10 Nights Itinerary Coverage: Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Phuket
Thailand has a way of giving you everything at once - golden temples, street food you'll dream about later, misty northern mountains and beaches that look edited. This 11-day luxury Thailand tour is built to hand you all of it, minus the planning stress. Across ten unhurried nights you'll travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai to Phuket, staying in handpicked 5-star hotels, moving by private air-conditioned transfers, and exploring each city with an expert local guide who actually knows the good spots.
You'll start in Bangkok, where the Grand Palace and riverside temples sit a short long-tail-boat ride from buzzing markets and quiet canals. Then you'll fly north to Chiang Mai - Thailand's cultural heart - for temple-lined old-city lanes, a rickshaw ride to the night bazaar, and a gentle brush with the countryside and its elephants. Finally, you'll land in Phuket to trade city energy for the warm Andaman Sea and some of the best beaches in Thailand, island-hopping around Phi Phi and slow mornings by the pool.
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On your arrival at Bangkok Airport, you will be greeted by a representative at the exit of your plane and escorted through fast-track immigration services.
Meet our driver and guide at the exit gate and you will be transferred privately to your pre-booked hotel. No activities planned for the day, simply relax at your comfortable room and choose various dining options at your hotel. Overnight in Bangkok.
Get ready to discover the many faces of Bangkok as you navigate through the city’s iconic landmarks with your private guide. Begin with an early morning chanting ritual by monks at Wat Pho also known as Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is one of Bangkok's most revered and historic temples. Hear the legendary tales by your guide and continue to The Grand Palace – the former royal residence and the Emerald Buddha Temple locally known as Wat Pra Kaew, are two of the most iconic and culturally significant landmarks in Bangkok, Thailand.
Enjoy lunch at a local, family style Thai restaurant and ride a ferry to the Temple of Dawn ‘Wat Arun’ is one of Bangkok's most iconic landmarks. This stunning riverside marvel is known for its decorated prangs (towers) and intricate porcelain decorations. Spend some time observing splendid views of the city. Explore the Kudeejeen neighbourhood of Bangkok. This historic community area along with Chao Phraya River is a hidden village famous for its ethnic diversity where Thai, Chinese, Mon, Yuan, and Portuguese live together harmoniously. Discover Chinese temple, a Catholic church, and a Buddhist temple. Here, try the local sweet, baked treat. Evening at leisure or you can explore Bangkok Flower Market, 24-hour flower market is a feast for the eyes and the nostrils on the other side of river before returning to hotel. Overnight in Bangkok.
Today after breakfast embark on Damnoen Saduak & Maeklong Market Day trip from Bangkok presenting many treasures, photographic opportunities, insights and stories. Damnoen Saduak features countless small boats laden with colorful fruits and vegetables and an amazing way of buying and selling goods from centuries. Hear the interesting stories by our guide, learn the history and continue on to Maeklong Railway Market Tour, to witness the incredible sight of local vendors quickly disperse and reassemble as the train comes and goes. Return to Bangkok and you can explore the city on your own.
This evening you will join the guide for evening for Bangkok Evening Food Tour by Tuktuk. This tuktuk journey takes you to old Bangkok where you go beyond well-known dishes and discover the less travelled parts of the city. Across 5 stops, you will get introduced with Thailand’s regional cuisines, in depth exploration of markets and the hidden corners. Our expert guide will share insights on local food and assist you to get indulge in Thai culture for an immersive experience.
Our driver and guide will transfer you to Bangkok Airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Approximate flight time is 1.5 hours. An English-speaking guide and driver will meet you at Chiang Mai airport and transfer you to hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure and to enjoy luxuries of your beautiful resort.
Chiang Mai is the gateway to northern Thailand and a completely different experience from Bangkok. Surrounded by mountains and lush countryside. After check in and settling up in your rooms, you will have an opportunity to hop on ‘Songtaew’ (local transport red buses or pickups) are a great way to get around. Ride on Songtaew to the riverfront and Worarot Market. After exploring the market, we head towards old city, is the town centre of Chiang Mai. Reach at Thapae Gate
We enter the old Continue to Thapae Gate and ride on a cycle rickshaw called ‘Samlor’ in local language. Visiting the Chiang Mai old city creates a great photographic opportunity as you pass through the colorful streets. After exploration return to hotel with your driver and guide followed by overnight stay.
Early morning you will be picked up from hotel to visit the Chiang Mai Gate Market, a traditional fresh-foods market. Try the typical Thai snacks with the help of your guide and see the monks busy in alms giving before returning to hotel.
After breakfast join your guide for sightseeing tour of Chiang Mai including the hilltop temple of Doi Suthep where a revered Buddha relic is enshrined in a golden pagoda. For an immersive experience we drive 45 minutes away from Chiang Mai to Hmong Village nestled within Doi Suthep–Pui National Park. Try some of the local coffee and meet the villagers from a White Hmong community and return to your hotel.
Today you embark on journey to Chang Chill Elephant Sanctuary, an ethical elephant sanctuary in the hills, roughly 90 minutes West of Chiang Mai. Elephant has been an integral part of Thailand’s history, from royal war elephants of the Thai Kings to logging and transportation of heavy goods. There are many sanctuaries to see this beautiful mammal but at Chang Chil Sanctuary one sees them in an ethical way. We specially choose this sanctuary for its great care and welfare of animal without any commercial practices. Spend your day with elephants observing these gentle giants in their natural environment including feeding. Return to your hotel in late afternoon and stay overnight.
Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and our driver will transfer you to Chiang Mai Airport to board flight for Phuket. On arrival at Phuket Airport, you will be greeted by our driver and transferred to hotel. You will have opportunity to unwind yourself on serene beaches, indulge and explore beautiful surroundings of Phuket.
Day at leisure to relax on the beach. Overnight in Phuket.
Day at leisure to relax on the beach. Overnight in Phuket.
Day at leisure to relax on the beach. Overnight in Phuket.
Rise early and our driver will collect your from for a private transfer to airport for onward journey.
