Itinerary
- Day 1
Chiang Rai
You'll arrive at Chiang Rai Airport and get picked up for a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to move around as you like, whether that means walking through the old town dating back to the 13th century or checking out the night bazaar with its shops and local goods.
- Start point
- Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) ท่าอากาศยานแม่ฟ้าหลวง เชียงราย, 404 Phahon Yothin Rd, Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand (Pick up at Chiang Rai Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Imperial River House Resort)
Optional Activities
- Explore the old town of Chiang Rai
- Browse the night bazaar
- Day 2
Chiang Rai to Golden Triangle
After breakfast, you're heading to see the King Mangrai monument, then stopping at the Hilltribe Museum to learn about highland communities in the region. From there, you'll walk through remote Yao and Akha villages and spend time at the busy market in Mae Sai. Later you'll venture into the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, and visit Wat Phra That Chom Kitti before heading back to Chiang Rai by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Imperial River House Resort)
Included Activities
- Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre visit
- Explore hill tribe villages of Yao and Akha peoples in Mae Chan district
- Visit Golden Triangle
- Visit Wat Phra That Chom Kitti
Optional Activities
- Browse Mae Sai market
Landmarks King Mangrai Monument Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre Golden Triangle Wat Phra That Chom Kitti - Day 3
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
You'll have breakfast and then drive toward Chiang Mai, stopping at the all-white Wat Rong Khun temple along the way. Once in Chiang Mai, you'll see Wat Phra That Doi Suthep sitting high on a mountain with views over the city. You can climb the 309-step naga staircase or take the cable car that's included. Later, you'll board a boat to cruise the Ping River, stop at a farm for khao soi noodle curry with dance performances, and walk through the local flower and produce market before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Khao soi noodle curry with dance performances)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Imperial River House Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Rong Khun
- Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- Cable car to temple (included)
- River Ping cruise
- Local flower and fresh produce market visit
Optional Activities
- Climb 309-step naga staircase to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Landmarks Wat Rong Khun Wat Phra That Doi Suthep River Ping 
- Day 4
Chiang Mai
After breakfast, you're going to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary to have an ethical experience focused on caring for and learning about these animals in their natural setting. You'll grab lunch at a local restaurant, then spend the afternoon in Chiang Mai's old town visiting Wat Suan Dok with its 48-metre-high Sri Lankan-style chedi, Wat Phra Sing with more than 60 buildings, and the 14th-century Wat Chedi Luang downtown. An optional khantoke dinner is available later in the evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Imperial River House Resort)
Included Activities
- Elephant Jungle Sanctuary experience
- Visit Wat Suan Dok
- Visit Wat Phra Sing
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang
Optional Activities
- Optional khantoke dinner
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Wat Suan Dok Wat Phra Sing Wat Chedi Luang 
- Day 5
Chiang Mai to Sukhothai
Starting with breakfast, you'll drive to Lamphun to visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, a golden temple complex dating back to the Mon Kingdom in the 8th century. You'll continue to Lampang to see Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, a historic temple. After lunch, the drive takes you to Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ruins from ancient Sukhothai, Thailand's first capital. You'll explore the park and return to your hotel by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Legendha)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai
- Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
- Explore Sukhothai Historical Park
Landmarks Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Wat Phra That Lampang Luang Sukhothai Historical Park - Day 6
Sukhothai to Ayutthaya
Your day starts with a spiritual experience participating in the morning alms round where locals offer food to Buddhist monks. You'll then drive south and stop for lunch in Chai Nat before heading to Ayutthaya, the former capital. There you'll visit Ayutthaya Historical Park to see Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the adjacent Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit with its golden Buddha, then explore Wat Phra Mahathat with its famous Buddha statue wrapped by tree roots. This UNESCO World Heritage Site shows Thailand's historical depth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kantary)
Included Activities
- Join locals in Buddhist monks morning alms offering
- Visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- Visit Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit
- Visit Wat Phra Mahathat
Landmarks Ayutthaya Historical Park Wat Phra Si Sanphet Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit Wat Phra Mahathat - Day 7
Ayutthaya to Kanchanaburi
After breakfast, you'll drive through quiet pastoral landscapes to reach Kanchanaburi, a calm town where two rivers meet. The town is known for natural beauty and wildlife, and it's historically significant as the location of the World War II 'Death Railway Bridge' from 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'. You'll visit the war cemetery with thousands of fallen soldiers and the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre to learn about the difficult conditions POWs and laborers faced. After lunch, you'll return to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon and evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Felix River Kwai)
Included Activities
- Visit the war cemetery
- Visit Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Landmarks Thailand-Burma Railway Centre World War II Allied War Cemetery Death Railway Bridge - Day 8
Kanchanaburi to Bangkok
You'll leave after breakfast on a scenic drive to Nakhon Pathom to see the 127-metre-high Phra Pathommachedi stupa, the world's tallest of its kind. From there you're heading to Damnoen Saduak, known for its floating markets where boats move along canals selling fresh fruit, vegetables, and local food. After lunch, the drive continues to Bangkok and you'll arrive at your hotel around 4:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal @Chinatown)
Included Activities
- Visit Phra Pathommachedi stupa
- Visit Damnoen Saduak floating market
Landmarks Phra Pathommachedi Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 9
Bangkok
You have the full day to see Bangkok on your own terms. If it's your first time, consider a half-day tour of major Buddhist temples, including the Royal Grand Palace, Thailand's most visited royal monument that houses Wat Phra Kaew and the famous Emerald Buddha. Later, there's an optional Thai and International Buffet Dinner on a Chao Phraya River cruise with views of Wat Arun and the Grand Palace, plus live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Royal @Chinatown)
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour of Buddhist temples
- Visit Royal Grand Palace
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew
- Thai and International Buffet Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River with views of Wat Arun and Grand Palace, including live entertainment
Landmarks Royal Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Arun Chao Phraya River - Day 10
Bangkok to Siem Reap
You'll have breakfast at your hotel and then the day is free until you need to head to Bangkok Airport, the bus station, or train station. Note that you'll need to arrange your own transportation to Siem Reap. When you arrive at Siem Reap International Airport, your guide will meet you after immigration to help with transfer and hotel check-in, then you'll have the rest of the day to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Aviary Hotel)
- Day 11
Siem Reap
After breakfast in Cambodia, the day is yours to explore Siem Reap however you'd like, from checking out temples to wandering through markets or just settling into the area at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Aviary Hotel)
- Day 12
Siem Reap
You'll have breakfast at your hotel and then another free day to spend as you choose. Venture out to explore what's around you or relax at the hotel using the amenities available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Aviary Hotel)
- Day 13
Siem Reap
After breakfast, you have a free morning for whatever you'd like to do. You'll check out by noon and your guide will escort you to the transfer heading to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Siem Reap International Airport (REP), Airport Rd., Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Drop off at Siem Reap International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
