Schedule

Apply For Tourist Visa

5:00 pm

Please complete this at least three (3) days prior to your arrival. Failure to do so will require you to use a kiosk at the airport in Thailand, which may significantly extend your travel time.

Chiang Rai, Sang Kaew Bodhiyan Temple, Skywalk, White and Blue temples & Lalita Café (~$89/ person)

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Conservative attire: Knees, shoulders covered and wear comfortable shoes!

*7:00am. Pick up will be at the Kantary Hills hotel (or other hotel nearby) by our guide and then journey to Chiang Rai *9:00am. The first stop is Sang Kaew Bochiyarn, one of the unseen temples in Chiang Rai. See beautiful decorations of the temple statues and the breathtaking views from the skywalk *10:30am. Next up is the famous White temple, where you could see the white building decorated with small pieces of mirror. When they reflect with the sunshine, it looks stunning! See also inside, the main hall with mural paintings, where the artist painted what he had seen in his lifetime *12:00pm. Lunch in the local restaurant nearby the temple *1:00pm. After that visit Blue temple, representing the blue sky where the Lords’ Buddha could protect us all *2:30pm. Then visit the Lalita Cafe where you could enjoy the lovely man-made atmosphere of the mythical forest and relax *3:30pm. Heading back to Chiang Mai *6:00pm. Arrive at Kantary Hills hotel (or other hotel nearby)

The Zipline Adventures (~$83/ person)

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Comfortable attire: No flip flops!

*8:30am. Pick up from Kantary Hills hotel (or other hotel nearby) and head to the Zipline Adventure activity *9:45am. Get information from the instructor and then get your gear on *10:00am. There are many different stations of the zipline, including abseiling for you to enjoy *1:00pm. Return back to Kantary Hills hotel (or other hotel nearby)

Wedding

Wed, Dec 30, 2026, 3:00 pm - Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 am

Semi-Formal attire: Suits and cocktail dresses are welcome! Please avoid wearing Green, Burnt Orange and White.

*3:00pm. Guest to be picked up from Kantary Hills hotel and transported to wedding venue. *4:00pm. Wedding ceremony begins *12:00am. We wish the day did not have to end! Note: Later in the evening, shuttle buses will be provided to transport guests back to Kantary Hills hotel (specific run times TBC). As the evening can get a bit chilly, please bring a lightweight jacket or shawl! Ladies, the wedding/reception will be on grass, so be mindful of the shoes you select :)

New Years Eve (event TBC)

6:00 pm

Local Thai Cooking Class (~$91/ person)

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Casual attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees.

Please note that the driver will be doing a drop off/pick up in between the two excursions scheduled today. *8:00am. Pick up from Kantary Hills hotel (or other hotel nearby) then continue to host family who runs the cooking class in the Northern Thailand *9:00am. After arrival you are greeted by the host family who will facilitate the cooking class similar to the old days *10:00am. Try cooking in the local style, with the pottery stove and using charcoal instead of the gas. After cooking, have lunch *12:00pm. Return to Kantary Hills hotel (or other hotel nearby) or you are more than welcome to continue to the Elephant Sanctuary!

Off to Bangkok, we go!

Sat, Jan 2, 2027, 5:00 pm - Thu, Jan 7, 2027, 8:00 am

Casual attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees.

Happy for you to join us! Just as a heads up, this is not a tightly scheduled affair... it is more of a "go with the flow and enjoy the moment, kind of vibe".