Bangkok has served for over 200 years as the spiritual, cultural, commercial, and educational heart of Thailand. This morning after breakfast, we visit and admire the royal splendor of the GrandPalace and Coronation Hall. Buddhism is one of the cornerstones of Thai culture, and we appreciate the level of devotion as we view the EmeraldBuddhaTemple. After visiting the Gems Factory and Thai Silk, the rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. Meals: American Breakfast, Lunch Day 5 Bangkok Today, we explore the world famous Damnern Saduak Floating Market on Bangkok's timeless klongs (canals). Numerous fl at boats fill the klongs, all of them carrying produce and other wares to be bargained for. After lunch the entire afternoon is free for leisure activities. Some of us may elect to go on an optional excursion to the Rose Garden featuring an exciting Thai Cultural Show with elephants. Meals: American Breakfast, Lunch Day 6 Bangkok After two days of sightseeing, no sightseeing has been planned for today. Spend time exploring Bangkok at our own pace, doing some shopping on our own or relaxing at the hotel. Meals: American Breakfast Day 7 Bangkok - Chiang Mai After breakfast we are free until the transfer takes us to Bangkok's domestic airport for departure to Chiang Mai, a city of great historical interest and noted for its handicraft villages and colorful ethnic hilltribes. The past twenty years of Chiang Mai has seen its development into a bustling modern city with a population of over 1.5 million. Upon arrival today we check into the hotel, assembling later in the evening to attend a Khantoke Lanna Dinner Show. Meals: American Breakfast, Dinner show Day 8 Chiang Mai This morning's tour visits the historical DoiSuthepTemple and the Holy Pagoda containing a relic of Lord Buddha. After lunch, our tour continues on to the ThaiHandicraftVillage, Sankhempeng Silk & Cotton Handweaving Factories, and Borsang, a village famous for its umbrellas and primitive paper making. Tonight, we can enjoy shopping local Chiang Mai products at the Night Bazaar, then take a leisurely walk back to the hotel. | | Meals: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 9 Chiang Mai Today's tour start off with a visit to see the elephants at work in the jungles. Experience a close-up encounter with the elephants and see how they behave in their natural environment. An optional 1/2 hour elephant ride as well as bamboo rafting are available if we so choose. After lunch, head back to the city where the rest of the day is free at leisure. Meals: American Breakfast, Lunch Day 10 Chiang Mai The entire day is free for leisure activities. Also known as "Lanna," Chiang Mai enjoyed its golden ages during the 15th century. Today's free time allows us to gain a deeper understanding of this city as we explore its streets on our own. An optional tour to the most magnificent and oldest temple in Lamphun and a city tour by horse drawn carriage (lunch included) is available. Meals: American Breakfast Day 11 Chiang Mai Enjoy the morning at leisure as no activities have been planned. Later in the afternoon we embark on our "temple tour." First we visit the 700 year old templeWat Chiang Mun, the largest one in Chiang Mai. It contains a small Buddha rumored to have the power to bring rain. Continue on to Wat Pra Singh (AD 1345) and Wat Chedi Luang (AD 1411) where a special lecture has been arranged for us to learn about the role of Buddhism in Thailand's social, cultural, and political life. Meals: American Breakfast Day 12 Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai There are many tribes around Chiang Rai and along the MaeKokRiver. Each group speaks its own language and follows animist customs. Upon arrival to Chiang Rai we have a stop to visit the Hill Tribes of Karen Long Necked and Big Earrings Hill Tribes. Dinner is served at the hotel this evening. Meals: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner at hotel Day 13 Chiang Rai Chiang Rai is famed for its scenic views and close proximity to the legendary "Golden Triangle." After a visit to Chiang Saen, a small town and an old capital of the Lanna Kingdom with a million rice fields, we continue our tour to the world famous Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar (Burma) meet the Maekhong River. Following a delightful lunch, we proceed to Mae Sai, the northern-most town in Thailand well known for its crisp mountain scenery, hilltribes and falls. Returning to Chiang Rai, enjoy a local Thai dinner after which we can do shopping at a Chiang Rai Night Bazaar. Meals: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 14 Chiang Rai - Bangkok Board a quick flight back to Bangkok to overnight. No activities have been planned for today. Meals: American Breakfast Day 15 Bangkok - USA Bid Thailand a fond farewell as we board the homebound international flight. Meals: American Breakfast | 
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