Possible Extensions

Among you, many wish to take the opportunity of the wedding to take a few days more and discover (or re-discover) Thailand or the region, and we have promised to do our utmost to help you design your program. Considering the infinity of possibilities and the logistic complexity of this type of organization, the only way we could be a bit efficient was to call upon professionals.
And that is what we have done. We therefore invite you to scroll down this page to find a few ideas of tours that we have selected thinking they might be of interest to you. these tours relate to Thailand and/or its neighboring countries (Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore). You can also go to our page "Places to See", where we show you the places we recommend you should see in Thailand.

Then, if you wish to have help in organizing one of these tours, or in customizing it, or even in designing a different one altogether, we suggest you contact our partner. Exotissimo is dedicating to your Stephanie, who will be happy to answer all your questions regarding your trip beyond the wedding, help you customize it according to your preferences and your availabilities, and take care of the logistic aspects for you. You can contact her right now by telephone (+66-2-636 03 60), or by email (Stephanie@Exotissimo.com). She will respond to you in French or English, as you wish.

You will find below a non-exclusive list of various possibilities of short tours in Thailand and/or its neighboring countries:

Ayutthaya and Mekhala River Cruise

Bangkok – Ayutthaya – « Mekhala River Cruise » – Bangkok

This cruise will take you on a journey back in time on the River of Kings, the Chao Phraya River. For centuries, The River of Kings or the Chao Phraya River has been the lifeblood of Thailand, carrying with it its history and culture. Flowing down from the fertile central plains for almost 400 kilometres, it connects the ancient Siamese capital Ayuthaya with the modern capital Bangkok, where it remains an essential artery in the region’s economy. This cruise tour brings you to sightsee the temple ruins in Ayutthaya such as Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Vihara Phra Mongkol Bopit and Wat Chai Watanaram, as well as Pang Pa In Summer Palace, built by King Rama IV.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Chiang Rai and the North

Chiang Rai – Doi Tung – Golden Triangle – Chiang Rai

This tour in Chiang Rai will take you to the very North of Thailand, known as the world-famous Golden Triangle, where you will have a spectacular view of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand borders at the same time. You will visit Oum Kham Home Collection museum of Lanna Kingdoms and the hill tribe museum, you will stoll in the beautiful landscaped gardens of Rai Mae Fah Luang, you will relax in the peaceful atmosphere of Wat Phra Kaew, you will stroll over the Chiang Rai local markets, you will drive into the mountains to visit the royal residence known as Phra Tamnak Doi Tung and Wat Phra That Doi Tung, and while traveling to the heart of the Golden Triangle, you will visit bursting Burmese border markets.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Manohra Song Luxury River Cruise

Bangkok – Wat Pathum Khong Ka – Wat Bang Na – Ayuthaya – Bang Pa In –Wat Nivet Thammapavat – Bang Pa In – Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center – Bangkok

This cruise aboard the sailing barge Manohra Song on Thailand’s River of Kings, the Chao Phraya River, will take you for a nostalgic journey back to old days when the river was a centre of commerce of ancient Siam. You will cruise luxuriously to remarkable temples in Bangkok, Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn, Wat Pathum Khong Ka and Wat Bang Na, and to the former capital of Siam, Ayutthaya, the UNESCO world heritage site for its remarkable ancient ruins, 17th Century Bang Pa In Summer Palace and Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre.
If you are interested, go to the Exotissimo page

If you are interested, go to the page.

Discover Bangkok

Bangkok – Wat Pho – The Grand Palace – Chinatown – Thonburi canals

This tour will help you discover Bangkok, City of Angels, the vibrant capital city of Thailand. Bangkok is famous for its nightlife and shopping venues such as China Town, MBK, Patpong and Silom streets, but also for its many interesting cultural sites such as Wat Pho (famous for traditional Thai massages), the Grand Palace and Wat Arun. The trip also let you experience a diversity of Thai food and tropical fruits in China Town, and cruse along the Thonburi canals to enjoy scenes of Thai life.

If you are interested, go to the page.

