Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok
You'll fly into Bangkok and your private guide meets you at the airport to handle the transfer and check-in at your hotel. If you'd like, you can arrange a special cake for your arrival. This gives you time to settle in and rest after your flight.
Optional Activities
- Cake arrangement (customize to specific date like birthday, honeymoon, or anniversary)
- Day 2
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Wat Pho & Grand Palace
This morning you'll drive to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and take a long-tail boat through the village canals. After grabbing lunch, head to Wat Pho to see the famous Reclining Buddha, then walk through the Grand Palace and find the Emerald Buddha. You'll finish the day with dinner at a riverside restaurant overlooking the Chao Phraya River, which offers great views as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Sala Rattanakosin Restaurant and Bar, scenic riverfront dining overlooking the Chao Phraya River and temple of dawn)
Included Activities
- Long-tail boat ride through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Visit Wat Pho and see the Reclining Buddha
- Guided tour of The Royal Grand Palace
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of floating market by 4-seat boat
- Stroll around the river banks at floating market
- Clothes rental service at Grand Palace (200 baht refundable deposit)
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Wat Pho The Royal Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew - Day 3
Ayutthaya History Park
You'll drive to Ayutthaya and check out Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace, which blends Eastern and Western architecture from the 17th century. From there, hop in a local tuk tuk to explore the ancient temple ruins, stopping at Wat Mahathat where tree roots wrap around a Buddha head. Along the way, try local snacks like Roti Sai Mai to get a taste of regional specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace
- Explore Ayutthaya History Park ruins by Tuk Tuk
- Visit Wat Phanancheong
- Visit Wat Mahathat
- Visit Wat Prasri Sanphet
- Visit Elephant Camp
- Visit Wat Lokkaya (Wat Pranon)
- Visit Wat Chai Wattanaram (time permitting)
- Local snack tasting - Roti Sai Mai (Sweet Angel Hair)
Optional Activities
- Boat Noodles (Kuai Tiao Ruea) at local restaurants - signature Ayutthaya dish
Landmarks Ayutthaya History Park Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace Wat Phanancheong Wat Mahathat Wat Prasri Sanphet Elephant Camp Wat Lokkaya (Wat Pranon) Wat Chai Wattanaram - Day 4
Chiang Mai
You'll fly to Chiang Mai and spend the afternoon on a half-day temple tour through the old city. Visit Wat Pra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang to see traditional architecture, then wander through Warorot Market to experience how locals shop and live. If you're interested, the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is open later for optional shopping and browsing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meal at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Half-day Chiang Mai Old City temple tour
- Visit Wat Pra Singh
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang
- Visit Warorot Market
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (approximately 1 km long marketplace with handicrafts and mobile food stalls)
Landmarks Wat Pra Singh Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Chiang Mai Night Bazaar 
- Day 5
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary & Doi Suthep Mountain
Start your morning at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary where you'll change into traditional Karen clothing and help feed the elephants while learning about their nature. Later, you'll climb 309 steps up Doi Suthep Mountain (or take a tram for a small fee) to reach Wat Phra That temple, which has views across the whole city of Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary experience
- Change into traditional Karen clothing
- Feed and interact with elephants
- Learn about elephant history and behavior
- Climb 309 steps to Doi Suthep Mountain
- Visit Wat Phra That temple
- Enjoy panoramic views of Chiang Mai from mountain top
Optional Activities
- Tram ride up Doi Suthep Mountain (available for small surcharge for less active travelers)
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Doi Suthep Mountain Wat Phra That 
- Day 6
Chiang Mai to Phuket
You'll check out of your accommodation and transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Your guide helps with check-in at your beach resort when you arrive. After settling in, you can relax poolside or head to the beach to ease into island time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Phang Nga Bay Sea Caves Kayaking
This afternoon you'll head out to explore Phang Nga Bay and paddle through Tidal Nape Sea Caves in custom-designed kayaks, timing it to miss the crowds. You might spot macaques and sea eagles during your time on the water. Later, you'll take part in a spiritual Loi Kratong ceremony with fireflies and bioluminescent plankton. On the way back, enjoy a seafood and vegan buffet dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Thai-style lunch served on board), Dinner (Seafood-vegan buffet on the return trip)
Included Activities
- Sea cave exploring in Phang Nga Bay marine geology
- Guided paddling through Tidal Nape Sea Caves in custom SOTAR kayaks
- Wildlife viewing - macaques, water monitors, kingfishers, mudskippers, egrets, Sea Eagles, Brahminy Kites
- Loi Kratong ceremony with self-made flower kratong
- Dinoflagellate (bioluminescent plankton) natural light show
- Raptor show and briefing
Landmarks Phang Nga Bay Tidal Nape Sea Caves 
- Day 8
Leisure in Phuket
You have the day completely free. Relax at your beachfront resort and use the facilities, or get out and explore the area at your own pace depending on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel pool
- Explore surrounding area independently
- Day 9
Departure from Phuket
Enjoy your free time until your guide arrives to pick you up for the drive to the airport for your onward flight.
