Tour features
Bangkok: classic palace-and-river day (Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, canal long-tail where listed) plus a floating-market and Mae Klong Railway Market outing. Chiang Mai: moated old city highlights and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. One full northern day to Chiang Rai—Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) and the Baan Dam Museum (Black House)—returning to Chiang Mai. Mae Taeng / Mae Malai programme: hands-on elephant time at a camp that emphasises care and feeding, followed by gentle bamboo rafting on the river. Phuket: join-in speedboat covering Phi Phi Don, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Bamboo Island, and swimming/snorkel stops; a separate day for the Big Buddha, viewpoints, and Sino-Portuguese Old Town with time for markets.
Destinations
Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Phuket → Bangkok (final domestic flight for onward connections).
Route at a glance
- Bangkok arrival
- Palace & river temples
- Floating & railway markets
- Fly to Chiang Mai — old city & Doi Suthep
- Chiang Rai — White & Black House
- Mae Taeng elephant care & bamboo rafting
- Fly to Phuket
- Phi Phi & outlying islands (speedboat)
- Big Buddha & Phuket Old Town
- Fly to Bangkok — tour ends
Travel
Private transfers; domestic flights Bangkok–Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai–Phuket, Phuket–Bangkok; join-in speedboat on the Andaman day.
Accommodation
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket hotels or resorts—star tier and style confirmed in your quote.
Meals
Breakfast daily; lunch on elephant/rafting and Phi Phi boat days where operators include a box or buffet.
Day by day itinerary
Arrive in Thailand. Private meet-and-greet and transfer to your hotel. Rest or light neighbourhood walk.
Morning flower market (Pak Khlong Talat). Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho. Chao Phraya long-tail past canal communities with views of Wat Arun. Continue to Wat Pho’s reclining Buddha.
- Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha
- Canal long-tail
- Wat Arun
- Wat Pho
Damnoen Saduak or similar floating market by long-tail; Mae Klong Railway Market when trains pass; coconut farm stop with tasting. Return to Bangkok.
Flight to Chiang Mai. After check-in, explore the moated old city—Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh. Wind up the mountain to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for golden chedi and city views.
Full-day excursion from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Focus on contemporary northern art architecture: Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) and Thawan Duchanee’s Baan Dam Museum (Black House). Scenic drive with photo stops; return to Chiang Mai by evening.
Drive toward Mae Taeng / Mae Malai. Morning at an elephant programme: introduction by mahouts, feeding and food prep, river bath or mud play depending on season and camp rules. Afternoon bamboo rafting on a gentle stretch of river (shared seat raft with boat staff). Return to Chiang Mai.
Relaxed morning. Afternoon flight to Phuket; meet representative and resort transfer.
Join-in speedboat from Phuket: Phi Phi Don, Maya Bay (park rules permitting), Pileh Lagoon swim, Viking Cave photo stop, Bamboo Island beach time, additional snorkel or swimming bays per tide and operator routing. Box or simple lunch on board.
- National park fees as collected by operator
- Exact order varies with sea conditions
Morning: Nakkerd Hill and the marble Big Buddha with Andaman viewpoints. Afternoon: Wat Chalong if time allows, then Sino-Portuguese shophouses, cafés, and street art in Phuket Old Town. Evening free for night markets or beach dinner.
Checkout and domestic flight to Bangkok for international onward travel.
What’s included
Included
- Hotels with breakfast; private touring & transfers as described
- Domestic flights on itinerary
- Listed join-in tours and park fees where operators bundle them
- English-speaking guide on escorted days
Not included
- International flights; tips; personal expenses; travel insurance
- Optional add-ons not purchased in advance