Pay a visit to Thailand's largest island to look at the coast, country, temples, and communities around Phuket. This tour shows you some of the most memorable and recognizable sights, from peaceful farmhouses to grand pagodas.
The tour begins with pick-up from your hotel and a scenic ride to Nakkerd Hill, where the immense, gleaming white figure of the Big Buddha of Phuket towers 147 feet (45 meters) above the ground.
Enjoy the view of Chalong Bay and the gold-laced pagoda of the Wat Chalong monastery, and then visit a cashew factory and learn about Chinese influence on the island with a stop at the area's oldest Chinese temple. 
After a visit to a 100-year-old Chinese mansion, which has appeared in Hollywood productions from Young Indiana Jones to The Killing Fields, you stop for lunch at a local restaurant and visit a nearby farmhouse to learn about the craft of rubber tapping and rice farming. Get to know the process of rice farming before you the rice buffalos. The tour wraps up with a scenic drive along the coast that returns you to your hotel.

Enjoy a free day at your leisure in Phuket, where you can explore this fantastic city and visit relax with its magnificent picturesque sights and views. 

After early breakfast, you will be transferred to the departure lounge at Royal Phuket Marina and then to Phi Phi Islands. Arrive at the beach at Bamboo Island, and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing on the beach. Afterward, sightseeing at Monkey Beach and Viking Cave, where you can enjoy and take memorable photos, will amaze you. Finally, you will have the chance to discover the Phi Phi Lay and include Phi Leh Cove for swimming and snorkeling before returning to Royal Phuket Marina and transferring you to your hotel. 

Upon arrival at the Chiang Mai Airport, our English-speaking guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai's Buddhist temples display a mixture of styles that reflect the varied heritage of Northern Thailand. Elements of Lanna Thai, Burmese, Sri Lankan, and Mon have all been used. Intricate woodcarvings and protective serpent staircases add a flamboyance that reflects an extraordinary reverence for the Buddhist religion.
The city of Chiang Mai has many beautiful and historic Buddhist temples, and this tour visits the most interesting, such as the 600 years old temple of Wat Pra That Doi Suthep, near the summit of Doi Suthep. After a drive up the mountain's winding road, the final climb to the site is via a magnificent Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase of 306 steps. Inside is an intriguing copper-plated chedi topped by a five-tier gold umbrella containing partial Lord Buddha relics. On a clear day, there are incomparable views over the city of Chiang Mai. Other temple visits on this tour include Wat Suan Dok, whose sizeable central stupa contains a Buddha relic and where the ashes of Chiang Mai's Royal Family are interred; Wat Chedi Luang, where the Emerald Buddha was once enshrined; Wat Phra Singh, housing a very sacred 1,500 years old Buddha image.

In the afternoon, enjoy a superb Kantoke Dinner while being entertained by a selection of traditional Thai culture and folk performances. Kantoke is the customary northern Thai style of eating, with the food being served in large platters at low tables while you sit on mats on the floor. As you enjoy your meal, let yourself be entertained by a selection of northern Thai cultural performances before returning to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Enjoy and relax in Chiang Mai, where you can spend the day at the hotel or explore this glorious city.

An early morning drive through beautiful scenery, with a stop at the Hot Springs at Mekajan. From a viewpoint set high on the hillside, there are magnificent views over the Mekong and Ruak Rivers, where the borders of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand meet. Enjoy a boat trip along the Mae Khong River to Chiang Sean, the Thai kingdom's first capital in the tenth century. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Drive to Mae Sai, a bustling border town with Myanmar and the northernmost point of Thailand. Shop around for some Myanmar goodies. Before starting the return journey. Visits are made at Akha and Yao hill tribe villages along the way, and you arrive at your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Relish and relax at your leisure in Chiang Rai, or explore it on your own and enjoy the fantastic views and sights. 
 

A pleasant morning will be spent in the company of these magnificent gentle giants, which, in earlier times, were a vital part of the King's army and played a crucial role in Thai history. On this trip, you will witness the traditional techniques still used in the training process. The delicacy and precision of such gigantic creatures are unique. For a small fee, the adventurous can also enjoy a short but unforgettable elephant ride! Afterward, visit a Meo hill tribe to witness the simple way of life that continues to this day. On the journey to the hotel, a stop is made at one of the region's orchid farms displaying a whole variety of some of Thailand's exquisite blooms.
 

Departure from Chian Mai to Bangkok. Upon arrival at Don Muang airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Bangkok.

The half-day tour starts with visiting the first temple, Wat Trimitr, with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 1/2 tons of solid gold). Wat Po the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings. The Grand Palace was the King and his court seat and contained the entire government administration within its crenelated walls. The architecture is vibrantly Thai though there are some European designs as well. Brilliantly colored and gilded and decorated with intricate detail, the overall effect is dazzling. The palace served as the official residence of the kings of Thailand from the 18th to the mid-20th century. The most famous building on the palace grounds is Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. Construction of the temple began when King Rama I moved the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok in 1782. Unlike other Thai temples, it does not contain living quarters for monks; instead, it has only richly decorated religious buildings, statues, and pagodas. The central booth is the main temple building, which houses the Emerald Buddha. Though green in color, the Buddha is carved from a single piece of jade, and though only 17 inches tall, it is the most revered object in Thailand. Also within the grounds are several palaces used for various occasions: the Funeral Palace, Reception Palace, Throne Hall, Coronation Hall, and the Royal Guest House. Most halls and palaces can only be viewed from the outside, but the exteriors are captivating enough to please.
 

After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel in Bangkok to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.