a place where we can experience natural beauty as well as culture with the natives. Tasty noodles are cooked and served from wooden boats as well as tropical climate fruits and vegetables. We will be transported back to the past in an instant and get an appreciation for a different culture. It is lively and peaceful experience that we will never forget.

We will learn how to cook Thai food like a pro! As so many visitors love to eat Thai food, it’s unsurprising that many would want to learn Thai cooking too. Thai cooking classes range from one day fun courses to extensive chef training programs, both of which can be equally fun and informative.