Best of Thailand

Once you arrive, meet your driver and enjoy a transfer to the hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.

Transfer to the Grand Palace complex, which includes royal and throne halls, government offices, and the famous Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Then, visit Wat Phra Kaew. After lunch, take a shared local public ferry across the Chao Phraya River, stopping at Wat Arun along the way. Return via the ferry and visit Wat Pho, followed by Wat Traimit, home of the Golden Buddha. Enjoy a walk through Chinatown before heading back to the hotel for some relaxation.

Transfer southwest of Bangkok to a lush, wet delta area, criss-crossed by canals and filled with coconut plantations and fruit orchards. Experience the Damnoen Saduak floating market by long-tailed boat, navigating through a maze of narrow canals lined with orchards. After lunch, visit the famous Maeklong Railway Market, one of the most unique markets in the world. Stalls are set up along the railway tracks, and when the train passes through, vendors must quickly move their goods, only to return moments later as the train clears.

You’ll have some free time before heading to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. After arriving, check in at the hotel, and in the evening, indulge in a traditional Khantoke dinner accompanied by a local music and dance performance.

Explore the Mae Taeng Elephant Camp to witness a demonstration of how trained elephants assist in teak forest work, including bathing in the river, hauling logs, and responding to commands. Then, enjoy a 45-minute elephant ride through the jungle, stopping at the Lisu village. After lunch, embark on a bamboo raft ride along the Maetang River before returning to the hotel. On your way back, make a stop at the orchid and butterfly farm.

Travel to Chiang Rai, stopping en route to visit Wat Rong Khun, renowned for its stunning white temple. Next, head to the Golden Triangle, where the borders of three countries converge. Enjoy a boat ride with panoramic views of the Mekong River. Continue to Mae Sai, the northernmost town of Thailand, located on the border with Myanmar. Take time to shop for local Myanmar products at the market before heading back to Chiang Mai. Along the way, visit the villages of the Akha, Yao, and Long Neck tribes.

Visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, one of the most revered temples, housing a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. The temple offers breathtaking views of Chiang Mai and the surrounding countryside. Afterward, visit a Meo village before heading to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival in Phuket, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel for check-in.

Transfer to the pier and set off for Phi Phi Ley Island, where you can explore the stunning scenery of Maya Bay and enjoy snorkeling at Loh Samah Bay. Visit Hong Island for a swim and capture some great photos at Viking Cave. After lunch, continue the cruise to Khai Island, where you’ll have free time to relax on the beach and take photos with the vibrant marine life. Finally, return to the pier and transfer back to your hotel.

Enjoy your free time to relax and unwind on the beach. Overnight stay in Phuket.

Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll have some free time to either unwind on the beach or explore the island at your leisure before being transferred to the airport for your departure.