Day 1 - Sunday 2 Dec., 2012  Bangkok - Arrive  (No meals)

• Arrive Bangkok and transported to hotel in air conditioned vehicle

Day 2 - Monday 3 Dec., 2012 Bangkok  (B/L)

• 0730-1200: Thonburi Klong tour with Grand Palace and The Emerald Buddha. Thonburi is the western part of Bangkok, situated on the right side of the Chao Phya River. Its many canals had originally given Bangkok the name “Venice of the East.” Passing by boat along the canals gives you a first hand impression of the scenic life along Bangkok’s waterways.
• Visit the Royal Barges and the Temple of Dawn. The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful examples of an ancient Siamese court. It was formerly the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.
• Lunch to be included at local restaurant
• Visit Wat Po

Day 3 - Tuesday 4 Dec., Bangkok--Nakhon Pathom--Bangkok  (B/L)

• Visit to Nakorn Pathom, site of the highest Chedi in Thailand called “Phra Pathom Chedi” which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia.
• Lunch will be served at the picturesque Rose Garden country resort.
• Afterwards you will attend the Thai village show, which gives you an introduction into Thai life.
• You will witness ordination into monkshood, fingernail dance, Thai boxing, hilltribe dance, sword fighting, elephants at work and folk dancing.

Day 4 - Wednesday 5 Dec., 2012 Bangkok--Ayuthaya--Bangkok  (B/L)

• 0830-1700: Ayuthaya Tour. Among the “must see” attractions in Thailand is a visit to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand situated 90 kms north of Bangkok. The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith, Wat Phra Srisanpetch and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
• This tour also includes a boat trip to Bang-Pa-In, the former Royal Summer Residence, which represents a fine example of Thai architecture.
• Lunch will be served during this tour.

Day 5 - Thursday 6 Dec., 2012  Bangkok--Chiang Mai  (B/D)

• Transfer to Suvanabumi Airport for flight to Chiang Mai
• Transfer from Chiang Mai airport to Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel
• PM Visit Doi Sutep and city tour
• Dinner with Thai dancing hosted by H2T3 Tours

Day 6 - Friday 7 Dec., 2012 Chiang Mai (B/L)

• Visit elephant camp and Orchid Farm
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit hill tribe village
• Visit Night Bazaar on your own

Day 7 - Saturday 8 Dec., 2012 Chiang Mai (B/L) 

• Visit handicraft villages
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Night Bazaar on your own

Day 8, Sunday 9 Dec., 2012 Chiang Mai (B)

• Visit Sunday market
• Leisure time

Day 9, Monday 10 Dec., 2012 Chiang Mai (B/D)

• Transfer from Chiang Mai to Krabi by airplane
• Accommodations at Golden Beach Resort

Day 10, Tuesday 11 Dec., 2012 Chiang Mai--Krabi (B/L)

• Full day journey by local longtail-boat through mangrove forests to James Bond Island, where the movie "The Man with the Golden Gun" was filmed.  From here board a canoe to enter the caves and see beautiful stalactites and stalagmites or sightseeing to explore the hidden natural beauty of the area by longtail-boat.  Lunch will be served at a local restaurant on Panyee Island.  Return to the pier and continue to Suwan Khuha Monkey Cave Temple, then relax at loca waterfall before returning to Krabi.

Day 11, Wednesday 12 Dec., 2012 Krabi  (B/L)

• Day of leisure
• Optional full day tour to Hong Island (the Islands of Rooms) for swimming, snorkling, and exploring the island or just relaxing with English speaking guide.  Includes lunch. $45.00 per person with minimum of two persons
• Optional full day Krabi rainforest discovery tour in Nor Chu Chi National Park.  Walk along shaded wooden footpath and stop at pure freshwater pools and natural hot springs in the forest.  Visit Krabi's famous forest temple Wat Tum Seua or "Tiger Cave Temple".  Lunch box is included.  $47.00 per person with minimum of two persons.

Day 12, Thursday 13 Dec., 2012 Krabi (B)

• Day of leisure
• Optional full day Khao Sok Nature tour with English speaking guide.  Cross over the rain forest covered mountians to Khao Sok.  Canoe down the Sok River in inflatable canoes with a person to paddle for you.  Pass limestone mountains covered in jungle vegatation along the banks of the river.  Birds and wild monkeys live in this area.  The natural scenery is some of the best in Southern Thailand.  In the afternoon arrive at an elephant camp and explore the jungle by elephant.   Includes lunch.  $90.00 per person with a minimum of two persons.
• Optional full day Phi Phi Islands by speed  boat tour.  Stops at Bamboo Island and Hin Klang for snorkeling.  Enjoy lunch at Tonsai Bai .  Visit Maya BAy where "The Beach" was filmed.  Enjoy more snorkeling and and swimming opportunities in the beautiful lagoon.  Look into Viking Cave, where ancient seafaring people painted wall pictures.  $54.00 per person with a minimum of two persons.

Day 13, Friday 14 Dec., 2012 Krabi--Bangkok (B)

• Transport to airport for flight to Bangkok
• Check into hottel in Bangkok
• Afternoon of leisure

Day 14, Saturday  15 Dec., 2012 Bangkok - Depart for home  (B)

• Transfer to Suvanabumi Airport for flight home.

Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road/weather conditions and room availability.