Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok
Your guide meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. This is arrival day, so after you get settled in, you can rest up and get ready for everything starting tomorrow.
- Start point
- Bangkok, Thailand (Bangkok)
- Day 2
Bangkok Temples and Grand Palace
After breakfast, you'll head out to see Bangkok's major temples. First stop is Wat Traimit with its massive solid gold Buddhist statue, then you move on to Wat Arun. Next comes Wat Po, where you'll see the 46-meter-long gold plated Reclining Buddha. In the afternoon, the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew round out your temple tour, and this is one of Thailand's three most important national treasures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Traimit to see the world's largest solid gold Buddhist image (5.5 tons)
- Visit Wat Arun, temple commemorating a Thai national hero
- Visit Wat Po to see the 46-meter-long gold plated Reclining Buddha image
- Tour the Grand Palace, the largest and well-preserved palace in Thailand
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew, one of the three Great national treasures in Thailand
Landmarks/POIs Wat Traimit Wat Arun Wat Po Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew - Day 3
Ayutthaya and Flight to Chiang Rai
You'll travel to Ayutthaya, the former Siamese capital, and start at Bang Pa-In Royal Palace with its mix of different architectural styles throughout the grounds. After that, you check out Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. Lunch happens on a boat cruising back along the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok. Later that evening, you fly to Chiang Rai.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board during cruise along Chao Phraya River)
Included Activities
- Visit Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, summer palace used by Thai kings
- Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
- Cruise along Chao Phraya River back to Bangkok
Landmarks/POIs Bang Pa-In Royal Palace Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon Chao Phraya River 
- Day 4
Chiang Rai Mountain Village, Temples, and Border Market
Start your morning hiking up to Mae Salong, a tea-growing village in the hills. Then you'll visit Wat Phra Sing, which is the most important temple in Chiang Rai. After that, head to Mae Sai Border Market where you can browse items from Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and China all in one place. End your day at the Golden Triangle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike to Mae Salong village
- Visit Wat Phra Sing, the most prestigious temple in Chiang Rai
- Explore Mae Sai Border Market
- Visit the Golden Triangle
Optional Activities
- Cross to Myanmar at Mae Sai Border (THB 500 additional cost)
Landmarks/POIs Mae Salong Wat Phra Sing Mae Sai Border Market Golden Triangle - Day 5
Thaton Boat Journey and Chiang Mai
You'll take a scenic boat trip toward Thaton, which takes about 2 hours. Along the way, there are stops at a Karen Hill Tribe Village and a Long Neck Tribe community. Lunch is at Maekok River Village, and then you visit Thaton Temple. After that, you continue on to Chiang Mai for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Maekok River Village)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Thaton (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit Karen Hill Tribe Village
- Visit Long Neck Tribe
- Visit Thaton Temple
- Travel to Chiang Mai
Landmarks/POIs Thaton Karen Hill Tribe Village Long Neck Tribe Maekok River Village Thaton Temple 
- Day 6
Elephant Nature Park
At Elephant Nature Park, you get to see elephants up close on a group tour. You'll watch them from nearby and see them bathing in the river. It's a chance to observe these animals in a more natural setting than typical tourist attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Elephant Nature Park visit (join-in group tour) - observe elephants from short distance
- Watch elephants bathing in the river
Landmarks/POIs Elephant Nature Park - Day 7
Chiang Mai to Phuket
You have free time this morning to walk around Chiang Mai or just relax at your hotel. In the afternoon, you'll fly south to Phuket, the well-known island holiday destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Chiang Mai in the morning
- Rest in the morning
- Day 8
Free Day in Phuket
This day is completely open for you to do what you want in Phuket. Swim in the sea, try snorkeling or scuba diving, sunbathe on the sand, grab fresh seafood, or just walk the beach. It's your choice how to spend the time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Scuba diving
- Sunbathing
- Tasting fresh seafood
- Walking along the beach
- Day 9
Free Day in Phuket
You've got another full free day in Phuket. Phang Nga Bay is highly recommended if you're looking for something relaxing, and it's where they filmed the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies. Use this time to make memories before the tour winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Phang Nga Bay
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Scuba diving
- Sunbathing
- Tasting fresh seafood
- Walking along the beach
Landmarks/POIs Phang Nga Bay - Day 10
Departure
Your guide picks you up and drives you to the airport for your flight back to Bangkok and your journey home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
