Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok
Your Thailand trip starts as you land in Bangkok. A private driver picks you up at the airport and takes you to your hotel downtown. From there, you can either wander around on your own or take it easy after your flight, whatever works best for you.
- Start point
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Cargo Clearance Customs Bureau, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam hotel or similar), Hotel (Century Park Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amari Watergate Hotel or similar)
- Day 2
Bangkok
You've got the whole day to explore Bangkok however you like. China Town has great street food, Siam Paragon is solid for shopping, and Chatuchak market is worth checking out if it's the weekend. If you're into culture, there are puppet shows and modern art galleries like Warehouse 30. Finish the day with a traditional Thai massage to unwind.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam hotel or similar), Hotel (Century Park Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amari Watergate Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit China Town and try street food
- Shopping at Siam Paragon
- Chatuchak outdoor market (weekends)
- Watch kickboxing fights
- Puppet show
- Modern art exhibitions at Warehouse 30
- Traditional Thai massage
Landmarks/POIs Chatuchak Weekend Market Siam Paragon Warehouse 30 - Day 3
Bangkok
Another free day in Bangkok to wander around, or you can do an optional half-day trip to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. That tour includes a sugar palm factory visit, a long-tail boat ride through the canals, and time to browse the floating market and see how locals live there.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam hotel or similar), Hotel (Century Park Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amari Watergate Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Half Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour including sugar palm factory visit, long-tail boat ride through canals, and floating market exploration
Landmarks/POIs Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 4
Bangkok to Hua Hin
After breakfast and checkout, your guide drives you south. You'll stop at Mae Klong Railway Market to watch the train roll through, then pass through salt fields and fisheries. Check out Khao Luang temple built inside a cave in Petchburi, grab lunch locally, visit the Nang Yai Museum about shadow puppets, and see Wat Yai Suwannaram's teak pavilion before arriving in Hua Hin.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic local meals at Rabiang Rim Nam Restaurant in Petchburi city center)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Huahin Hotel or similar), Resort (Loligo Resort or similar), Resort (Avani Huahin Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Mae Klong Railway Market to see train passing through
- Visit Khao Luang cave temple in Petchburi
- Visit Nang Yai Museum to learn about Thai shadow puppet history and process
- Visit Wat Yai Suwannaram teak pavilion with intricate woodcarvings
- View Had Puek Tian beach and statue of giant sea ogress
Landmarks/POIs Mae Klong Railway Market Khao Luang Cave Temple Nang Yai Museum Wat Yai Suwannaram 
- Day 5
Hua Hin
After breakfast, head to the Wildlife Friends Foundation, a refuge with over 600 rescued animals. You'll learn about the rescue work, have lunch there, and spend the afternoon with volunteers helping with their daily routines. Catch feeding time with bears and monkeys, then take an evening walk through Hua Hin's local market to soak in the atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the rescue centre)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Huahin Hotel or similar), Resort (Loligo Resort or similar), Resort (Avani Huahin Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Wildlife Friends Foundation rescue center
- Learn about rescued animals at the rescue center
- Follow volunteers during daily tasks
- Watch animals including bears and monkeys being fed
- Evening walk through Hua Hin town market
Landmarks/POIs Wildlife Friends Foundation - Day 6
Hua Hin to Khao Sok
This morning you'll see Hua Hin train station, a beautiful old building made in traditional Thai style. You'll board a local train for the scenic ride to Surat Thani (12:09-18:50, no guide with you). When you arrive, your guide meets you and drives 1.5 hours to Khao Sok. Check in and have the rest of the evening free.
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Khao Sok River Lodge or similar), Lodge (Khaosok Boutique Hideaway or similar), Lodge (Khao Sok River Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hua Hin railway station
- Local train ride from Hua Hin to Surat Thani
Landmarks/POIs Hua Hin Railway Station - Day 7
Khao Sok
Your hotel picks you up to head to Ta-Khun market for cash and snacks. At the pier, you'll register at the National Park office (ticket's included). Board a private long-tail boat to explore Cheow Lan Lake's turquoise water and lagoons. After Southern Thai lunch at a raft restaurant, you can either kayak on your own or swim. A guided trek takes you through Pa Kai Petch or Nam Talu caves before you boat back.
