Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok
You'll arrive at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport and get transferred to your hotel for check-in. After settling in from your long flight, grab some lunch and take time to rest. This is a good day to adjust to the time difference and get oriented before things pick up tomorrow.
Landmarks/POIs Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport - Day 2
Bangkok Temples and Chao Phraya River
Following breakfast, head out to see Bangkok's most iconic temples starting with the Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the Emerald Buddha. From there, walk through Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha, then continue to Wat Traimit for the Golden Buddha. In the afternoon, take a long-tail boat out on the Chao Phraya River and into the interior canals, stopping at Wat Arun along the way. You'll head back to the hotel afterward for some downtime.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
- Visit Wat Pho (reclining Buddha)
- Visit Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
- Long-tail boat excursion on Chao Phraya River and interior canals
- Stop at Wat Arun
Landmarks/POIs Grand Royal Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Traimit Chao Phraya River Wat Arun - Day 3
Maeklong Railway Market - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Kanchanaburi
Start early and head to Maeklong Railway Market to wander around and try local snacks. Next, travel to Damnoen Saduak floating market and take a motorboat through the waterway. After that, drive to Kanchanaburi to visit World War II memorial sites like the Jeath War Museum and Cemetery. Lunch comes at a floating restaurant near the Kwai River Bridge, then you'll take about a 30-minute scenic train ride along the river to Ban Kao station before visiting the bridge itself. You'll stay overnight here.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local floating restaurant next to the Kwai River Bridge)
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong Railway Market
- Motorboat trip to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Visit World War II memorial and Jeath War Museum
- Visit Cemetery
- Train ride along river to Ban Kao station
- Visit Kwai Bridge
Optional Activities
- Local snacks at Maeklong Railway Market
Landmarks/POIs Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Jeath War Museum War Cemetery Kwai River Bridge Kwai River - Day 4
Erawan Waterfall - Ayutthaya
After breakfast, head to Erawan National Park to see Erawan Waterfall, which has seven tiers you can walk up. You can swim in the natural pools if you'd like along the way. In the afternoon, travel to Ayutthaya, known as the Venice of the East since its founding in 1350. The city sits surrounded by the Chao Phraya River and its tributaries, and you'll have time to check out the historic monuments and remains scattered throughout this former Thai capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Erawan Waterfall
- Walk to multiple tiers of Erawan Waterfall
Optional Activities
- Swimming in waterfall natural pools
Landmarks/POIs Erawan Waterfall Erawan National Park Chao Phraya River Ayutthaya River - Day 5
Ayutthaya - Night Train to Chiang Mai
After breakfast, ride in a Kermit tuk-tuk (you'll find these only in Ayutthaya and Trang) to explore temples like Wat Yai Chaimongkol and Wat Mahathat, where a famous Buddha face emerges from a tree root. Stop at a local market and visit Wat Phra Srisanphet, then head to Bang Pa-In Summer Palace with its mix of European, Khmer, Thai, and Chinese architecture. Later, you'll transfer to the station for an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kermit tuk-tuk tour of Ayutthaya temples
- Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol
- Visit Wat Mahathat
- Visit local market
- Visit Wat Phra Srisanphet
- Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
- Night train to Chiang Mai
Landmarks/POIs Wat Yai Chaimongkol Wat Mahathat Wat Phra Srisanphet Bang Pa-In Summer Palace - Day 6
Chiang Mai Old Town and Temples
Start with breakfast at the hotel, then take a walking tour of Chiang Mai's old town past the walls, moat, and gates. Visit temples including Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang. Wander through traditional streets and take a rickshaw tour before checking out the central Warorot market. Afterward, head up to Doi Suthep hill and craft villages showing lacquer work, silk weaving, umbrella making, wood carvings, and goldsmith pieces. Come evening, browse the Night Market near your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of old town
- Visit Wat Phra Singh temple
- Visit Wat Phan Tao temple
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang temple
- Rickshaw tour through traditional streets
- Walking tour of Warorot central market
- Visit Doi Suthep hill
- Visit craft villages: lacquer factories, silk weaving, umbrella manufacture, wood carvings, goldsmith work
Optional Activities
- Browse Night Market
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra Singh Wat Phan Tao Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep Night Market - Day 7
Mae Wang Full-Day Trek and Elephant Camp
You'll spend the full day trekking in Mae Wang area in northern Thailand. The guide picks you up between 8 and 8:30, and you'll visit a Karen Hill Tribe village, hike about an hour through forest, and see a waterfall where you can swim. At Mae Wang Elephant Camp, you'll feed and bathe elephants in a respectful way without riding. Then take a bamboo raft ride on the Mae Wang River. This trek is easier paced, so it works well for people who want a gentler experience. You'll return around 5 pm.
Included Activities
- Visit Karen Hill Tribe village
- Forest walk (approximately 1 hour)
- Visit waterfall with swimming
- Feed and bathe elephant without riding
- Bamboo raft ride on Mae Wang River
Landmarks/POIs Mae Wang Elephant Camp Mae Wang Area Mae Wang River Karen Hill Tribe Village - Day 8
Mae Kam Pong Village Experience
Your guide meets you at the hotel for a drive to Mae Orn, stopping at San Kampaeng market to pick up lunch items and seasonal fruit. You'll continue to Mae Kam Pong village where local guides meet you. This hill tribe community grows bai miang tea plant, coffee, and aromatic mushrooms. Take time to see local handicrafts like decorated tea-leaf pillows, rattan baskets, and bamboo furniture. Walk around the village at your own pace, have lunch in a homestay or picnic setting, and consider getting a traditional massage if interested. You'll head back to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Homestay in the village or picnic lunch along the way (flexible program))
Included Activities
- Visit San Kampaeng market
- Visit Mae Kam Pong village
- Learn about village history and local products
- Trek around Mae Kam Pong village
- Explore local handicrafts
Optional Activities
- Traditional massage
Landmarks/POIs San Kampaeng Market Mae Kam Pong Village Mae Orn - Day 9
Departure from Chiang Mai
Your driver will pick you up and take you to Chiang Mai airport for your international flight to your next destination. This concludes your tour services.
Landmarks/POIs Chiang Mai International Airport
