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Best of Thailand: Temples, Elephants and Beaches

Spend three nights in Bangkok
Go on an evening tuk-tuk tour through the city
Visit the floating market in Damnern Saduak
Encounter elephant at the Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort
See gleaming temples in Chiang Mai
Explore the night market and sample local street food
Enjoy beach time in Khao Lak

Journey through Thailand on this 12-night tailor-made holiday and discover culture, wildlife and beaches.

Bustling and buzzing, Bangkok is the natural starting point for this itinerary – think tuk-tuk rides and floating markets. Then on to an unforgettable experience at the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort where you’ll get up close to Asian elephants. You’ll carry on to the gleaming temples of Chiang Mai before some well-deserved rest on the beaches of Khao Lak.

Tamarind Village Chiang Mai Swimming Pool

Itinerary idea in detail

Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok

Arrival in Bangkok

Upon arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, you will meet a company representative and transfer to your hotel for check in.

Accommodation: Oriental Residence

Day 2 -3: Bangkok Sightseeing

Bangkok Sightseeing

Your first few days in Thailand start with a visit to the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (around 110km from the capital) where canoes laden with fruits and vegetables glide up and down the canals. Returning to Bangkok, this first evening is all about a night tour of the city by tuk-tuk. On an eye-opening ride you’ll get to see iconic sights after the sun goes down – we guarantee you’ll love the late-night flower market and stops to sample delicious street food!

Accommodation: Oriental Residence

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 4 - 5: Chiang Rai - Anantara Golden Triangle

Chiang Rai - Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp

Time to get back on the plane and fly north to Chiang Rai! Surely the most unforgettable part of your trip is your two-night stay at the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp. During your stay you’ll be able to choose two complimentary experiences, options below:

Elephant Camp Experience – either the Elephant Learning Programme or Walking with Giants

Spice Spoons – Thai cooking classes at the Anantara Cooking School

Golden Triangle Discovery Excursion – a cultural discovery tour with private car, drive and guide

Spa Discover Package – either the Bespoke Spa Discovery or Exclusive Spa Discovery

Please note that while your stay here is on an All Inclusive basis, your first night will only include dinner.

Accommodation: Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - 5: Chiang Rai - Anantara Golden Triangle

Day 6 -7: Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Following a final breakfast at the camp, you’ll take a scenic drive through the countryside to Chiang Mai where you’ll check into your boutique hotel before wandering around the night market. On your second day in the city head off on a private tour of the many Buddhist temples including the 600-year-old Wat Pra That Doi Suthep. Climb the 306 stairs to the top and be rewarded with incomparable views of the city below – cameras are a must!

Accommodation: Tamarind Village

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 8- 12: Boutique Phuket Beach Stay

Boutique Phuket Beach Stay

At the end of a busy week of touring and sightseeing, it’s time for some well-deserved R&R on the white sandy beaches of Mai Khao beach in Phuket. Following a flight to Phuket and land transfer to the boutiqe resort, Sala Phuket, you’ll get to sit back, relax and spend the next five days doing whatever you want – even if it’s doing absolutely nothing at all!

Accommodations: Sala Phuket

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 13: Depart

Depart

On your last day in Thailand, you'll check out after breakfast and transfer back to Phuket Airport in time for your return flight back home.

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Hotels

Chiang Mai

Tamarind Village Chiang Mai

The 4 star plus Tamarind Village boasts a magnificent central location within the heart of Chiang Mai. It provides 45 guest rooms to choose from, with modern facilities and a wide range of amenities, including a poolside restaurant and outdoor swimming pool, as well as a luxury spa.

Chiang Rai

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp And Resort

Tucked into the jungle hills of northern Thailand, Anantara Golden Triangle is one of the few places in the world where you can walk out onto your balcony and enjoy a view across Thailand, Myanmar and Laos all in one go! But the real highlight is – of course – the chance to witness the camp’s 20 Asian elephants in an environment that promotes the highest standards of ethical treatment, conservation, and education of these incredible animals. And for every day of your stay you’ll be able to select an exciting activity from spa treatments to cooking lessons.

Phuket

SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach

The fabulous five star SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, Thailand presents a deluxe pool and villa resort offering sparkling private pools in 63 of the 79 luxurious rooms, suites and villas.