SGA Airlines is now offering flights between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Pai and Nan at affordable prices of less than 2000 THB per person for a one-way ticket. Flights are operated on 12-seater Cessna 208B Grand Caravan planes which come with large side-windows. Each flight lasts around 50 minutes and can be included into any Northern Thailand itinerary. Besides offering a faster mode of travel between two cities, a scenic flight also makes a fantastic and exciting experience, especially for those traveling with children. Please contact thailand@exotissimo.com for more information, route schedules and pricing details.

The canopy zip-line tour at Tad Sae Waterfalls is the latest soft adventure offering in the outskirts of Luang Prabang. Consisting of 19 platforms on a 1-km journey, this zip-line tour provides stunning views of the surroundings with the last stretch over the Tad Sae waterfall as the most spectacular. After the ride, clients can enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the waterfall or trek across the jungle on an elephant. Priced at 29 USD per person and 15 USD for children below nine years old, this thrilling ride is ideal for families and travelers looking to add a touch of adventure to their time in Luang Prabang. For more information, please click here.

Bangkok Tasty Treats is a unique half-day tour that goes in search of the city’s finest markets and street food. Traveling with a guide and private vehicle, the program starts in the morning with a visit to Samyan Market for a Thai fresh market experience. Strolling through the market, clients get to meet locals on their morning shopping jaunts, learn about the ingredients used in Thai cooking and sample some tropical fruits. Continue to the century-old Nanglerng Food Market, one of the oldest markets in inner Bangkok with a wide variety of food available and old-style wooden architecture. A short drive takes guests to a small but famous local restaurant near Bangkok City Hall for lunch. They will have the opportunity to sample sarim, a popular Thai dessert made up of colorful thin vermicelli served in savory coconut milk. Click here to view the program details.

The new 3 Days / 2 Nights Angkor Romantic Escape is a getaway package specially designed for couples to share unique experiences together in Siem Reap. Featuring stays in stylish boutique hotels, the program includes a tethered helium balloon ride and exploration of the Angkor temples on a private tuk-tuk and leisurely cycling excursion. Guests will also enjoy a Champagne sunset cruise on the Tonlé Sap Lake as well as a romantic picnic at Sras Srang water basin. On the last day, the program is capped off with a private blessing ceremony for two at a local pagoda. Click here to view the program details.

For total seclusion and the joy of having one’s ‘home’ while holidaying in Hoi An, Villa @ Red Bridge is the perfect choice. Overlooking Thu Bon River, this 300 square meter villa is located on a private compound between Hoi An ancient town and Cua Dai Beach. The self-contained villa offers expansive living and dining area, including a library, a fully-equipped kitchen and a fitness room spread across two levels. Each of the three bedrooms has a king sized bed, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. Featuring natural stone and wood finishing with a traditional style Vietnamese roof, the villa is surrounded by a vast garden filled with tropical flora. The adjacent property has a pool which guests may use.

Daily breakfast is included in the rate. Guests also have the option of using the private chef for in-villa dining or barbeques in the garden. A ’shopping list’ system is available for guests to stock up the kitchen with ingredients and drinks for self-catering. Nanny service is available for those travelling with children. A private car and driver can also be arranged or guests can take advantage of Red Bridge’s boat which goes to and from the town center 3 times a day.

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Helicopters over Phuket features the ultimate way of sightseeing in Phuket – by helicopter. In this program, there are two options for clients’ selection.

Option A: Helicopter Flight over Phuket is a 30-minute ride over the island’s west coast which provides a bird’s eye view of the long sandy beaches and turquoise waters dotted with fisherman boats. Flying around the island, passengers will see the various beaches from the luxurious Surin to the bustling Patong and the white sandy beach of Karon. Before touching down, the helicopter will pass by Big Buddha, one of the island’s iconic landmarks, offering a unique view rarely seen by other tourists;

Option B: Helicopter Flight over Phang Nga Bay provides views of the breathtaking scenery of Phang Nga Bay in a 30-minute ride. Taking off from Phuket, the helicopter will fly over the island’s shores, shrimp farms and mangroves before entering the pristine Phang Nga Bay. Soar over towering limestone cliffs and turquoise waters and enjoy spectacular views from every direction. Dip down to view a floating village and coast above famous ‘James Bond Island’ before returning to land.

