Itinerary
- Day 1
Singapore
You'll arrive in Singapore today with hotel check-in available from mid-afternoon. This gives you time to settle in, freshen up, and get oriented to your surroundings before dinner.
- Day 2
Singapore
Start at Gardens by the Bay to see the distinctive Supertree structures and lush gardens. Then wander through Chinatown, walking past colorful temples and colonial-style buildings that mix architectural styles. Later, head to Marina Bay and take the elevator up to the Skypark observation deck for views across the city skyline.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Gardens by the Bay
- Walking tour of Chinatown district
- Ascend to Marina Bay Skypark rooftop
Landmarks/POIs Gardens by the Bay Chinatown Marina Bay Skypark - Day 3
Singapore
The day is yours to plan. You might visit the National Orchid Garden with its thousands of orchid species, take a walking tour through Chinatown to explore street food and markets, or head to Changi Village to experience Malay culture and local spots along the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit National Orchid Garden
- Walking tour of Chinatown
- Explore Malay culture at Changi Village
Landmarks/POIs National Orchid Garden Changi Village - Day 4
Singapore to Bangkok
You'll fly to Bangkok and check into your hotel. After settling in, spend the afternoon and evening on your own. Walk through the Sukhumvit Street Market if you want to pick through street food, or wander Bangkok's Chinatown to see the crowded shophouses and local energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Sukhumvit Street Market
- Wander vibrant streets of Chinatown
Landmarks/POIs Sukhumvit Street Market Chinatown - Day 5
Bangkok
Start with the Temple of the Golden Buddha, then move to Wat Pho to see the enormous reclining Buddha. After, check out the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Later, take a long-tail boat along the Chao Phraya River, stopping at the Temple of Dawn before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of the Golden Buddha
- Visit Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
- Visit Grand Palace
- Visit Temple of the Emerald Buddha
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cruise along Chao Phraya River by long-tail boat
- Stop at Temple of Dawn
Landmarks/POIs Temple of the Golden Buddha Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) Grand Palace Temple of the Emerald Buddha Temple of Dawn Chao Phraya River - Day 6
Bangkok
Spend the day exploring Bangkok at your own pace. Head to the outdoor food markets to try local dishes with fresh herbs and spicy sauces that Bangkok is known for, or sit at a local cafe. You could also visit Jim Thompson's House to learn about local history, take a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River, or hop in a tuk-tuk for an evening visit to night markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Jim Thompson's House
- Dinner cruise on Chao Phraya River
- Evening tuk-tuk excursion to bustling markets
Landmarks/POIs Jim Thompson's House - Day 7
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Travel to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you'll board a long-tail boat to navigate the canals. You'll see merchants in small boats paddling between vendors selling everything from produce to souvenirs. After, head to Kanchanaburi and have the afternoon free to relax or explore the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Long-tail boat ride through canals
Landmarks/POIs Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 8
Kanchanaburi
Begin at the Allied Forces Cemetery, then move to the Thailand-Burma Railway Center to learn about the region's history. Next, visit Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum where you'll see exhibits about Allied prisoners and workers who built the Death Railway. The day finishes with a train ride across the historic bridge over the River Kwai to Wang Po Station, with views of the river and countryside along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Allied Forces Cemetery
- Explore Thailand-Burma Railway Center
- Visit Hellfire Pass Memorial
- Train ride across bridge over River Kwai to Wang Po Station
Landmarks/POIs Allied Forces Cemetery Thailand-Burma Railway Center Hellfire Pass Memorial River Kwai Bridge - Day 9
Kanchanaburi to Sukhothai
Drive through green countryside toward Sukhothai, Thailand's 13th-century former capital. Stop at Bhunyakiri Sri Suvarnabhumi, a spiritually significant site, and then Wat Tha Sung with its Crystal Sanctuary, a 100-meter hall completely covered in mirrors. Dinner is provided at your resort this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at your resort)
