Itinerary
- Day 1
Thailand Overview
Your Thai adventure kicks off today. This is your chance to get oriented and understand what's coming your way: ornate temples, cultural experiences, and beautiful natural landscapes spread across the country.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amari Bangkok)
- Day 2
Bangkok Arrival
You'll land in Bangkok, Thailand's busy capital where you find old shrines sitting right alongside modern city life. Since everyone arrives at different times, there's no organized activities planned. Spend the day getting to know the city on your own terms and at your own speed.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amari Bangkok)
- Day 3
Bangkok Old Town & Wat Po
Start with a private boat ride through Bangkok's narrow canals in the Old Town area. You'll head to Wat Po, a major Buddhist temple complex, where you can see the Reclining Buddha. After some free time to walk around, you'll meet up with other travelers for a welcome dinner back at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amari Bangkok)
Included Activities
- Private boat trip exploring Bangkok's Old Town canals
- Visit Wat Po temple complex
- View the Reclining Buddha
- Welcome dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Wat Po Reclining Buddha Rattanakosin Island Phra Nakhon District - Day 4
Bangkok Highlights & Night Tour
The day focuses on Bangkok's key sites like Wat Phra Kaew (where the Emerald Buddha sits) and the ornate Grand Palace. You have free time to check things out, or choose a separate tour of the Jim Thompson House and Museum that includes lunch. Evening brings a tuk tuk night tour with food stops and a visit to the flower market before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sriwilai Sukhothai Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew temple
- Visit Emerald Buddha
- Visit Grand Palace
- Night tuk tuk tour of Bangkok
- Food tastings during night tour
- Visit flower market at night
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Jim Thompson House and Museum featuring lunch
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra Kaew Emerald Buddha Grand Palace Jim Thompson House and Museum - Day 5
Bangkok to Sukhothai
Pick your morning option: walk over to the Suan Pakkad Palace Museum to see Thai antiques, or take a coach to the Marble Temple and join Buddhist monks during their morning chanting. After that, you'll head to the airport for a short flight to Sukhothai. Dinner happens at your hotel that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sriwilai Sukhothai Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Short flight to Sukhothai
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Walk to Suan Pakkad Palace Museum to view Thai antiques
- Coach visit to Marble Temple to join Buddhist monks in daily chanting
Landmarks/POIs Suan Pakkad Palace Museum Marble Temple 
- Day 6
Sukhothai Historical Park
You'll dive into history exploring Sukhothai's archaeological sites. The Historical Park shows the ruins of Sukhothai, which means 'dawn of happiness,' and you'll see Wat Si Chum temple with its 49-foot Buddha and open-air ceiling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Sukhothai Historical Park
- Visit Sukhothai ruins
- Visit Wat Si Chum temple
- View 49-foot Buddha at Wat Si Chum
Landmarks/POIs Sukhothai Historical Park Wat Si Chum - Day 7
Sukhothai to Chiang Rai
The ride to Chiang Rai is longer, so you'll stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Before arriving in Chiang Rai, you'll visit the White Temple, an intricately designed Buddhist-style structure. Chiang Rai was once the capital of the Mengrai Dynasty.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
Landmarks/POIs Wat Rong Khun 
- Day 8
Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle
Chiang Rai brings together different ethnic groups, and you'll tour the Golden Triangle where Burma, Laos, and Thailand meet across the Mekong River. The Opium Museum shows the history of the opium trade and its effect on local communities. A short boat ride takes you to the river's confluence point. After lunch, visit a hill tribe village to meet Akha and Karen Long Neck people, see traditional weaving, and buy from local artisans. The evening ends at the night bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at restaurant), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kantary Hills Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Tour of Golden Triangle
- Visit Opium Museum
- Short boat ride along Mekong River
- Lunch at restaurant
- Visit hill tribe village
- Meet Akha and Karen Long Neck people
- Evening walk in night bazaar
Optional Activities
- Purchase handcrafted products from local weaving artisans
Landmarks/POIs Golden Triangle Mekong River Opium Museum - Day 9
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
You're heading to Chiang Mai, once a religious center known for its many Buddhist temples. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way. The day features Doi Suthep, one of two granite peaks west of Chiang Mai. A cable car gets you to the top to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of Thailand's most important Buddhist temples. The views are great, and going down those jeweled naga-lined steps gives you plenty of photo chances.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kantary Hills Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Doi Suthep
- Cable car ride to peak
- Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Landmarks/POIs Doi Suthep Wat Phra That Doi Suthep 
- Day 10
Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary
See elephants in a natural setting at ChangChill, an ethical sanctuary focused on these endangered animals' wellbeing. You'll travel by 4x4 through country roads to the camp, then walk rice paddy fields to meet the elephants. Watch them graze, bathe in the river, and interact. You'll make herb balls and fruit snacks for feeding stations and have a simple vegetarian lunch as the elephants come in for their snacks. A mahout discussion covers changes in elephant trade practices, and there's an optional 20-minute hike to observe more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple vegetarian lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kantary Hills Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- 4x4 vehicle ride to elephant sanctuary
- Walk through rice paddy fields
- Meet resident elephants
- Make herb balls and fruit snacks
- Place snacks in feeding stations
- Simple vegetarian lunch at camp
- Discussion with mahout about elephant trade practices
Optional Activities
- 20-minute hike to observe elephants grazing
Landmarks/POIs ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary - Day 11
Chiang Mai Lanna Family Experience
An extended Lanna ethnic family welcomes you. You'll visit their home to learn about their customs and beliefs, check out their garden, and see which herbs they grow. Learn to cook local dishes alongside family members, then eat a simple lunch together. Tonight, choose between a one-hour Thai massage or dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple lunch with Lanna family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cape Panwa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Lanna family home
- Learn about customs and religion
- Explore family garden
- Learn about herbs
- Learn to prepare local dishes
- Simple lunch with family
Optional Activities
- One-hour Thai massage
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Day 12
Chiang Mai to Phuket
This morning you fly to Phuket and head to your beach resort on a private tropical beach. The rest of the day is yours to relax as sea breezes and palm trees set a calm mood. Swim in the water or grab a book, taking time to reflect on the cultural experiences you've had so far.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cape Panwa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight to Phuket
- Day 13
Phuket Old Town
Head to Phuket's Old Town, with its bright Sino-Portuguese historic buildings, shops, cafes, and ice cream stands. Spend the morning walking around this nice area and have free time to pick where you eat lunch. Afterward, return to the beachfront resort to enjoy the saltwater air and laid-back tropical vibe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cape Panwa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Phuket's Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Phuket Old Town - Day 14
Phuket Free Day & Farewell
The whole day is open. Stay at your tropical resort or go back to Old Town and explore Phuket's popular spots at your own pace. This evening, join other travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating everything you've seen: history, natural beauty, culture, and all the great discoveries throughout Thailand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
- Day 15
Phuket to Bangkok
You'll fly back to Bangkok this afternoon and check into an airport hotel to get ready for your trip home, bringing along all the memories from your time in Thailand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Bangkok
- Airport hotel accommodation
- Day 16
Depart Thailand
Say goodbye to Thailand today and head home with memories of temples, cultural moments, and tropical landscapes.
