Angkor Wat, Bangkok & Chiang Mai

(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Siem Reap (Angkor), Bangkok, Chiang Mai

This luxury private tour combines the best of Cambodia and Thailand, including exploring the Angkor ruins, city touring in Bangkok, and cultural touring amongst the beautiful scenery of northern Thailand.

Begin in Siem Reap to explore incredible Angkor, the wondrous ruins of the ancient Khmer empire. With your private guide, tour the most interesting parts of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Angkor Wat, an enormous temple city built as a model of the Hindu universe in stone; Angkor Thom, an ancient capital filled with iconic sites such as the Bayon, Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King; Ta Prohm, a temple being devoured by the jungle; and serene Preah Khan, a former monastery and school. Also visit Banteay Srei, a petite temple with elaborate carvings in pink sandstone, and other lesser-known temples. One day, visit more remote temples or enjoy an excursion to Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake and an ecological wonder. Enjoy a boat cruise among the lake's floating villages, markets and gardens. Also cruise through the flooded forest to learn about the Tonle Sap ecosystem and spot birds and other wildlife.

Next, fly to Bangkok for comprehensive touring of this incredible city. Enjoy a private longtail boat tour through Bangkok's canals. Visit Bangkok’s most important attractions, including the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. Learn about Buddhist practices and influences on daily life. Explore colorful markets selling textiles, flowers, Buddhist items, food and crafts. There will also be time to enjoy the world's leading spa, swim, shop for exquisite Asian art, and dine on some of Southeast Asia's best cuisine.

Continue to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. Stay at an exclusive luxury resort surrounded by mountains and lush fields of terraced rice paddies. During private touring, visit a revered mountaintop temple and see monks collecting their morning alms. One day, take an excursion to an elephant sanctuary and learn about these fascinating animals. Also explore Chiang Mai's historic temples and wonderful markets. Other optional activities can be arranged, upon request, such as golfing, hiking, biking, shopping excursions, family activities, in-depth Buddhist experiences, cooking classes, rice planting and more.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive Siem Reap, Cambodia VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights. Sunset private tour of ruins Day 2 Siem Reap Private touring of temples and ruins Day 3 Siem Reap Private touring or private cruise on Tonle Sap Lake Day 4 Siem Reap – Bangkok, Thailand Private transfer to airport for flight to Bangkok. VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights Day 5 Bangkok Full-day private city tour including private longtail boat ride Day 6 Bangkok At leisure Day 7 Bangkok – Chiang Mai Private transfer to airport for flight to Chiang Mai. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights Day 8 Chiang Mai Full-day private tour, including sunrise alms-giving, temples, markets, hill tribe village and shopping Day 9 Chiang Mai Private excursion to elephant sanctuary Day 10 Depart Chiang Mai Private airport transfer. VIP departure assistance

Hotels

Siem Reap: Amansara or Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor Bangkok: Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok or Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River Chiang Mai: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Cost

$15,920 Per person (double occupancy)