“Sawasdee”, Welcome to Bangkok! "We start our descent to Bangkok. Please return to your seat and fasten your seat belt", announces the chief cabin attendant. In less than 30 minutes, your plane will land in Bangkok, the "City of Angels" and capital of the Kingdom of Thailand. When you leave the plane, you will be greeted by a privileged welcome: assistance and a porter will be waiting for you with a personalized sign. At the exit of the airport, you will be directed to your private vehicle for a transfer to the hotel. As the urban landscape unfolds before your eyes, you will feel the first sensations of the "Land of smiles", as Thailand is nicknamed. Room available from 14:00. Dinner at leisure and night at the hotel

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok

Today you will begin your day with a visit to now a museum, Jim Thomson's house, a symbol of traditional wooden architecture, has an important collection of Asian art objects. A return to a not so distant past since the former American spy, who was behind the revival of the silk industry in Thailand, mysteriously disappeared in Malaysia in 1967. You will take a water taxi to Phanfa bridge pier via the klong (canal), which will pass in front of local inhabitant homes before reaching Wat Saket (the temple of the golden mountain). It is necessary to climb 344 steps to visit it. You will not be disappointed as from the above; Bangkok appears in all its diversity and architectural contrasts, varying from modern to ancient. Another means of transportation still widely used by the inhabitants of the capital, the tuk-tuk, which you will take that will allow you to reach the heart of the historic district of the capital of the Angels and the Chao Phraya river, which winds through Bangkok. You will then take another water taxi to reach and visit the Wat Arun temple ("Temple of Dawn"), erected on the water's edge. Its unique architecture with its 79-meter high central tower decorated with millions of porcelain fragments makes it the most beautiful Buddhist temple in the city. A last boat crossing takes you to the opposite shore to discover Wat Pho, which has an impressive 45-meter long reclining Buddha and a famous school of traditional massage (30 min foot massage optional). In the late afternoon, you will arrive in the district of Talad Noi, one of the oldest in the City of Angels, where the day you discover Bangkok using only local transportation will end. In addition to its photogenic setting, this part of Bangkok located in the historic Chinatown is pleasant to explore on foot. Before the evening falls, you will arrive at the River vibe Restaurant, where you can watch the sunset over the river while sipping a refreshing drink.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok

09:00 am Departure from the hotel 10:00 am Start of the electric scooter ride 12:00 pm Lunch and visit of the Portuguese district of Kudeejeen 3:30 pm Return to the hotel Departure from your hotel to the historical district of Bangkok, where the best kept secrets of the City of Angels can be discovered on an electric scooter. An original experience that allows you to explore places where few tourists can go, close to the communities who live in the narrow and sometimes hidden streets of the Kudeejeen district. An easy ride accessible to all (children from 10 years old), several encounters and unusual places such as small canal, an improbable mural fresco, a retro café... Surprise effect and smiles guaranteed, Bangkokers are not yet used to this new way of riding! The Kudeejeen district, or Portuguese district, is located on the right bank of the river. After the destruction of Ayutthaya, the former capital of the kingdom of Siam in the 19th century, King Taksin allocated land to various communities, including that of Kudeejeen to families of Sino-Portuguese origin. The church, admirably restored, is the most striking symbol of this. Mrs. Taan, who lives in a traditional house, likes to share her knowledge of royal Thai cuisine with visitors. Local lunch in the neighbourd of Kudeejeen. The "Kanom Jeen", to be enjoyed at lunch, is a typical dish of rice vermicelli accompanied by sliced chicken with red curry and coconut cream. A few steps away, a craftsman makes the famous cream tarts called here "Khanom Farang Kudeejeen" using the original Portuguese recipe. After lunch, return to your hotel and rest of afternoon and evening at leisure. Meals at leisure.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Baan Thai House

08:00 am Departure for Ayutthaya (85 km, 1h45 drive) 11:00 am Visit to a local market 12:00 pm Lunch at leisure 1:00 pm Visit of the main temples of the city 4:00 pm Check-in to the hotel Today you will depart to Ayutthaya an archaeological site classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Founded around 1350, the city became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. The Burmese destroyed it in the 18th century. Its vestiges, characterized by "prangs", or reliquary towers, and by monasteries of gigantic proportions, give an idea of its past splendor. Lunch at leisure. It is recommended to try the local culinary specialty, to be enjoyed as a dessert, is Roti Sai Mai, known as the "cotton candy" of Ayutthaya. After lunch, continuation to visit the main temples of the city, starting with the most emblematic and impressive temples of the site are Wat Phanangchoeng, Wat Lokaya Sutharam with its 42-meter reclining Buddha, and Phra Si Sanphet, which served as a royal temple at the time. The visit of Wat Mahathat, symbol of Ayutthaya, will mark this dive into the rich history of the Siamese past. Very beautiful pictures in perspective when, at the end of the afternoon, a shower light comes to illuminate the site. Transfer to hotel for check-in and rest of evening at leisure. Dinner at leisure and night at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Baan Thai House

