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Sawasdee ka & welcome to   enchanting Kingdom of Thailand - friendly & fun-loving, cultured & historic. Thailand radiates a golden hue, from its glittering temples & tropical beaches through to the ever-comforting Thai smile…...

Arrive in Chiang Mai - the city where the familiar & the exotic collide like the flavors on a plate of pat tai.

After you exit in the Arrival Hall at Terminal? - Chiang Mai International Airport, subsequent to Immigration & Customs, you will be welcomed by The Journeys representative who will ensure your comfort & transfer you to the hotel. He / she will provide assistance during Check-in & also discuss the program for the next few days.

If, for any reason you are unable to make contact with our representative within 30 minutes of waiting, please call the local Emergency telephone # listed on your Contact List. Please follow the advice given by our 24 / 7 Duty Officer   Please do not exit the Airport & make your own way to the start hotel.

Reach the hotel & Check-in.

*Check-in time is 02.00 pm. For earlier arrivals in the morning, we will request the hotel for a complimentary early Check-in but cannot be guaranteed unless reserved & paid for ‘immediate occupancy’.

Founded in 1296 AD, Chiang Mai is a culturally & historically interesting city, at one time the capital of the ancient Lanna kingdom. Thais idealise their beloved northern capital as a quaint, moated & walled city surrounded by mountains with legendary, mystical attributes.

A sprawling modern city has grown up around ancient Chiang Mai ringed by a tangle of superhighways. Despite this, the historic centre of Chiang Mai still feels overwhelmingly residential, more like a sleepy country town than a bustling capital.

Chiang Mai's historical centre is the walled city (sections of the wall dating to their restoration a few decades ago remain at the gates and corners, but of the rest only the moat remains). Inside Chiang Mai's remaining city walls are more than 300 temples (121 within the municipal limits) - almost as many as are in Bangkok - dating back to the founding of the principality, in a combination of Burmese, Sri Lankan & Lanna Thai styles, decorated with beautiful wood carvings, Naga staircases, leonine & angelic guardians, gilded umbrellas & pagodas laced with gold filigree. And this is what makes the old city centre visually striking. The most famous is Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, which overlooks the city from a mountainside 13 km away.

Chiang Mai has always had many feathers to its bow with its cultural riches, relative peacefulness, fantastic handicraft shopping, delicious food & proximity to many natural treasures.  It is a dynamic & modern city, which has successfully managed to combine its rich history and traditions with its increasingly modern side. Chiang Mai has expanded in all directions, but particularly to the east towards the Ping River (Mae Nam Ping), where Thanon Chang Klan, the famous Night Bazaar and the bulk of Chiang Mai's hotels and guesthouses are located. 

Loi Kroh Rd is the center of the city's nightlife. The locals say you have not experienced Chiang Mai until you've seen the view from Doi Suthep, eaten a bowl of kao soi, & purchased an umbrella from Bo Sang. Of course this is touristic nonsense, but the Kao Soi, Bo Sang umbrellas & Doi Suthep are important cultural icons for Chiang Mai residents. Ratchadamneon Rd hosts the main Sunday night walking street market from Thapae Gate to the popular Wat Phra Singh.

If you drive in a straight line in any direction, you will soon find yourself in the lush green countryside and pristine rainforests dotted with churning waterfalls, serene wat & blissfully calm & laid back villages – as well as a host of markets & elephant sanctuaries.

Participate in a vast array of activities on offer, or just stroll around the backstreets & discover a city that is still firmly Thai in its atmosphere & attitude.

Balance of the day is at leisure for independent explorations or optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions or make arrangements).

Morning, meet the Tour-guide & proceed for a 3 hour Chiang Mai temple tour to explore the most famous & picturesque of the city’s 36 Buddhist Wats both inside the city walls & in the nearby countryside , the perfect introduction to Northern Thailand’s cultural & religious capital.

Ascend the rolling hills surrounding the Chiang Mai to experience Chiang Mai’s most visually stunning Buddhist temples, including the gorgeous 600-year-old Wat Phrathat Doi Sutep perched high above the urban center near the summit of the 5,300-foot (1,615 meter) Doi Suthep Peak.

