Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll land at Bangkok airport and get transferred to your hotel. After checking in, take the rest of the day to recover from your journey and get settled in.
- Start point
- Bangkok, Thailand (Arrival Transfer )
- Day 2
Bangkok
Head out early to catch the monks chanting at Wat Pho, then see the famous 45-metre reclining Buddha up close. The Grand Palace is next, where you'll view the Emerald Buddha. Later in the afternoon, you'll take a boat cruise up the Chao Phraya River and through the Khlongs, stopping at temples, an orchid farm, and getting to feed the holy catfish.
Included Activities
- Monks early morning chanting ritual at Wat Pho
- Visit to Wat Pho temple grounds and 45-metre reclining Buddha
- Visit to Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha
- Long-tail boat cruise on Chao Phraya River
- Visit to Wat Khun Chan temple
- Visit to Wat Paknam (white stupa with hidden museum)
- Orchid and fruit farm visit
- Holy catfish feeding in the Khlong
Landmarks Wat Pho Grand Palace Emerald Buddha Chao Phraya River Wat Khun Chan Wat Paknam - Day 3
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Travel to Samut Songkhram Province to get a feel for traditional Thai countryside. You'll visit Mae Klong Railway market where vendors clear their stalls fast when trains pass through, then head to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market for a paddle boat ride (or Tha Kha market if it's a weekend, which is smaller and less crowded). After lunch, drive to Kanchanaburi to see the WWII memorial and cemetery, then take a scenic 30-minute train ride along the Death Railway before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Mae Klong Railway market
- Paddle boat ride through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Exploration of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Visit to WWII memorial and Cemetery
- 30-minute train ride on Death Railway with scenic river views
Optional Activities
- Weekend alternative: Visit to Tha Kha floating market (smaller, less touristy)
- Weekend alternative: Coconut palm sugar demonstration at Tha Kha
Landmarks Mae Klong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tha Kha Floating Market WWII Memorial and Cemetery Death Railway - Day 4
Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
Drive to Bang Pa-In to check out the Summer Palace from the Ayutthaya era with its mix of European, Khmer, Thai, and Chinese styles. Continue to Ayutthaya and explore ancient temples via a unique Kermit tuk tuk, visiting Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat (famous for the Buddha face in the tree), and Wat Phra Srisanphet. You'll also walk through a local market along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Summer Palace (Bang Pa-In)
- Kermit tuk tuk tour of Ayutthaya temples
- Visit to Wat Yai Chaimongkol
- Visit to Wat Mahathat with Buddha face in tree
- Visit to Wat Phra Srisanphet
- Local market exploration
Landmarks Summer Palace Bang Pa-In Wat Yai Chaimongkol Wat Mahathat Wat Phra Srisanphet 
- Day 5
Ayutthaya to Uthai Thani
Head to Uthai Thani through Lopburi, starting with King Narai's Palace built in 1666 during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Grab lunch on your own, then visit Ban Khok Mo village to see traditional weaving. Next is the Thasung temple and its crystal hall. Take a boat ride on the Sakaekrang River past floating houses, then spend the evening at the colorful night market in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to King Narai's Palace
- Visit to Ban Khok Mo village for traditional weaving
- Visit to Thasung temple and crystal hall
- Boat ride on Sakaekrang River
- Night market tour
Landmarks King Narai's Palace Ban Khok Mo Thasung Temple Sakaekrang River - Day 6
Uthai Thani to Sukhothai
Travel about 45 minutes to Hub Patthard and go through a cave to reach a hidden valley. Visit Kampheang Phet, a UNESCO site with Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Phra Tat, and the Aranyik Archaeological Site. Drive through beautiful countryside to Phitsanulok, stopping at the Cha Tawee Folk Museum and Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat temple, which holds one of Thailand's most sacred Buddha images, before arriving in Sukhothai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cave crossing to hidden valley
- Visit to Kampheang Phet UNESCO World Heritage Archaeological Park
- Visit to Wat Phra Kaew
- Visit to Wat Phra Tat
- Visit to Aranyik Archaeological Site
- Visit to Cha Tawee Folk Museum
- Visit to Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat temple
Landmarks Hub Patthard Kampheang Phet Archaeological Park Wat Phra Kaew Wat Phra Tat Aranyik Archaeological Site Phitsanulok Cha Tawee Folk Museum Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat 
- Day 7
Sukhothai
After breakfast, grab a bicycle and start cycling through Sukhothai Historical Park with its nearly 200 ruined chedis in great shape. See the Ajana Buddha image at Wat Sri Chum, then cycle to Wat Prapailuang, the old community center. Visit Wat Sri Sawai, Wat Sra Sri, and Wat Trapang Ngoen. In the afternoon, transfer to Lampang.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour of Sukhothai Historical Park