- Meals
- Lunch (Southern Thai-style lunch at a raft restaurant with vegetarian and no-pork options available)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Khao Sok River Lodge or similar), Lodge (Khaosok Boutique Hideaway or similar), Lodge (Khao Sok River Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Ta-Khun market
- National Park registration and ticket
- Private long-tail boat ride on Cheow Lan Lake
- Southern Thai-style lunch at raft restaurant with vegetarian and no-pork options
- Self-paddle kayaking on Cheow Lan Lake or swimming
- Guided trek to Pa Kai Petch or Nam Talu caves
- Free time for swimming and relaxing
Landmarks/POIs Cheow Lan Lake Pa Kai Petch Cave Nam Talu Cave Ta-Khun Market - Day 8
Khao Sok to Krabi
After breakfast, you'll do either a 1-hour tubing or kayaking activity on the Sok River (pick whichever appeals to you). Get cleaned up, pack your bags, then transfer to Krabi by private car over 3 hours. Check into your hotel and enjoy free time at the beach for swimming and relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Krabi Cha Da Resort or similar ), Resort (Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang or similar), Resort (Centara Grand Beach Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- 1-hour tubing on Sok River or 1-hour kayaking on Sok River (select one)
Landmarks/POIs Sok River 
- Day 9
Krabi
This day takes you off the usual tourist path in Krabi. Visit Wat Tham Sua, which has a cave system, limestone formations, and a golden pagoda reached by over 1000 steps. Soak in the Hot Spring with its mineral-rich water at 38-42°C/100-108°F. Have lunch at a local spot, then check out Emerald Lagoon, a forested area with green water about 1.2 meters deep perfect for swimming.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Krabi Cha Da Resort or similar ), Resort (Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang or similar), Resort (Centara Grand Beach Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Tham Sua (Tiger Cave Temple) including caves with limestone stalagmites and stalactites and golden pagoda
- Visit Hot Spring or Hot Stream for natural hydrotherapy
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit Emerald Lagoon and swim in green clear water
Landmarks/POIs Wat Tham Sua (Tiger Cave Temple) Hot Spring Emerald Lagoon - Day 10
Krabi
You'll get picked up and head to Nopparatthara Beach to take a boat to Tab Island (two small islands linked by sandbars at low tide). Stop at Kai Island to see the rock formation that looks like an ostrich, and snorkel with colorful fish. Have a picnic lunch on Poda Island's white sand beach where there's also snorkeling, then visit Phranang Cave and Beach for swimming. You'll be back around 14:00 for your hotel transfer.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch on the beach at Poda Island)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Krabi Cha Da Resort or similar ), Resort (Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang or similar), Resort (Centara Grand Beach Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tab Island (Koh Tub and Koh Mor) with sand bars
- Visit Kai Island and view ostrich-shaped rock formation
- Snorkeling at Kai Island to see colorful fish
- Picnic lunch on Poda Island
- Swimming or relaxing on Poda Island's white sandy beach
- Snorkeling at Poda Island
- Visit Phranang Cave
- Visit Phranang Beach for swimming and relaxation
- National Park fee included
Landmarks/POIs Tab Island Koh Tub Koh Mor Kai Island (Chicken Island) Poda Island Phranang Cave Phranang Beach Nopparatthara Beach - Day 11
Krabi to Phuket
After breakfast and checking out, your driver takes you on a scenic drive to Phuket. You'll stop at Khao Thong hill for views over Phang Nga Bay, walk through mangroves at Tha Pom to reach Klong Song Nam Park, then continue to Phuket. Check in at your hotel and have free time to explore the nearby beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Poolside Resort or similar), Resort (Novotel Phuket Kata Avista or similar ), Resort (The Vijitt Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Stop at Khao Thong hill for panoramic view of Phang Nga Bay
- Nature walk through mangroves in Tha Pom to Klong Song Nam Park
Landmarks/POIs Khao Thong Hill Phang Nga Bay Tha Pom Klong Song Nam Park - Day 12
Phuket
It's a free day to explore Phuket, Thailand's largest island. Relax on the sandy beaches, go swimming or snorkeling. Nature lovers can check out Cape Panwa Aquarium for sea life. If you want adventure, try the zipline at Flying Hanuman. By evening, hit the night markets and explore Bangla Road for food, entertainment, and drinks.
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Poolside Resort or similar), Resort (Novotel Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (The Vijitt Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Relax on sandy beaches
- Swimming or snorkeling
- Visit Aquarium at Cape Panwa to see sea life diversity
- Zipline adventure at Flying Hanuman
- Visit night markets
- Visit Bangla Road for drinks and entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Cape Panwa Aquarium Flying Hanuman Bangla Road - Day 13
Phuket
Another day to explore Phuket's beaches at your own pace, doing whatever interests you.
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Poolside Resort or similar), Resort (Novotel Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (The Vijitt Resort or similar)
- Day 14
Departure from Phuket
On your final day, enjoy a healthy breakfast, then handle your hotel checkout. Stop at local markets to pick up souvenirs, then your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets to buy souvenirs
