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1 Itinerary Honeymoon Package 2 12 Day & 11 Nights Bangkok Ayutthaya - Chiang mai Chiang Rai Krabi - Phuket - Pang Nga - Phi Phi Island Inc : transfer all trip/domestic air ticket /English-speaking guide all trip/ Hotel : 4 Stars Day 1 Exploring City of Angels 13.00: Welcome to City of Angel Meet our Staff at Suvarnabhumi International Airport and transfer to hotel for check-in INC : Dinner /Tickets & Fee Time to leisure The capital itself has a remarkable wealth of historical and cultural attractions which cannot be easily found in other parts of the World. Formerly, the capital was widely known as the VENICE of the EAST unfortunately the demand for more and wider roads and streets have resulted in the disappearance of several canals. Its steady growth leads to the expansion into surrounding paddy fields and orchards and, at the same time, forces the buildings to rise higher and higher. However, Bangkok s still remains as one of the World s most exciting and interesting cities to visit.

2 19.00: Dinner Cruise Experience an exhilarating dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River, or "the River of the King" and enjoy the romantic scene on both sides of the river. Select either Luxury modern cruise with lively music or classical dance. Take a memorable dinner along the Chao Phraya River by cruise for three hours. On board, you will enjoy the Thai and International Buffet cuisine with live music entertainment Back to hotel

3 Day : Breakfast at hotel 08.00: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Amphawa Floating Market Explore the legendary floating market at Damnoen Saduak here you can see numerous vendors selling local foods, fruits and products on the rowing boats. Ride on long-tailed boat. Floating Market is active every day, but only in the morning.. The best time to visit is from 07:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. The vendors, wearing traditional farmer dresses and hats, are mostly local peasants that bring in their things to sell on their rowing boats. On and along the canal, you can find delicious Thai food, wide variety of tropical fruits and vegetable and many colorful home-made products - A very pleasant scene to see and remember! You should not miss the opportunity to experience by yourself sitting and eating on one of these rowing boats on the canal. INC : Breakfast/Tickets & Fee/Show+Dinner

4 13.00 Amphawa Floating Market *(open on Fri/Sat/Sun and Public holiday) Amphawa is the second most popular floating market near Bangkok, not as large as Damnoen Saduak but more authentic, with visitors almost exclusively Thai. Located 50 km from Bangkok this once small village was apparently already present in the mid- Seventeenth Century. It has become such a magnet for Thai weekenders that food stalls have grown from the riverbanks and stretched far into the surrounding streets. The main draw is of course eating seafood grilled procariously on wooden boats moored around the famous central bridge, serving an appetizing array of huge prawns, shellfish and squid. From noon until late in the evening, the smell is simply irresistible and customers flock to each side of the river all day long : Back to Bangkok

5 19.00: Siam Niramit Siam Niramit cultural show provides for an entertaining night out and a chance to get some insight in Thai culture and history as well as local beliefs and religion. 150 Performers wearing beautiful and colorful costumes perform an engaging stage show featuring a realistic scene with boats sailing on a river, war scenes with sword fights, canon shots and a war elephant and many other impressive scenes. Meet creatures from Thai mythology, see a depiction of Heaven and Hell and watch Muay Thai boxing fights, the combat techniques used by the Siamese army in gone by times. Arrive at least an hour before the start of the show to have a look around the Thai village and to watch a traditional Thai dance act outside on the courtyard.m Niramit Back to hotel

6 Day : Breakfast A full-day tour Bangkok-Ayutthaya The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. INC : Breakfast/lunch/Dinner /Tickets & Fee 07.00: Grand Palace If there is one must-see sight that no visit to Bangkok would be complete without, it's the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark. Built in and for 150 years the home of the Thai King, the Royal court and the administrative seat of government - the Grand Palace of Bangkok is a grand old dame indeed, that continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail, all of which is a proud salute to the creativity and craftsmanship of Thai people. Within its walls were also the Thai war ministry, state departments, and even the mint. Today, the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom.

