The perfect blend of city excitement, unforgettable wildlife encounters and stylish relaxation with this incredible 8 night Thailand adventure. Begin with 3 nights at the Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok, ideally placed for exploring the capital’s dazzling temples, bustling markets, vibrant street-food scene and lively nightlife. Next, fly north to Chiang Mai for a truly memorable 2 night stay at The Bush Camp Chiang Mai, where you can immerse yourself in the natural beauty of northern Thailand, surrounded by lush landscapes and the tranquil Mae Ping River, with opportunities to learn about rescued elephants in a responsible, natural environment. Finally, spend 3 nights at the Meliá Chiang Mai, perfectly located for discovering the city’s rich Lanna heritage, atmospheric Old City, traditional night markets and renowned local cuisine. Combining the best of Bangkok’s urban energy with an authentic wilderness experience and the cultural charm of Chiang Mai, this unforgettable twin-city adventure offers a wonderful taste of Thailand’s diversity.

This offer includes:
- 3 Nights at The Mode Sathorn Hotel, Bangkok in a Deluxe Mode Room with Breakfast
- 2 Nights at The Bush Camp*, on Full Board
- 3 Nights at The Melia Chiang Mai in a Melia Room with Breakfast
- Private transfers from Bangkok airport to/from your Bangkok hotel
- The Bush Camp Chiang Mai shared transfers to/from the Bush Camp
- Private transfer from the Melia Hotel to Chiang Mai airport
- Flights from London Heathrow
- Flying with THAI Airways
- Cabin and Hold Luggage

Looking to extend your stay? Why not add a beach break on Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi or Koh Samui - contact one of our travel experts for more information

* The Bush Camp Itinerary Highlights

• 1st Day Activities: The Amazing Bush Camp

• Transfer from Chiang Mai airport to The Bush Camp. (Transfer time is approximately 2 hrs.)

• Arrive in the late morning before enjoying a delicious Thai lunch. After lunch check-in and prepare for the day’s activities.

• Today’s activities are set around The Bush Camp’s Elephant and Karen Mahout Experience:

• Visit our “Free-roaming chain free” elephant park. Preparing food and interact with Asia’s largest land animal. A truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Thailand’s majestic giants in their natural home.

• Explore the life of the mahouts by seeing how they live together with nature and their elephants. Experience the traditions of the mahout who are part of the Karen Hilltribe by interacting with their families. Help them pound rice, weave their own handmade clothes, sample some of their cooking, and see them go about their daily life.

• Enjoy a sundowner on one of the many mountain-top viewpoints which overlook the majestic Ping River, the lifeblood of northern Thailand. Experience local delicacies and a drink or two while watching the northern-Thai sunset behind the mountains.

• After watching the sunset and having time to freshen up, you will return to enjoy a buffet dinner of freshly prepared Thai and Western dishes whilst overlooking beautiful mountain vistas.

• 2nd Days Activities: The morning rituals of our mahouts and Elephants.

• Enjoy a fresh buffet breakfast at your leisure.

• Arrive at our “Free Roaming Forest”, make paper from elephant dung, and sample “Kafee Boran” and “kanom krok” a traditional coffee and breakfast snack enjoyed by our mahouts and observe how our Elephants are cared for. Watch the elephants enjoy their morning wash and learn more about how we work with elephants here at The Bush Camp.

• After our morning activities, a fresh Thai buffet lunch is served, enjoy Thai delicacies and stunning mountain panoramas.

• The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure by the pool, at the camp or in front of your tent. Stop for a moment and enjoy nature all around you.

• In the evening enjoy a sundowner by the pool which overlooks the majestic Ping River, the lifeblood of northern Thailand. Experience local delicacies and a drink or two while watching the northern-Thai sunset behind the mountains.

• After watching the sunset and having time to freshen up, you will return to enjoy a buffet dinner of freshly prepared Thai and Western dishes whilst overlooking beautiful mountain vistas.

• 3rd Days Activities: The elephant valley

• Enjoy a fresh buffet Breakfast at leisure.

• Head to the “Elephant Valley” to see more of our elephants roaming free and understand more about good animal husbandry techniques and how we administer veterinary care for the benefit of our pachyderms.

• Prepare supplement balls for the elephants and take in the sight of these amazing animals one more time.

• After a full morning of activities return to your tent to check out before enjoying one final lunch overlooking the mountains and Ping River before transfering to your hotel Chiang Mai.