Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll land in Bangkok and work through immigration and customs. Your tour rep meets you in the arrival lobby to handle luggage and get you to the hotel for check-in. At 6pm, you'll meet your trip expert and other travelers for an orientation session to kick things off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin Tower Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Private transfer from airport to hotel by private car with driver (45 USD per car one way, 1-6 persons)
- Day 2
Bangkok
After breakfast at the hotel, head to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with its golden chedi and detailed architecture. From there, walk to nearby Wat Pho, Thailand's first university, where you can see mural paintings and learn about traditional Thai massage. Grab lunch at a local spot, then take an afternoon long-tail boat tour on the Chao Phraya River and through the quieter Thonburi Canals to see how people actually live in Bangkok, including a stop at Wat Arun.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Twin Tower Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
- Visit to Wat Pho
- Afternoon long-tail boat tour along Chao Phraya River and Thonburi Canals
- Stop at Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Landmarks Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) Wat Pho Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Chao Phraya River Thonburi Canals (Klong) - Day 3
Bangkok to Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Start with breakfast at the hotel, then drive out to Ayutthaya. Spend the morning walking through the UNESCO World Heritage Historical Park, checking out Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and Wat Mahathat to see 600-year-old ruins and Buddha statues. After lunch at a local restaurant, head to the local market to try roti saimai, a Thai-style cotton candy with sweet crepes. You'll also visit Wat Kudi Dao to hear stories from locals. Later, board an overnight sleeper train at 7:45pm heading to Chiang Mai, arriving at 7:15am the next morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Ayutthaya)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Night Train to Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Visit Ayutthaya Historical Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
- Visit Wat Mahathat
- Local market visit to discover and taste Roti Saimai (Thai cotton candy)
- Visit Wat Kudi Dao
- Overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai (Train No.9, 2nd class)
Landmarks Ayutthaya Historical Park Wat Phra Sri Sanphet Wat Mahathat Wat Kudi Dao 
- Day 4
Chiang Mai
You arrive at Chiang Mai Train Station and meet your guide. After a light snack, drive up to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, the most sacred temple in northern Thailand at 1,056 meters. Climb the Naga Serpent Staircase to reach it and take in the views of Chiang Mai city and the countryside. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then head to your hotel to check in and rest for the remainder of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light snack before starting half day tour), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Movenpick Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Optional Activities
- Chiang Mai Street Eats by Tuk Tuk - Private service from 16:30-20:30 hrs (includes local tuk-tuk transport, street food tasting, visit to Wat Lok Molee, night market at Chang Puak Gate, 3-Kings monument, Wat Chedi Luang, and beverage at Xanadu Restaurant with scenic Chiang Mai view)
Landmarks Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Wat Lok Molee Chang Puak Gate (North Gate) 3-Kings Monument Wat Chedi Luang - Day 5
Chiang Mai (Trekking Day 1)
Check out and depart by truck. Stop at Mae Malai local market to grab supplies, then head to Mok Fah Waterfall for swimming and relaxation. Have lunch at Baan Pang Lun, then continue to Huay Nam Dung National Park. You'll trek about 2 hours through the jungle with your guide to reach Baan Mae Jok, a Karen hill tribe village. Spend time exploring the village and interacting with locals before settling in for dinner and an overnight stay in a basic bamboo cottage.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Transfer by truck to Baan Pang Lun for a local lunch), Dinner (Dinner at the village)
- Accommodation
- Cottage (Bamboo cottage at hill tribe village. )
Included Activities
- Mae Malai local market visit
- Mok Fah Waterfall swimming and relaxation
- Trek to Baan Mae Jok, Karen village
