Gilded temples, exotic cuisine,

night bazaars, and turquoise seas...

This fair kingdom is, quite simply, intoxicating. Spend a month or a day, it probably won’t be the last time you’ll ever visit the “Land of Smiles.” The Thais are known for their friendliness, hospitality, and rich culture. In a country that offers such a plethora of lively activities, it is hard to get bored!

Bangkok

The notorious “City of Angels” will most likely be your gateway

to the rest of Southeast Asia. Yes it can be as crowded as Cairo,

as loud as New York, and [sometimes] as hot as Kolkata, but we

know it so well, we have ways of getting you around that avoid

the common traps which many visitors encounter. Plus, Bangkok is

also known for its green urban parks, tucked-away spas, relaxing

theatres, air-conditioned malls, and luxury hotels. Upon arrival, our

local host will be waiting with a private vehicle to escort you into

the city. After check-in, you’ll receive a brief orientation tour of the

area, including a ride on the city's Skytrain to the Suan Lum Night

Bazaar. Other potential adventures to come include a boat trip down the Chayo

Phraya “River of Kings,” a stroll through a wholesale flower market, stops at

the Grand Palace and other historic sites, local cooking classes, private museum

tours, and backstreet eateries. Our only recommendation is to start early every morning so you can always be one step ahead of the rest! Depending on the length of your stay, we’ll even be able to include the famous weekend market, or a visit to the former Thai capital of Ayutthaya, 50 miles north. Whatever you desire, you should be able to find it

around Bangkok, and we will be there to help you start (or end - if you’re flying home) your journey the right way.

Sukhothai

Even before Ayutthaya, there was ancient Sukhothai, capital of the first state meant to rival the neighboring Khmer empire. Today Sukhothai, despite its military glory days and past cultural achievements, is relatively less touristy than other destinations in Thailand, retaining a small-town, authentic feel. Old Sukhothai displays over a hundred recovered temples in a park-like setting, which is great for renting bicycles! And if you want to continue an off-the-beaten-path adventure from here, we can head north via private vehicle to Phrae and then up to Nan, the Virgin Province.