Singapore and Thailand

Welcome to Singapore, where colorful heritage districts, traditional shophouses, and modern skyscrapers stand side by side. Upon arrival, meet your local driver at the airport and take a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax after your journey or head out to explore the city at your own pace.

Your Day in Detail

Discover Singapore's history and cultural landmarks on a half-day city tour, beginning in the Civic District. See the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, and National Gallery Singapore, housed in the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings. Continue to Marina Bay and take a photo with the famous Merlion, Singapore's half-lion, half-fish symbol, against the waterfront skyline.

Next, explore Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of the city's oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before passing through Chinatown. The final stop is the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Take a walk through the National Orchid Garden, home to around 60,000 orchid plants, and admire its impressive variety of blooms.

Be free until being transferred to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. After arrival, your guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Your Day in Detail

After breakfast, set out with your private guide and driver to discover Bangkok's royal heritage and everyday life. Begin at the Grand Palace, an impressive collection of royal buildings and halls that once served as the residence of Thai kings. Inside the palace grounds, visit Wat Phra Kaew, home to the highly revered Emerald Buddha.

Next, wander through a local flower and vegetable market, where vendors display fresh produce and colorful blooms. After lunch, head to the waterways for a ride on a traditional long-tail boat. Cruise along Bangkok's historic khlongs, passing wooden houses raised on stilts and seeing how local communities still make their homes along the canals. Along the way, admire Wat Arun from the water, with its distinctive porcelain-decorated spires rising above the Chao Phraya River.

Later, visit Wat Pho, one of Bangkok's oldest temple complexes. Its highlight is the impressive 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha, surrounded by beautifully decorated halls and pagodas.

Spend some free time before flying to Chiang Rai, a captivating city in northern Thailand known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel for the night.

Your Day in Detail

Your journey through northern Thailand takes you first to Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai's famous White Temple. Its all-white design, intricate sculptures, and sparkling glass details make it one of the country's most distinctive temples.

Next, head into the mountains to Mae Salong, a village known for its Chinese heritage and tea-growing traditions. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the village and see the tea plantations that shape much of the surrounding landscape.

The route then continues to Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet along the Mekong River. Depending on the day's schedule, you may also stop in Mae Sai, a lively town near the Myanmar border. For safety reasons, please do not cross into Myanmar during your visit.

Your Day in Detail

Leave your hotel after breakfast and head to Wat Rong Seua Ten, better known as the Blue Temple. Its vivid blue exterior, elaborate decorations, and detailed Buddhist artwork give the temple a distinctive character.

Continue to a Longneck Karen Hill Tribe Village to learn about the community's customs and traditions. You will see women wearing traditional brass rings around their necks, wrists, and ankles, and have time to walk around the village and observe aspects of local life.

Later, board a traditional long-tail boat for a ride along the Mae Kok River, traveling to a local village along the way. After this experience, continue by private vehicle to Chiang Mai and check in at your hotel.

Your Day in Detail

Today, head to Baan Chang Elephant Park, located about 50 minutes north of Chiang Mai, for an Elephant Day Care experience. A shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the park.

Spend time alongside the elephants, getting to know these gentle and intelligent animals. You can touch them, help bathe them, and take part in their daily care. In the afternoon, help prepare and serve their lunch before visiting the baby elephants in the nursery area. After this hands-on experience, return to Chiang Mai with lasting memories of your time with these remarkable animals.

After some free time in the morning, a transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, you'll be met and escorted to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or you can head to the beach to unwind.

Enjoy a free day in Phuket and make the most of your time on this tropical island. Whether you are interested in local food, island scenery, or a little adventure, there are several optional experiences you can choose from:

• Explore Phuket's Local Food Scene: Take a private morning food tour to discover hidden local eateries, visit a fresh market, and try Phuket specialties such as dim sum, roti, and Hokkien noodles.
• Discover Phuket Old Town: Walk through the historic streets lined with colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouses, visit local shrines and traditional shops, and sample some of the area's favorite local dishes.
• Learn to Cook Thai Food: Visit a local market, taste seasonal tropical fruits, and join a hands-on cooking class to prepare traditional Thai dishes.
• Enjoy a Sea Adventure: Choose a diving trip around Racha Yai Island, a sunset catamaran cruise near Koh Hey, or a sea canoe excursion to explore Phang Nga Bay.
• Try Something More Adventurous: Head into the rainforest for a zipline experience at Flying Hanuman.

Another day at leisure in Phuket. Enjoy the island at your own pace, whether you prefer a relaxing day by the beach, some last-minute shopping, or revisiting a favorite spot. You may also choose to arrange another optional activity and make the most of your time here.

Enjoy some free time before your guide meets you and escorts you to Phuket airport for your flight to Bangkok, where you can connect to your homebound flight independently.