From North to South Thailand 12 days
Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Phuket - Phi Phi Island
Private tour
Theme: Interaction with local, Traditional culture
Suitable: Family with children
Insight Thailand from Bangkok to Chiang Mai 9 days
Discover the cultural heart of Thailand on this 9-day journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Explore glittering temples, bustling markets, and ancient ruins, cruise along scenic rivers, and connect with local traditions for an authentic Thai experience blending history, spirituality, and charm.
Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Authaya - Chiang Mai - - Elephant Mae
Private Tour
Cultural, Explore
Family with Children, Senior
Itinerary Detail
Our tour guide will meet you at the Suvarnabhumi Airport and take you to your hotel in Bangkok. Once you've checked in, you may relax at the hotel or explore the city. Overnight in Bangkok.
- Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the city tour. We visit the Grand Royal Palace, which is home to Thailand's royal family first. The majestic Wat Phra Kaew, famous for housing the Emerald Buddha Statue, is located inside the same complex.
- After exploring this structure, we move on to Wat Pho, a huge building with the lying Buddha, and then head to Wat Traimit, also called the Golden Buddha.
- Boarding a long tail boat in the afternoon for a tour around the Chao Phraya River and other busy inner canals that provide amazing views of nearby local life.
- We make a pit break at Wat Arun, the Aube temple, on the route.
- Return to the hotel and spend the night in Bangkok.
- Early in the morning, we drive to the southwest of Bangkok to visit the Maeklong Railway Market. You can witness the incredible sight of vendors quickly retracting their stalls as the train passes through. Capture stunning photos and enjoy many kinds of delicious local snacks available at the market.
- Next, we'll make our way to Damnoen Saduak, a charming rural floating market. Hop on a motor boat and cruise along the picturesque waterways to reach the bustling floating market. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and discover unique local products here.
- Afterward, we'll continue our adventure to the Jim Thompson's House - Not only is it a space to exhibit works of art, Jim Thompson House is also a place where you can experience cultural activities such as making bamboo spoons, making pottery or decorating cakes as well as participating in some traditional arts.
- Overnight in Bangkok.
- Pick up at your hotel in Bangkok
- Departing from Bangkok, you first reach Bang Pa-In Palace - Summer Palace, boasting a mix of European, gothic and Thai-Buddhist architecture. Take the time to explore the charming temples, wander a circle around the lake with colourful tower and also admire the palace's architecture of unusual excellence.
- Continue the trip with a short visit to Wat Yai Chai Mongkol - a temple said to have been built by King U-Thong as the place for monks returning from Sri Lanka to rest their heads on the eastern banks of the Pa Sak River.
- Then take a short walk to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet - was the holiest temple on the site of the old Royal Palace in Thailand's ancient capital of Ayutthaya until the city was completely destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. You also have chance to visit Wat Mahathat - “the temple of the Great Relic” was one of the most important temples in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It is a highly-sacred temple famous for its Lord Buddha relics and traditional style once used as a model for other temples in the ancient kingdom.
- 13:00 Enjoy lunch in a riverside restaurant with traditional Thai dishes while reveling in scenery of river.
- Cruising along the Chao Phraya River by longtail boat to see the ruins, imagine once it was the charming and glory city in the past.
- After all, you will return to Bangkok to catch a Bus to Chiang Mai and check in at a local hotel. You may enjoy the remaining time of the day as you want (About 7 hours overnight on bus)
Morning
- Upon arrival, welcome and pick up by our driver
- Ready and meet our tour guide at hotel lobby. This rapid trip takes you around Chiang Mai's Old City
- First, pay a visit to the magnificent Wat Chedi Luang, which translates as 'big temple' in the old northern dialect. Even though time has taken its impact on the ancient structure, this is an example of Lanna-Buddhist architecture at its finest. While taking in the tranquil, peaceful ambiance, explore the elaborate sculptures and gorgeous hand-painted murals inside the main temple building.
- Continue to the second temple, Wat Phra Singh, also known as the Temple of the Lion Buddha, which is one of the best venues to see ancient Lanna art and historical literature.
- Then, proceed to Chiang Mai's oldest temple, Wat Chiang Man, a magnificent 13th-century edifice, before arriving at your final stop, Wat Suan Dok.
- Anyone curious about Chiang Mai's past and culture should make a trip to Wat Suan Dok. Unique and unforgettable, thanks to its stunning architecture, peaceful gardens, and religious significance.
- You will have the chance to taste the super northern Thai dinner: Khantoke Dinner, while enjoying the charming Fon-lep (Finger dance), Fon-tein (Candle dance), Ramwong (Candle dance).
- Moreover, you can watch the cultural shows performed by the hill tribes Akha, Yao, Meo, Lisu and Karen
- Spend your night in Chiang Mai.
- Pick up from your hotel
- Drive approximately 1.5 hours through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas to Maetaeng
- Arrive at the Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic.
- Learn about the elephants and change into traditional clothing.
- Meet the elephants. Watch the show, feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.
- Riding (1.5 km) with elephants and feeling on bamboo rafting about 20 minutes
- Lunch : Enjoy a traditional meal and then say goodbye to the elephants.
- Learn how to take care to elephants (Make the elephant’s foods & Walk with the elephants to the river and bath them)
- Walking in Karen Village – Long Neck ethnic groups
- Transfer to Hand Craft centre to learn about making traditional umbrella
- 8:30-9:00 am: Pick-up from your hotel (Please wait at the Lobby)
- 9:15 am: Visit the local market. Our instructors will introduce various ingredients and seasonings.
- 10:00 am: Arrival at Grandma's Home Cooking School where refreshing drinks and welcome snacks are waiting for you.
- 10:20 am: Begin the class with how to cook rice and sticky rice.
- 10:35 am: Our instructors will guide you our organic farm while explaining Thai herbs and vegetables. Enjoy collecting chicken eggs and some fresh ingredients.
- 11:00 am: Soup and Stir-fried session with tasting
- 12:00 pm: Curry session with tasting. For dessert and refreshments, our instructor will demonstrate how to make dessert and special refreshments step-by-step and let's enjoy tasting together
- 13:30-13:45 pm: Leave the cooking school (Back to the city around 2:00pm - 2:30pm)
Breakfast at hotel. It's a free day to explore Chiang Mai on your own.
Breakfast at hotel. Free day until our driver transfers you to airport for your flight to departure.
Booking Policy
- Accommodation in the room category indicated in the program or similar (subject to availability)
- Local English Speaking guides as mentioned in the program (pick up with guide and see off no guide)
- Meals as mentioned in the program: B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
- Tours and transfers in private AC vehicles
- Entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
- Excursions by boat as mentioned in the program
- Drinking water bottle on tour days
- Service charges and government tax
- International and domestic airfares
- Meals and drinks which are not mentioned in the program
- Other services are not mentioned in the program
- International flight tickets and airport taxes in economy class/business class
- Visa fees upon arrival in Thailand (according to the Nationality of the travelers)
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Travelers’ Personal insurance.
- Any services not clearly mentioned in the program.
- Porters at hotel
- Surcharge for Peak season; Festivals; X-Mas; New Year (if any)
- Surcharge for guide pick up airport from 22h to 06h: 15 USD/way