Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll land in Bangkok and meet your tour representative for an unescorted transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Consider getting a traditional Thai massage, trying some local food, or heading up to one of the rooftop bars to watch the sunset over the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Prime Rangnam Hotel), Hotel (Century Park Bangkok)
Optional Activities
- Traditional Thai Massage
- Local dining experiences
- Sunset viewing from rooftop bars
- Day 2
Bangkok
This morning you'll tour Bangkok's key Buddhist temples starting with Wat Traimit to see its famous 3-metre solid gold Buddha. From there, head to Wat Pho for the 46-metre Reclining Buddha, then walk through the Grand Palace complex with its multiple ceremonial buildings and Emerald Buddha temple. You'll finish the day at a local lapidary factory browsing jewelry, handicrafts and silk.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Prime Rangnam Hotel), Hotel (Century Park Bangkok)
Included Activities
- Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha)
- Chinatown visit
- Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
- Grand Palace complex and Wat Phra Keaw
- Local lapidary factory and showroom visit
Landmarks/POIs Wat Traimit Wat Pho Grand Palace Wat Phra Keaw - Day 3
Bangkok
After breakfast you'll head out to Maeklong Railway Market to watch a train pass right through the market in a unique spectacle. Later, travel to Damnoen Saduak floating market where merchants paddle canoes filled with fresh fruits and vegetables through busy canals. By afternoon you'll head back to Bangkok.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Prime Rangnam Hotel), Hotel (Century Park Bangkok)
Included Activities
- Maeklong Railway Market visit
- Train passing spectacle
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market visit
Landmarks/POIs Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 4
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Breakfast at the hotel comes first, then you'll transfer to Bangkok airport for your domestic flight to Chiang Mai. Once you arrive and reach your hotel, a guide will pick you up at 1:30 pm for a tour of the old town. You'll visit multiple temples including Wat Suan Dok with its 48-metre chedi, Wat Phra Sing, the 14th-century Wat Chedi Luang, plus Wat Chet Yot and Wat Chiang Man with elephant sculptures.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cmor by Recall Hotel), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chiang Mai old town
- Wat Suan Dok visit
- Wat Phra Sing visit
- Wat Chedi Luang visit
- Wat Chet Yot visit
- Wat Chiang Man visit
Landmarks/POIs Wat Suan Dok Wat Phra Sing Wat Chedi Luang Wat Chet Yot Wat Chiang Man 
- Day 5
Chiang Mai
Start with breakfast, then head to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. You can either climb the 309 naga steps or take the cable car up to enjoy city views and the temple structures. After that, explore Wararot Market and the fragrant flower market. By evening you'll have a traditional khan toke dinner with northern Thai food and cultural performances inspired by the Lanna kingdom.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Khan toke dinner - traditional northern Thai feast with cultural performances)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cmor by Recall Hotel), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep visit
- Cable car ride to temple
- Wararot Market visit
- Flower market visit
- Khan toke dinner with cultural performances
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Wararot Market 
- Day 6
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
You'll have breakfast and then visit Elephant Poopoopaper Park (or Elephant Jungle Sanctuary at Grand Canyon starting in November), an outdoor museum where you can learn about making paper from elephant fibers through eight pavilions. Grab lunch afterward, then travel via Doi Saket with a stop at Wat Rong Khun, the all-white temple from the 1990s, before arriving in Chiang Rai in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Laluna Resort)
Included Activities
- Elephant Poopoopaper Park interpretive walking tour and participation (or Elephant Jungle Sanctuary from November)
- Lunch
- Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) visit
Landmarks/POIs Elephant Poopoopaper Park Wat Rong Khun 
- Day 7
Chiang Rai to Phuket
After breakfast you'll head to Chiang Sean for panoramic views of the Golden Triangle where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet at the Mekong River. Take a roughly 30-minute boat ride through the area. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Chiang Rai Airport. From there, fly to Bangkok then catch a connecting flight to Phuket, arriving at your hotel later.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Orchidacea Resort), Hotel (Deevana Plaza Phuket Patong)
Included Activities
- Chiang Sean Golden Triangle visit
- Boat ride on Mekong River (around 30 minutes)
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Golden Triangle 
- Day 8
Phuket
Breakfast is at the hotel, and then the day is entirely yours in Phuket. Relax by the pool or beach, or pick from optional activities available. Island hopping to Phi Phi and James Bond Islands is easily arranged, and there are also temples and colonial mansions in the area if you want to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Orchidacea Resort), Hotel (Deevana Plaza Phuket Patong)
Optional Activities
- Island hopping to Phi Phi Islands
- James Bond Islands visit
- Temple exploration
- Colonial mansion exploration
- Beach and pool relaxation
- Various water sports and activities
- Day 9
Phuket
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and then take a full day to rest and recharge. This is time to recover and regroup before the rest of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Orchidacea Resort), Hotel (Deevana Plaza Phuket Patong)
- Day 10
Phuket
After breakfast, you'll spend the entire day discovering Phuket at your own pace. Explore whatever interests you in this beautiful area without any scheduled activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Orchidacea Resort), Hotel (Deevana Plaza Phuket Patong)
- Day 11
Phuket
Your final day starts with breakfast at the hotel. Then you'll transfer unescorted to Phuket Airport to continue with your travel arrangements.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
