Discover Thailand

Thailand is a fascinating country with an incredible variety on offer to the holiday marker - from nature and adventure sports in the North, authentic tribal people in the mountainous areas, national parks with multi-tiered waterfalls, ancient cities, temples and monuments, a mouth-watering gastronomy & street foods, Bangkok with it’s highly developed nightlife as well as paradisiacal tropical beaches and islands in the South. Something for everyone.

While in Bangkok we can visit the Chao Phraya River bank where we find the traditional flower market, and Pak Khlong Talat, where we can delight in the scent of fresh flowers. Then continue to Wat Pho temple, one of the oldest temples in Bangkok and is famous for its 46m reclining Buddha and Wat Benchamabophit temple, known also as the Marble Temple. The impressive Grand Palace complex, a symbol of the city and the former official residence of the King of Thailand, and considered one of the most beautiful in the world for its exquisite decoration mixing traditional Thai styles. The Wat Phra Kaew or The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the largest in all of Thailand, is at the complex.

We can enjoy a traditional long-tailed water taxi on the Chao Phraya River, one of the most important in the country. Discover the Venice of the East and the traditional life of the inhabitants of this city, half of whom still live by the water.

Amphawa floating market is one of the smaller yet more authentic floating markets, about 50 km from Bangkok, situated on a branch of the Mae Klong River. It’s a popular with the locals for the sea food stalls by the riverside. Take a boat ride through the canals to the market, disembark and have free time to walk, explore the market and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Afterwards, visit the emblematic Wat Bang Kung temple, which is engulfed by the roots and branches of tall banyan trees over the course of several centuries. It offers a perfect combination of natural beauty and serene spiritism.

On the way to Kanchanaburi, go on a mini trekking at the Sri Nakarin Dam National Park.. It's home to Huai Mae Khamin Falls - a many tiered waterfall, each tier hiding a pool in which you can immerse yourself. An idyllic setting in a place that resembles a tropical paradise.

Departure for the historic city of Ayutthaya, the second royal capital founded in 14th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Wat Phra Mahathat temple, dating from the end of the 14th century, and the Wat Phra Sri Sanphet temple, which once served as a royal temple, and is therefore the largest in the city; as well as Wat Chaiwatthanaram temple, is situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya river, It was a royal temple where important religious ceremonies were conducted.

Next visit on the way north will be Wat Chantaram (Wat Tha Sung), a fairytale-like temple. The Crystal Hall’s walls, columns and ceiling are covered with mirrors, leaving the visitor with a feeling of infinite space.

Sukhothai is the first royal capital and is a UNESCO world heritage site. Wat Maha That is the grand pagoda at the center of the Sukhothai Historical Park, surrounded by eight other pagodas. Then continue to the Wat Si Chum (Phra Achana) buddha statue, almost 15m high. We recommend resting at a quiet spot for a short meditation to recharge ourselves on this busy day.

On the way from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai, visit the Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple) complex, a multitude of buildings in which various objects are stored. The main building is filled with modern paintings.

Drive through picturesque tea plantations on our way to the “Golden Triangle”, so called as it is located at the frontier between Thailand, Burma and Laos, all three bordered by the Mekong River, of great scenic beauty and famous for the bygone Opium trade. We can visit the Opium Museum and then depart to Mae Sai, a border town with Burma where we will find a curious market of Burmese products and witness the continuous hustle and bustle of merchandise and people in this border post.

On the way from Chiang Mai to the Hmong, visit the Wat Prathat Doi Suthep temple, which was built in 1383. It was built after a white elephant, carrying on its back a relic of Buddha entrusted to the King of Lanna by a monk of Sukhothai, came to die there. This temple is a sacred place in Chiang Mai, and to get there, you can either climb the 306 steps bordered by the mythological snake “the Naga”, or by the funicular. At the top enjoy the magnificent view of the city of Chiang Mai.

Next we go by a truck to visit the Hmong tribal village, where we can admire a pastel pink landscape - cherry blossoms . Despite a tropical climate, the cool temperatures offer favorable conditions for the growth of these delicate pink flowers. They are known by Sakura in Japan but locally as Tiger Queen.

Then you will enjoy a hike of about three hours in the tropical forest accompanied by a rangerwhere you can discover different species of trees. We will stop at the Soi Yoi and Monthathan waterfalls for a quick dip.

From Chiang Mai airport take a flight South to Krabi or Phuket, which are located at the Andaman Sea, recommended during December to March. Alternatively, Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan on the Gulf of Thailand, are recommended from May to September.

Krabi beaches: Ao Nang, Railey, Tub Kaek, Phra Nang, Nopparat Thara, Maya Bay / Koh Phi Phi Leh, Koh Mai Phai.

Phuket beaches: Kata, Karon, Patong, Nai Harn, Freedom, Banana, Kata Noi, Kamala, Bang Tao, Surin.

Koh Samui beaches: Lipa Noi, Chaweng, Maenam, Lamai, Choeng Mon, Bophut, Takhian Thong (Silver Beach)