A Trip in the South

Phuket – Khao Lak – Khao Sok – Krabi – Phang Nga – Phuket

This tour will take you from palm trees to white sand beaches across the beauties of Phuket (Cape Panwa, Chalong, Khao Lak and Krabi beaches). You will also enjoy a boat trip in Phang Nga Bay, the Thai version of Vietnamese Halong Bay and host of the famous James Bong Island, and you will visit Khao Sok National Park, one of Thailand's rain forests, where trekking and canoeing are available.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Experience Thailand

Bangkok – Ayuthaya – Uthai Thani – Sukhothai – Phrae – Lampang –Lamphun – Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Mae Sai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Saen

This tour is a scheduled departure tour that leaves Bangkok every Thursday morning. This is a small group tour (never be more than 15 persons per group). Accommodation is in 3-4 star hotels. The guide will take you on a culture-packed tour of Thailand through the ancient capitals of Ayuthaya, Sukhothai and Chiang Mai and those of Lanna, Lamphin and Phrae, as well as into the Golden Triangle in the far north. The guide will not just show you the sights but he will explain to you Thailand and its culture and will make you discover Thai people.

If you are interested, go to the page.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Volunteering for the Turtle Conservation project

Phra Thong Island (Golden Buddha)

You are welcome as a volunteer for a minimum stay of two weeks between December and April. You will be invited to patrol the beach to prevent poaching, help hatch and raise the hatchlings, and educate the local community (especially village school-children) and a small number of foreign tourists on the need for conservation of these endangered species.
No experience is needed, however volunteers must be physically fit, as the research requires long walks in tropical conditions. The research camp is based next to a sensitive eco-resort called Golden Buddha Beach.
When not working, there is much to be enjoyed. Your hut commands views of a beautiful bay. There is snorkeling in the bay and walks in the forest on adjacent Ra Island, whose abundant wildlife includes hornbills, various primates, and monitor lizards.
The price covers room, full delicious (mostly Thai) meals, and work-related local travel. It does not cover round-trip transport from your home to the site.

If you are interested, go to the pages http://losthorizonsasia.com/conservation.php and http://www.naucrates.org/Conservation_Project_Thailand.htm

Beaches...

Beautiful seaside resorts in Thailand are much too numerous for us to attempt to make a list here.
If you wish to simply take it easy in a nice resort on a beautiful beach, contact us and we will suggest a few resorts where you will be able to book a room by yourselves.
If you wish a more organized trip, go and see Exotissimo website's pages about Krabi Tropical Paradise, Samui Island, Hua Hin and Cha Am Beaches, etc.

If you wish a more organized trip, go and see website's pages about Krabi Tropical Paradise, Samui Island, Hua Hin and Cha Am Beaches, etc...

Essential Angkor

Siem Reap - Angkor Complex

This tour will make you delve into the history of the Khmer Empire, the largest Southeast Asian power in its time, and discover the marvels of its capital Angkor. You will visit Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, the Rolous group of temples, the Bayon, the Elephant Terrace and that of the Leper King, Bateay Kdei, Ta Prohm Temple, Banteay Srei and still others.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Angkor Discovery

Siem Reap – Rolous Group – Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat – Banteay Kdei – Ta Prohm Temple – Banteay Srei – Siem Reap

This tour will make you delve into the history of the Khmer Empire, the largest Southeast Asian power in its time, and discover the marvels of its capital Angkor. You will take an introduction tour to the early-Angkor era temples such as the Rolous Group, Preah Ko, Ba Kong and Lo Lei, and the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon. You will take an extensive tour of the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat and other fabulous structures such as Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm Temple, Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre.

Angkor in Depth

Siem Reap

This tour will make you delve into the history of the Khmer Empire, the largest Southeast Asian power in its time, and discover the marvels of its capital Angkor. You will take extensive tours to various remarkable sites of Angkor, including Angkor Wat, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple, Banteay Srei, etc. You will stroll in Siem Reap's surroundings, and take a local boat at Tonle Sap for a cruise through its floating villages.

