Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok and get picked up at the airport by your private guide. They'll help you with your luggage and get you checked into your hotel. UME includes a local SIM card with unlimited 5G and 100 THB calling credit, so you're set for staying connected during your trip.
- Day 2
Bangkok Markets and Grand Palace
Your guide picks you up at 8:00 am to head to Maeklong Railway Market, traveling by local train through the market itself. From there, you'll take a long tail boat to Damnoen Saduak floating market. Back in Bangkok, you'll walk through the Grand Palace to learn about its ceremonial spaces and see the Emerald Buddha. The day wraps up with sunset drinks at a rooftop café that overlooks Wat Arun.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong Railway Market
- Boat tour of Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Guided tour of Grand Palace
- Local train ride from Bang Wha station to Maeklong
Optional Activities
- Tasting seasonal fresh fruit and local snacks at Maeklong Market
- Sampling coconut pancakes and coconut ice cream at Damnoen Saduak Market
- Sunset drinks at hidden rooftop café
Landmarks Grand Palace Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Bang Wha Train Station 
- Day 3
Ayutthaya Historical Park and Chao Phraya River Cruise
You'll drive about 1.5 hours out to Ayutthaya, the former capital and a UNESCO site. Here you'll check out temple ruins like Wat Yai Chaimongkol with its 28-meter reclining Buddha and Wat Mahathat, known for its Buddha head surrounded by tree roots. You'll try local snacks such as Roti Sai Mai, then grab a buffet lunch and take a river cruise back to Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on board Chao Phraya River cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Ayutthaya History Park (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol
- Visit Wat Mahathat
- Chao Phraya River cruise with buffet lunch
- Sample Roti Sai Mai local snack
Optional Activities
- Try Boat Noodles (Kuai Tiao Ruea) at local restaurant
Landmarks Ayutthaya History Park Wat Yai Chaimongkol Wat Mahathat - Day 4
Flight to Chiang Rai
An internal flight takes you north to Chiang Rai, which sits in Thailand's Golden Triangle area. Your private guide meets you when you land and brings you to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Golden Triangle and Doi Tung Royal Palace
This 8-hour tour kicks off around 8:00 to 8:30 am. You'll go to the Golden Triangle viewpoint where the Mekong and Ruak rivers meet at the borders of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. The Opium Museum gives you insight into opium production history in the region. Later you'll have lunch during a Mae Kong River boat cruise, then continue to Doi Tung Royal Palace and Mae Fah Luang Garden to finish out the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Triangle viewpoint
- Visit Opium Museum
- Boat cruise on Mae Kong River
- Visit Doi Tung Royal Palace and Mae Fah Luang Garden
Optional Activities
- Lunch with river view
Landmarks Golden Triangle Opium Museum Mae Kong River Doi Tung Royal Palace and Mae Fah Luang Garden - Day 6
Blue Temple, Black House, White Temple to Chiang Mai
Starting around 8:30 am, this 6-hour journey heads toward Chiang Mai. You'll see the Blue Temple with its bold interior paintings and large white Buddha, then move on to the Black House for a contrast in style and artistic vision. The famous White Temple comes next, mixing traditional Buddhist art with modern design elements. Before reaching Chiang Mai, you'll stop at a relaxing hot spring. Evening time is free to walk around the Night Bazaar for handicrafts and street food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit The Blue Temple (Rong Suea Ten)
- Visit The Black House (Baan Dam)
- Visit The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
- Visit hot spring
Optional Activities
- Explore Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for shopping and street food
Landmarks The Blue Temple (Rong Suea Ten) The Black House (Baan Dam) The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) Chiang Mai Night Bazaar 
- Day 7
Chiang Mai Old City Temples and Doi Suthep Mountain
Your 8-hour tour starts at 8:00 am exploring Chiang Mai's old city. You'll visit Wat Pra Singh, one of more than 200 temples here, to see excellent Lanna architecture, and Wat Chedi Luang with its massive partially-destroyed pagoda. Warorot Market lets you see how locals shop and live. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll drive about an hour to Doi Suthep Mountain. You can climb 309 steps or take a tram (small fee) to reach Wat Phra That, one of Northern Thailand's most important temples, where you get panoramic views of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Pra Singh
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang
- Visit Warorot Market
- Visit Doi Suthep Mountain
- Visit Wat Phra That
Optional Activities
- Tram ride at Doi Suthep Mountain (small surcharge available)
Landmarks Wat Pra Singh Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep Mountain Wat Phra That - Day 8
Thai Cooking Class at Mama Noi
You'll take a 4-hour cooking class at Mama Noi's open-air kitchen, choosing between an 8:30 am morning session or 3:30 pm afternoon session. You'll tour a local market and organic farm with herb gardens, then cook three dishes like Pad Thai, Green Curry, or Tom Kha Gai. Throughout the class you'll have fresh fruits, refreshments, and dessert.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Thai cooking class at Mama Noi (4 hours, 3 dishes)
- Local market tour
- Organic farm and herb garden tour
Landmarks Mama Noi Cooking Class - Day 9
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
You'll head to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary for a half-day experience, with pick-ups around 6:00 am or 11:30 am depending on your preference. The drive takes you through agricultural areas to the sanctuary where you'll change into traditional Karen clothing. You'll feed elephants bananas and sugar cane, walk alongside them learning their individual stories, and interact with them at your own pace. After this, you return to your hotel with the rest of your day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary experience (join activity)
- Walk with elephants
- Feed elephants with bananas and sugar cane
- Traditional Karen clothing provided
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 10
Flight to Phuket
You'll check out of your Chiang Mai hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. When you land, your private guide meets you and helps with check-in at your hotel. After you settle in, you can relax poolside or head down to the beach whenever you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Ao Phang Nga National Park and James Bond Island
Your private guide picks you up for an 8 to 9 hour boat tour, helping with your things and taking photos along the way. After boarding and having complimentary coffee, tea, and dessert, you'll explore Ao Phang Nga National Park with time to snorkel and swim. You'll canoe through stalactite caves at Panak Island and check out hidden caves and lagoons at Hong Island while spotting wild monkeys. A buffet lunch comes on board, then you'll visit Khao Phing Kan, the island from the James Bond film. You'll swim and relax on the beach before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Snorkeling and swimming at Ao Phang Nga National Park
- Canoeing through Panak Island caves (Bat Cave or Mangrove cave)
- Exploration of Hong Island hidden caves and lagoons
- Visit to Khao Phing Kan (James Bond Island)
- Swimming and beach time
- Private guide escort throughout boat tour
Optional Activities
- Buffet lunch on board boat
Landmarks Ao Phang Nga National Park Panak Island Hong Island Khao Phing Kan (James Bond Island) 
- Day 12
Leisure Day in Phuket
Your day is yours to do what you like. You can stay at your hotel and relax by the pool, or head out and explore the area around Phuket at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Leisure Day in Phuket
Another full day to yourself. Spend it relaxing at your hotel or wandering around and finding what interests you in the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Departure from Phuket
You have free time until your guide arrives to take you to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
