Thailand

DAY 1: Arrive Bangkok

Your travel experience starts the minute you disembark when our representative will breeze you through immigration and customs, before accompanying you to an oasis in Bangkok.

Upon arrival pamper yourself in the flower bath that has been drawn for you while enjoying light afternoon snacks. Afterwards explore the many facilities the hotel has to offer or simply relax in the comfort of your room. This evening is free at your leisure.

DAY 2: Bangkok

This morning you will be transferred to a traditional Thai house to learn about the spiritual origins of Thailand’s art and culture. You will learn about the movements and gestures of Thai dance, how to sit, walk and wai (pay respect by raising the hands with palms together), make traditional flower offerings by folding banana leaves, draw classical patterns using gold leaf and cook classic cuisine.

For dinner tonight, enjoy a sampling of local cuisines at a local restaurant. After dinner, go backstage to meet some of the main performers in the Siam Niramit Show. This must see spectacular is performed on the gigantic stage now listed in the Guinness World Records, featuring over 150 performers with as many as 500 costumes. On top of this, enhanced special effects with the world's most advanced technology are used to produce a stimulating and inspiring experience. This is a journey to the enchanted kingdom of Thailand that no visitor should miss.

DAY 3: Bangkok

This morning experience an important part of Thai culture by offering food to the monks at a local temple. Afterwards cruise along Chao Phraya River and canals where you will see family homes and temples dotted along the waterways which inspired Bangkok's reference as the "Venice of the East".

Your exciting journey continues once you disembark at the public pier, here you will take a short ride on a tuk tuk (a motorised tricycle, one of the symbols of Bangkok) to visitthe Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple. Perhaps the greatest spectacle for any visitor to Bangkok, it consists of over 100 brightly coloured buildings, golden spires and glittering mosaics, and dates back to 1782, when Bangkok was founded. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) itself, is Thailand's most important and sacred temple.

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Arts of the Kingdom Exhibition at the Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall (closed on Mondays). The Arts of the Kingdom is an exhibition of exquisite but rarely seen traditional Thai crafts created by artists under The Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand.

This evening you will be alfresco dining by the river at Sirocco, what a great way to bid goodbye to Bangkok, the city of angels.

DAY 4: Bangkok - Chiang Mai

This morning fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai a representative will be there to accompany you to your hotel.

After lunch at Doi Kham, visit Waroros Market to get your first taste of the northern Thai way of life. From the market continue along Tapae Road down through the city walls and to Rajdamnern Road to Wat Phra Singh which houses a very old and sacred Buddha image. Drive from Wat Phra Singh to Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep. Set 3,500 feet above sea level, it is the most important temple in Chiang Mai.

DAY 5: Chiang Mai

After breakfast, start your day by visiting the local market to pick up your ingredients for your cooking lesson at the hotel.

This evening dine along the scenic river of Mae Ping. Mae Ping River has a long history over 700 years. The river is considered the lifeline of Chiang Mai Province and was once used for the transport of timbers from pier to pier.

After dinner, explore Chiang Mai's bustling outdoor night market.

DAY 6: Chiang Mai

This morning is at your leisure.

In the afternoon, visit an elephant camp where you will be taken through a private mahout training course to learn the basic commands required to guide an elephant through its daily tasks. Here you will also discover the artistic side of these gentle giants, with the opportunity to paint together and take home the painting that you created with an elephant.

In the evening return to the comfort of your hotel and pamper yourself with a two hour spa package.

DAY 7: Chiang Mai - Koh Samui

Free at leisure until your transfer to Chiang Mai airport for your flight to Koh Samui.

Upon arrival in Koh Samui our representative will be there to escort you to your hotel.

Nestled amid coconut palms overlooking its very own beach, Four Seasons is a tranquil haven where relaxation and regeneration come naturally.

DAY 8: Koh Samui

Today is at leisure, to enjoy the sun, sand and sea that Koh Samui has to offer.

DAY 9: Koh Samui

Today is at leisure, to enjoy the sun, sand and sea that Koh Samui has to offer.

DAY 10: Koh Samui - Depart Bangkok

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. A representative will assist you with any transit needs for your flight home.