Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
Your private driver picks you up from the airport and takes you to your boutique hotel in Bangkok. Spend the day getting your bearings around the city, wandering past golden temples and busy markets along the Chao Phraya River. After your flight, you might grab some street food, relax at your hotel, or join an optional temple walking tour that covers the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun.
- Start point
- Bangkok, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi Intl (BKK) Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Maitria Mode Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok)
Optional Activities
- Temple Walking Tour - Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun (EUR 67 per person) - includes visit to Emerald Buddha Temple, amulet market, Grand Palace, Tha Thien Market, Wat Pho with Reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun
Landmarks Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) Grand Palace Wat Pho Wat Arun Tha Thien Market Amulet Market Chao Phraya River 
- Day 2
Bangkok
This is a flexible day in Bangkok where you set the pace. Stay at your hotel and take it easy if you need to recover from travel, or join an optional full-day tour combining temple visits with a long-tail boat through Bangkok's canals and the former capital of Thonburi, including the Royal Barge Museum.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- (Maitria Mode Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok)
Optional Activities
- Best of Bangkok - Temples & Long-tail Boat Trip (EUR 110 per person) - includes visits to Emerald Buddha Temple, amulet market, Grand Palace, Tha Thien Market, Wat Pho, street food sampling in Tha Tien, Wat Arun, long-tail boat trip to Thonburi, and Royal Barge Museum visit. Tour runs 08:00-15:30
Landmarks Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) Grand Palace Wat Pho Wat Arun Tha Thien Market Amulet Market Royal Barge Museum Thonburi - Day 3
Bangkok
Another flexible day in Bangkok. You can check out the Maeklong Railway Market (which operates right next to active train tracks) and the colorful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on your own. If you prefer something different, there's an optional guided tour of Ayutthaya, Thailand's ancient capital, visiting four historic temples with lunch at a local restaurant included.
- Accommodation
- (Maitria Mode Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok)
Optional Activities
- Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (EUR 26 per person) - small group tour departing at 09:00, includes air-conditioned van transfer (45 minutes to Ban Na Kwang), local train ride to Maeklong Railway Market, and exploration of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Tour runs 09:00-15:30
- Ayutthaya Day Tour with lunch (EUR 33 per person) - small group tour of World Heritage site, visiting Wat Lokayasutha, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Mahathat with famous Buddha head in Bodhi tree roots, lunch at local Thai restaurant, and Wat Chaiwattanaram. Tour runs 07:30-14:30
Landmarks Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Wat Lokayasutha Wat Phra Sri Sanphet Wat Mahathat Wat Chaiwattanaram - Day 4
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
You head north to Chiang Mai, the cultural center of Thailand set among mountains and greenery. Your private driver meets you and takes you to your boutique hotel that mixes modern amenities with traditional Lanna style. Spend the rest of the day however you like: swim by the pool, visit a local café, or walk through quiet streets past temples and craft shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Travelodge Nimman Chiang Mai )
- Day 5
Chiang Mai
A leisure day in Chiang Mai where you explore temples, markets, and the local scene at your own pace. If you want more structure, there are several optional activities: a half-day tuk-tuk city temple tour with lunch, a full-day trip to Doi Suthep Temple and a White Hmong hilltribe settlement, a half-day elephant care experience, or an evening cooking class at an organic farm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Travelodge Nimman Chiang Mai )
Optional Activities
- Half Day City Temple Tour by Tuk Tuk with Khao Soi Lunch (EUR 80 per person, minimum 2 people) - visit local market, Wat Chiang Man (oldest temple built 1297), Three Kings Monument, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Srisuphan, Tha Phae Gate shops and markets. Tour runs 08:30-12:00. Includes Khao Soi lunch
- Doi Suthep & White Hmong Hilltribe (EUR 70 per person, minimum 2 people) - visit Doi Suthep Temple at 1685 meters elevation with 306 steps or funicular railway option, explore White Hmong hilltribe settlement
- Half Day Elephant Care at Elephant Discovery Chiang Mai (EUR 44 per person, maximum 12 participants per day) - hotel pick-up 7:00-7:30 AM, change into traditional clothing, learn about elephants and herbal medicine preparation, feed and walk with elephants, bathe elephants for 30-40 minutes, late breakfast with fresh fruits, return to city 12:30-13:00. Group limited to 12 participants
- Grandma's Cooking Experience (EUR 40 per person) - visit local market to learn about Thai ingredients, visit organic farm in Saraphi District (20 minutes from city center), pick fresh produce, collect eggs, learn to make curry paste and Thai dishes including Tom Yam, Green Curry, Pad Thai, Massaman Curry, choose one dish from each of five categories, enjoy self-cooked dinner, hotel pick-up and drop-off. Tour runs 15:30-20:00
Landmarks Wat Chiang Man Three Kings Monument Wat Chedi Luang Wat Phra Singh Wat Srisuphan Tha Phae Gate Doi Suthep Temple - Day 6
Chiang Mai
Another leisure day in Chiang Mai for relaxing and exploring on your schedule. You can also opt into a half-day elephant care program with morning activities and breakfast, or an evening cooking class at an organic farm where you'll learn to make authentic Thai food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Travelodge Nimman Chiang Mai )
Optional Activities