7 10.00: Bang Pa-In Royal Palace Originally created by King Prasat Thong in 1632, it is not known whether it was in use at the time of the Burmese raid. But in 1807, when Sunthon Phu, the kingdom's best known poet sailed past, it was a shadow of what Bang Pa-In once was, abandoned and overgrown. According to Dutch chronicler Jeremias Van Vliet, King Ekathotsarot ( ) was once shipwrecked on an island while sailing on the Chao Phraya River. On the island, he was befriended by a woman, who bore his (illegitimate) child. The child grew up to ascend the throne. This boy was later to become known as King Prasat Thong ( ). He founded a monastery on his mother's land and had a pond dug and built a palace to the south of the monastery. The only building mentioned in the chronicle was the Aisawan Thiphya, created in 1632, the year of birth of his son, the future King Narai ( ) : Lunch

8 13.30 Ancient city of Ayutthaya Ancient city of Ayutthaya, The Thai capital for 417 years, is one of Thailand s major tourist attractions. Many ancient ruins and art works can be seen in a city that was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong when the Thais were forced southwards by northern neighbors. During the period of Ayutthaya being the Thai capital, 33 kings of different dynasties ruled the kingdom until it was sacked by the Burmese in The area, well conserved as a historical park, has been included in UNESCO s list of World Heritage since 13 December Ayutthaya is Thailand s hidden archaeological gem, brimming with Buddhist temples, monasteries and ancient statues of monumental proportions. - Wat Chaiwatthanaram - Wat Lokaya Sutha (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) - Ayutthaya Historical Park - Wat Phra Sri Sanphet - Wat Phra Mahthat - Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon - Wat Panan Choeng (Golden Buddha)- Viharn Phra Mongkhonbophit

9 20.00 Himmapan Avatar Show + Dinner Thailand s most enchanted: Bringing magic to life.there s a place in every Thai s heart as the most magical place, the Himmapan Forest. This magical forest is a legendary Thai story that has been told throughout many generations. A world imagined from faith and art, the story of this enchanting forest has resonated in Thai history as one of the most magical place ever existed. Through technology, we ve managed to bring this enchanting story to life. We want to tell this classic Thai legend in the grandness it deserves. Now for the first time ever, from 2 dimensional paintings and books comes a dynamic 4-D experience of this magical forest. For the first time, we are breathing life into this forest like no one has ever experienced : Back to hotel

10 Day : Breakfast at hotel 10.00: Check out and Transfer to Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is a vibrant city and a backpacker s favorite gateway to mountainous northern Thailand. The city was formerly the capital of the Lanna Kingdom between 1296 and Despite an influx of tourists in the area, the city remains blissfully calm and is a great place to enjoy a laid-back vacation Check in hotel INC : Breakfast/ Khum Khantoke + Dinner/Tickets & Fee + Time to leisure

11 19.00: Experience Lanna dining with "Khantoke" or "Toke", a round rattan tray, serving various kinds of authentic northern Thai dishes and national Thai food. As you enjoy the tasty food, you will be entertained by spectacular and fabulous classicaldances from northern Thailand and from around the nation : Back to hotel

12 Day 5 City And Temple Tour 08.00: Breakfast at hotel This half-day Chiang Mai temple tour explores the most famous and picturesque of the city s 36 Buddhist Wats, the perfect introduction to Northern Thailand s cultural and religious capital. Experience Chiang Mai s most visually stunning Buddhist temples, including the gorgeous 600-year-old Wat Phrathat Doi Sutep atop the 5,300-foot (1,615 meter) Doi Suthep Peak, plus plenty of great photo-ops. The tour includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable guide, INC : Breakfast/lunch/Dinner/Ticket+fees - Visit the impressive temples of Chiang Mai including the 600-year old Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep - Amazing views of Chiang Mai from the summit of Doi Suthep - Plenty of photo opportunities Informative and friendly guide - Art in Paradise Museum 12.00: Lunch

