DAY 3: Bangkok, THAILAND
Begin your sightseeing on Bangkok's famous klongs (canals),
followed by a visit to the Grand Palace. ► For Bangkok hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 4: Bangkok, THAILAND
Travel outside of the city to the Prasart Museum, housing the
private collection of Mr. Prasart Vangsakul, and when available, he
is your guide for a private tour.
► For Bangkok hotel suggestions, see above.
DAYS 5 - 6: Chiang Rai,THAILAND
Fly to the remote village of Chiang Rai, where you spend two secluded nights. Your sightseeing includes the Opium Museum and a river tour with visits to remote villages.
►Some Chiang Rai hotels (in alphabetical order):
Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa (V) Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAY 7: Chiang Rai,
THAILAND / Chang Mai,
THAILAND
After breakfast, travel overland to Chiang Mai to settle in to your idyllic resort. This evening, shop at the famous Night Market — a kaleidoscope of crafts, merchants, entertainment and local food carts. ►Some suggested Chiang Mai hotels (in alphabetical order): Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai (V) Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
DAYS 8 - 9: Chang Mai, THAILAND
Enjoy the natural and cultural charms of Chiang Mai, including a private mahout training session with elephants. Travel by rickshaw on a city tour and visit Waroros Market, teeming with food, flowers and silks. Spend time at Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai's principal monastery and home to Phra Buddha Sing. ►For Chiang Mai hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 10: Chang Mai, THAILAND / Bangkok, THAILAND /
Siem Reap, CAMBODIA
Fly to Siem Reap for your first experience in the Angkor complex. Once the heart of the Khmer empire, this collection of temples and monuments is one of the world's great architectural treasures. ►Some suggested Siem Reap hotels (in alphabetical order): Amansara (V) Park Hyatt Siem Reap (Formerly Hotel de la Paix - It closed on July 1, 2012 for renovations. The upgrade will take about 8-9 months. It is expected to reopen early April 2013). (V) La Residence d'Angkor Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you
DAY 11: Siem Reap, CAMBODIA
Spend the morning on a guided tour of the Angkor complex, including its most renowned site, Angkor Wat. This afternoon, explore Preah Khan Temple and Ta Prohm, where strangler figs and other jungle vegetation are slowly reclaiming the site.►For Siem Reap hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 12: Siem Reap, CAMBODIA / Bangkok, THAILAND
Fly to Bangkok, arriving at your hotel for an evening at leisure.
► For Bangkok hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 13: Bangkok, THAILAND / Depart for Home
Board your homebound flight.