Essential Thailand Itinerary

11 days

Day 1

ARRIVE BANGKOK

Arrive in Bangkok, the exotic capital of Thailand. You are transferred to the hotel for rest and relaxation.

Day 2

BANGKOK

Today, take you down the River of Kings—the Chao Phraya River—where you get to fully enjoy the peace and quiet of the winding canals and get acquainted with the local communities that live along the banks of the river.

Followed by the Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), and the Royal Palace to see the Dusit Hall (Funeral Hall) and the holy Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha).

Day 3

BANGKOK

Today visit the former capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya. The tour starts at Bang Pa In, the Summer Palace of the late King Rama V. You’ll pass and visit all the impressive ruins of this World Heritage Site.

Day 4

BANGKOK > CHIANG MAI

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon pick up at Chiang Mai airport, transfer to the hotel for rest.

In the evening, enjoy the northern Thai dinner with a colorful hill tribe show.

Day 5

CHIANG MAI

Today experience elephant care. Walking with elephants, feeding and bathing them in Karen outfit. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors.

After you have met all elephants, you will accompany them to a nearby mud spa and join them in the water for refreshing bath. Enjoy some snacks and seasonal fresh fruit at the camp before returning to the hotel in the early afternoon.

Day 6

CHIANG MAI

This morning visit the landmark of Chiang Mai, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep and highlight temples in the city.

Visit the Three Kings Monument and stop for local signature dish of Chiang Mai: Khao Soi (egg noodles in curry chicken or meat soup).

Day 7

CHIANG MAI > PHUKET

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon pick up at Phuket airport, you’ll be met and transferred to hotel for rest.

The rest of the day is free for leisure.

Day 8

PHUKET

This morning, take a speedboat to reach Phi Phi Don Island. Go out to Phi Phi Ley, famous for its birds nests. You’ll be given a chance to observe the majestic undersea world, where you can enjoy some free time to swim and snorkel or simply lie and rest on the beach.

Day 9

PHUKET

Today, spend your free day to explore and rest on the beach. The beach and the sands are long and wide enough so that it never feels overly busy. Enjoy relaxing on the warm sand with a cold drink.

Day 10

PHUKET

Today, spend your free time to explore Phuket or continue to enjoy the sun and beaches at your own leisure.

day 11

DEPART PHUKET

You will be free until your transfer to the airport for your home flight or extend your trip to Cambodia.