Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok
You'll land in Bangkok and clear immigration and customs. Look for your tour representative holding a sign in the arrival hall, and they'll handle your bags and drive you to the hotel for check-in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (W22 Hotel ), Hotel (Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom ), Hotel (Grande Centre Point Surawong )
- Day 2
Bangkok
After breakfast at your hotel, head to the Royal Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew to see the Golden Chedi and the Pantheon of the Chakri Kings. From there, walk to Wat Pho, which served as Thailand's first university and features beautiful murals and traditional massage. Later in the afternoon, you'll take a long-tail boat along the Chao Phraya River and through the quiet Thonburi canals. The main stop is Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, where you can see the 104-meter Khmer-style tower covered in colorful Chinese porcelain mosaics.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (W22 Hotel ), Hotel (Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom ), Hotel (Grande Centre Point Surawong )
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
- Visit Wat Pho
- Long-tail boat trip on Chao Phraya River and Thonburi canals
- Visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Landmarks Royal 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
Mae Klong Train Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Kanchanaburi
Check out early and drive to Samut Songhkhram to watch the famous Maeklong Train Market fold up as the train pulls in. You'll see local vendors selling fruits, vegetables, and seafood. Then continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and take a paddle boat through the canals to see how locals trade fresh produce. From there, drive to Kanchanaburi and visit the War Cemetery with 9,000 graves, then tour the Bridge Over The River Kwai built by POWs during WWII. Stop at the JEATH Museum, which covers Japan, England, America and Australia, Thailand, and Holland. By evening, you'll explore a traditional market before having dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Local lunch at the restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Good Times Resort ), Hotel (Felix River Kwai Resort ), Hotel (Dheva Mantra Resort )
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong Train Market
- Explore Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Paddle boat ride through floating market canals
- Visit War Cemetery of Allied Prisoners
- Visit Bridge Over The River Kwai
- Visit JEATH Museum
- Visit traditional evening market
Landmarks Maeklong Train Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market War Cemetery of Allied Prisoners Bridge Over The River Kwai JEATH Museum 
- Day 4
Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
Check out and transfer to River Kwai Bridge station for a train ride on the Death Railway to Tham Krasae Station, departing at 11:02 and arriving at 12:12. You'll visit Krasae Cave, a former POW rest spot that now holds a Buddha image. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive about 3 hours to Ayutthaya. Check in to your hotel and have free time. An optional Ayutthaya Dinner Cruise is available from 7 to 9 PM aboard a traditional teak rice barge with Thai food and views of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kantary Hotel Ayutthaya ), Hotel (Classic Kameo ), Hotel (The Cavalli Casa Resort )
Included Activities
- Train ride on Death Railway from River Kwai Bridge to Tham Krasae Station
- Visit Krasae Cave
Optional Activities
- Ayutthaya Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River (19:00-21:00) with traditional Thai cuisine
Landmarks River Kwai Bridge Tham Krasae Station Krasae Cave Chao Phraya River 
- Day 5
Ayutthaya
Start with breakfast at your hotel and enjoy free time using the hotel facilities. Then explore Ayutthaya's ruins, the former second capital of Thailand for 417 years until 1767. Visit Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, starting with Wat Phra Sri Sanphet at the spiritual center of the Royal Palace. Next, go to Wat Mahathat where you'll see a Buddha head growing from a tree, surrounded by artifacts from the past 600 years. After lunch at a local restaurant, stop at a market to try Roti Saimai, Ayutthaya's signature candy floss dessert wrapped in pandan-flavored crepes. Your final temple stop is Wat Kudi Dao, a restored temple with local history. Later in the afternoon, fly to Chiang Rai and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Khamthana Hotel ), Hotel (The Heritage Hotel ), Hotel (The Riverie )
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
- Visit Wat Mahathat
- Visit local market
- Visit Wat Kudi Dao
Landmarks Ayutthaya Historical Park Wat Phra Sri Sanphet Wat Mahathat Wat Kudi Dao 
- Day 6
Golden Triangle and Chiang Rai
Leave in the morning for the Golden Triangle where the Ruak River and Mekong River meet at the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. From the viewpoint, you'll see the three countries separated by calm water. Visit the House of Opium Museum to learn about opium trade history and hill tribe culture. Continue to Chiang Saen on the Mae Khong River banks across from Laos, visiting Wat Phrathat Pha Ngao with a Buddha image estimated between 700 and 1,300 years old. Climb to Phra Borommathat Phuttha Nimit Chedi for surrounding views. After lunch, visit Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple with its distinctive blue architecture. In the evening, explore Chiang Rai by visiting the King Mengrai Monument, the Golden Clock Tower with light-and-sound shows at 20:00 and 21:00, and the night market with restaurants and optional classical dance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Khamthana Hotel ), Hotel (The Heritage Hotel ), Hotel (The Riverie )