Cambodia in Depth

Siem Reap – Phnom Penh – Sihanoukville – Phnom Penh

This tour will give you a great insight into Cambodia's most breathtaking and mysterious cultural and historical attractions such as the world famous Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, the Roluos Group of temples, the famous Bayon temple, the Baphoun, the Terrace of Elephants and that of the Leper King, Banteay Kdei, Chau Say Tevoda, the fabulous Ta Prohm Temple, Phnom Bakheng, Banteay Srei, and then the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh, and the beautiful beaches of Sihanoukville.

The Laos and Cambodia Connection

Luang Prabang – Vientiane – Vat Phou – Pakse – Khong Island – Pakse – Border Laos / Cambodia – Stung Treng – Kratie – Kompong Cham – Kompong Thom – Siem Reap

This tour will make you discover the charms of Laos through Vientiane and the well-preserved Luang Prabang, ancient capital of Lane Xang and once dubbed "Jewel of Indochina", before witnessing the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Pakse, the Hindu-influenced Khmer temples of Vat Phou. You will also enjoy a boat trip along the Mekong River to scenic islands, riverside villages and the mysterious Pak Ou caves with their hundreds of golden Buddhas. You will end the trip in front of the stunning remains of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Banteay Samre, Banteay Kdei, Banteay Srei and other sites in Siem Reap.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Kamu Lodge

Luang Prabang – « Kamu Lodge » – Luang Prabang

This tour will make you cruise upstream the Mekong River to visit the mysterious Pak Ou caves with their hundreds of golden Buddhas, and experience an eco-oriented ethnic living in the Kamu Lodge in the Kamu Tribe Village, in a remote and secluded location on the Mekong River, north of Luang Prabang. You will be invited to partake in local activities such as rice plantation, gold panning, trekking and fishing in the Mekong River.

Romantic Walk through Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Luang Prabang

This tour will make you experience the wonders of the mystical ancient capital of Laos, Luang Prabang. You will visit the former Royal Palace, Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Visun, Watermelon Stupa, Wat Aham, Wat That and Wat Pra Bat Thai, you will climb the 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi to enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside, you will enjoy a spectacular evening hill tribe market, you will be invited to perform Tak Bath in the early morning (offerings of food to the monks), you will cruise up the Mekong River to visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves and their hundreds of golden Buddhas, and you will visit a weaving village (Xang Khong) where traditional Lao textiles are woven and where Sa paper is made.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Linking Capitals

Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfall – Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Kamu Lodge – Luang Prabang – Vientiane

This tour will make you discover the wonders of Laos through Luang Prabang, Kuang Si, Pak Ou and Vientiane, with a stay at the Eco-Kamu Lodge settled in a natural and pastoral environment. You will be invited to witness an ancient Buddhist offering to hundreds of orange-robed monks as the sun rises over the mountains, learn how to cook delicious Laotian dishes, try your hand at rice planting and traditional fishing in rustic villages. You will also visit the most interesting sites of Luang Prabang and the remains of pre-Angkorian Khmer civilization in southern Laos.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Highlights of Yangon and Surroundings

Yangon - Bago - Yangon

This tour will make you immerse yourselves in the Myanmar's capital city Yangon's culture and history. You will discover the world famous Golden Shwedagon Pagoda, visit the National Museum of Myanmar, the Yangon's Sule pagada and Yangon's harbour. Sitting relaxed on a local Burmese rickshaw, you will take a city tour to explore the art of colonial architecture and historical buildings. You will also discover Bago, the ancient capital of a former Mon kingdom, with its pagoda Mon Shwemawdaw, its well-restored Kambozathadi Palace, its Allied War Cemetary, and its quaint market.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Burmese Days

Yangon - Bagan - Heho - Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon

This tour will make you discover the colonial charms of Yangon, Myanmar's capital city; take a horse and carriage ride amidst thousands of ancient stupas, pagodas, temples and monuments in Pagan; and boating along the Inle Lake to visit Myanmar's floating fishermen villages.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Ancient Kingdoms of Myanmar