Also visit Wat Chedi, an ancient structure in central Chiang Mai first constructed in 1411. The temple once rose over 278 feet (84 meters) above the city before it was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. Glance inside the temple to observe statues of guardian spirits that some say protect the temple to this day. The final staircase leading to the site is adorned with the impressive body of the mythical dragon-headed serpent, or Naga, snaking its way down 306 steps.

Over the course of the sightseeing, gain first-hand insight into habits of the temples’ Buddhist monks as they go about their daily routines.

You will have plenty of opportunities to photograph historic environs of Chiang Mai & the majestic views from the foothills surrounding the city.

Return to the hotel.

Balance of the day is at leisure for independent explorations or optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions or make arrangements).

Morning, around 08.30 am, meet the Tour-guide & proceed to the house of the Host, for a 5 hour Chiang Mai culinary experience.

Thai food is loved around the world for its bold flavors & Chiang Mai is the perfect place to learn how to prepare popular dishes like phad thai, green curry & papaya salad by yourself. There are more than a dozen Thai cooking classes operating in Chiang Mai, suitable for all ages & skill levels.

Learn to cook an authentic Thai meal & as the classes are hands-on, you will surely work up an appetite chopping & frying.

First stage of your lessons will be a trip to a local market to shop for fresh ingredients with your English-speaking Instructor / host. You will learn to choose the best of each ingredient, with the chance to sample some fresh produce along the way - enjoy some free time to wander or shop before continuing to the cooking school.

Upon arrival, visit the organic kitchen garden where ingredients for the student kitchen are grown. Each participant will have their own cooking station & the Instructor will walk you through each step as you prepare at least 3 - 5 classic Thai dishes.   

The grand finale is that you get to eat what you just cooked.  Sit down for a full lunch with your fellow students. And you will be presented with a book of Recipes to take home, which will enable you to relive your Thailand vacation whenever you want. By using your culinary skills in preparing & treating friends & family with an authentic Thai meal.

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Finally, the experience comes to an end & you are transferred back to the hotel.

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Balance of the day is at leisure for independent explorations or optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions or make arrangements).

Today, meet the Tour-guide at 08.30 am, & proceed to discover northern Thailand’s most distinctive arts & crafts on a 4 hour tour.

You will tour Chiang Mai's craft hotspots, and discover the traditional techniques of the region's potters & wood carvers, beginning with an exploration of the restored settlement of Wiang Kum Kam - an early settlement that became King Mangrai's capital in the late 13^th century. Flooding forced King Mangrai to move, but its original location remained important until the river changed course & buried the site in mud.

Wiang Kum Kam was restored as a historical park during the 1980s, and it is set in a beautiful area surrounded by rice paddies & village houses.

Continue onward to Muang Kung, one of Thailand's most well-known pottery villages, before heading to Baan Tawai which, along with its nearby towns, forms the largest woodcarving center in Thailand.

Dozens of small workshops and factories produce imitation antiques & immense wooden elephants that are sold throughout the country.

Bargains are plentiful, and if you spot a sculpture that you would like to take home with you, larger shops provide packing & shipping services.

Finally, the experience comes to an end & you are transferred back to the hotel.

Balance of the afternoon is at leisure for independent explorations or optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions or make arrangements).

Later in the evening, around 07.30 pm, meet the Rep & proceed to the night bazaar which is also the location for many Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) rings. The night bazaar is a great place to practice your haggling, do some shopping for t-shirts, trousers, clothes & souvenirs. The hand carved soap sculptures are just amazing if you can keep in safe & intact

Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand & dates back to the 16^th century. It is a full-contact martial art where two opponents battle using their fists, elbows, knees, shins & feet. Before fighting, the boxers perform a ritual called the wai kru ram muay to show respect & ask for protection.

As Chiang Mai is home to two boxing stadiums with multiple events per week, it is the perfect place to cross seeing an authentic Muay Thai match off your Thailand to-do list. Each event typically consists of eight fights & the boxers may be Thai or foreigners from a local muay Thai training camp. Usually a ladies fight, 3 Thai fights and an international fight. The fights are accompanied by traditional music called sarama that speeds up as the fight intensifies. Practically all of the seats are ringside and so you really feel the kicks & punches as they go in.

Return to the hotel.

Morning at 08.30 am, meet the Journeys Driver (no Tour-guide) & proceed for a full day 6 hour excursion to visit the ” Tiger Kingdom”  - a Tiger center where visitors can interact with young & adult cats in trainer-supervised enclosures.