- Jungle trekking with guide through natural trail
- Village exploration and local activities
Landmarks Mae Malai Local Market Mok Fah Waterfall Huay Nam Dung National Park - Day 6
Chiang Mai (Trekking Day 2)
Breakfast comes at the village. You'll trek 3.5 to 4 hours through shaded forest trails to Bann Pang Khao Laam, another Karen village. Your guide prepares lunch when you arrive. Spend the afternoon walking around to see how people live and their traditions. In the evening, feed and bathe elephants in the river, then have dinner and stay overnight at the village. After eating, join your guide around the campfire for jokes, games, and stories.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the village), Lunch (Lunch at the village, guide will prepare meal for the group), Dinner (Dinner at the village)
- Accommodation
- Cottage (Bamboo cottage at hill tribe village. )
Included Activities
- Trek to Bann Pang Khao Laam, Karen village (approximately 3.5-4 hours)
- Village exploration and local lifestyle observation
- Elephant feeding and bathing in the river
- Campfire entertainment with guide (jokes, games, funny stories)
- Day 7
Chiang Mai (Trekking Day 3)
Eat breakfast at the village, then take a smooth bamboo raft down the Mae Tang River for about 1.5 to 2 hours to Baan Pong Ngan, a Lahu hill tribe village. You'll briefly explore the village and meet the Lahu people. After that, continue bamboo rafting through several rapids for 2 more hours to a Shan village for lunch. In the afternoon, a truck takes you back to Chiang Mai and your hotel for check-in and free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the village), Lunch (Lunch at Shan village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Movenpick Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Bamboo rafting along Mae Tang River (approximately 1.5-2 hours)
- Visit Lahu hill tribe village at Baan Pong Ngan
- Bamboo rafting through rapids to Shan village (approximately 2 hours)
- Transfer back to Chiang Mai
Landmarks Mae Tang River Baan Pong Ngan - Day 8
Chiang Mai
Have breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, participate in a Buddhist tradition by offering alms to monks. The rest of the day is yours to explore Chiang Mai at your own pace and do whatever interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Movenpick Chiang Mai)
Included Activities
- Alms offering to Buddhist monks (early morning)
Optional Activities
- Half Day Elephant Experience at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary - Join-in service 07:00-12:00 hrs or 13:00-18:00 hrs (includes approximately 50 mins drive north through countryside, introduction to sanctuary, change into traditional clothing, fruit preparation, meet and feed elephants, walk with elephants to water pond, tea/coffee and seasonal fruit)
- Half Day Cycling Culture Tour - Private service 09:00-12:30 hrs or 13:30-17:00 hrs (includes cycling via Padad-Singhakam route along Ping's Riverside, visit to Wat Koh Klang, vegetable plantations with sustainable agriculture practices, optional gardening activities, visit to Wiang Kum Kam ancient underground empire ruins including Wat Chang Kum, Wat E-Kang, Wat Nhan Chang, Wat Pu Beai, Wat Pra Thart Khaow, and Wat Chedi Liem)
- Morning/Evening Cooking Class by Thai Farm Cooking School - Join-in service 08:00-14:00 hrs or 16:00-20:00 hrs (includes visit to local Thai market, organic farm herb and ingredient explanation, curry paste making from scratch, preparation of one curry paste, one curry, one soup, noodle dish, and sweet dessert)
- Evening Khantoke Dinner with Thai Cultural Shows - Private transfer service 18:00-21:00 hrs (includes authentic Northern Thai cuisine with 9 dishes such as Hang Ley Curry, Kaeng Khae, Laab Kua, Deep-fried Crispy Chicken, Nam Prik Noom, Nam Prik Ong, Kab Moo, Sticky Rice, and Fresh/Boiled Vegetables; Khantoke tray served for up to 4 people; traditional Lanna dance performances)
Landmarks Kanta Elephant Sanctuary Wiang Kum Kam Wat Chang Kum Wat E-Kang Wat Nhan Chang Wat Pu Beai Wat Pra Thart Khaow Wat Chedi Liem Wat Koh Klang - Day 9
Chiang Mai Departure
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. You have the full day to yourself until your departure. A transfer takes you to Chiang Mai Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Private transfer from hotel to Chiang Mai Train Station with sleeping night train ticket back to Bangkok (70 USD per person)
- Private transfer from hotel to Chiang Mai Airport by private car with driver (30 USD per car one way, 1-6 persons)