13 14.00: Art in Paradise, the first illusion and three-dimensional museum comprises six permanent exhibition zones with different concepts. Every painting was ranged from period or country themes, and there is also a great mix of traditional and new art. The museum is divided into two floors, over 2,500 square meters and 150 paintings that visitors can have fun and enjoy the new experience with interactive paintings.paintings inside Art in Paradise were drawn by 15 professional artists who initiated 3D painting in Korea and Thailand, they had spent two and a half months painting the wall and floor by hand from emptiness filled to the perfection with specific techniques through the use of art in a way that Thailand never had before : Dinner Leisure time Chiang Mai is a shoppers paradise, and nothing beats shopping for a bargain more than in in the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. The Night Bazaar, on the east side of the old walled city, is approximately 1km long on Thanon Chang Khlan (large roads in Thailand are named Thanon, and smaller side streets are named Soi) (so Thanon Chang Khlan translates to Chang Khlan Road). The Night Bazaar is open every day of the year regardless of the weather from dusk till around midnight.

14 Day 6 Elephant camp Full Day + Adventure INC : Breakfast/lunch/ Dinner/Tickets & Fee /Activities 06.00: Breakfast at hotel 9.00: Before the elephant show starts our visitors are able to see the elephants bathing in the Mae Taeng River. They can also play with our elephants closely, feed them bananas or sugar cane and/or can interact with our baby elephant and buy it milk to drink as the baby is not allowed to have bananas or sugar cane at a young age. This is a fun and unique interaction between visitors and our elephants. Visitors will be seated in the stand and watch the show where the elephants will perform tasks given to them by the mahouts to show you how smart and intelligent the elephants are and to also show the close bond that the mahout has with his elephant. Some of the elephants are capable of painting interesting and beautiful artwork which can be purchased after the show or if already sold or not the one you want can be found at the gift shop : Lunch 19.00: Dinner Time to leisure

15 Day 7 Chiang Rai 07.00: Breakfast and transfer to Chiang Rai 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, good-value accommodation and great local food. It s also the logical base from which to plan excursions to the more remote corners of the province or abroad. INC : Breakfast/lunch/Dinner/Tickets & Fee

16 10.00: Wat Rong Khun Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple is one of the most recognizable temples in Thailand. The temple outside the town of Chiang Rai attracts a large number of visitors, both Thai and foreign, making it one of Chiang Rai s most visited attractions. Unique temple Wat Rong Khun is a unique temple that stands out through the white color and the use of pieces of glass in the plaster, sparkling in the sun. The white color signifies the purity of the Buddha, while the glass symbolizes the Buddha s wisdom and the Dhamma, the Buddhist teachings. Wat Rong Khun was designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a famous Thai visual artist. To date the temple is not finished. Eventually there will be nine buildings including an ubosot, a hall to enshrine Buddhist relics, a meditation hall, the monks living quarters and an art gallery.

17 12.00: Lunch 13.00: Wat Huay Pla Kang here you will see an amazing pagoda and inside the Guan Yin Buddha. A Buddhist monumental 9-stories chedi style temple, located in the Rimkok area, known for its spiritual design and its ornamental details. Residing in the temple is an outstanding crafted wooden statue of Guan-Im Bhodisatva; with a soothing surrounding.

18 16.00: Golden Triangle The wonder of Golden Triangle is the visit to 3 countries; Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, in one place. It is 9 kilometers north of Chiang Saen along the Mekong riverside road. Sop Ruak is the place where Mekong River, the border between Thailand and Laos, meets Ruak River, the border between Thailand and Myanmar. In the past, Golden Triangle was the world s large source of drug trafficking owing to its privileged location attached to many countries. However, it is currently taken good care of and becomes a popular tourist attraction.