The Tiger Kingdom is another great combination of tourism with wildlife preservation. The proceeds from tourism allows Tiger Kingdom to increase the tiger population through captive breeding, as well as improve the overall living conditions of the tigers through the acquisition of larger areas for them to roam around. These tigers, however, are not prepared to inhabit the wild & therefore, are fated to remain in captivity from birth to death, which, given the current situation, it is understood to be better than no tigers at all.

The first Tiger Kingdom branch was founded in Ubon rachatanee in the year 2000 & was named Ubon Zoo. Currently, there are more than 50 - 60 tigers at the zoo and this number will continue to increase in the future as the breeding program continues to become more successful.

In recent years, the income from the zoo has remained at the stagnant and so, the Owners decided to open Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai.  As well as providing the much needed extra cash, Tiger Kingdom also provides the extra space & enclosures that the tigers needed to be comfortable.

The tiger population in Thailand has been decreasing every year. It is estimated that only around 120 tigers still inhabit the wild. Specialists argue that it is just a matter of time before tigers are completely extinguished from the wild. The projections are more catastrophic. As human population grows, areas in which tigers can live freely diminish. Tiger-human contact becomes inevitable and, as a treat to, for example, pastoral communities, tigers are commonly hunted down & killed.

Tigers at Tiger Kingdom are hand raised by their trainers since young, bonding with it throughout the development process. The trainer employ a combination of repetition, trust & encouragement to train the big cats and over time the Big Cat are used to humans. Since they have been born in captivity & fed a special diet of milk & chicken, they tend to be less aggressive than tigers in the wild. Captive tigers, therefore, can be visited by tourists, who pay a considerable amount of money to spend around 10-15 minutes with them.

The Big Cats are handled, stroked & petted on a daily basis, so even the roughest of petting will not bother them. If you gently stroke the cats, it will feel ticklish & irritated, especially to a sleeping tiger. The best method is to cuddle & stroke the cat firmly to make it feel comfortable. Baby Tiger are playful & likely to play with you. Most visitors came and spend a relatively short time in Tiger Kingdom, more than often they would encounter that these tigers are always sleeping. But cats are cats and they sleep up to 18 hours a day, just like kitty at home.

Return to the hotel by afternoon.

Balance of the day is at leisure for independent explorations or optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions or make arrangements).

Morning at 08.30 am, meet the Journeys Driver (no Tour-guide) & proceed for a full day 6 hour excursion to visit the Patara Elephant Farm - a breeding facility offering interactive experiences & educational sessions.  Chiang Mai is the ideal place to go if you want to meet some elephants as there are lot of Elephant Farms in the area.

It is important to watch out for the safety of the elephants as many places actually torture & exploit their elephants in order to make as much money off of them as possible. Anywhere that chains up their elephants and where they use sharp objects to poke or hook the elephant’s skin to push them to obey commands…. Do not patronize those places. Elephant shows are not natural. Opt for a more cruelty-free experience & spend your money supporting the right causes.

Upon arrival at the Farm, you would see a short, informative & entertaining presentation about what they do here and what we / you need to be wary of, if we were to visit other elephant farms.

Then, meet a bunch of friendly elephants just roaming around freely. There are many young elephants here, which show that their methods have really been effective in helping the elephants reproduce. They believe that happy & healthy elephants create happy & healthy elephant families.

Here, you can on participate in sharing responsibilities & taking care of an elephant. The immersive experience will teach you to interact with elephants as to what an owner would do on a daily base. How you would approach your elephant correctly, learn how to handle in occasion to several temperaments of the elephant, bathe & brush together in the river, learn how to ride on the elephant’s neck and communicate with the elephant through different spoken commands. By the time you finish, you will see how fast you will create a trustful relationship between you and your elephant

The baby elephants are extremely friendly & playful, just running around leaning and lying on people. Upon connecting with the elephants, you would be given a basket of bamboo & bananas to win over their love. The Staff will try to match you with elephants according to ‘your own’ described personality. You will learn simple commands like “Bon” which means up & “Di Di” which means good boy. You would not see a single “poky stick” anywhere on the Farm.

After feeding, it is bathing time! Before jumping into the water, the Staff & you will use some leaves to get rid of as much dirt off their backs as possible to make the job in the waters easier. Climb onto your friend and splash & scrub down his / her whole body right till the tail.