- Visit to Ajana Buddha image at Wat Sri Chum
- Visit to Wat Prapailuang
- Visit to Wat Sri Sawai
- Visit to Wat Sra Sri
- Visit to Wat Trapang Ngoen
Landmarks Sukhothai Historical Park Wat Sri Chum Ajana Buddha Wat Prapailuang Wat Sri Sawai Wat Sra Sri Wat Trapang Ngoen - Day 8
Lampang to Chiang Rai
Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, one of the finest examples of original Lanna architecture from the 13th century and beautifully preserved. Take a 30-minute horse-cart ride around the city and villages. Later, continue to Chiang Rai with a nice rest stop at Phayao Lake for coffee and lake views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
- 30-minute horse-cart ride through city and villages
Optional Activities
- Coffee and rest at Phayao Lake
Landmarks Wat Phra That Lampang Luang Phayao Lake 
- Day 9
Chiang Rai
Explore northern Thailand's wooded mountains by traveling to Mae Salong, climbing through green hills with tea plantations. You'll taste local tea and visit an ethnic minority Akah village called Loyo. Stop at Mae Fah Luang botanical garden. By late afternoon, you'll reach the Golden Triangle and take a boat trip on the Mekong River to see where Thailand, Burma, and Laos meet.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Mae Salong
- Tea tasting from local plantations
- Visit to Akah village of Loyo
- Visit to Mae Fah Luang botanical garden
- Boat trip on Mekong River to see Golden Triangle
Landmarks Mae Salong Loyo Mae Fah Luang Botanical Garden Golden Triangle Mekong River - Day 10
Chiang Saen to Doi Ang Khang
This morning, see the Opium Museum, then continue to Thaton with its beautiful Buddha statue overlooking the area. Check out Wat Thaton temple. Travel to the mountainous Fang district and climb Mount Doi Angkhang to visit the Royal Doi Angkhang station project with its flower and fruit farms. Visit hill tribe villages including Ban Khum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Opium Museum
- Visit to Thaton
- Visit to Wat Thaton temple
- Visit to Royal Doi Angkhang station project
- Visit to flower and fruit plantations
- Visit to Ban Khum hill tribe village
Landmarks Opium Museum Thaton Wat Thaton Doi Angkhang Royal Doi Angkhang Ban Khum - Day 11
Doi Ang Khang to Chiang Mai
Head for Chiang Mai via Chiang Dai, stopping at the impressive Chiang Dao cave with four interconnected caverns and incredible stalactites (note that some passages require bending and crawling). You'll arrive in Chiang Mai by afternoon and join a shared cooking class to learn how to prepare authentic Thai dishes like yellow curry and mango sticky rice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Chiang Dao cave with stalactite formations
- Shared Thai cooking class with signature dishes
Landmarks Chiang Dao Cave - Day 12
Chiang Mai
Spend the morning walking through the old town, seeing the ancient walls, moat, and city gates. Visit the most beautiful temples like Wat Prah Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang. Stroll through small streets with traditional houses and take a rickshaw tour. Walk through the central Warorot market. In the afternoon, head up to Doi Suthep hill, then browse the Night Market in the evening for shopping and food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of old town with ancient walls, moat, and gates
- Visit to Wat Prah Singh temple
- Visit to Wat Phan Tao temple
- Visit to Wat Chedi Luang temple
- Rickshaw tour through traditional streets
- Walking tour of Warorot central market
- Visit to Doi Suthep hill
- Night Market exploration
Landmarks Wat Prah Singh Wat Phan Tao Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep - Day 13
Chiang Mai
Visit the Elephant Poopoo Paper Farm, an eco-friendly outdoor museum showcasing how to make paper products from elephant poop fibers. Eight pavilions walk you through the process from collection to final product, and you'll try making poopoo paper yourself. In the afternoon, take a two-hour boat trip on the Mae Ping River to see traditional teak houses and rural greenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Elephant Poopoo Paper Farm
- Elephant poop paper making workshop
- Two-hour boat trip on Mae Ping River
Landmarks Elephant Poopoo Paper Farm Mae Ping River - Day 14
Chiang Mai to Phuket
You'll have free time until your transfer to the airport for the flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket. After landing, transfer to your hotel in Patong beach area and settle in with free time to rest.
- Day 15
Phuket
The whole day is yours to explore Phuket however you'd like.
- Day 16
Phuket
Another full day to explore Phuket at your own pace.
- Day 17
Phuket to Koh Phi Phi
Free time in the morning, then take the ferry to Koh Phi Phi. Check into your hotel and have free time to relax on the island.
- Day 18
Koh Phi Phi
Spend the day at leisure exploring and enjoying Koh Phi Phi island.
- Day 19
Koh Phi Phi
Another full day at leisure to explore and enjoy Koh Phi Phi island.
- Day 20
Koh Phi Phi
Full day at leisure to explore and enjoy Koh Phi Phi island.
- Day 21
Koh Phi Phi to Phuket
After breakfast, take the ferry back to Phuket and transfer to the airport for your flight home. This marks the end of your tour.
- End point
- Bangkok, Thailand (Departure Transfer )
- Meals
- Breakfast
