Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll land at Bangkok International Airport where your guide meets you. From there, it's a transfer to the hotel for check-in and settling in for two nights. The afternoon is yours to do as you like, and if you're interested in markets, Chatuchak is one of Thailand's largest and worth checking out if you have the energy after traveling.
- Start point
- Suvarnabhumi Airport, 999 Moo 1 Debaratana Rd, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Gate 3, Arrival Terminal)
Optional Activities
- Visit Chatuchak Market
Landmarks Chatuchak Market 
- Day 2
Bangkok
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head out to see Bangkok's main attractions. The Royal Grand Palace with its Siamese architecture comes first, followed by the Emerald Buddha Temple and various royal halls. By midday you'll grab lunch at a riverside restaurant, then transition into a long-tailed boat tour through Thonburi's canals where you can see temples and wooden stilt houses. Later you'll visit Wat Pho to see the Reclining Buddha, then move on to Wat Traimit and its Golden Buddha (made from 5.5 tons of solid gold). You'll return to the hotel for your second night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in one of Bangkok's delightful riverside restaurants)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Royal Grand Palace including Funeral Palace, Reception Palace, Throne Hall, Coronation Hall, Royal Guest House, and Emerald Buddha Temple
- Long-tailed boat cruise through Thonburi canals
- Visit Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
- Visit Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha Temple)
Landmarks Royal Grand Palace Emerald Buddha Temple Wat Pho Wat Traimit - Day 3
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Breakfast at the hotel starts the day before you transfer to Ratchaburi Province. A long-tail speedboat ride takes you from the pier to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where vendors sell food, fruits, flowers, and local goods directly from their boats. You'll continue by boat to Kanchanaburi and stop at the Bridge over the River Kwai (now a World War II memorial) and the war cemetery nearby. That evening you'll check into your Kanchanaburi hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Long-tail speedboat ride to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Long-tail boat journey to Kanchanaburi
- Visit Bridge over the River Kwai
- Visit war cemetery
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Bridge over the River Kwai - Day 4
Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
You'll have breakfast, check out, and drive about an hour to Erawan National Park. Plan to spend around three hours walking through the park and swimming in the seven layers of falls. After lunch at a local restaurant (on your own), it's another drive to Ayutthaya where you'll check in and have the rest of the day free. You're staying overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Erawan National Park
- Explore Erawan Waterfalls and seven layers of falls
- Walking tour of the park and swimming
Landmarks Erawan National Park Erawan Waterfalls 
- Day 5
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Following breakfast at the hotel, you'll explore Ayutthaya along the Chao Phraya River. The day covers ruins of several temples like Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Chai Wattanaram, and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, all showing what remains of the Ayutthaya Empire (1350-1767). You'll have lunch at a local spot, then in the afternoon visit the Bang Pa-In Royal Summer Palace. After some free time at the hotel, you'll head to Ayutthaya Train Station for an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ayutthaya temples including Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Chai Wattanaram, and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol
- Visit Bang Pa-In Royal Summer Palace
Landmarks Wat Phra Sri Sanphet Wat Chai Wattanaram Wat Yai Chai Mongkol Bang Pa-In Royal Summer Palace - Day 6
Chiang Mai
You'll arrive in Chiang Mai and head to Doi Suthep Mountain, hiking to Wat Prathat Temple at 1,000 meters elevation where you get views of the countryside below. The town itself has both old and new sections known for handicrafts and items from hill tribe people. In the afternoon you'll visit San Kampaeng and Borsang villages to see silk weaving, wood carving, silverware work, and umbrella-making workshops. You're staying overnight in Chiang Mai.
Included Activities
- Visit Doi Suthep Mountain
- Visit Wat Prathat Temple
- Visit San Kampaeng village
- Visit Borsang village and cottage industries
Landmarks Doi Suthep Mountain Wat Prathat Temple - Day 7
Chiang Mai to Samoeng Hill Tribe Villages
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the Samoeng area with a stop at a local market to grab supplies for hiking. Lunch happens in a Shan hill tribe village before the trek begins. You'll walk through jungle to a Hmong village, learning about how people live there, then continue deeper to a Karen village where you'll stay in a local homestay. Before dinner, there's time to walk around and interact with villagers.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Shan people hill tribe village), Dinner (Dinner at homestay)
Included Activities
- Stop at local market
- Lunch with Shan hill tribe people
- Trek through jungle to Hmong hill tribe village
- Trek to Karen hill tribe village
- Village tour and local interaction
- Dinner at homestay
- Day 8
Hill Tribe Villages to Chiang Mai
