Itinerary
- Day 1
Chiang Mai
You'll arrive at Chiang Mai Airport and get picked up for a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. You might relax at the hotel or head into the old town to walk around the historic walls and moat. The streets have plenty of artisan shops and food stalls worth checking out, and if you're up for it, the night market is great for local handicrafts and snacks.
- Start point
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) ท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่, 60 Mahidol Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand (Pick up at Chiang Mai Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai)
Optional Activities
- Explore the charming old town with walls and moat
- Browse artisan shops and food stalls
- Visit the night market to see local handicrafts and souvenirs
- Day 2
Chiang Mai
After breakfast, you'll do a half-day city tour starting with a drive up the winding hill road to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the major 600-year-old temple sitting at 3,500 feet. Climbing the 306 Naga staircase steps gives you panoramic views across the city. Back in town, you'll see Wat Suan Dok with its flower garden and large central Stupa, then check out Wat Chedi Luang with its impressive Chedi dating back to 1411.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided city tour
- Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (600-year-old temple with copper-plated Chedi and five-tier gold parasol)
- Climb the 306 steps of the Naga staircase
- Visit Wat Suan Dok (kings flower garden temple with large central Stupa)
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang (impressive Chedi originally built in 1411)
Landmarks Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Wat Suan Dok Wat Chedi Luang - Day 3
Lamphun - Lampang - Sukhothai
You'll have breakfast and then head to Lamphun to visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, a golden temple complex with roots going back to the Mon Kingdom in the eighth century. From there it's on to Lampang and the historic Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. After lunch, you'll drive through scenic countryside toward Sukhothai Historical Park, arriving in the late afternoon. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has the ruins of ancient Sukhothai, the first capital of Thailand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sukhothai Treasure), Hotel (Legenda)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai (golden temple complex with origins traced to the Mon Kingdom in the eighth century)
- Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang (historic temple)
- Explore Sukhothai Historical Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site covering ruins of ancient Sukhothai, the first capital)
Landmarks Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Wat Phra That Lampang Luang Sukhothai Historical Park 
- Day 4
Uthai Thani - Ayutthaya
Your morning starts spiritually by joining locals during the Buddhist monks' alms round. After that, you'll drive south with a lunch stop in Chai Nat. The route south through Uthai Thani to Ayutthaya mirrors how Siam expanded historically. In Ayutthaya, the former capital, you'll explore the Ayutthaya Historical Park to see Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit with its golden Buddha. You'll also see the ruins of Wat Phra Mahathat with that famous Buddha statue the tree roots have grown around.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Chai Nat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Krungsri River), Hotel (Kantary Ayuthataya)
Included Activities
- Join locals in offering food to Buddhist monks during morning alms round
- Visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet (temple in Ayutthaya Historical Park)
- Visit Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit (adjacent to Wat Phra Si Sanphet with golden Buddha)
- Visit Wat Phra Mahathat (ruins with famous Buddha statue devoured by tree roots)
Landmarks Ayutthaya Historical Park Wat Phra Si Sanphet Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit Wat Phra Mahathat 
- Day 5
Kanchanaburi
Breakfast comes first, then you'll drive through open farmland to reach Kanchanaburi, a quiet town where the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai rivers meet. You'll visit World War II sites here, including the war cemetery where thousands of soldiers are buried and the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, which documents the harsh conditions Allied POWs and Thai laborers faced building the military supply railway. Lunch is included, and then the afternoon and evening are free for you to rest or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pung Waan Resort), Hotel (Felix River Kwai)
Included Activities
- Visit the war cemetery (Allied War Cemetery in Kanchanaburi)
- Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Landmarks Allied War Cemetery Thailand-Burma Railway Centre 
- Day 6
Nakhon Pathom - Damnoen Saduak - Bangkok
You'll leave Kanchanaburi after breakfast and drive toward Nakhon Pathom to visit the temple home to the Phra Pathommachedi stupa, a 127-meter-high structure that's the tallest of its kind anywhere. Next is Damnoen Saduak and its colorful floating markets, where you'll see boats loaded with fresh fruit, vegetables, and local food being sold. It's lively and chaotic in the best way. From there you continue to Bangkok and check in at your hotel in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Century Park)
Included Activities
- Visit Phra Pathommachedi stupa (127-metre-high, the tallest of its kind in the world) in Nakhon Pathom
- Explore Damnoen Saduak floating markets (vibrant and colourful markets with boats selling fresh fruit, vegetables and local delicacies)
Landmarks Phra Pathommachedi Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 7
Bangkok
You'll have a rich breakfast and then spend the day touring three major Bangkok temples. The Royal Grand Palace is an architectural masterpiece that was used as a royal residence from the 18th century into the mid-20th century. Right next to it sits Wat Pho, Bangkok's oldest temple, known for its enormous golden reclining Buddha and its traditional Thai massage school. You'll also see Wat Traimit with its massive 5.5-tonne Golden Buddha. Later, you have the evening free to get a traditional massage, try some local food, or catch the sunset from a rooftop bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Century Park)
Included Activities
- Visit the Royal Grand Palace (architectural masterpiece used as royal residence from the 18th century to the mid-20th century)
- Visit Wat Pho (Bangkok's oldest temple with giant golden reclining Buddha and traditional Thai massage school)
- Visit Wat Traimit temple (with 5.5-tonne Golden Buddha statue)
Optional Activities
- Traditional Thai massage
- Dine at local restaurants
- Watch sunset from stylish rooftop bars
Landmarks Royal Grand Palace Wat Pho Wat Traimit - Day 8
Bangkok
You'll have breakfast and some free time before your transfer to Bangkok Airport for your next destination. Use this morning to do any last-minute shopping or simply relax before heading to the airport.
- End point
- مطار بانكوك الدولي, يلا حيووو شباب, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Drop off at Bangkok International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
