Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll land at Bangkok International Airport where someone from the tour meets you for the transfer to your hotel. From there, the day opens up for you to do what you'd like. Consider getting a traditional Thai massage, trying some local food, or heading to one of the rooftop bars to catch the sunset.
- Start point
- 10540, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, Thailand (Pick up at Bangkok International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Century Park Bangkok)
Optional Activities
- Traditional Thai Massage
- Local dining experiences
- Rooftop bar visits and sunset viewing
- Day 2
Bangkok
Three major Buddhist temples are on today's agenda. Start at Wat Traimit to see the Golden Buddha, which stands 3 metres tall and weighs 5.5 tonnes of solid gold. From there you'll walk through Chinatown to reach Wat Pho with its iconic 46-metre Reclining Buddha. After that, the Grand Palace is next, an ancient royal court with multiple palaces built for different occasions and home to the Emerald Buddha temple. The day wraps up with a stop at a local lapidary factory.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Century Park Bangkok)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha)
- Guided tour of Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
- Guided tour of the Grand Palace
- Guided tour of Wat Phra Keaw (Emerald Buddha temple)
- Visit to local lapidary factory and showroom
Optional Activities
- Jewellery purchases at lapidary factory
- Handicraft purchases
- Silk purchases
Landmarks Wat Traimit Wat Pho Grand Palace Wat Phra Keaw - Day 3
Bangkok - Maeklong Railway Market - Damnern Saduak Floating Market
After breakfast, you're heading to Maeklong Railway Market where the real spectacle happens as vendors quickly pack up their stalls when trains roll through. Next comes Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where merchants in colourful clothing paddle canoes loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables through the canals. It's crowded and lively, great for seeing local commerce and finding bargains before heading back to Bangkok.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Century Park Bangkok)
Included Activities
- Visit to Maeklong Railway Market
- Visit to Damnern Saduak Floating Market
Optional Activities
- Merchandise purchases at floating market
Landmarks Maeklong Railway Market Damnern Saduak Floating Market - Day 4
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Breakfast comes first, then you'll transfer to Bangkok Airport for your domestic flight to Chiang Mai (not included in the tour). Once you land, an unescorted transfer takes you to the hotel. At 1:30 pm the guided temple tour starts around the old town. You'll check out Wat Suan Dok with its 48-metre-high chedi overlooking the Royal Cemetery, then walk through the large Wat Phra Sing complex. Wat Chedi Luang from the 14th century is next in the city centre, followed by nearby Wat Chet Yot and Wat Chiang Man with its elephant sculptures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wat Suan Dok
- Guided tour of Wat Phra Sing
- Guided tour of Wat Chedi Luang
- Guided tour of Wat Chet Yot
- Guided tour of Wat Chiang Man
Landmarks Wat Suan Dok Wat Phra Sing Wat Chedi Luang Wat Chet Yot Wat Chiang Man 
- Day 5
Chiang Mai
After hotel breakfast, you're heading up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for panoramic views across Chiang Mai. You can climb the 309-step naga staircase or take the cable car to reach it. Once there, spend time looking around the temple's structures. Later, walk through the busy Wararot Market and its flower section. Evening brings a khan toke dinner, a traditional northern Thai feast served with cultural performances rooted in the historic Lanna kingdom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Khan toke dinner - traditional northern Thai feast combined with selection of traditional cultural performances inspired by the Lanna kingdom)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with panoramic city views
- Cable car access to temple (included)
- Visit to Wararot Market
- Visit to flower market
- Khan toke dinner with traditional cultural performances (shared)
Optional Activities
- Naga staircase climbing as alternative to cable car
Landmarks Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Wararot Market 
- Day 6
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
After breakfast, head to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary for an ethical experience centred on elephant care, conservation, and observation. You'll learn about the sanctuary's work while watching elephants in natural surroundings. Following lunch, the drive continues through Doi Saket with a stop at Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple built in the 1990s with its distinctive all-white exterior decorated with mirror pieces. You'll arrive in Chiang Rai by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Laluna Resort)
Included Activities
- Ethical elephant experience at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary with safety briefing
- Visit to Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
Optional Activities
- Photography with elephants
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Wat Rong Khun 
- Day 7
Chiang Rai to Golden Triangle
Breakfast done, you're heading to Chiang Saen for views of the Golden Triangle where Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet at the Mekong River. A 30-minute boat ride takes you through the Golden Triangle. Lunch at a local restaurant comes next before dropping at Chiang Rai Airport around 2:00 pm. You'll fly to Bangkok and connect to Phuket (flights not included). A tour representative meets you in Phuket and transfers you to the hotel. The evening is free for exploring Phuket's streets, checking out handicrafts, food spots, and entertainment options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Deevana Plaza Phuket Patong)
Included Activities
- Panoramic viewing of the Golden Triangle
- Boat ride around the Golden Triangle (approximately 30 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Phuket street exploration for handicrafts
- Evening dining and entertainment
Landmarks Golden Triangle 
- Day 8
Phuket
Breakfast is served, then the day is yours. Phuket is Thailand's largest destination with lots happening here. You could relax by the pool or beach, or look into optional island hopping to Phi Phi and James Bond Islands. Temples and colonial mansions are worth exploring too. The tour representative can help set up activities if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Deevana Plaza Phuket Patong)
Optional Activities
- Island hopping to Phi Phi Islands
- Island hopping to James Bond Islands
- Temple visits
- Colonial mansion exploration
- Day 9
Phuket
Start with breakfast at the hotel, then take it easy with a rest and relaxation day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Deevana Plaza Phuket Patong)
- Day 10
Phuket
After breakfast, you have a full day to check out Phuket at your own pace. There's plenty to see in this area worth your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Deevana Plaza Phuket Patong)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Phuket attractions
- Day 11
Phuket
Start your final morning with breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Phuket Airport for your onward travel.
- End point
- ถนนโยธา, 83110, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand (Drop off at Phuket International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