You'll eat breakfast in the morning air before saying goodbye to your hosts. A one-hour elephant ride takes you through the jungle, followed by a trek to a waterfall where you can swim. Lunch is a picnic at the waterfall spot. Afterward, the trek continues toward the riverbank where a bamboo raft carries you downriver with scenic views. You'll return by road to Chiang Mai with the evening free to explore town or relax at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the fresh morning air), Lunch (Picnic lunch at waterfall)
Included Activities
- Short jungle trek to meeting point
- One-hour elephant ride through jungle
- Trek to waterfall and swimming
- Picnic lunch at waterfall
- Bamboo raft journey down river
- Day 9
Chiang Mai
After breakfast, you'll spend half the day in a cooking class. It starts with a visit to an organic farm, then a market trip to learn about Thai ingredients. A professional chef leads you through the cooking course, and afterward you'll eat lunch featuring the dishes you made. You'll get a cookbook and cooking souvenir. The afternoon is free for exploring town or getting an optional Thai massage. You're staying overnight in Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch of prepared dishes from cooking class)
Included Activities
- Visit organic farm
- Market visit to learn about Thai cooking ingredients
- Half-day cooking class with professional chef
- Lunch of prepared dishes
- Cookbook and cooking experience souvenir
Optional Activities
- Thai massage and spa
- Day 10
Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Border Areas
You'll eat an early breakfast and leave Chiang Mai for a full-day tour to the Golden Triangle area. First stop is Mae Kachan Natural Hot Springs in Wieng Pa Pao District for the springs and local market. Then you'll see Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) in Chiang Rai with its distinctive white architecture. Around noon you'll reach Chiang Saen for lunch and a quick look at Wat Chedi Luang. The main event is the Golden Triangle where Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet. You'll visit the Opium Museum to learn the region's history, then stop in Mae Sai (Thailand's northernmost town on the Myanmar border) to see the market and meet locals. It's back to Chiang Mai by evening with time to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in Chiang Saen)
Included Activities
- Visit Mae Kachan Natural Hot Springs
- Visit Mae Kachan local market
- Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang
- Visit Golden Triangle
- Visit Opium Museum
- Visit Mae Sai
Landmarks Mae Kachan Natural Hot Springs Wat Rong Khun Wat Chedi Luang Golden Triangle Opium Museum Mae Sai - Day 11
Chiang Mai to Railay Beach
Breakfast happens at the hotel followed by free time in the morning. Later you'll meet your guide for a transfer to the airport and a domestic flight to Krabi. Upon landing, you'll head to Phuket Pier to catch a ferry to Railay Beach. Once there, the rest of the day is yours to relax. You're staying at a four-star resort on Railay Beach overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride from Krabi to Railay Beach
- Free time at Railay Beach
Landmarks Railay Beach 
- Day 12
Railay Beach to Phi Phi Island
After breakfast, a ferry takes you from Krabi to the Koh Phi Phi Islands. You'll check in at the hotel and have the entire day free to choose your own activities. Note that lunch and dinner are on your own here. You'll spend the night on Phi Phi Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi Islands
Optional Activities
- Visit Viking Cave to see ancient wall art and swallows
- Swim and snorkel at Lohsamah Bay among colorful fish and coral
- Visit Maya Bay, the stunning location from the Hollywood movie 'The Beach'
- Feed wild monkeys in the hidden cove of Ao Ling or Monkey Bay
- Snorkel at Hin Klang for open-sea snorkeling experience
- Swim at spectacular beaches of Bamboo Island
Landmarks Koh Phi Phi Islands Viking Cave Maya Bay Bamboo Island 
- Day 13
Phi Phi Island
Following breakfast, you'll do a full island tour with snorkeling to see the Andaman Sea. The day includes Monkey Beach, Shark Point, and Rantee Bay where you can snorkel with harmless blacktip reef sharks. Bamboo Island offers clear water and beach time. Lunch (fried rice and fruits) is at the beach. You'll also visit Mosquito Island, Hin Klang, and Phaknam Bay for more snorkeling. Nui Bay and Wang Long Bay are also on the itinerary, followed by Viking Cave on Phi Phi Ley where your guide shares local stories. Pi-Leh Lagoon and Loh Samah provide a final snorkeling spot. You'll visit Maya Bay at a quieter time to relax or explore the jungle on its backside. A sunset over the Andaman Sea rounds out the day before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Phi Phi Don Island - Fried Rice and Fruits)
Included Activities
- Full island snorkeling tour
- Visit Monkey Beach
- Snorkel at Shark Point and Rantee Bay with harmless blacktip reef sharks
- Visit Bamboo Island
- Snorkel at Mosquito Island, Hin Klang, and Phaknam Bay
- Explore Nui Bay and Wang Long Bay
- Visit Viking Cave
- Explore Pi-Leh Lagoon
- Final snorkel at Loh Samah
- Visit Maya Bay outside rush hour
- Sunset viewing over Andaman Sea
Landmarks Monkey Beach Shark Point Rantee Bay Bamboo Island Mosquito Island Hin Klang Phaknam Bay Nui Bay Wang Long Bay Viking Cave Pi-Leh Lagoon Loh Samah Maya Bay - Day 14
Phi Phi Island to Phuket
You'll have breakfast at the hotel, then take a boat from Phi Phi Island back to Phuket. Check-in at your Phuket hotel leaves the rest of the day open. You're staying overnight in Phuket.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip from Phi Phi Island to Phuket
Landmarks Phuket - Day 15
Phuket to Home
Breakfast is at the hotel, and you'll relax until it's time to check out. A hotel pickup takes you to the airport for your flight to Bangkok and onward home. Safe travels and hopefully you'll come back soon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
