Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok
Your guide will meet you at Bangkok airport and drive you to your hotel in a private car. Once you've checked in, there's complimentary cake and wine waiting in your room. The afternoon and evening are completely yours to rest up from travel or wander around the nearby neighborhood if you feel like it.
Included Activities
- Hotel check-in with guide assistance
- Complimentary Local SIM Card with unlimited 5G Internet and international calling credit
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby dining and local attractions
- Day 2
Bangkok
A private guide takes you through Bangkok's major temples starting with the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew where you'll see the Emerald Buddha. Then you're off to Wat Pho to check out the massive gold Reclining Buddha. After grabbing lunch at a local restaurant, you'll hop on a water taxi heading to Wat Arun. The day ends with Thai dinner at a riverfront spot overlooking the Chao Phraya River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner (Thai dinner at scenic riverfront Thai-house restaurant overlooking Chao Phraya River)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Grand Palace
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
- Visit Wat Pho with Reclining Buddha
- Water taxi to Wat Arun (The Dawn Temple)
- Thai dinner at scenic riverfront Thai-house restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) Wat Pho Wat Arun (The Dawn Temple) Chao Phraya River 
- Day 3
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to Chiang Mai
Head out early for a two-hour drive to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where you'll explore by long-tail boat and 4-seat boat, seeing the trading culture that's been there for centuries. After lunch, you'll fly north to Chiang Mai. Once you've settled into your hotel, spend the evening checking out the Night Bazaar on the east side of the old city, picking through local handicrafts and trying street food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Explore floating market by 4-seat boat or walking
- Internal flight to Chiang Mai
- Hotel check-in in Chiang Mai
Optional Activities
- Explore Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and browse local handicrafts
Landmarks/POIs Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Chiang Mai Night Bazaar 
- Day 4
Chiang Mai
This morning takes you through Chiang Mai's old city to see Wat Pra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang with its massive pagoda that was partially destroyed back in 1545. You'll also walk through Warorot Market to get a feel for local life. After lunch, it's about an hour's drive to Doi Suthep Mountain where you'll climb 309 steps up to Wat Phra That, one of the region's most sacred temples, and enjoy views stretching across the whole city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Half-day private guided temple tour of Chiang Mai old city
- Visit Wat Pra Singh
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang
- Visit Warorot Market
- Drive to Doi Suthep Mountain
- Climb to Wat Phra That temple at summit
Optional Activities
- Tram to summit of Doi Suthep Mountain (small surcharge available for less active travelers)
Landmarks/POIs Wat Pra Singh Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep Mountain Wat Phra That - Day 5
Chiang Mai
You'll get picked up and driven through agricultural areas to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. After meeting your guide and learning about the elephants, you'll change into traditional Karen clothing, then head out with bananas and sugar cane to interact with free-roaming elephants, feed them, take photos, and hear about their individual stories. Back at your hotel by afternoon, you have the rest of the day free to explore temples in the old city that are within walking distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day package at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Meet and learn about elephants from guide
- Wear traditional Karen clothing
- Feed elephants with bananas and sugar cane
- Touch, feed, photograph, and interact with free-roaming elephants
Optional Activities
- Explore must-see temples in Chiang Mai's old city: Wat Chiang Man, Wat Pra Singh, Tha Pae Gate (within walking distance)
Landmarks/POIs Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Wat Chiang Man Tha Pae Gate - Day 6
Chiang Mai to Phuket
Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Your guide meets you upon arrival and helps with hotel check-in. After that, you can relax by the pool or hit the beach. Later, your driver takes you along the coast through Patong, Karon, and Kata to see Three Beaches viewpoint, the 45-meter Big Buddha on Nakkerd Hills, and Wat Chalong temple. End the day in Phuket Town trying local food like Ba-Jang, Mee Hokkein, fresh coconut, and learning about the Sino-Portuguese heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local food experience with 6 food and drink stops in Phuket Town market including Ba-Jang, Mee Hokkein, fresh coconut, local dessert, and ice cream)
Included Activities
- Internal flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket
- Hotel check-in with guide assistance
- Visit Three Beaches viewpoint
- Visit Big Buddha
- Visit Wat Chalong temple
- Local food tour in Phuket Town with 6 food and drink stops
Optional Activities
- Relax poolside or visit beach after check-in
Landmarks/POIs Three Beaches Viewpoint Big Buddha Wat Chalong Phuket Town Patong Beach Karon Beach Kata Beach - Day 7
Phuket
A half-day on a private long-tail boat exploring Koh Rung Yai, Koh Kai Nui, and Koh Kai Nork in the Andaman Sea. You can choose either a sunrise or sunset tour. You'll swim in the clear waters, snorkel if you want, and relax under beach umbrellas. Lunch is set up either on the beach or on your boat, with vegan options if needed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic set up on beach or on board (Vegan options available))
Included Activities
- Half-day private luxury long-tail boat tour
- Visit Koh Rung Yai
- Visit Koh Kai Nui
- Visit Koh Kai Nork
- Snorkeling opportunity
- Picnic lunch on beach or on board
Optional Activities
- Choose sunrise morning tour or sunset afternoon tour
Landmarks/POIs Koh Rung Yai Koh Kai Nui Koh Kai Nork 
- Day 8
Phuket
This day is yours to do whatever you'd like. Stay at the hotel and use the pool and facilities, or head out to explore Phuket at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel
- Explore surrounding area
- Day 9
Departure from Phuket
Enjoy your free time until your guide shows up to take you to the airport for your onward flight.
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore or relax
