Bangkok
Cruise Bangkok's River of Kings (Chao Phraya)
in a longtail boat…visit the Temple of Dawn
(Wat Arun) in the early morning…see the Temple of the Reclining Buddha
and then relax with a traditional massage…take
a Thai cooking class to learn the secrets
of this complex cuisine…
Sukhothai and Ayutthaya
Stroll the magnificent ruins in Sukhothai
and Ayutthaya for insight into the rich architectural and artistic history of
Thailand...
Chiang Mai
Shop the Night Market for handicrafts, silks,
lacquerware, and woodcarvings...enjoy the sweeping
view from the hilltop Wat Phra That...learn
Buddhist meditation techniques
Chiang Rai and environs
Venture to Mae Sai on the border and take
a day trip into Burma…absorb the quiet
atmosphere in Chiang Saen, a tranquil town
with many fine pagodas… cruise down the Mekong to Chiang
Khong, a friendly border town just opposite Ban Houei Sai in Laos...visit
the sleepy town of Mae Hong Son, home to
a diverse population of hilltribe people…take an adventure
trek into the hills…venture to the northeast to visit the Esarn
region, where the residents have a strong cultural connection to
Laos…roam the recently restored stone galleries at the active monastery
of Prasat Phanom Wan…learn about silk
weaving in the Esarn style at Khon Kaen…see the pottery
and bronze artifacts at Ban Chiang…check out the 12th
century Khmer ruins at Pimai, the final resting spot for pilgrims
heading to the City of Angkor…
Southern Thailand
Swim in the turquoise water of Phuket, the
premier sea resort island…see the limestone peaks
and snorkel off the spectacular beaches of the Phi
Phi islands…see the rock formations of Phang Nga Bay and the
virgin beaches off the coast of Krabi…explore
the hidden lagoons, coconut plantations, and jungle waterfalls of Ko
Samui and other smaller more secluded isles…