19 From the viewpoint, the tourists will find the land that connects the three countries, surrounded by long and calm waterway. There is boat rental service at Sop Ruak so that the tourists can admire the view at Golden Triangle. The trip takes only 20 minutes. Besides, the tourists can rent the boat from Sop Ruak to Chiang Saen and Chiang Khong for 40 minutes and 1 hour and a half, respectively. There is also a beautiful spot for the tourists to take photo with its spectacular background. Another interesting activity is to pay respect to Phra Chiang Saen Si Phaendin or Phra Buddha Nawa Lan Tue, which appears sitting outdoors on a large boat called Rua Kaew Kusoltham. It is a magnificent bronze Buddha image and is even more outstanding when it is under sunlight. In addition, there are a number of souvenir shops for tourists to go shopping : Dinner

20 Day 8 Transfer to Phuket + Krabi 07.00: Breakfast 09.00: Transfer to Phuket INC : Breakfast/ Ticket Phuket Fantasea Show+Dinner / The best way to get an introduction to the island and check out the downtown scene is by taking a tour with an English-speaking guide who can tell you all you need to know about your new surroundings. In the evening, be dazzled by the Las Vegas-style Simon Cabaret Show, or combine dinner and a Thai cultural show at Phuket FantaSea, where the whirling, swirling, vivid display of Thailand's exotic heritage delight viewers 13.00: Check-in hotel Phuket Fantasea Show+Dinner Fantasy of a Kingdom is a Las Vegas style Thai cultural show infused with cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art show elements. The essence of being Thai, everything from the love for freedom and fun, courage and compassion, is being represented in each scene. As the Prince of Kamala journeys through each progressive scene, he slowly discovers these aspects and learns what it means to be the perfect Thai.

21 Day 9 Koh Phi Phi 08.00: Breakfast 10.00: surrounded by exquisite groups of islands, all easily seen on a day trip. Ride a speedboat or ferry to Krabi, famous for its snorkeler's wonderland of limestone caves and white-sand beaches, or see Koh Phi Phi for yourself some say it s the region's most beautiful island group. If you'd rather sail more leisurely, ride a ferry to the nearby islands for some free time to swim, snorkel, and soak up the sunshine : Lunch -Inc Breakfast /lunch/dinner/snorkeling - Extreme Sport up on request 18.00: Dinner Time to leisure

22 Day 10 Couple Spa /resort & spa Phuket 08.00: Breakfast 10.00: Considered one of the best spas in Phuket generally, Spa Phuket really shines as a romantic destination. Their treatments menu features excellent signature offerings alongside the famous traditional Thai massages. Being the inhouse spa of an international hotel brand, they can also offer traditional Indian, Indonesian and Chinese treatments, A shared experience for couples and delivered in a luxurious location by skilled and experienced masseuses. INC Breakfast/lunch/dinner/Spa / Candle light romantic dinner 18.00: Candle light romantic dinner

23 Day 11 -INC Breakfast/lunch/dinner/snorkeling 08.00: Breakfast 10.00: -James Bond Island This famous landmark, called Koh Ta-pu ('Nail Island'), first found its way onto the international map through its starring role in the James Bond movie 'The Man With the Golden Gun'. And this is where most tours seem to take all of the tourists - all at the same time. The entire area surrounding this island with its signature rocky pinnacle is indeed spectacular, but most of the tours bus visitors up the main highway for an hour on the same well-worn itinerary. An integral part of that tour is lunch at Koh Panyee, a nearby Muslim fishing village : Lunch -Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that's sheltered by 100-metre high cliffs on three sides. Inside the bay there are several beaches, most are small and some only exist at low tide. The main one is around 200 metres long with silky soft white sand, underwater colourful coral and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water; the whole bay is one big reef. Maya Bay has become the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi since The Beach was filmed here in It was always very popular before the film but now people around the world who haven't even heard of Phi Phi have certainly heard of Maya Bay : Dinner

24 Day 12 Transfer to Bangkok 07.00: Breakfast 09.00: Transfer to Bangkok 14.00: The Biggest Shopping Center in the world Bangkok has more than enough shopping malls to suit all kinds of lifestyles and budgets. But these Top 10 Shopping Malls offer the best shopping experiences, in terms of diversity of products, accessible location in downtown areas and overall shopping satisfaction. Whether you are looking for the most upscale, the trendiest, the funkiest, or the most specialised, you will find them among these shopping malls below. -Siam Paragon/ Siam Discovery / Siam Center/Central World/MBK/EmQuatier/Central Embassy Shopping Mall/Terminal 21/Platinum Fashion Mall/Pantip Plaza. End of journey see you again next trip INC : Breakfast