08:00 am Road to Suphanburi 09:15 am Visit of Sam Chuk's centennial market 10:00 am Stop at the farmers' training center (Uncle chai - Suphanburi) 12:30 pm Lunch cruise aboard a rice barge 2:00 pm Road to Sukhothai 6:00 pm Hotel check-in Time to continue your journey up-country towards the province of Suphan Buri, to a small town of Sam Chuk and its hundred-year-old market. It all started in a very well-preserved ancestral house, which has now become a museum. A remarkable place distinguished by Unesco, with the bonus of great encounters. You will also stop by at a farmer's centre to see and learn about Thailand agriculture, before reach Uthai Thani for lunch. In Uthai Thani, a traditional rice barge invites you on-board to have lunch along the Sakae Krang River. This is a great opportunity to meet the local people living in floating houses. Also, you will see the fishermen busy maintaining the floating bamboo baskets used for the breeding of gouramis fish, a popular local activity in the area. Early afternoon you will depart towards Sukhothai where you will check in the hotel. Dinner at leisure. Night at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Legendha Sukhothai Historical Park Resort เลเจนด้า สุโขทัย บูติค ไทยรีสอร์ท

08:00 am Walking tour of the historical site 09:30 am Sit in a Local taxi < Song Taew > to Khun Mam 10:00 am Bike ride in the rice fields < Meeting of the population > Visit of a fish smoking workshop Visit of a workshop for the production of rice alcohol 12:30 pm Lunch at a French-speaking resident's house 2:30 pm Road to Lampang 5:30 pm Hotel check-in This morning, you will visit by foot, the historical park of Sukhothai, former capital of the kings of Siam, is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its main vestiges date from the 13th century, such as Wat Mahathat and Wat Sra Sri. It's time to discover off the beaten path roads by bicycle! Gets on your bike and off you go in countryside roads. You will have impromptu stops as you meet the villagers as you cross the rice fields. In the distance you will witness smoking workshops, here the workers are skillfully engaged in cutting and preparing the fish while the coconut fire is fanned to produce the necessary smoke. The other specialty of the region that you will visit is the artisanal production of rice alcohol, distilled in the traditional way. Lunch will be at a resident home. A nice experience! After lunch, you will continue your journey to the province of Lampang. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Rest of evening and meals at leisure. Night at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Lampang River Lodge

08:15 pm Visit of the province of Lampang by horse-drawn carriage 09:15 pm Road to Chiang Mai 12:45 pm Lunch at leisure 2:00 pm Visit of the city and its main temples 3:30 pm Transfer to your hotel Welcome to Lampang, this is the last stop before reaching Chiang Mai. The province known for its rehabilitation center and its hospital for elephants, this city with the Lanna culture can be visited by horse-drawn carriage. Its time to get on your carriage and begin your visit of the province of Lampang! It's time to continue by vehicle, only a couple more hours until you reach Chiang Mai. Lunch will be at leisure upon arrival. The Kad Luang market in Chiang Mai surprises you by the diversity of colors and scents. Thai people frequent this large market a lot, looking for the best products. The competition is hard between the merchants, and the most beautiful stalls win the game. The best manufacturers of homemade sausages and grilled pork rind are immediately recognizable to the many buyers who are patiently waiting their turn. A very interesting space is dedicated to the ethnic handicrafts of the northern tribes. After lunch, you will start to visit the Chiang-Mai and its main temples and learn more about the Lanna culture. The culture and architecture of Lanna, a kingdom that was conquered and attached to Siam, are distinguished by their refinement. The temples in particular have left their mark on the landscape, such as Wat Chiang Man, the oldest in the city. Its Chedi is remarkable for its rows of elephants that seem to support the entire building. The Wat Chedi Luang is the most important and the most visited. Finally, the Wat Phra Sing contains precious objects of Lanna art and is the repository of a copy of sacred texts. End of your visits and transfer by private vehicle to your hotel. Check-in and rest of evening at leisure. Meals at leisure and overnight at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Lannatree Boutique Chiang Mai

08:30 pm Departure from your hotel Immersion with elephants 12:00 pm Lunch on site 3:30 pm Return to your hotel This morning, meeting with the most emblematic animal of the kingdom. Long used by the wood industry and then in the tourist industry, the domesticated Asian elephant is today preserved in sanctuaries dedicated to its well-being, the Elephant Nature Park sanctuary. Through various playful activities, you will share a privileged moment in the respect of the most sacred animal of Thailand. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Take advantage of this end of the day to get lost in the charming little streets of the old square of Chiang Mai, between small restaurants, cafés and art stores. Rest of evening and dinner at leisure. Night at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Lannatree Boutique Chiang Mai

Breakfast at the hotel. Room available until 12 noon. According to the schedule, transfer by private vehicle to Chiang Mai airport for your flight.

Meals: Breakfast