Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
Your private driver meets you at Bangkok airport and takes you straight to your hotel. After you settle in and get some rest from travel, the rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace. The streets have lots of historic character and interesting architecture scattered throughout. Head back to your hotel whenever you're ready for a quiet evening.
- Start point
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Cargo Clearance Customs Bureau, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Silon Serene A boutique hotel or similar), Hotel (Riva Surya Hotel or similar )
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of Bangkok independently
- Day 2
Bangkok
From your hotel, you'll head to the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple. There you'll see the different palace sections that serve various royal ceremonies and learn the history behind the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most sacred Buddha image. Note that you'll need to dress appropriately for entry; the temple has clothing available for purchase if you need it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Silon Serene A boutique hotel or similar), Hotel (Riva Surya Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit the Grand Palace
- Visit the Emerald Buddha Temple
Landmarks Grand Palace Emerald Buddha Temple - Day 3
Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Have breakfast at the hotel and take some time to relax before heading to the airport. You'll fly to Chiang Rai, and once you land, a driver takes you to your accommodation there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Khamthana Hotel Chiang Rai or similar ), Hotel (Le Patta Hotel or similar ), Resort (Legend Chiang Rai or similar)
- Day 4
Chiang Rai
After breakfast, you're heading to the Golden Triangle area and Sop Ruak, where the Ruak River joins the Mekong at the Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos border. A boat ride lets you see the converging rivers and surrounding landscape. Next you'll stop at the Black House, the former residence and museum of Thai National Artist Dr. Thawan Duchanee. Later you return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Khamthana Hotel Chiang Rai or similar ), Hotel (Le Patta Hotel or similar ), Resort (Legend Chiang Rai or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Sop Ruak at the Golden Triangle
- Mekong boat ride around Golden Triangle
- Visit the Black House (Baan Dum)
Landmarks Sop Ruak Golden Triangle Black House (Baan Dum) - Day 5
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Start with breakfast, then visit a local market to check out regional products and crafts. From there, head to Wat Phra Kaew, where the Emerald Buddha was originally kept. The White Temple comes next, a unique Thai temple by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat that mixes traditional Buddhist design with modern cultural elements. The drive to Chiang Mai takes about 3 hours 30 minutes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Hotel Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai or similar ), Resort (Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit local market
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew
- Visit the White Temple
Landmarks Wat Phra Kaew White Temple 
- Day 6
Chiang Mai
You'll travel to a village in the countryside for a cooking class with a local family. Walk around their farm while learning about the herbs and ingredients used in Thai cooking. You'll prepare three courses of your choice and eat lunch on the terrace with what you've made. Later, visit Doi Suthep Temple, the hill temple with a 306-step Nagas staircase and an ornate copper chedi topped with a five-tier gold parasol holding Buddha relics. Clear days offer great views of Chiang Mai from up there. You'll participate in an offering ceremony and receive a blessing from the monks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with food prepared during cooking class on terrace)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Hotel Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai or similar ), Resort (Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family
- Visit Doi Suthep Temple
- Offering ceremony and blessing from monks
Landmarks Doi Suthep Temple - Day 7
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is all yours today. Wander around at your own pace and enjoy downtime exploring whatever interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Hotel Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai or similar ), Resort (Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Chiang Mai independently
- Visit local attractions and markets
- Day 8
Chiang Mai to Phuket
After breakfast at your hotel and some relaxation time, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. A driver waits for you at arrival and takes you to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Andakira Phuket or similar ), Resort (Karon Beach Resort or similar ), Resort (Paradox Resort Phuket or similar )
- Day 9
Phuket
Your speedboat adventure begins with a pickup at 08:00 heading to the marina. At 09:30 you depart for James Bond Island, famous from the film 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. Sea canoe paddling through caves takes around 45 minutes. Lunch happens at Panyee Muslim fishing village where you'll have time to browse local shops. Then you head to Naka Island for swimming and relaxing. The boat leaves at 16:00 and gets back to the marina by 16:20, then it's back to your hotel by driver.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Great lunch at Panyee Muslim fishing village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Andakira Phuket or similar ), Resort (Karon Beach Resort or similar ), Resort (Paradox Resort Phuket or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay)
- Sea canoe paddle through cave (approximately 45 minutes)
- Lunch at Panyee Muslim fishing village
- Swimming and relaxing at Naka Island
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Panyee Muslim fishing village
Landmarks James Bond Island Phang Nga Bay Panyee Muslim fishing village Naka Island - Day 10
Phuket
This day is about beach time in Phuket. Relax, swim, and sunbathe at your own pace without any scheduled activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Andakira Phuket or similar ), Resort (Karon Beach Resort or similar ), Resort (Paradox Resort Phuket or similar )
Optional Activities
- Sunbathing on Phuket beaches
- Beach leisure activities
- Day 11
Phuket
Have a healthy breakfast on your final morning, then check out of the hotel. Stop by local markets to pick up souvenirs before heading to the airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Phuket International Airport (HKT) ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต, Thep Krasat Tri-Nai Yang Rd, Thalang, Phuket Island 83110, Thailand (Phuket International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