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Introducing travelers to the history and rich culture of Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, our 12-day Colorful Capitals multi-country tour gives a taste of the region from an insider’s point of view.

The program starts in Bangkok where guests will visit revered sights such as the Grand Palace, Wat Po and Jim Thompson Museum with rides on tuk-tuks and taxi boats. Flying to Luang Prabang on the third day, the program tours the ancient city’s iconic temples, Mekong River and evening market with opportunities to learn about Lao culture through alms giving, a textile workshop and cooking course. The program continues to Vientiane where guests will visit famed temples as well as participate in a traditional baci ceremony. Crossing borders into Cambodia, they will spend another two days sightseeing in Phnom Penh before heading to Siem Reap to discover its Angkor monuments. The program ends with a flight back to Bangkok.

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For clients looking to experience an Asian cultural festival, our Celebrate Khmer New Year tour is a great fit. In addition to temple touring and a boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake, guests get to experience activities specially designed to immerse them in the local festive spirit. They will partake in a traditional blessing ceremony, join villagers for games and make merit with a charitable donation- each of which is an integral part of the three-day Khmer New Year. We recommend timing this tour to start on 14 April 2010 to coincide with the Khmer New Year celebrations. Click here to view program details.

The four-day Unseen Bangkok City Break showcases the Thai capital from a variety of perspectives. The first day is free for guests to spend at their leisure. The second day explores different corners of the Old Bangkok, with activities such as observing monks’ chanting rituals at Wat Po, a tour of Wat Po and Grand Palace, and a longtail boat ride along hidden canals to a canal-side market. On the third day, guests are offered several touring options to discover Bangkok in greater depth. They can join a culinary excursion to discover street food, fresh markets and traditional cafes or opt for a more active cycling journey through Chinatown and its nearby neighborhoods. For those interested in Thailand’s rich past, they can join a walking tour through Bangkok’s historical areas with a visit to the Museum of Siam. Click here to view the program details.

Specially designed for families, the four-day Chiang Mai Family Adventure offers a mix of soft adventure and culture discovery. On the first day, guests will enjoy an orientation tour of the Chiang Mai town on a trishaw. They will then drive up the mountain by songtaew to Chang Khien Coffee Research Project and White Hmong village before taking part in a private blessing ceremony at Wat Prathat Doi Suthep temple at dusk. The second day will be spent in the great outdoors with activities such as a countryside cycling excursion, elephant trekking, jungle picnic lunch, rubber raft paddling down Mae Taeng River and tea with an Akha hill tribe family. The third day is spent in a homestay at Mae Kampong village in the mountains, where guests can enjoy guided treks and meals with their host family. There is time this afternoon for an optional activity – Flight of the Gibbon – a fun zip-line adventure over tree tops. On the final day, guests can tour the village to view handicrafts making before returning to Chiang Mai with an en-route stop at Sankampaeng Hot Springs. Click here to view the program details.

Our two-day Community Connection is ideal for those who wish to experience a community-based vacation in southern Thailand. A two-hour drive from Phuket to Khao Lak leads to Ban Talae Nok homestay, a village affected by the tsunami a few years ago. After meeting the host family, guests enjoy a local lunch before exploring the area’s mangrove forests by boat with a local guide. There will be some free time for relaxation or a game of football with the village kids before dinner with the family. The second morning, guests join the soap making workshop with Tsunami Soap Co-operative to make local handicrafts. Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch with the host family before driving back to Phuket. Click here to view the program details.

Vientiane’s newest property Le Leela Hotel is suitable for FITs and families. The property is set in low-rise traditional Lao style buildings with 15 guestrooms and a Thai restaurant. It is located on a quiet street near the city center. More details about Le Leela can be viewed here.