Depart Melard Coach, 1289 Division Highway (Route 322 E), Ephrata at 2:00 PM for charter bus ride to JFK airport. fly 5-star Singapore Airlines (SQ). SQ flight #23 departs JFK at 10:40 PM and arrives in Singapore (SIN) at 6:10 AM on 4 January. SQ flight #706 departs SN at 7:05 AM at 8:30 AM... multi-meals

Meet and greet Wilai at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and free at leisure. We will stay 2 nights at the 4-star Riva Arun.

Only two hours from Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, cooled by the altitude, forest, and Rivers, is a welcome respite from the heat and congestion of the nearby capital City.

Kanchanaburi City, located at the point where the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai Rivers meet and form the Mae Klong River, is a popular resort town. Picturesque and worthy of a visit in its own right, it is frequently visited as base of operations for exploring the many cultural, natural, and Historical attractions in the surrounding countryside. We will visit the World War II Museum the infamous bridge over the River Kwai…Located at the confluence of the Kwae Noi and Kwae Yai rivers, Kanchanaburi lies at the source of the Mae Klong River, and these majestic bodies of water are defining characteristics of the town.

The town itself is a place to relax, watching the water from the banks of the River, inside a raft house, or from a riverside Restaurant…We will stay 2 nights at the 3 star Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa (www.royalriverkwairesort.com).

When it comes to Historical buildings, Ayutthaya is well known for temples and palaces. But in addition to that, a variety of Food is also another magnet. You can find fresh River prawns, fish, noodles, and even the never-miss dessert like cotton candy wrap. So, remember to plan your eating Trip whenever you visit Ayutthaya.

Ayutthaya is one of Thailand’s Historical and majestic highlights. The capital of Thailand, then known as the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, Phra nakhon Si Ayutthaya was a glorified as one of the biggest cities in Southeast Asia and a regional power for 417 years.

Visitors can explore and appreciate Thai History in Phra nakhon Si Ayutthaya, which is only 86 kilometres north of Bangkok. Visitors to Ayutthaya can marvel at its grandeur reflected through numerous magnificent temples and ruins concentrated in and around the City, which is located upon an “Island” surrounded by the Chao Phraya, Pa Sak and Lopburi Rivers.

Although there are numerous attractions, the Phra nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park in the heart of Ayutthaya City is a UNESCO’s World Heritage site and a wonder to behold.

The ruins that now remain, many of which have been painstakingly restored, have been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO. The architecture of Ayutthaya is a fascinating mix of Khmer and early Sukhothai styles. Some cactus-shaped obelisks, called prangs, denote Khmer influence and look something like the famous towers of Angkor Wat. The more pointed stupas are ascribed to the Sukhothai influence.

We will stay in the 4 star Baan Thai House (www.baanthaihouse.com) for 2 nights

1.5 hour drive from Ayutthaya to Bangkok airport (BKK) for Bangkok Airways flight #941 departing at 9:25 AM and arriving in Luang Prabang (LPQ) at 11:35 AM… Stay in 3 star Parasol Blanc Hotel (www.parasol-blanc.com)... The ancient royal capital of Laos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best-preserved city in Southeast Asia, there are plenty of things to do in Luang Prabang. Explore this laidback historic town at your own pace by watching saffron-robed monks go about their daily duties, taking a temple tour of the city's many sloped-roofed wats, then cruising down the Mekong on a lazy sunset river cruise.

Things to do in Luang Prabang

1.      Take a temple tour

2.      Cross the bamboo bridge

3.      Take a cooking class

4.      Witness the alms giving ceremony

5.      Discover Kuang Si Falls

6.      Enjoy outdoor adventure

7.      Climb Mount Phousi

8.      Watch the sunset on a river cruise

9.      Learn about history at the UXO Centre

10.  Visit the Pak Ou Caves

11.  Relax by the river

12.  Hit the night market

Bangkok Airways flight #219 departs LPQ at 12:15 PM and arrives at BKK at 2:31 PM… Bangkok Airways flight #219 departs BKK at 5:35 PM and arrives in Chiang Mai at 6:55 PM, stay 3 nights at the 4 star Tamarind Village (www.tamarindvillage.com)…Tamarind Village recreates the quiet spaces of a temple on the grounds of an old tamarind orchard…its bamboo-shrouded walkway  and garden courtyards create a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city…time to rest and recover…

Days are interchangeable…Chiang Mai has mist-filled mountains and temples…it is an endearing mix of old and new…it has a moated, partially walled old quarter…outside the city is a stunning rural landscape of rural farms, forested mountains, and elephant preserves….activities will include:

            * Temple tours of Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

            *Cooking classes and Street Food Tours

            *The human shopping parade at Saturday Walking Street and Sunday Walking Street

            *Chiang Mai Night Safari

            *Old City Walking Tour

            * Elephant Nature Park

            *Patara Elephant Farm

            *Bike Tours (optional)

Say goodbye to Wilai and fly to Krabi for a 3 night stay… Bangkok Airways flight #246 departs Chiang Mai at 2:45 PM and arrives in Krabi (KBV) at 4:40 PM … stay at the 3 star Ban Sainai Resort (www.bansainairesort.com)... we will tour the area and relax and recover to prepare for our long journey home…Krabi is famous for its scenic view and breathtaking Beaches and Islands. Its coral reef vistas are also one of the world’s most beautiful, which makes the City a great spot for coral diving…With attractions including hot springs, a wildlife sanctuary, sea caves, flourishing coral reefs and exotic marine life, limestone cliffs that draw rock climbing enthusiasts from around the world, and national parks that include the Island paradises of Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta, one could easily spend weeks in Krabi and leave yearning for more. If that wasn’t enough, Krabi features some of the most photogenic sunsets in Thailand, often accompanied by spectacular displays of cloud to cloud lightning, that are best enjoyed from a Beachside bar or Restaurant.

“Town” to most visitors is Ao Nang, a seaside town that spreads north into Noppharat Thara, whose quiet, shady Beach is part of the national park that includes the Phi Phi Islands. Ao Nang is the major launching point for Boat Trips to nearby Islands and the isolated Beaches of Phra Nang Cape, where the famous former hippie enclave of Railey Beach is located.

Krabi also provides you with great Shopping venues such as Maharaj Walking Street (Friday-Sunday market from 5.00 – 10.00 pm) and Chao Fah Pier night market (daily market from 5.00 pm – 12.30 am). 

Bangkok Airways flight #262 departs KBV at 10:05 AM and arrives BKK at 11:35 AM… drive to Bangkok… stay 1 night at the 4 star Riva Arun (www.rivaarunbangkok.com), our hotel for the first 2 nights of the trip… time to explore Bangkok and rest for the long journey home.

Leisurely day in Bangkok…SQ flight #713 departs BKK at 8:00 PM  and arrives in SIN at 11:30 PM… SQ flight #22 departs SIN at 12:40 AM on 22 January and arrives in Newark (EWR) (Not JFK) at 5:35 AM…multi meals and jet lag to ruin your week.