Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport and head to your hotel for check-in. After your long flight, you can rest and grab lunch whenever you're ready. This is mainly a settling-in day, so take your time adjusting to the time zone and getting comfortable at your accommodation.
- Start point
- Bangkok, Thailand (Arrival Transfer )
- Day 2
Bangkok
Following breakfast, you'll head out to see Bangkok's major temples and palaces. Start at the Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew to see the Emerald Buddha, then continue to Wat Pho for the giant reclining Buddha and Wat Traimit's Golden Buddha. Later in the afternoon, you'll take a long-tail boat along the Chao Phraya River and quieter canals, stopping at Wat Arun before returning to your hotel to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Royal Palace
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew
- Visit Wat Pho
- Visit Wat Traimit
- Long-tail boat excursion on Chao Phraya River and interior canals
- Stop at Wat Arun
Landmarks Grand Royal Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Traimit Wat Arun - Day 3
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
An early morning drive takes you southwest to Maeklong railway market where you can photograph and try local snacks. From there, you'll head by motor boat to Damnoen Saduak floating market, then continue to Kanchanaburi. You'll see World War II memorials at the JEATH War Museum and Cemetery, take a 30-minute train ride along the river, and visit the Kwai bridge. You'll spend the night in Kanchanaburi.
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong railway market
- Motor boat trip at Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Visit JEATH War Museum
- Visit War Cemetery
- Train ride approximately 30 minutes along the river
- Visit Kwai bridge
Landmarks Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market JEATH War Museum War Cemetery Kwai Bridge 
- Day 4
Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
After breakfast, you'll drive to Erawan Waterfall in Erawan National Park to see the seven-tiered falls and walk to each level, with the option to swim in the natural pools. In the afternoon, you'll head to Ayutthaya, the ancient city founded in 1350 along the Chao Phraya River. This historic site has numerous temples and monuments to explore. You'll overnight in Ayutthaya.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Erawan Waterfall
- Walk through Erawan National Park
Optional Activities
- Swimming in natural pools at Erawan Waterfall
Landmarks Erawan Waterfall Erawan National Park - Day 5
Ayutthaya
After breakfast, you'll ride a green Kermit tuk-tuk (unique to Ayutthaya and Trang) to explore the city's temples including Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat with its tree-enclosed Buddha face, and Wat Phra Srisanphet. You'll also check out a local market and visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace with its mix of European, Khmer, Thai, and Chinese architecture. Later, you'll transfer to the train station for an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kermit tuk-tuk tour of temple highlights
- Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol
- Visit Wat Mahathat
- Visit Wat Phra Srisanphet
- Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
- Night train to Chiang Mai in 2nd Class Sleep AC
Optional Activities
- Local market exploration
Landmarks Wat Yai Chaimongkol Wat Mahathat Wat Phra Srisanphet Bang Pa-In Summer Palace - Day 6
Chiang Mai
Breakfast happens at a local restaurant, then you'll spend your morning in Chiang Mai's old town visiting the walls, moat, gates, and temples like Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang. You'll stroll historic streets and take a rickshaw tour. In the afternoon, you'll walk through Warorot central market and head to Doi Suthep hill. After exploring craft villages with lacquer, silk weaving, and woodcarving workshops, you'll check out the Night Market before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Served at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of old town
- Visit Wat Phra Singh temple
- Visit Wat Phan Tao temple
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang temple
- Rickshaw tour through traditional streets
- Walk through Warorot central market
- Visit Doi Suthep hill
- Visit craft villages: lacquer factories, silk weaving, umbrella manufacturing, wood carvings, goldsmith work
Optional Activities
- Browse Night Market
Landmarks Wat Phra Singh Wat Phan Tao Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep - Day 7
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Your hotel pickup happens between 08:00-08:30, then you'll drive about 1.5 hours to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary through rural areas. You'll change into Karen clothing and learn about elephant behavior, then feed and photograph them in their natural setting. After traditional Thai lunch, you'll learn to make herbal medicine balls. You'll walk with the elephants to the river for bathing, brushing, and a mud spa. You'll depart around 15:00 and return to your hotel by 17:00-17:30.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Thai food and fresh fruit)
Included Activities
- Meet and interact with elephants
- Feed elephants
- Play with elephants
- Learn about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior
- Make herbal medicine balls
- Walk with elephants to river
- Bathe and brush elephants
- Therapeutic mud spa with elephants
- Swim with elephants
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 8
Mae Kam Pong Village
Your guide meets you for a scenic drive to Mae Orn with a market stop to buy lunch items and fruit. You'll continue to Mae Kam Pong village where local guides will share the village's history and lead you on flexible trek options around the area. Many villagers grow tea plants, coffee, and mushrooms while others make handicrafts like decorated pillows and rattan baskets. Lunch happens either in a homestay or as a picnic, and optional traditional massage is available. You'll head back to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon.
Included Activities
- Trek around Mae Kam Pong village
- Learn about village history from local community guide
Optional Activities
- Stop at San Kampaeng market to buy lunch ingredients and fruit
- Lunch in a homestay or picnic lunch along the way
- Traditional massage
Landmarks Mae Kam Pong Village San Kampaeng Market - Day 9
Chiang Mai Departure
Your driver will take you to Chiang Mai Airport for your international flight to your next destination. Your tour services end here.
- End point
- Chiang Mai, Thailand (Departure Transfer )