Next, you will walk with the elephants. Some people choose to ride bare back while some just walk alongside the 2 km route. It is important not to ride elephants when there are chairs strapped onto their backs as the structure of the chair is strapped extremely tightly around their bodies and is not good for their bone structure & their bodies. But no ‘howdahs’ here. If you really want to ride an elephant, make sure you do it bareback.

We are sure you are going to have a really amazing & memorable time at Patara Elephant Farm.

Time to get back to more lively surroundings, with reference to context, of course.

Transfer back to the hotel by late afternoon.

Balance of the day is at leisure for independent explorations or optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions or make arrangements).

Morning, get ready for another ethereal experience you will always recall. Meet the Tour-guide at 07.00 am, & proceed into the countryside for a full day 8 hour excursion to visit Thaton but the long journey promises to be worth every minute as you enjoy the scenery & friendly locals,

Thaton is a town in the northern Chiang Mai Province on the banks of the Kok River, with a very relaxed atmosphere. The picturesque views from Thaton hill & the banks of the river and a small town feel, combine to make this a nice place to hang out. There are a small number expats as permanent residents.

The verdant hills surrounding cosmopolitan Chiang Mai have long been dotted with hill tribe villages of Thailand’s many ethnic minorities. Visiting one or more of these rural outposts has become a quintessential Northern Thailand experience.

The seven main ethnic groups that make up the hill tribes of Chiang Mai - Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Lisu, Mien, Akha and Padaung - have migrated to Northern Thailand from other parts of the Asian interior over the years, yet they all retain much of their traditional way of life. Many of these agricultural communities welcome visitors & the economic opportunities they bring with them. The two most populous tribes in the Chiang Mai area are the Karen, known for their woven turbans and tunics, and the Hmong, famous for their intricate embroidery work.

Typically a visit to one (or more) of these hill tribe villages is combined with various optional adventure activities - everything from jungle trekking to white water rafting

The first stop includes a visit to the Hmong hill-tribe village, followed by lunch at local restaurant.

Learn about the hill tribe cultural traditions & gain a unique insight into how hill tribes lived traditionally, as you interact, while a local knowledgeable hill tribe village guide introduces you to the Karen, Hmong, Akha & other groups in a non-intrusive & responsible way.

You will then embark on a 30 minute boat trip along the Mae Kok River to Baan Mai before continuing by mini-van to visit three more hill-tribe villages: Akha, Palong & Long Neck Karen.

This last tribe is one which shows great interest to all who come and visit. Women of this tribe wear brass rings on their necks & limbs. The number of the rings increases according to their ages. Their shoulder blades are pressed lower & lower while their necks seem to be longer & longer.

Upon returning to the town, you will visit Wat Thaton, in Ban Thaton village,

The Wat Thaton is a large temple complex in a very attractive setting only a few kilometers from the border with neighboring Myanmar. The temple is located on top of a hill providing panoramic views of local villages, the Mae Kok River & the many abundant forests on the mountain range.

Built over several levels of the forested hill, at the first level, you will find a statue of Guanyin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy. Although the Goddess is depicted here with two arms, in some stories Guanyin is said two have a thousand arms, to enable her to help all who are suffering. The office of the Wat Thaton’s abbot & a Buddhist school are also located at this level. One of the oldest structures of the temple complex is the chedi or stupa, a structure used to enshrine relics of the Buddha, Kings or very important monks. The golden colored stupa is placed on a white concrete base.

If time permits, a stop at a village local market before heading back to Chiang Mai city.

*We cannot guarantee or specify what you can see / do in the villages, as the tour follows the natural rhythms of village life. Sometimes, visitors are able to catch a festival or see more activities in the villages, however nothing can be guaranteed as all is subject to change based on weather, events & other local factors

Arrive at the hotel by evening.

Balance of the day is at leisure for independent explorations or optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions or make arrangements).  

Morning & afternoon free to relax or for independent explorations (we would be happy to offer suggestions).

Evening, meet the Journeys Driver (no Tour-guide) at 06.30 pm & proceed to a nearby restaurant where you will enjoy another traditionally famous 3 hour experience.

One of the most famous northern foods in Chiangmai is the customary Khanthoke Dinner, served family-style on large platters at low tables while you sit cross-legged on floor mats with fellow guests & share a succession of tasty dishes, accompanied with sticky rice.