- Half Day Elephant Care at Elephant Discovery Chiang Mai (EUR 44 per person, maximum 12 participants per day) - hotel pick-up 7:00-7:30 AM, change into traditional clothing, learn about elephants and herbal medicine preparation, feed and walk with elephants, bathe elephants for 30-40 minutes, late breakfast with fresh fruits, return to city 12:30-13:00
- Grandma's Cooking Experience (EUR 40 per person) - visit local market to learn about Thai ingredients, visit organic farm in Saraphi District (20 minutes from city center), pick fresh produce, collect eggs, learn to make curry paste and Thai dishes, enjoy self-cooked meal. Tour runs 15:30-20:00
- Day 7
Chiang Mai to Khao Sok National Park
You leave Chiang Mai and head toward Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand. After a scenic drive and flight to Surat Thani, the route continues through forests where limestone cliffs and dense vegetation signal your arrival. Check into your unique accommodation, perhaps a floating villa or treehouse lodge, then unwind by listening to the jungle sounds and taking in the peaceful lake views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Our Jungle House )
Landmarks Khao Sok National Park 
- Day 8
Khao Sok National Park
Wake up to rainforest sounds at Khao Sok and enjoy a slow morning surrounded by limestone cliffs and clear water. Lounge at your jungle retreat, take a swim, or read while listening to nature around you. If you want activities, there's an optional full-day Chiew Lan Lake adventure with boating, cave exploration, and swimming at a floating restaurant, or a half-day jungle hike through one of the world's oldest forests.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Our Jungle House )
Optional Activities
- Full Day Chiew Lan Lake Adventure (EUR 71 per person, not including National Park entrance fee) - meet 08:30 AM at reception or pick-up in Khao Sok Town, stop at local market 09:30 AM, arrive Rachabrapa Dam 10:00 AM, long-tail boat exploration 10:00 AM-12:30 PM visiting 3 Rock landmark and cave, lunch break 12:30 PM-13:30 PM at raft house with Thai set meal, afternoon leisure 13:30-16:00 PM for swimming and canoeing, return to pier 16:00 PM-17:30 PM, arrive back at resort 45 minutes later
- Half Day Jungle Hike Khao Sok National Park (EUR 63 per person, minimum 2 people) - explore 739 km² park following old hunting trails through 30-meter tall trees in one of world's oldest forest ecosystems, potential wildlife sightings include gibbons, macaques, hornbills, birds, and exotic insects. Season-dependent cave or waterfall visits available. Start times 09:00 or 13:00, duration 3 to 3.5 hours
Landmarks Khao Sok National Park Chiew Lan Lake Rachabrapa Dam - Day 9
Khao Sok National Park to Phang Nga
Leave the rainforest behind and travel to Phang Nga Province on the coast, moving from green jungles to turquoise water and dramatic limestone formations. Check into your beachfront or hillside hotel where modern comfort meets natural surroundings. The afternoon is yours to spend however you like, perhaps walking the soft sand, getting a spa treatment, or enjoying views of Phang Nga Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (The Hotspring Beach Resort & Spa)
Landmarks Phang Nga Bay 
- Days 10 - 13
Phang Nga
You have four days on the coast designed for both relaxation and discovery. Wake to sea breezes with limestone cliffs rising from the turquoise water. Spend time on sandy beaches, soak up the sun, or enjoy fresh coconut water under palm trees. Optional tours include James Bond Island with cave exploration and floating villages, the Phi Phi Islands with Maya Bay and snorkeling, or Krabi with multiple island and lagoon visits.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast (coffee, tea, cookies, bread, jam, orange juice)), Lunch (Picnic lunch on the beach or at restaurant)
- Accommodation
- (The Hotspring Beach Resort & Spa)
Optional Activities
- James Bond and Beyond (EUR 100 per person) - transfer from Khao Lak 4:00 AM or Phuket 5:00 AM to Royal Phuket Marina, coffee and snack at private lounge, 07:00 AM departure by speedboat. Includes Panak Island cave exploration walk-in tour, James Bond Island with Koh Tapu rock formation, private canoe station at Tam Lod with mangrove and cave paddling, Koh Panyee floating village walk (200-year-old stilted Malay fishing community), lunch at New Fern restaurant in Koh Panyee, Samet Nangshe viewpoint for Phang Nga Bay views, tropical beach time in afternoon, return to Royal Phuket Marina around 15:15-15:30, hotel transfer
- Phi Phi Islands X Large - The Early Bird (EUR 100 per person) - transfer from Khao Lak 4:00 AM or Phuket 5:00 AM to Royal Phuket Marina, coffee and snack at 5:00 AM departure, speedboat 07:00 AM to Phi Phi Islands. Includes Maya Bay visit (featured in 'The Beach'), Pileh Lagoon swim, Viking Cave photo stop, Monkey Beach viewing from boat (no beach landing), Tonsai Bay viewpoint hike or village exploration, long snorkeling stop with top-notch equipment at Phi Phi, beach lunch with relaxation time, return to Royal Phuket Marina around 15:00-15:15
- Krabi Highlights (EUR 107 per person) - transfer from Phuket 5:00 AM or Khao Lak 4:00 AM to Royal Phuket Marina, coffee and light breakfast at lounge, 07:00 AM speedboat departure. Includes Poda Island visit, Thale Waek three islands connected by sandbank (low tide), underwater snorkeling exploration with colorful reefs, Koh Hong island with crystalline waters and white sand beach, 360° viewpoint climb with panoramic island views, Thai buffet beach lunch, Koh Hong Lagoon and Lao Lading beach for swimming and photos, return to Royal Phuket Marina around 15:00-15:30
Landmarks James Bond Island Koh Tapu Panak Island Koh Panyee Samet Nangshe Viewpoint Maya Bay Pileh Lagoon Viking Cave Monkey Beach Tonsai Bay Poda Island Thale Waek Koh Hong Lao Lading Beach Phang Nga Bay - Day 14
Phang Nga to Phuket
Your trip wraps up as you return to Phuket with its turquoise waters and golden beaches for a final moment before heading home. After breakfast, your private driver takes you to the airport. Reflect on the mix of vibrant cities, peaceful jungles, and sunny islands that made up your time in Thailand.
- End point
- Phuket, Thailand (Phuket Intl Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