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Triangle viewpoint
- Visit House of Opium Museum
- Visit Chiang Saen ancient city
- Visit Wat Phrathat Pha Ngao
- Visit Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)
- Visit King Mengrai Monument
- Visit Golden Clock Tower
- Visit Chiang Rai night market
Optional Activities
- Classical dance performance at night market (own expenses)
Landmarks Golden Triangle House of Opium Museum Chiang Saen Wat Phrathat Pha Ngao Phra Borommathat Phuttha Nimit Chedi Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) King Mengrai Monument Golden Clock Tower Chiang Rai Night Market - Day 7
Baan Dam Museum, Wat Huay Pla Kang, Wat Rong Khun, and travel to Chiang Mai
Check out and tour Baan Dam Museum, the Black House, an artistic creation by National Artist Achan Thawan Duchanee with over 25 black buildings showcasing Northern architecture, carved wood patterns, and folk art exhibits. Next, visit Wat Huay Pla Kang with the impressive nine-story Phop Chok Dhamma Chedi and a white Wihan housing a 79-meter-tall Guan Im Bodhisattva. After lunch, drive south to Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple designed by artist Achan Chalermchai Kositpipat, featuring silver mirrors, serpent decorations, and master murals. Then drive about 3 hours south to Chiang Mai, passing Mae Kha Chan Hot Spring. You'll arrive in the evening, check in to your hotel, and have free time. An optional Street Eats by Tuk Tuk tour is available from 16:30 to 20:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- (Hotel M Chiang Mai ), Hotel (Aruntara Riverside Boutique Hotel ), (Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort )
Included Activities
- Visit Baan Dam Museum (Black House)
- Visit Wat Huay Pla Kang
- Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
- Pass Mae Kha Chan Hot Spring
Optional Activities
- Chiang Mai Street Eats by Tuk Tuk (16:30-20:30) - Private Service: Local transport, street food tasting, religious relics, beverage at Xanadu Restaurant with scenic views
Landmarks Baan Dam Museum (Black House) Wat Huay Pla Kang Phop Chok Dhamma Chedi Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) Mae Kha Chan Hot Spring Wat Lok Molee Wat Koh Klang 3-Kings Monument Wat Chedi Luang 
- Day 8
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Sankampaeng Crafts, and Chiang Mai Temples
Have breakfast at your hotel, then head to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, northern Thailand's most sacred temple at 1,056 meters elevation. You'll climb the carved Naga Serpent Staircase and see the city views below while visiting the temple's holy Buddha relic. Drive to Sankampaeng to watch full production of Thai silk, colorful paper umbrellas, celadon ceramics, teakwood furniture, and silverware. Return to the city for lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon stops include Wat Phrising with its beautiful Lai Kham chapel, Wat Chedi Luang with its enormous partly damaged pagoda from 1545, and Wat U-Mong established in 1296, now a meditation center with historical artifacts and ancient tunnel-like architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- (Hotel M Chiang Mai ), Hotel (Aruntara Riverside Boutique Hotel ), (Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort )
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
- Observe Thai Silk production in Sankampaeng
- Observe paper umbrella production in Sankampaeng
- Observe celadon ceramics production in Sankampaeng
- Observe teakwood furniture production in Sankampaeng
- Observe silverware production in Sankampaeng
- Visit Wat Phrasing
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang
- Visit Wat U-Mong
Landmarks Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Sankampaeng Crafts Area Wat Phrasing Wat Chedi Luang Wat U-Mong Asok Pillar - Day 9
Kanta Elephant Sanctuary and Chiang Mai
After breakfast at your hotel, join the half-day Kanta Elephant Sanctuary experience from 07:00 to 11:00. You'll drive about 50 minutes north through countryside and forests, arriving by 08:00. Learn about elephants, change into traditional clothing, and prepare fruit for them. Spend time feeding, interacting, and playing with the elephants in their natural environment while learning their behavior and history. Walk with them to a clean water pond where they cool off. Have tea, coffee, and seasonal fruit before returning by 11:00. The afternoon is free at leisure, and you have three optional evening activities: a Half Day Cycling Culture Tour from 13:00 to 17:00, an Evening Cooking Class from 15:00 to 21:00, or the Evening Khantoke Dinner with Thai Cultural Shows from 18:00 to 21:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- (Hotel M Chiang Mai ), Hotel (Aruntara Riverside Boutique Hotel ), (Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort )
Included Activities
- Half-day Kanta Elephant Sanctuary experience: elephant interaction, feeding, and natural environment observation
Optional Activities
- Half Day Cycling Culture Tour (13:00-17:00) - Private Service: Tuk-tuk transport, Riverside Cruise with Temple Tour, Thai Local Farming Experience, Wiang Kum Kam Exploration
- Evening Cooking Class by Thai Farm Cooking School (15:00-21:00) - Join-in Service: Local market visit, herbs and ingredients learning, curry paste making, 5 dishes preparation (curry paste, curry, soup, noodle, dessert)
- Evening Khantoke Dinner with Thai Cultural Shows (18:00-21:00) - Private Transfer Service: Traditional Lanna performances, northern cuisine, welcome drink, refillable water and herbal drinks
Landmarks Kanta Elephant Sanctuary Padad-Singhakam Route Ping River Wat Lok Molee Wat Koh Klang Wiang Kum Kam Chiang Mai Local Market Chiang Mai Night Market Chang Puak Gate (North Gate) 3-Kings Monument - Day 10
Departure from Chiang Mai
Have breakfast at your hotel and check out. Meet your tour guide for a private transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
