Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
Your private driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel in Bangkok. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to walk around and see what the city has to offer. Take time to wander the streets, check out the historic areas, and look at what local shops have available. Head back to your hotel when you're ready to rest.
- Start point
- مطار بانكوك الدولي, يلا حيووو شباب, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi International Airport Pick Up)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Wings Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Century Park Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of Bangkok at your own pace
- Day 2
Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak
Your driver picks you up and heads southwest toward Ratchaburi province. First stop is a sugar palm factory where you'll see how locals produce palm sugar. From there, you'll go to the pier for a long-tail boat ride through the canals and get a real sense of how people live along the water. By mid-morning, you arrive at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Walk around the boats selling fruits, vegetables, and flowers, try some local food, and pick up souvenirs before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Wings Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Century Park Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit sugar palm factory
- Long-tail boat ride through canals to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Explore Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Optional Activities
- Try local food like coconut juice and fresh fruit juice
- Purchase souvenirs
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 3
Bangkok - Bangkok Temple Tour - Chiang Mai
Your guide picks you up to visit three major Bangkok temples. Start at the Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha located at Wat Phra Kaew, then move on to Wat Pho to see the massive Reclining Buddha. This temple is one of Thailand's oldest, dating back over 200 years. Next, head to Wat Benchamabopit, called the Marble Temple because of its Italian marble and traditional Thai design. After finishing at the temples, transfer to the airport for your flight 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 Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
- Visit Wat Benchamabopit (Marble Temple)
Landmarks Royal Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha) Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Wat Benchamabopit (Marble Temple) 
- Day 4
Chiang Mai - Elephant Sanctuary
An early pickup takes you 1.5 hours south through hills and forests to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. You'll change into traditional Karen clothing and learn about the elephants before helping make their medicine. Spend time feeding them, applying medicine, and playing with the elephants in their natural home while learning their behavior and history. Join them for a mud spa, then walk them to the river for bathing. After lunch with a traditional meal, you'll say goodbye and drive back to Chiang Mai by around noon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional meal)
- 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
- Drive to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Change into traditional Karen clothing
- Make medicine for elephants
- Feed, give medicine, and interact with elephants
- Take photos with elephants
- Mud spa with elephants
- Walk elephants to river and bathe them
- Traditional meal
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 5
Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai
Your driver picks you up for a 3 to 4 hour trip to Chiang Rai via Wiang Pa Pao with a brief stop at a local hot spring along the way. You'll visit Wat Rong Khun to see the intricate carved statues, stained glass, and mosaic tiles in the chapel. Then go through Chiang Rai's residential area and marketplace before visiting Wat Phra Keow, which once held the Emerald Buddha before it moved to Bangkok in the 13th century, and Wat Phra Sing with its classic Lanna style. Your guide brings you back to your hotel in 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
- Stop at local hot spring
- Visit Wat Rong Khun
- Explore Chiang Rai residential area and marketplace
- Visit Wat Phra Keow
- Visit Wat Phra Sing
Landmarks Wat Rong Khun Wat Phra Keow Wat Phra Sing - Day 6
Chiang Mai
This day is free to explore Chiang Mai however you like. Walk the quiet streets and experience local daily life, or head out to San Kamphaeng Road, known as the Handicraft Highway, which runs for 18 km with local crafts throughout. When evening comes, visit the Night Bazaar on Chang Klan Road for local goods and snacks. If you're interested and have time, Bua Tong National Park offers jungle hiking and a unique chance to climb 'sticky waterfalls' where the limestone lets you safely walk up and down.
- 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 through Chiang Mai's cozy streets
- Visit San Kamphaeng Road (Handicraft Highway)
- Visit Night Bazaar on Chang Klan Road
- Hike in jungle at Bua Tong National Park
- Climb sticky waterfalls at Bua Tong National Park
Landmarks San Kamphaeng Road (Handicraft Highway) Night Bazaar Bua Tong National Park - Day 7
Chiang Mai - Phuket
You'll have breakfast at your hotel and a completely free day with no scheduled activities. When you're ready to head to the airport, your private English-speaking guide will take you to Chiang Mai Domestic Airport. Upon landing at Phuket, your guide meets you and transfers you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Sea Breeze or similar), Resort (The Old Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (Katathani Phuket or similar)
- Day 8
Phuket
The day is yours to explore Phuket as you see fit. The island has beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests, palm-lined shores, and dramatic limestone cliffs to explore. Relax on a beach with a cold drink or swim and snorkel if that sounds good. Cape Panwa Aquarium shows marine life, or if you want something active, try zipline adventures through the jungle at Hanuman World Phuket. In the evening, grab seafood dinner, browse a night market, or head to Bangla Road for drinks and nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Sea Breeze or similar), Resort (The Old Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (Katathani Phuket or similar)
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Swim or try snorkeling
- Visit Cape Panwa Aquarium
- Visit Hanuman World Phuket for ziplines
- Enjoy seafood dinner
- Browse night market
- Visit Bangla Road
Landmarks Cape Panwa Aquarium Hanuman World Phuket Bangla Road - Day 9
Phuket
Take things easy at one of Phuket's beaches with no activities on the schedule. Spend the day however you'd like to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Sea Breeze or similar), Resort (The Old Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (Katathani Phuket or similar)
Optional Activities
- Relax at Phuket beaches
- Day 10
Phuket - Departure
Start with a healthy breakfast at the hotel on your final morning. Finish your checkout and take a little time to visit local markets for souvenirs before heading 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 Drop off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
