10-Day Family-Friendly Songkran Festival Tour

• Get ready to experience the exhilarating Songkran Festival, Thailand's New Year celebration! This is the perfect opportunity to discover authentic Thai culture and share in the fun with the friendly locals.
• The moment you arrive in Bangkok, your personal tour guide will be there to welcome you at the airport and whisk you away to your hotel in comfort. Your dedicated guides will take care of everything for you and your family in the following days.

• Enjoy a morning scenic cruise on the Chao Phraya River, watching for an Italian artist's two-elephant graffiti and Chinatown's traditional waterfront.
• Across the riverbank, you'll encounter the renowned Wat Kanlayanamit, a significant second-class royal temple.
• Upon reaching Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), a former prominent royal temple dedicated to King Rama II, you will disembark for an exploration. A taxi boat will transport you across the river to the city side for a visit to Wat Pho.
• The grand finale of your tour is the majestic Grand Palace, the residence of Thailand's most sacred Buddha image, the Emerald Buddha.

• Explore Thailand's largest seafood hub, which is a lively fishing town that provides most of seafood nationwide.
• Embark on a sightseeing tour of the charming town via a local three-wheeled bicycle, observing the riverside lifestyle of local fishermen.
• Board a train bound for Maeklong Railway Market to witness daily activities of locals as the train passes through the market.
• Proceed to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and board a long-tail boat for a canal cruise.
• Journey past fruit orchards, seasonal crops, flowers, and local residences lining the waterways.
• Delve into Thailand's diverse regional flavors in Bantha Thong Road, sampling authentic and celebrated dishes.

• Today marks your departure for Chiang Mai, the heart of the most authentic Songkran Festival experience.
• Unlike Bangkok's renowned large-scale street water fights, Chiang Mai preserves traditional Lanna-style events annually, including the official Chiang Mai Songkran parade, a procession of revered Buddha statues, vibrant dance troupes, and elaborate cultural floats.
• Settle in for a restful night, anticipating the rich festival celebrations awaiting you tomorrow.

• In the morning, you will be immersive in the temple culture with two significant Chiang Mai temples: Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh.
• Participate respectfully in the Song Nam Phra ritual - gently pouring fragrant water over Buddha images to receive blessings and good fortune for the New Year.
• The afternoon highlight will be the water fight at Tha Pae Gate. Experience lively street water battles, enjoy traditional music and captivating cultural performances, and explore festival booths offering street food and unique local crafts.
• Witness the magnificent Chiang Mai official Songkan parade. Observe the sacred Buddha statues being paraded through the city. And enjoy spectacle of traditional dance troupes and cultural floats.

• Experience ethical interaction with elephants through observing them roaming freely, interacting with herds, and engaging in natural behaviors like bathing in the river.
• Each elephant at the park has a unique and often poignant history, having been rescued from logging industries, tourism camps with unethical practices, or circuses.
• Learn about elephant welfare and conservation, including elephant biology, psychology, and behavior.
• Admire the trusting relationships between the elephants and their dedicated mahouts.

• Following our enriching cultural exploration in Chiang Mai, it's time to transition to the sun-kissed shores of Phuket.
• This iconic Thai island is famed for its diverse and exhilarating tour options, promising something for everyone.

• Immerse the whole family in the breathtaking beauty of Phang Nga Bay, a realm of dramatic limestone karsts rising from emerald waters and lush mangrove forests teeming with life.
• Paddle through the mysterious bat or verdant mangrove caves of Panak Island by canoe.
• Uncover the secret lagoons and awe-inspiring cave of Hong Island as our skilled guides navigate your canoe through these hidden wonders.
• Stand in awe of the legendary James Bond Island and the striking Khao Phing Kan, offering unparalleled opportunities for family photos.

• Prepare for an unforgettable aerial adventure across 32 platforms, featuring 16 thrilling zip lines, including an impressive 400-meter flight.
• Elevate your adrenaline with the "Roller Zipline", an 80-meter gravity-fueled ride unlike any other. This unique roller zipline twists and turns through the trees, letting you soar at speeds up to 40 km/h.
• Walk among the treetops on the sky bridges, feeling like the mythical Hanuman surveying his domain.

We hope this journey has fostered precious family time and opened your hearts and minds to the beauty of different ways of life. May you return home safely, filled with these wonderful memories.