13-Day Thailand Loy Krathong and Yi Peng & Thailand Vacation

Today, you will arrive in Bangkok and meet your local tour guide and driver. After checking in at the hotel, you can explore Bangkok by yourself. You can ask your tour guide for advice.

Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Bangkok

In the morning, your Bangkok tour will begin with Wat Pho Temple. You can visit the giant reclining Buddha and enjoy a Thai massage. When you travel to the Grand Palace by tuk tuk, you will pass by the fragrant Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market. At the Grand Palace, you can see the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew and learn about the history of the Grand Palace.

In the afternoon, you will visit Wat Arun, also famous as the Temple of Dawn. To visit Wat Arun, you need to take a boat tour across the Chao Phraya River. On the boat, you will see picturesque river scenes. Climb up the main staircase of Wat Arun, you can admire the bustling Chao Phraya River and Bangkok's skyline.

In the evening, take a tuk tuk to explore Bangkok's Chinatown, one of the world's Chinatowns. Find delicious snacks and foods from a vast array of stalls and discover Wat Mangkon Kamalawat and Wat Traimit in Bangkok's Chinatown.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Bangkok

After breakfast, you will spend a full day getting a taste of local life. The first stop is the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, a unique market built on the water. You will take a long-tail boat to get there. Vendors sell products, local food, and souvenirs on their boats.

Continue to Maeklong Railway Market, where the stalls are set up next to the railway track. The vendors will clean their goods rapidly when the trains come. In the late afternoon, drive back to the hotel to rest and enjoy the remaining leisure time of the day.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Bangkok

Enjoy a quiet morning and drive to the airport in the afternoon. You will be transferred to Sukhothai for the Water Lantern Festival Thailand. After arriving, your private tour guide and driver will greet you and help you check in. Then you can have a break at the hotel.

In the evening, it is time to participate in the celebrations of Loy Krathong. You can appreciate wonderful traditional performances and taste local specialties.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Sukhothai

In the morning, take a bike to Sukhothai Historical Park, where you can explore the ruins and history of Sukhothai. After that, you can also visit nearby landmarks, such as Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Wat Si Chum, and Wat Mahathat.

In the afternoon, you will learn how to make Krathong (floating lantern). After finishing, you can put the elaborate floating lantern on the Yom River and let it drift away with the current. Then, enjoy a light & sound performance and feel the lively atmosphere of the Loy Krathong Festival.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Sukhothai

After breakfast, you will visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang on the way to Chiang Mai. You can appreciate Lanna-style architecture, murals, and chedi. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, you will head to the hotel for check-in. The rest of today is your free time. You can experience a Thai massage at the spa center or stroll on the streets.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Chiang Mai

After breakfast, venture to Chiang Mai's Old City, which has a strong festival atmosphere. You may see a procession make its way through Tha Phae Gate. Enter the Old City and explore several iconic temples, such as Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang. Watch cultural performances and savor traditional Thai treats.

In the evening, you will release the sky lanterns. You can write a wish on your lantern. When thousands of lanterns gently rise, the night sky offers a spectacular sight.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Chiang Mai

In the morning, you will travel to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, which is surrounded by dense forests. You will learn the habits of elephants and how to have a close encounter with elephants. Enjoy a bath with elephants and play with them. Keep your camera ready to capture the beautiful moment with the Gentle Giants. In the late afternoon, you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Chiang Mai

In the morning, you will visit the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), which is known for its plain white exterior and elaborately carved sculptures. After the tour, enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant or market, where you can try authentic Thai cuisine.

After lunch, head to Black House (Baan Dam Museum), the home of the artist Thawan Duchanee. You can appreciate 40 dark wooden buildings with ornate decorations and animal specimens. Your final stop is Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), which is dominated by blue and has gleaming gold decorations. Exquisite and complex paintings look extraordinary.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Chiang Rai

After breakfast, you will fly to Phuket. Upon arrival in Phuket, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel for check-in. For the rest of the day, you can relax at the resort or explore the natural beauty and water activities.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Phuket

Today, you can travel to Phi Phi Island for scuba diving or snorkeling. Appreciate the rich and colorful underwater creatures in the wonderful ocean world. Enjoy freshly caught seafood at local restaurants. When night falls, pause by the beach to enjoy the picturesque sunset over the sea. After the tour, return to Phuket.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Phuket

In the morning, you can take a sunbath or try some thrilling water sports. You can also stroll around Old Phuket Town to explore traditional Thai houses and stately temples. Appreciate beautiful and vibrant buildings painted with mural paintings. You can stop at a cafe for a coffee. Then, visit the white statue of Big Phuket Buddha, which is built on the summit of Nakkerd Hill.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Phuket

Today is the last day of your 13-day Thailand Lantern Festival tour. You will take a flight back home or continue your tour to the next destination.

Meals: B
Accommodation: N/A