DAY 1 => Arrival in Bangkok & Local Exploration
Arrive at Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK) Airport. Transfer to your hotel and check-in. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring a nearby area like Siam Square for shopping. In the evening, consider a rooftop bar for a stunning city view and dinner.
DAY 2 => Bangkok Temples & River Cruise
Start with a visit to the most famous landmarks: The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha). Then, see the massive Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. In the afternoon, take a long-tail boat ride along the Chao Phraya River and visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) at sunset. Conclude the day with a Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise.
DAY 3 => Markets & Train Ride Adventure
Take a day trip to the unique markets outside the city. Visit the Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors set up stalls right on the train tracks and quickly pack up when the train passes. Continue to the vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and explore by long-tail boat, observing local life and purchasing souvenirs. Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon.
DAY 4 => Travel to Chiang Mai & Temple Visit
Check out of your Bangkok hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai (CNX). Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in. In the late afternoon, drive up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a sacred temple on a mountain overlooking the city, famous for its golden chedi and panoramic views. Enjoy dinner near the Old City gates.
DAY 5 => Ethical Elephant Sanctuary & Local Dinner
Spend a fulfilling day at an ethical elephant sanctuary outside of Chiang Mai. Learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of elephants, feed them, and walk with them as they roam in their natural habitat (no riding). Return in the afternoon. In the evening, experience a traditional Khantoke Dinner with northern Thai dances and music.
DAY 6 => Old City Temples & Cooking Class
Explore the Chiang Mai Old City (the walled, central square) on foot or by bicycle, visiting historic temples like Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh. In the afternoon, participate in a hands-on Thai cooking class, where you visit a local market to source ingredients and learn to cook several classic Thai dishes. Spend the evening browsing the famous Night Bazaar for handicrafts and street food.
DAY 7 => Fly to Phuket & Beach Relaxation
Check out of your Chiang Mai hotel and fly to Phuket (HKT). Transfer to your beach resort and check-in. Spend the rest of the day relaxing by the beach or the pool. Enjoy the sunset and a fresh seafood dinner at a beachside restaurant in your chosen area (e.g., Patong, Kata, or Karon).
DAY 8 => Phi Phi Islands Day Trip
Embark on a full-day speed boat tour to the Phi Phi Islands. Highlights typically include the stunning Maya Bay (famous from the movie The Beach), snorkeling around Phi Phi Leh, swimming in the clear waters of Phi Leh Lagoon, and relaxing on the beaches of Phi Phi Don. Have lunch on the island and return to Phuket in the late afternoon.
DAY 9 => Phuket Departure
Enjoy a final Thai breakfast. Depending on your flight schedule, you can visit Phuket's Big Buddha for one last view or explore the charming Sino-Portuguese architecture and murals of Phuket Old Town. Transfer to Phuket International Airport (HKT) for your departure.