While you savor small bowls of typical Thai dishes, performers from across northern Thailand will entertain you with songs, dances & music from the region. Watch as the local dancers, dressed in traditional clothing, perform the thrilling Sword Dance, Candle dance, Fingernail dance, highlighting the culture & traditions of this rich & diverse country. An excellent opportunity to see a number of tribes in rotation and to note differences in appearance & costume

There is the Rumwong where guests are invited to participate.

The evening draws to a close with a final show of dance & music from by members of various hill-tribes like Yao, Meo, Karen & Lahu.

With full bellies, you will head back to the hotel after this truly memorable & entertaining evening.

Morning, proceed for the charming & laid back city of Chiang Rai. Tag line - Chiang Rai is temples, culture & dramatic mountain scenery.

* The – Seat in Coach – sightseeing tour in Chiang Rai operates in the mornings only at 08.30 am. So, you have to make a choice of either  departing at 04.30 - 05.00 am latest in the morning or booking your Chiang Rai → Bangkok flight tomorrow in late afternoon / evening. We are assuming that you would prefer the latter option & have listed accordingly.     

Chiang Rai Province has such a diversity of attractions that its capital is often overlooked. This small, delightful city is worth getting to know, however, with its relaxed atmosphere & great local food. It is also the logical base from which to plan excursions to the more remote corners of the province.

Founded in 1262 by King Meng Rai, Chiang Rai, near the borders of Laos & Myanmar (formerly Burma). was the first capital of the Lanna Thai Kingdom (Kingdom of a million rice fields), which was later conquered by Burma. It was not until 1786 that Chiang Rai became a Thai territory and was proclaimed a province during the reign of King Rama VI in 1910.

Things are on a smaller scale here, from the night market to the amount of sites to see, but the city has a more relaxed atmosphere, less pollution, and its trekking areas are quicker to get to. Chiang Rai is endowed with abundant natural attractions & antiquities; the province itself is evidence of past civilization.

But today, Chiang Rai also known as ‘Siang Hai’, is being marketed as ‘the gateway to the Golden Triangle’.

Attractions range from magnificent mountain scenery, ruins of ancient settlements, historic sites, Buddhist shrines like the unique, sparkling white Wat Rong Khun temple & ethnic villages as the province is also home to several hill tribes who maintain a fascinating lifestyle

Check-in on arrival.

Balance of the day at leisure for independent explorations or optional activities (we will be happy to offer suggestions & make arrangements).

Morning, meet the Tour-guide at 08.30 am & embark on a 4 hour sightseeing tour to visit the Temples of Chiang Rai.

First stop will be the royal temple Wat Phra Kaew, aka the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, one of Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temples. It now displays a replica as the venerated jade Emerald Buddha has been moved to Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaew Chapel.

Continue to the Ob Khum Museum & Lanna Heritage Conservation Centre, which is known to embrace a collection of artifacts from the areas affiliated with the Lanna kingdom, including royal belongings & items used in rituals at the Royal Courts.

Proceed to Wat Phra Singha that is a fine example of Lanna Thai religious architecture. The 14^th century Buddhist temple built by Pra Chao Maha Proma, is one of the oldest surviving original buildings in typical northern Thai style - wooden structures with low, sweeping roofs. The main wi-hahn (sanctuary) houses impressive wooden doors thought to have been carved by local artists, as well as a copy of Chiang Mai’s sacred Phra Singh Buddha.

If time permits, you will visit Wat Rong Khun, a contemporary, unconventional, privately owned, art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple, perhaps better known to foreigners as the White Temple. Whereas most of Thailand’s Buddhist temples have centuries of history, Wat Rong Khun’s construction began in 1997 by noted Thai painter-turned-architect Chalermchai Kositpipat & is expected to take several generations to fulfil his design & vision.

Seen from a distance, the temple appears to be made of glittering porcelain; a closer look reveals that the appearance is due to a combination of whitewash & clear-mirrored chips.

To enter the temple, you must walk over a bridge and pool of reaching arms (symbolising desire), where inside, instead of the traditional Buddha life scenarios, the artist has painted contemporary scenes representing samsara (the realm of rebirth & delusion). Images such as a plane smashing into the Twin Towers and, oddly enough, Keanu Reeves as Neo from The Matrix (not to mention Elvis, Hello Kitty and Superman, among others), dominate the one finished wall of this work in progress. The temple suffered minor damage in an earthquake in 2014.

