Category: Asia

. . . then visit a beautiful orchid farm to see how these lovely and prized plants are expertly and artistically cultivated. Soon we are back on the road. I never tire of watching the Read More …

This morning you will visit an elephant camp for a first-hand look at the important role elephants have played in every aspect of Thai life, from ceremonial purposes to warfare, transportation and farming. See a Read More …

We were supposed to be back at the hotel and free to tour on our own this afternoon, but Chris has offered to take us all to the tourist “factories” (umbrella factory, lacquer, silk painting, Read More …

We head back into Chiang Mai for a tour of Wat Suan Dok. As we pull into the parking lot the nearby yard filled with small, elaborately carved marble mausoleums (looking like something dropped here Read More …

This morning you’ll visit some of the most interesting temples found in town. Then travel high into the mountains, to Wat Doi Suthep, one of the most revered temples in all Thailand, with its famous Read More …

As we continue our tour, Chris leads us into a flower market. The festival of Loy Krathong has just passed and the market is still filled with intricate floral arrangements. These are crowned with candles. Read More …

Late morning arrival in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second largest city often called “Rose of the North” for the abundance of flowers that thrive in its cooler mountain climate. Meet your Tour Director who will assist Read More …