Included Activities
- Stop at Bhunyakiri Sri Suvarnabhumi
- Visit Wat Tha Sung (Crystal Sanctuary)
Landmarks/POIs Bhunyakiri Sri Suvarnabhumi Wat Tha Sung - Day 10
Sukhothai
Take part in a guided tour and workshop at a local agricultural farm, learning about traditional farming methods. Grab lunch at the farm, then return to your resort to relax. In the afternoon, explore Sukhothai Historic Park, a UNESCO site with various temples and monasteries including Wat Si Chum and its impressive seated Buddha. Dinner at your resort is included tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at farm), Dinner (Dinner at your resort)
Included Activities
- Guided tour and workshop at local agricultural farm
- Lunch at farm
- Visit Sukhothai Historic Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore temples and monasteries
- Visit Wat Si Chum
Landmarks/POIs Sukhothai Historic Park Wat Si Chum - Day 11
Sukhothai to Chiang Mai
Drive to Chiang Mai with stops along the way. Visit the Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum focused on Thai art preservation and try a ceramic painting workshop yourself. Later in the evening, your tour director takes you on a tuk-tuk ride through Chiang Mai's night market, where vendors sell noodle soup, pork congee, dumplings, and coconut ice cream.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Stop at Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum
- Ceramic painting workshop
- Tuk-tuk ride and orientation walk through night market
Landmarks/POIs Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum Chiang Mai Night Market - Day 12
Chiang Mai
Travel to Elephant Nature Park, a sanctuary for rescued and orphaned elephants established in the 1990s. You'll interact with and learn about the elephants, then have lunch at the sanctuary. After, return to Chiang Mai to visit Wat Phra Singh with its revered Buddha statue and Wat Doi Suthep in the mountains. You can either take a tram or walk the Naga staircase with over 300 steps to reach the temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the sanctuary)
Included Activities
- Visit Elephant Nature Park
- Lunch at sanctuary
- Visit Wat Phra Singh
- Visit Wat Doi Suthep
Optional Activities
- Take tram car to Wat Doi Suthep
- Walk up Naga staircase (300+ steps) to Wat Doi Suthep
Landmarks/POIs Elephant Nature Park Wat Phra Singh Wat Doi Suthep - Day 13
Chiang Mai
Head to Lisu Lodge in the Mae Taeng District for a traditional welcome drink. Your local Lisu guide will take you on a walking tour through the hill tribe village so you can see traditional ways of life and cultural practices firsthand. Have lunch at the lodge, then return to Chiang Mai with a free afternoon before dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious Thai lunch), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Traditional welcome drink at Lisu Lodge
- Walking tour of Lisu hill tribe village
- Thai lunch at Lisu Lodge
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Lisu Lodge - Day 14
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Travel through green hills to Ban Thaton and board a scenic boat on the Mae Kok River. Visit Wat Thaton, a hilltop Buddhist temple complex with panoramic views and Buddha statues from different parts of the world. Continue driving to Chiang Rai for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Journey to Ban Thaton
- Scenic boat ride on Mae Kok River
- Visit Wat Thaton
Landmarks/POIs Wat Thaton Mae Kok River - Day 15
Chiang Rai
See Wat Rong Khun, known as the White Temple, which combines traditional Buddhist design with modern touches. Drive to Mae Sai, Thailand's northernmost town, to visit the Hall of Opium. Then head to the Golden Triangle viewpoint where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet. On your way back to Chiang Rai, tour the Choui Fong tea plantation with guided walks through tea fields and tea tastings. Your tour director hosts a farewell dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
- Visit Hall of Opium
- Stop at Golden Triangle viewpoint
- Guided tour through Choui Fong tea plantation fields
- Tea drink at Choui Fong restaurant
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) Hall of Opium Golden Triangle Choui Fong Tea Plantation - Day 16
Chiang Rai to Bangkok
Fly back to Bangkok today. You can head straight to the airport for your departure, or spend time exploring Bangkok on your own before leaving.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Bangkok
- Day 17
Bangkok
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning. Check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