Yangon – Mandalay – Amarapura – Ava – Sagaing – Mandalay – Bagan – Yangon

This tour will take you through Myanmar’s charming capital city, Yangon, then its ancient capital cities Mandalay, Amapura, Ava and Sadaing. The visit of Mandalay will include Mahamuni Pagoda, a tour of traditional handicraft workshops including woodcarving, marble masonry, Kalaga tapestry and gold-leaf making, Kuthodaw Pagoda with its 729 marble stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures, known as the world’s biggest book, and the Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite woodcarving. You will head to Pagan by boat on Ayeyarwady River, and visit its colourful Nyaung Oo Market, the Shwezigon Pagoda and the magnificent golden stupa in the cave temple Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, as well as Ananda, an architectural masterpiece. You will enjoy a horse carriage tour among the temples of the Plain of Pagan.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Essential Myanmar

Yangon – Nyaung-U – Bagan – Mandalay – Amarapura – Ava – Sagaing - Mandalay – Heho – Inle Lake – In Dein – Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon

This tour will start with a visit of Myanmar's charming capital city Yangon, before taking you to explore the marvels of the Birmese world. In pagan, you will stroll in colorful Nyaung Oo market, discover the famous Shwezigon Pagoda and the magnificent golden stupa in cave-temple Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, visit the architectural master-piece Ananda, and Thatbyinnyu, the highest temple of Pagan, and you will enjoy a horse-cart ride among the temples of the Plain of Pagan. In mandalay, you will visit the handicraft workshops and visit Shwenandaw Monastery. In Amarapura, you will be able to witness the daily meal of over a thousand monks. River boating to the Inle Lake will give you a glimpse of the Intha local living with the river and in In Dein, you will explore ancient stupas partly covered by vegetation.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Free N Easy in Singapore

Bangkok – Singapore – Bangkok

This standard arrangement includes Bangkok-Singapore-Bangkok tickets in Economy Class (flights SQ971 departing from Bangkok at 07.45 and SQ631 departing at 15.00 only), 2 nights hotel accommodation including breakfast, airport-hotel-airport transport in seat-in-coach.
* A surcharge applies between 22 December and 1 Jan

If you are interested, go to the page.

The Emeraude Experience

Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi

This tour takes you back in time on a relaxing journey along the Red River Delta to World Heritage Site and natural marvel Halong Bay. It includes a cruise aboard luxurious Emeraude, a charming replica paddle steamer, from where you can admire the thousands of small limestones islands scattered amidst the clear, emerald waters.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Life along the Mekong

Ho Chi Minh City – Xeo Quyt – Cai Be (Mékong Delta) – Tra On – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City

This tour will take you on an expedition into the real Vietnamese life. It starts in Ho Chi Minh City by a private river cruise on a sampan to Xeo Quyt, an attractive historical and ecological tourist site in the southern Vietnam delta, where you can view a cajeput forest. You will continue to Cai Be where you will be taken on a bicycle ride to the Ba Duc ancient house for your overnight stay. The Cai Be Floating Market (Mekong Delta) and "monkey bridges" are not to be missed. You will also visit a village on the banks of river Mang Thít, before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.

If you are interested, go to the page.

The North Loop

Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay – Hanoi

This tour of the northern part of Vietnam features a variety of cultural and natural attractions. Sightseeing in Hanoi will take you to visit Ho Chi Minh’s famous Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the Quanh Thanh Temple and the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the edge of West Lake; you will make a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter and watch a lovely Water Puppet Show. Beyond Hanoi, you will also visit Lao Cai and Sapa valley on the Chinese border to discover H’mong ethnic groups while trekking or mountain biking through the surrounding hills; and you will cruise on the Halong Bay.

If you are interested, go to the page.

Essential Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City – Hoi An – Hue – Halong Bay – Hanoi

This is a cultural tour to Vietnam, where the guide will take you on a cyclo tour to experience the vibrant attractions of Ho Chi Minh City, then will lead you in the Mekong Delta to visit Hoi An ancient town, then to the Hue Imperial Citadel, then cruise on the famous Halong Bay and discover capital city Hanoi.

If you are interested, go to the page.