Finally, stop at the most popular fresh market of the Chiang Rai where you can take in the daily bustle of the locals before returning to the hotel by 12.30 pm.

In time, you will be met by a Journeys Rep who will transfer you to Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport for the flight to Bangkok.

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After you exit in the Arrival Hall at Terminal? - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, you will be welcomed by The Journeys representative (holding a placard with your Name) who will ensure your comfort & transfer you to the hotel. He / she will provide assistance during Check-in and also discuss the program for the next few days.

Reach the hotel & Check-in.

Fun Folks | Food | Urban Exploration | Contrasts

Bangkok is excess in all of its unrestrained glory. Bigger, better, more: the city is insatiable, a monster that feeds on concrete, shopping malls and diesel exhaust. The city demands that you be in the present and in the moment, not necessarily for a religious epiphany, but because the city is self-absorbed and superficial, blissfully free of wrinkle-inducing self-reflection. Smiles & sa·nuk (the Thai word for ‘fun’) are the key passports into Bangkok society. A compliment here, a joke there - the demands of social lubrication in this megalopolis are more akin to a small village than an anonymous city and a necessity for survival.

As Bangkok forcefully kneads out of you all demands for order and predictability, you will understand the famous Thai smile. It is the metaphorical brakes on the urban overdrive. Packed into these concrete corridors are religious spectacle, unapologetic consumerism & multi-flavoured hedonism - corrupting & purifying souls within footsteps of each other.

Of the famous and infamous attractions, Bangkok’s best feature is its intermingling of opposites. A modern world of affluence orbits around a serene traditional core. Hop the Skytrain to the glitzy shopping malls where trust-fund babies examine luxury brands as carefully as the housewives inspect produce at the open-air markets. Or appreciate the attempts at enlightenment at the city’s famous temples and doorstep shrines, or simple acts of kindness amid the urban bustle. Or you can jump between all of these worlds - wining and hobnobbing at a chic club, eating at a streetside market, getting plucked and pummelled into something more beautiful, or sweating profusely on a long unplanned march. Bangkok is an urban connoisseur’s dream come true

With so much of its daily life conducted on the street, there are few cities in the world that reward exploration as handsomely as Bangkok does. It is the contradictions that provide the City of Angels with its rich, multifaceted personality. Here, climate-controlled megamalls sit side by side with 200-year-old village homes; gold-spired temples share space with neon-lit strips of sleaze; slow-moving traffic is bypassed by long-tail boats plying the royal river; Buddhist monks dressed in robes shop for the latest smartphones. A stroll off Banglamphu’s beaten track can lead to a conversation with a monk. Cap off an extended boat trip with a visit to a hidden market. Get lost in the tiny lanes of Chinatown & stumble upon a Chinese opera performance. . Or after dark, let the BTS (Skytrain) escort you to Sukhumvit, where the local nightlife scene reveals a cosmopolitan & dynamic city. And as Bangkok races towards the future, these contrasts will never stop supplying the city with its unique and ever-changing strain of Thai-ness.

And streets lined with food carts are overlooked by restaurants perched on top of skyscrapers & perhaps Bangkok has got to be one of the best-value dining destinations in the world. Until you have eaten on a Bangkok street, noodles mingling with your sweat amid a cloud of exhaust fumes, you haven’t actually eaten Thai food. It can be an intense mix: the base flavours - spicy, sour, sweet & salty - aren’t exactly meat & potatoes. But for adventurous foodies who don't need white tablecloths, there is probably no better dining destination in the world. And with immigration bringing every regional Thai & international cuisine to the capital, it is also a truly diverse experience.

Balance of the day is at leisure to relax or explore (we will be happy to offer suggestions for “optional’ programs & make arrangements).

Full day at leisure for independent explorations or optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions or arrange).

Finally, it is time to say good-bye to the "Land of Smiles"  & go home.  We  sure hope that you may want to discover a bit more of Siam on another visit. 

Check-out of the hotel by 12:00 noon (if the departure time is later in the evening, we will request the hotel to allow the use of the hotel facilities & leave the luggage at the Bell Desk if you have the time to walk out). 

In time, you will be met by a Journeys Rep, who will ensure your comfort & transfer you to Terminal? - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, for your onward journey. B

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