Dec 28 Tue / Chicago to Bangkok

• Board our flight bound for Thailand.

• Spend the night aboard as we cross the International Date Line.

Dec 29 Wed / Arrive Bangkok

• Arrive in Bangkok, the exotic capital of Thailand.

• Transfer to the hotel for rest and relaxation.

Dec 30 Thu / Bangkok

• After breakfast, a city tour is highlighted by the Grand Palace's gilded pavilions and majestic residence of Thai Royalty.

• Tour Wat Phra Keo, site of the wondrous Emerald Buddha.

• Buffet lunch, then a long-tailed speed boat to explore Bangkok along the canals.

• Evening performance. (Venue is to be confirmed)

Dec 31 Fri / Bangkok

• Travel to Don Wai local market along the river and proceed to Rose Garden to see the show "Living the Thai Culture."

• Buffet lunch at then return to Bangkok

• Performance (Venue is to be confirmed) 

New Year's Eve in Bangkok!

Jan 01 Sat / Bangkok

• Tour to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand, we will visit Bang Pa In Summer Palace and ruins of the Ancient City of Ayuthaya. Here we will see the glorious Chinese and Thai Pavilions, before taking a lazy long-tail boat ride on the Chao Phraya River.

• Evening dinner and Joe Louis Puppet Theatre.

Jan 02 Sun / Bangkok to Chiangmai

• Take the morning flight from Bangkok to Chiangmai - popularly known as the Rose of the North, blessed with stunning natural beauty and unique indigenous cultural identity.

• After check in at hotel, we visit Doi Suthep Temple and a Home Industry to learn how the people make umbrella, lacquer wares, wood carvings, silver wares, etc.

• In the evening, enjoy Kantoke Dinner, the northern Thai dinner with a colorful hill tribe show.

Jan 03 Mon / Chiangmai

• Today, we visit the Mae Taeng Elephant Camp, to see the elephant show, ride an elephant in the jungle, and then bamboo rafting.

• Afternoon visit a hill tribe in the area.

• Evening performance (Venue is to be confirmed)

Jan 04 Tue / Chiangmai

• Today, we visit the Hill tribe Museum and do some shopping.

• Evening farewell dinner at a local restaurant and we will have a chance to join the traditional Sky Lantern release to the heavens.

Jan 05 Wed / Chiangmai to Bangkok

• Take a domestic flight Chiangmai to Bangkok.

• Afternoon, visit the Jim Thompson House, the museum of entrepreneur Jim Thompson, who introduced Thai Silk to the world.

• Tonight, an authentic Thai buffet with a world-class stage show depicting Thailand's historical and spiritual heritage at Siam Niramit.

Jan 06 Thu / Bangkok to Pattaya

• Drive to Pattaya and take a boat trip to Coral Island, where we can enjoy swimming, diving, and sunbathing.

• Drive back to Bangkok.

Jan 07 Fri / Bangkok to USA

• Today is free to explore the city on your own. In the evening, we will meet in the hotel lobby and transfer to airport.

• We take an evening flight back to the USA.

Jan 08 Sat / Arrive Chicago

• Our flight will arrive Chicago in the morning.

Hotel information

Grand Mercure Bangkok Park Avenue - this is a 4-star hotel centrally located, near the BTS Phromphong sky train station. (make sure you watch the video!)

Chiangmai Royal Princess - this is 4 star hotel in the Night Bazaar area.

Price: USD $2865.00 per person base on shared twin room

Single supplement: USD $350

Tour Inclusions

-Round trip air ticket departure from Chicago

-USA airport taxes approx. USD $265 (the taxes are subject to change without prior notice)

- Round trip air ticket from Bangkok to Chiangmai

- Round trip airport/hotel private transfer based on air-conditioned vehicle in each city

- Hotel accommodation bases upon double occupancy at specified hotel or similar class

7 nights Grand Mercure Bangkok Park Avenue Hotel - 4 star

3 nights Chiangmai Royal Princess Hotel 4 star

- Many of the meals will be included: 9 American Breakfasts, at least 3 dinners with show

- Private transfer during sightseeing with the admission fees

-English speaking guide at full disposal with the group

Not Included

- Thailand visa (not necessary for US citizens)

- Tips to guides, driver and bellmen

- Others services or items not specified

- Any personal expenses