Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
Your private driver meets you at Bangkok Airport and takes you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day walking through the city's colorful markets and trying street food at your own pace. Get a feel for the energy and chaos of Bangkok before your organized activities begin.
- Start point
- مطار بانكوك الدولي, يلا حيووو شباب, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi International Airport Pick Up)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel (Silon Serene A boutique hotel or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore colorful markets
- Taste delicious street food
- Day 2
Bangkok
After breakfast at your hotel, your guide joins you for a visit to the Grand Palace. You'll walk through the palace grounds and see different sections used for various royal occasions. The Emerald Buddha sits as the most revered Buddhist image in Thailand, and you'll get a close look at this sacred figure and understand its spiritual significance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel (Silon Serene A boutique hotel or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Palace
- View Emerald Buddha temple
Landmarks Grand Palace Emerald Buddha - Day 3
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Following breakfast, you'll transfer to Kanchanaburi to explore wartime history. The Jeath War Museum and Cemetery provide context about the region's role in World War II. After that, you board a 30-minute train ride along the river to Ban Kao, then head to the River Kwai bridge to see this historical structure firsthand.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mida Resort Kanchanaburi or similar), Resort (Felix River Kwai Resort or similar), Resort (U Inchantree Kanchanaburi or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit World War II memorial
- Visit Jeath War Museum
- Visit Cemetery
- Train ride along the river (approximately 30 minutes)
- Visit River Kwai bridge
Landmarks Jeath War Museum Bridge over the River Kwai 
- Day 4
Kanchanaburi
Bring your hiking shoes and swimsuit for Erawan National Park. You'll walk through trails spanning 212 square miles and come across caves and multiple waterfalls. The main waterfall, Erawan, gets its name from Hindu mythology and gives you a chance to swim in the cool water after your hike.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mida Resort Kanchanaburi or similar), Resort (Felix River Kwai Resort or similar), Resort (U Inchantree Kanchanaburi or similar )
Included Activities
- Trek to Erawan Waterfall
- Explore Erawan National Park
Landmarks Erawan Waterfall Erawan National Park 
- Day 5
Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
The drive to Ayutthaya takes over an hour from Bangkok. Once there, you'll ride around the ancient capital in a tuk tuk, checking out temple ruins like Wat Yai Chaimongkol and Wat Mahathat. The Bang Pa-In Summer Palace shows off a mix of European, Khmer, Thai, and Chinese architecture. Later that evening, you'll catch an overnight train to Chiang Mai from Bang Pa-In Train station.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Travel by Kermit tuk tuk through Ayutthaya
- Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol
- Visit Wat Mahathat
- Explore local market
- Visit Wat Phra Srisanphet
- Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
- Overnight train to Chiang Mai (Sleeping 4-seat cabin)
Landmarks Wat Yai Chaimongkol Wat Mahathat Wat Phra Srisanphet Bang Pa-In Summer Palace 
- Day 6
Chiang Mai
Your driver meets you at Chiang Mai train station and takes you to your hotel for an early check-in. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore. You might walk through art galleries east of the Ping River, wander the markets and try local food, visit temples, or book a spa or Thai massage to relax after your travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore art galleries on the east side of the Ping River
- Wander around markets
- Sample street food
- Visit Silver Pagoda (Wat Sri Suphan)
- Participate in monk chat at local temples
- Spa day
- Thai massage
Landmarks Silver Pagoda (Wat Sri Suphan) 
- Day 7
Chiang Mai
You'll drive through scenic paddy fields and countryside to reach the pagodas built by the Royal Thai air force for the King and Queen. From the viewpoints, you can see mountain views in all directions. After that, visit a Karen hill tribe village and browse the hill tribe market. The Mae Klang Luang Nature trail takes you through forest and past Pa Dok Siew Waterfall. Stop at a local coffee house to try freshly roasted coffee from the hills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit King and Queen pagodas
- View mountain scenery from viewpoints
- Visit Karen hill tribe village
- Stop at hill tribe market
- Visit Wachiratharn waterfall
- Trek Mae Klang Luang Nature trail
- Pass Pa Dok Siew Waterfall
- Visit Mae Klang Luang Karen village
- Stop at local coffee house
Optional Activities
- Swim in cool waters at Pa Dok Siew Waterfall
Landmarks Doi Inthanon National Park Wachiratharn Waterfall Pa Dok Siew Waterfall - Day 8
Chiang Mai
Pickup happens around 7:00 am for the 1.5-hour drive south through hills and farming areas to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. You'll change into traditional Karen clothes and learn about the elephants. Then you'll feed and play with them, join a mud spa, and bathe them in the river. A traditional meal is included before you head back to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Learn about elephants
- Change into traditional Karen clothing
- Meet and feed elephants
- Interact and play with elephants
- Take photos with elephants
- Mud spa with elephants
- Bathe elephants in river
- Eat traditional meal
Optional Activities
- Swim with elephants
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 9
Chiang Mai to Phuket
Your driver takes you from Chiang Mai to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Once you land, another driver picks you up and brings you to your accommodation. The rest of your day is free to settle in and start exploring the beaches if you have energy left.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Sea Breeze or similar), Resort (The Old Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (Chanalai Romantic Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore beautiful beaches
- Day 10
Phuket
Phuket sits on the Andaman Coast with tropical rainforests, palm-fringed beaches, and limestone cliffs scattered throughout. The day is completely open to what you want to do. Head to the beach to sunbathe or swim, try snorkeling in the water, visit the aquarium, or zipline through jungle canopy. For dinner, you could eat fresh seafood, browse the night market, or grab a drink on the busy Bangla Road.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Sea Breeze or similar), Resort (The Old Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (Chanalai Romantic Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Sunbathe and swim at the beach
- Snorkeling
- Visit aquarium at Cape Panwa
- Zipline through jungle at Hanuman World Phuket
- Enjoy seafood dinner
- Browse night market
- Have drinks on Bangla Road
Landmarks Bangla Road - Day 11
Phuket
Spend another day relaxing on Phuket's beaches. Swim in the Andaman Sea, lounge in the sun, or just take it easy before you have to leave. Use this time to soak in the final moments of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Sea Breeze or similar), Resort (The Old Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (Chanalai Romantic Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Relaxing on the beach
- Day 12
Phuket
Have a healthy breakfast on your last morning, then check out of your hotel. Before heading to the airport, stop at local markets to pick up souvenirs for friends and family back home. Then transfer to Phuket 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 Drop off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets
- Buy souvenirs
