Julie & Gary

We will marvel at this four day trip to historical and natural attractions in Kanchanaburi and Ayuthaya, including trekking and rafting as well as exotic temples and ruins.

There are many historical structures and artifacts within this temple compound. The large Ubosot or ordination hall itself is over 150 years old.

Wat Mahathat is one of the oldest and most significant temples in Thailand, located in Sukhothai. According to historians, the temple was established in the 13th century and was rebuilt in the beginning of the 14th century.

Known as the temple of the Bodhi Tree, Wat Si Chum was built in circa 13th Buddhist century. The highlight is the graceful Buddha sculpture enshrined inside the remaining structure of the square mandala building. Parts of the temple were ruined through the test of time but the remaining structures can be archaeological evidences that portray the heydays of Sukhothai when it was a great kingdom.

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.

Perhaps the most famous and important temple in Chiang Mai, every visitor must pay a visit. On top of Doi Suthep Hill finds the revered golden Phra that Doi Suthep rises against the sunlight. The temple was built in 1383 to enshrine Buddha’s relics.

Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram or Wat Pho, as it's commonly known, was built in the 16th century and regarded as the royal temple of the reign of King Rama I. It is famous for two things: the 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha built in 1832 featuring the feet beautifully inlaid with mother-of-pearls and the Thai massage.

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.

Situated some 65 kilometers from Kanchanaburi along Route 3199, this 550-square-kilometer national park is best known for its seven-level Erawan Waterfall, which is one of Thailand’s most famous and most beautiful waterfalls. Among all levels, the second level of the fall features a vast picturesque pond ideal for swimming while trekking trails to the upper levels are also favored by adventurous lovers.

We will take in an amazing tour around Ao Nang's archipelago. We will enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches and islands in the Krabi province in southern Thailand. We will get the opportunity to relax on the beaches, swim in the clear warm waters or go snorkeling and discover an amazing underwater world of the Andaman Sea!

A visit to Sukhothai wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the historical site of the ancient Sukhothai City, to discover the history of the former capital city of Siam. The 70-square-meter park houses remaining structures of what used to be palaces, temples and homes.

There are two main reasons a single traveler must visit the great Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. Firstly, this structure is one of the most beautiful Italian Renaissance architectures outside Italy. Secondly, Ananta Samakhom currently hosts the fifth edition of “Arts of the Kingdom” exhibition that displays sophisticated art pieces and crafts made of precious materials by the craftsmen of Sirikit Institute.

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.

Over 200 types of Asian and African mammals can be found in this striking landscape here at Chiang Mai Zoo. We will say hello to the China Panda Family Ambassador to Thailand, Linping, Lin Hui, and Chuang Chaung at the Panda House. We will follow by immersing ourselves in Asia’s longest 133-meter underwater tunnel at the new aquarium where we will discover rare sea and river fish from northern regions including Khong River Basin, Amazon River Basin, and the mangrove.

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.

Farmers from Ayutthaya as well as from other provinces undergo training in folk arts and crafts here. At this Centre, we will have a glimpse of how farmer’s products of arts and crafts are produced including Weaving Basketry, Artificial Flowers, Wood Carving, Miniature Hand - Modelled Thai Dolls, and Furniture Making.

Learn how to cook traditional Thai dishes at a local cooking class in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Thai massage to recover from 24 hours of travel and jet lag.

Day tour from Chiang Mai to visit temples and tigers

Mobile Hotspot device to have internet access. Use GPS and mobile language translation services anywhere.

Long boat tour of Ko Phi Phi and James Bond Island

Shopping for food and souvenirs at the famous Saturday night market in Chiang Mai

Snorkeling at James Bond Island

3 nights in Chiang Mai, Thailand

First hotel of the honeymoon, 1 night stay in Bangkok

Two night stay in Krabi, Thailand

Vertigo Restaurant in Bangkok for their first night in Thailand

Private dinner at hotel

Flights to and from Thailand

Flights from Bangkok to Krabi, Krabi to Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Passport renewal fee

While travel insurance isn’t the most exciting thing to think about when you’re planning a trip, it’s really a necessity. You don’t want to find yourself unable to get home during a health emergency or having to spend money replacing stolen items. Thailand is a safe country, but things can still go wrong, whether it’s injury, illness, or petty crime. Knowing that insurance will cover those situations can give you some peace-of-mind while you’re traveling. I highly recommend using World Nomads insurance and they’re a really popular company among frequent travelers.

Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Yellow fever and Malaria shots are all needed to travel to Thailand.

If you’re planning to stay connected on your trip and there are certain websites that you require access to, a VPN like NordVPN is the best way to ensure you won’t get blocked. If you’re interested in visiting outside news websites then a good VPN is essential. If you try to stream your favorite show or live TV event, many networks don’t have licenses outside of certain countries and a VPN can help solve this problem. Thailand has seen times of very strict internet censorship but neighboring Laos and Vietnam is even worse.

The couple has a 9 hour layover in Turkey. They will need a visa to check out Istanbul.