Glimpses of North & South Thailand

Welcome to colorful, exotic and endlessly fascinating Thailand!
A&S Signature Journeys offers the chance to explore distinct Thai regions and experience the lifestyle and traditions unique to each. From the cultural delights of Bangkok to remote Hmong hillside villages, and from the natural wonders of Chiang Rai to Lanna town in Chiang Mai, Thailand promises to engage everyone’s imagination. Ending service by, relaxing on fantastic beach in Phuket. It isn’t all just beaches though, there is also fantastic classical architecture such as the Goom Restaurant. The very welcome atmosphere and the famous Phuket NIGHTLIFE, you can see why the island is a hotspot for tourists in Thailand.

Day 1

Bangkok – Arrival

Upon Arrival meet your representative and get transfer to your hotel

Day 2

Bangkok

After Breakfast Half Day Grand Palace and Wat Pho Temple Tour.
Visit Bangkok’s Buddhist temples, start at the ornate Wat Pho, which has an impressive reclining Buddha that is Approx. 150 Ft. in length as well as ornate chedis. No temple tour is complete without a visit to the gleaming Grand Palace which is one of the most beautiful examples of a traditional Siamese Court. Previously the residence of royalty, there are several different venues for different occasions including the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the famed Emerald Buddha Temple. Return to the hotel, free at leisure.
Overnight in BANGKOK

Day 3

Bangkok

After Breakfast Half Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Railway Market Tour.

The afternoon is free at leisure.

In the Evening enjoy Manohra Dinner Cruise  evening

Overnight in BANGKOK

Day 4

Bangkok – Chiang Mai by night train

After Breakfast Morning Half Day Rickshaw & Hike the Colors of Bangkok Tour

Return to the hotel until late check-out 17:00hrs evening, meet your guide and transfer to Bangkok Railway Station for the night train to Chiang Mai

Overnight on Board

Day 5

Chiang Mai Railway Station – Arrival

On arrival at Chiang Mai Railway Station, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to the local Thai restaurant for local breakfast. After breakfast, transfer to the hotel before starting the sightseeing tour around Chiang Mai.

Explore Waroros Market for a tour of Chiang Mai’s oldest and largest market.

Drive on to visit Wat Phra Singh (A.D.1345) housing a very old and sacred Buddha image; Wat Chedi Luang (A.D.1411) where the famous Emerald Buddha was once enshrined.

Visit Wat Phantao,It is known for its exquisite Lanna-style ordination hall (Wihan) entirely made of teakwood, which served as a throne hall during the reign of King Mahotara Prateth.

Drive up to Doi Suthep mountain to visit Phrathat Doi Suthep temple and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the mountain top.

Return to the hotel for check-in and free at leisure.
Overnight in CHIANG MAI

Day 6

Chiang Mai – Lisu Lodge

After Breakfast morning is free for leisure

meet the tour guide and private transfer to Lisu Lodge.

Arrive at Lisu Lodge

Enjoy the activity at Lisu Lodge

Dinner will be served in the lodge and overnight at THE LISU LODGE

Optional Activities (pre-booked):
• White Water Rafting.
• Bamboo Rafting.
• Cooking Class
• Thai Massage
• Guided Biking tour at Lisu Lodge.

Day 7

Chiang Mai / Chiang Rai

After breakfast depart early morning to get close and personal with endearing and skillful at Mae Taman Elephant Camp to see how elephants are trained to stack huge logs, and even draw paintings. Proceed to Ta Ton, a small village just a short distance away from the Burmese border. An exciting long-tail boat trip will take you from Baan pa Tai to Chang Rai, passing by various Hill Tribe villages and other wonderful sights. Arrive at the hotel boat landing and check in at the hotel. Thai lunch will be served at the local restaurant (food only).
Overnight in CHIANG RAI

Day 8

Chiang Rai

After Breakfast Drive to Doi Mae Salong, passing through beautiful mountain scenery. Stunning views from the top take in a large part of Thailand, Burma, and the Mekong Valley with the visit of a Yao and Akha village and the Kuomintang, a Chinese Refugee village.
visit the Khun Sa Museum, the heroin trading area of Khun Sa gangsters in the past which has now become a museum, and drive along the mountains to visit Yao village.
Lunch at a local restaurant (food only). The journey continues to The Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos converge. Continue by long-tail speedboat on the Mekhong River to visit the riverbank scenery. Continue by car to Chiang Saen, the former capital of the first Thai Lanna Kingdom, situated directly on the Mekhong River on the border between Thailand and Laos. Return to the hotel.

Day 9

Chiang Rai – Phuket by flight

Day 10

Phuket

After Breakfast, Day Trip Early-Bird Phi Phi Island by joined speedboat
This early bird tour takes us away from the crowds so that we can enjoy the stunning setting of Phang Nga Bay in the seclusion it deserves. Boarding a speedboat, we cruise among the limestone karsts that are scattered across the waters. We visit the legendary ‘James Bond’ island which is featured in the film The Man with The Golden Gun. We take to kayaks to explore hidden caves and lagoons and glide through waterways framed with mangroves. Next, we visit the unique Panyee Village which is an impressive engineering feat since the whole village is built on stilts above the shallow waters. Please note that there will be plenty of time to stop for swimming throughout the day.
Overnight in PHUKET

Day 11

Phuket

After Breakfast, the day is free for leisure

Overnight in PHUKET

Day 12

Phuket – Departure

After Breakfast,meet your representstive and transfer to Phuket International Airport for your departure flight home.

Lisu Lodge
Chiang Mai

The Legend Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai

Centara Riverside Plaza Hotel
Chiang Mai

Eastin Grand Sathorn Hotel
Bangkok

Andamantra Phuket Resort
Phuket