Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive at Bangkok airport where a representative meets you at Gate No. 4. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel so you can settle in and rest after traveling. You'll stay overnight in Bangkok.
- Day 2
Bangkok
After breakfast, you'll head to the Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew temple to see the Emerald Buddha. Then it's on to Wat Pho for the giant reclining Buddha, followed by Wat Traimit to see the Golden Buddha. In the afternoon, you'll take a long-tail boat on the Chao Phraya River and interior canals, stopping at Wat Arun. Back at the hotel you'll have free time. Overnight in Bangkok.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Royal Palace
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew temple with Emerald Buddha statue
- Visit Wat Pho (reclining Buddha)
- Visit Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
- Long-tail boat excursion along Chao Phraya River and interior canals
- Stop at Wat Arun temple
Landmarks/POIs Grand Royal Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Traimit Wat Arun - Day 3
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Early morning drive southwest to Maeklong railway market for photos and local snacks. Then you'll continue to Damnoen Saduak floating market for a long-tail boat through the waterways. Drive to Kanchanaburi to see the World War II memorial, Jeath War Museum, and cemetery. Lunch is your choice at a floating restaurant by the Kwai River Bridge. After that, you'll take a train ride for about 30 minutes with river views. Overnight in Kanchanaburi.
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong railway market
- Long-tail boat trip at Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Visit World War II memorial
- Visit Jeath War Museum
- Visit War Cemetery
- Train ride along the railway (approximately 30 minutes)
Landmarks/POIs Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Jeath War Museum War Cemetery Kwai River Bridge - Day 4
Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
In the morning you'll depart for Ayutthaya, the former Thai capital, about an hour and a half away. You'll explore temple and palace ruins including Wat Phu Khao Thong, the ancient palace, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit with its large bronze Buddha, and Wat Lokaya Sutha with a big reclining Buddha. Lunch is on your own. Overnight in Ayutthaya.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phu Khao Thong (Monastery of the Golden Mount)
- Visit ancient palace
- Visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- Visit Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit
- Visit Wat Lokaya Sutha
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phu Khao Thong Wat Phra Si Sanphet Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit Wat Lokaya Sutha - Day 5
Ayutthaya to Chiang Rai
This morning you'll check out Bang Pa-In Summer Palace from the Ayutthaya era, featuring European, Khmer, Thai, and Chinese architecture styles and the King's favorite summer retreat. Then you'll transfer back to Bangkok for your flight to Chiang Rai and hotel check-in. Your remaining time is free. Overnight in Chiang Rai.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
Landmarks/POIs Bang Pa-In Summer Palace - Day 6
Chiang Rai
After breakfast, you'll visit the local market then head to Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha was once kept, and Wat Phra Singh with its beautiful Buddha image. A short drive takes you to the Black House, a unique blend of traditional northern Thai and modern design. Lunch is your choice. In the afternoon, a boat cruise on Mae Kok River goes to a Karen village where you can watch and feed elephants. Back to Chiang Rai for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit local market
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew
- Visit Wat Phra Singh
- Visit Black House (Baan Dam)
- Boat cruise on Mae Kok River to Karen village
- Watch and feed elephants
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra Kaew Wat Phra Singh Black House (Baan Dam) Mae Kok River - Day 7
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
After breakfast, drive to Chiang Saen on the Khong River, then visit the Opium Museum to learn about opium's history in Thailand. Lunch is on your own at the Golden Triangle. Later, take a boat trip on the Mekong River to see where Thailand, Burma, and Laos meet. Then transfer to Chiang Mai for check-in. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Chiang Saen
- Visit Opium Museum
- Boat trip along Mekong River at Golden Triangle
Landmarks/POIs Chiang Saen Opium Museum Golden Triangle Mekong River - Day 8
Chiang Mai
After breakfast, you'll walk through the old town stopping at the walls, moat, and town gates. You'll visit beautiful temples including Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang. Then stroll through small streets with traditional houses and take a rickshaw tour, walking through Warorot market. In the afternoon, head to Doi Suthep hill. Browse the Night Market on your own in the evening. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of old town
- Visit old walls, moat, and town gates
- Visit Wat Phra Singh
- Visit Wat Phan Tao
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang
- Rickshaw tour through traditional streets
- Walk through Warorot market
- Visit Doi Suthep hill
Optional Activities
- Browse Night Market
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra Singh Wat Phan Tao Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep Night Market - Day 9
Chiang Mai
After breakfast, depart in a local truck for jungle trekking to white Karen villages. You'll walk through jungle for about 2 hours to reach the village and meet locals. Continue another hour to a waterfall for swimming and a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, take a bamboo raft ride on the river. You'll return to Chiang Mai around 5 to 5:30 p.m. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast), Lunch (Picnic lunch during trekking)
Included Activities
- Jungle trekking (around 2 hours)
- Visit white Karen tribe village
- Jungle walk to waterfall (about 1 hour)
- Swimming at waterfall
- Picnic lunch
- Bamboo raft ride along the river
Landmarks/POIs White Karen tribe village - Day 10
Chiang Mai
The morning is free until your transfer to the airport for your flight home or to your next destination. The tour ends here.
