Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok Arrival
You'll meet your guide at Bangkok airport Gate 4 and transfer to your hotel. Once you've checked in and got settled, the rest of the day is yours to relax and adjust to the time zone.
- Day 2
Bangkok
After breakfast, you'll start at the Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew to see the Emerald Buddha. Next, Wat Pho shows you the massive Reclining Buddha, then you'll wander through Chinatown's streets and stop at Wat Traimit for the Golden Buddha. By evening, a long-tail boat takes you along the Chao Phraya River through Thonburi's canals, passing Wat Arun before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Royal Palace
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
- Visit Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
- Walk through Chinatown
- Visit Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
- Long-tail boat cruise on Chao Phraya River and inner canals
- Stop at Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurant (client pays on spot)
- Snack and purchase trinkets at boat stops
Landmarks/POIs Grand Royal Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Chinatown Bangkok Wat Traimit Wat Arun - Day 3
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
You'll drive out to Samut Songkhram Province through the countryside. The Mae Klong Railway Market shows vendors clearing their stalls when trains arrive, then you'll paddle through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market's canals (or visit quieter Tha Kha market on weekends). After lunch, the Jeath War Museum in Kanchanaburi covers WWII history, and you'll ride a scenic train before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mae Klong Railway Market
- Paddle boat ride through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market or Tha Kha Floating Market (Saturday/Sunday option)
- Explore floating marketplace
- Visit WWII memorial, Jeath War Museum and Cemetery
- Train ride from Wang Pho (around 30 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Visit coconut palm sugar house (Saturday/Sunday floating market alternative)
Landmarks/POIs Mae Klong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tha Kha Floating Market Jeath War Museum - Day 4
Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
Following breakfast, you'll head to Erawan National Park and hike up through its seven-tiered waterfall, stopping at each level and swimming in the natural pools if you like. In the afternoon, you'll drive to Ayutthaya, the old riverside capital founded in 1350 that earned the nickname 'Venice of the East.'
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Erawan Waterfall (seven-tiered)
Optional Activities
- Swimming in waterfall natural pools
Landmarks/POIs Erawan Waterfall Erawan National Park - Day 5
Ayutthaya to Chiang Rai
You'll ride in a distinctive green Kermit tuk tuk through Ayutthaya's temples, visiting Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat with its famous tree-grown Buddha face, and Wat Phra Srisanphet. A local market stop gives you a feel for the city, then Bang Pa-In Summer Palace displays its mix of European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese styles. After flying to Chiang Rai, you'll transfer to your hotel with free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kermit tuk tuk ride through Ayutthaya temples
- Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol
- Visit Wat Mahathat
- Visit Wat Phra Srisanphet
- Local market exploration
- Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
Landmarks/POIs Wat Yai Chaimongkol Wat Mahathat Wat Phra Srisanphet Bang Pa-In Summer Palace - Day 6
Chiang Rai
You'll check out Chiang Rai's local market for regional goods after breakfast, then visit Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha once stayed and Wat Phra Singh with its celebrated Buddha image. The Black House (Baan Ram) combines traditional northern Thai architecture with modern work by artist Thawan Duchanee. Following lunch on your own, a Mae Kok River boat trip takes you to a Karen village before you return.
- Meals
- 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
Optional Activities
- Lunch on your own
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra Kaew Wat Phra Singh Black House (Baan Dam) Mae Kok River - Day 7
Chiang Rai to Chiang Saen
You'll drive north through wooded, mountainous terrain dotted with tea plantations to Mae Salong and sample local tea at a plantation. An Akah ethnic village visit (Loyo) and Mae Fah Luang botanical garden follow before you reach the Golden Triangle, where a Mekong River boat shows you where Thailand, Burma and Laos meet.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mae Salong
- Tea tasting at plantation
- Visit Akah village (Loyo)
- Visit Mae Fah Luang botanical garden
- Boat trip on Mekong River at Golden Triangle
Landmarks/POIs Mae Salong Mae Fah Luang botanical garden Golden Triangle Mekong River - Day 8
Chiang Saen to Chiang Mai
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Thaton and stop at Patai village to meet Padong Karen women known for their copper neck rings. A traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy explains the uses of herbs and plants, then you continue to Chiang Mai with a stop to walk through the underground galleries at Chiang Dao.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Patai village and Padong Karen tribe
- Visit traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy
- Walk through underground galleries at Chiang Dao
Landmarks/POIs Chiang Dao - Day 9
Chiang Mai
You'll walk through Chiang Mai's old town seeing the walls, moats and gates, then visit its most beautiful temples including Wat Phra Singh, Wat Pan Tao and Wat Chedi Luang. Small streets with traditional houses appear next, followed by a rickshaw tour and time at Warorot market. Doi Suthep hill and the Night Market round out your evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of old town
- Visit old walls, moat and city gate
- Visit Wat Phra Singh temple
- Visit Wat Pan Tao temple
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang temple
- Rickshaw tour through traditional streets
- Visit Warorot central market
- Visit Doi Suthep hill
- Browse Night Market
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra Singh Wat Pan Tao Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep Night Market Chiang Mai - Day 10
Chiang Mai
After breakfast, you'll see how paper gets made from elephant dung at the Elephant Poopoo Paper Park's eight pavilions and try making it yourself. A two-hour Mae Ping River boat cruise shows you traditional teak houses and rural scenery in the afternoon. Later, you'll board an overnight second-class train to Bangkok.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Elephant Poopoo Paper Park
- Learn paper-making process at eight pavilions
- Practice making poopoo paper
- Two-hour boat trip on Mae Ping River
- Overnight train journey to Bangkok (2nd class AC)
Landmarks/POIs Mae Ping River - Day 11
Bangkok to Koh Chang Island
You'll arrive in Bangkok around 7 to 8 am and transfer to the airport for a noon flight to Trat. After landing, you'll catch the ferry to Koh Chang island, where steep jungle peaks and sandy bays create a remote feel with an energetic vibe. The rest of the day is free for beach time and settling into your resort.
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Koh Chang Island
Optional Activities
- Beach and resort activities
Landmarks/POIs Koh Chang Island - Day 12
Koh Chang Island
Your day on Koh Chang is completely free. You can spend it however you like on the beach, exploring the island, or just relaxing at your resort.
- Day 13
Koh Chang Island
Another full day at your leisure on Koh Chang. Use this time to swim, walk the beaches, try water activities, or simply unwind.
- Day 14
Koh Chang Island Departure
You'll get picked up in the morning and transfer to the ferry back to Trat airport, bringing your service to an end.
