Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
Your private driver picks you up at the airport and takes you to your hotel. Once you check in, the afternoon is yours to wander around Bangkok at your own pace. The city has plenty of historic architecture and local shops worth checking out. Head back to your hotel in the evening to rest up.
- Start point
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Cargo Clearance Customs Bureau, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel (Four Wings Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of Bangkok
- Day 2
Bangkok to Ratchaburi - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Head southwest toward Ratchaburi province where you'll stop at a sugar palm factory to see how artisans make sugar from palm trees. From there, you'll take a long-tail boat through the canals and get a close look at how locals live along the water. The floating market comes next, where vendors sell fruits, vegetables, and flowers from their boats. Try coconut juice and fresh fruit juice, pick up some souvenirs, and spend time talking with the local community.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam hotel or similar), Hotel (Four Wings Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit sugar palm factory
- Long-tail boat tour through canals
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tour
- Local food tasting
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 3
Bangkok - Temple Tour - Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Start the morning visiting the Royal Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew to see the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and its intricate architecture (note that cameras aren't allowed inside). Next, head to Wat Pho to see the famous Reclining Buddha, a massive sculpture over 200 years old. After that, visit Wat Benchamabopit, known for its blend of Italian marble and Thai design. Later in the afternoon, you'll transfer to the airport and fly to Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
- Visit Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
- Visit Wat Benchamabopit (Marble Temple)
Landmarks Royal Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Benchamabopit 
- Day 4
Chiang Mai - Elephant Sanctuary
Join a group tour at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary south of the city. After about 1.5 hours driving through rolling hills, you'll arrive by 08:30 and change into traditional Karen clothing. You'll learn about the elephants, make medicine for them, and spend time feeding and playing with them. Later, walk to the river to help bathe them. A traditional meal at the sanctuary follows before heading back to Chiang Mai by early afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional meal at the sanctuary)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Elephant Jungle Sanctuary visit
- Meet and feed elephants
- Give medicine to elephants
- Interact and play with elephants
- Mud spa with elephants
- Walk elephants to river and bathe them
- Traditional meal at sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Take photos with the elephants
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 5
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Leave early and drive about 3 hours to Chiang Rai. Start at Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, which showcases bright white architecture with ornamental mirrors. Next, explore Baan Dam, an estate created by Thai artist Thawan Duchanee. Walk through the park filled with wooden buildings, black structures, and beautiful woodcarvings. The return trip to Chiang Mai happens in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
- Visit Baan Dam (Black House)
Landmarks Wat Rong Khun Baan Dam 
- Day 6
Chiang Mai
You've got the whole day to explore Chiang Mai on your own. Walk through the streets and see local life at your own pace. San Kamphaeng Road stretches for 18 km and has local craft shops and artisan work. Later, check out the Night Bazaar on Chang Klan Road for goods and snacks. If you're up for it, drive 1 to 2 hours to Bua Tong National Park for jungle hiking and a chance to walk up the unique sticky waterfalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Walk the streets of Chiang Mai
- Visit San Kamphaeng Road (Handicraft Highway)
- Browse Night Bazaar on Chang Klan Road
- Visit Bua Tong National Park for hiking and sticky waterfall climbing
Landmarks San Kamphaeng Road Night Bazaar Bua Tong National Park - Day 7
Chiang Mai to Phuket
Have breakfast at your hotel and enjoy a free day with nothing planned. Spend your time however you like until it's time to head to the domestic airport. Fly to Phuket, and a private air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Sea Breeze Resort or similar), Resort (The Old Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (Chanalai Romantic Resort or similar)
- Day 8
Phuket
Phuket is yours to explore today. Relax on the beaches with a swim or sunbathe with a cold drink, or try snorkeling to see marine life underwater. Visit the aquarium at Cape Panwa for a closer look at sea creatures, or head to Hanuman World Phuket to zip-line through the jungle if you're feeling adventurous. Dinner can be fresh seafood, and later browse a night market or grab drinks on Bangla Road.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Sea Breeze Resort or similar), Resort (The Old Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (Chanalai Romantic Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Relax at the beach
- Swim and sunbathe
- Try snorkeling
- Visit Cape Panwa aquarium
- Visit Hanuman World Phuket for zip-lining
- Eat seafood dinner
- Browse night market
- Visit Bangla Road
Landmarks Cape Panwa Hanuman World Phuket Bangla Road - Day 9
Phuket
Spend the day relaxing at Phuket's beaches. Take things at your own pace with no structured activities planned. It's a chance to unwind and enjoy the water and sand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Sea Breeze Resort or similar), Resort (The Old Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (Chanalai Romantic Resort or similar)
- Day 10
Phuket - Departure
Have a healthy breakfast on your final morning. Check out of your hotel and visit local markets to pick up souvenirs for friends and family. After that, head to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Phuket International Airport (HKT) ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต, Thep Krasat Tri-Nai Yang Rd, Thalang, Phuket Island 83110, Thailand (Phuket International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
