Thailand Local Life Tour With Koh Samui

Welcome to Bangkok, Thailand! On arrival in vibrant Bangkok, you will be welcomed by your private guide and escorted to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.

Your Day in Detail

Today, your guide will lead you on an in-depth discovery of Bangkok's key attractions by different public transport.

You will first ride the BTS Skytrain or MRT Subway to the Saphan Taksin station near Chao Phraya River, before hopping on a public boat along with the local people sailing towards Tha Thien pier. Disembark and walk for a few minutes to visit the iconic Grand Palace, a sprawling royal complex of varied sparkling buildings, including the sacred Wat Phra Kaew.

After lunch, step into the celebrated Wat Pho to admire the 45-meter-long gold-plated reclining Buddha. If you like, donate coins in the 108 bronze bowls placed in a long row to pray for good fortune. Round off the day with a tuk-tuk ride to a flower market for a true insight into local life. Finally, return to your hotel by BTS Skytrain or MRT Subway.

Your Day in Detail

Enjoy some leisure time this morning, either relaxing at the hotel or going outside for a little urban exploration. Around 12:30 pm, you will be collected from the hotel for a 1.5-hour transfer to the unique Maeklong Railway Market. Here, witness the incredible speed of vendors packing their stalls at the approach of a train and expanding again to cover the railway tracks. Proceed with a short drive to Amphawa, a perfect place to experience an authentic Thai floating market. As the locals do, take a long-tailed boat to shop for authentic Thai products and try delectable Thai dishes. When night falls, you can expect to see twinkling fireflies under the moonlit sky. After your visit, transfer back to your Bangkok hotel for the night.

Your Day in Detail

Travel onward by a brief flight to Chiang Mai, a laid-back getaway in northern Thailand.

Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. Have a short break, and then pay a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, located on the top of Suthep Mountain, which is not only an ancient temple but also a natural lookout for panoramic views of Chiang Mai.

Your Day in Detail

Today, you will join the one-day Elephant's Day Care at Baan Chang Elephant Park. Around 8:30 - 9:00 am, be picked up by a shuttle bus from your hotel and arrive at the park 50 minutes later. After learning about the background, health care, and behavior of elephants, enjoy some time feeding, roaming, touching, bathing, and playing with them. Finally, meet some baby elephants in a nursery zone before returning to the city in the afternoon.

Your Day in Detail

Today, venture into the lush highlands of Doi Inthanon National Park, one of Thailand's premier eco-tourism destinations. Visit the impressive Wachirathan Waterfall, learn about sustainable agriculture at the Royal Project of Baan Khun Klang, and take in panoramic views from the Twin Royal Pagodas, built in honor of the King and Queen.

At the summit, enjoy a peaceful walk along the Ang Ka Nature Trail, surrounded by cool mist and cloud forest. After lunch, return to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Fly south to the famous Koh Samui, a tropical island off the east coast of Thailand. May the following free days be a happy conclusion to your holiday!

Freely plan your schedule today. Swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and island hopping, a wide array of optional activities awaits you.

Continue to enjoy your leisure time. Experience a Thai massage at a poolside, enjoy sunbathing, or taste freshly caught seafood.

On the final full day of your beach escape, use your free time to relax on the beach, enjoy the resort's facilities, or take in more of the area's attractions.

Time to say goodbye to Thailand. You will be escorted to the airport in time for your flight back to Bangkok, where you can connect with your homebound flight.