9 days / 8 nights in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & Phuket. Experience ancient temples, vibrant markets, Doi Suthep, ethical elephant encounters, and an Andaman Sea speedboat tour.
This 9-day family vacation in Thailand features authentic local experiences. Start your trip in Bangkok to explore the Grand Palace, vibrant markets, and a lively long-tail boat cruise. Continue to Chiang Mai for Doi Suthep, ethical elephant encounters, and a Chiang Rai temple day before relaxing with your family on the world-class beaches of Phuket.
9 days, 4 cities (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket)
8 nights in premium hotels
Breakfast and lunch as listed (B/L per itinerary); special dietary needs accommodated upon request
Bangkok · Chiang Mai · Chiang Rai · Phuket
9 days / 8 nights in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & Phuket. Experience ancient temples, vibrant markets, Doi Suthep, ethical elephant encounters, and an Andaman Sea speedboat tour.
Route Overview
Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you will be met at Gate 3 for your transfer to the hotel. After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax and acclimate at your own pace.
Optional: Explore the streets of Bangkok
Start early at the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew) and explore the amulet market before heading to the Grand Palace, the official residence of Thai kings. From there, visit Wat Pho to see the Reclining Buddha. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a speedboat to Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) and then enjoy a longtail boat ride through the canals and along the Chao Phraya River.
Included: Visit Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew); Explore Grand Palace; Visit Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha); Visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn); Longtail boat ride in canals and Chao Phraya River
Optional: Browse the amulet market at Rattanakosin Island; Visit Tha Thien cultural food market; Take a speedboat tour to Thonburi
An early morning pickup takes you to Damnernsaw Floating Market for a boat tour of local life along the small canals. You'll visit coconut farms to try fresh coconut juice and see seasonal fruits like rambutan, mango, and papaya. The afternoon is free, so you can head back to relax or spend time shopping and exploring on your own.
Included: Visit Damnernsaw Floating Market; Boat tour through small canals; Visit coconut farm and taste coconut juice
Optional: Shopping in Bangkok
After breakfast, fly north to Chiang Mai and meet your guide for a hotel transfer. You will visit Doi Suthep Temple, perched on a hilltop with panoramic city views, which houses a holy relic of Buddha. Later, return to the hotel to rest before the evening's Khantoke Dinner, a traditional northern meal accompanied by hill tribe dancing.
Included: Visit Doi Suthep Temple (Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep)
Travel to Chiang Rai by road through scenic mountain routes (3 hours), stopping at the Mae Ka Chan Hot Spring district. Visit the iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), followed by lunch and exploration of the Blue Temple, Black House, and Long Neck Karen Village. The Golden Triangle area and a boat ride around the island are next, before returning to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon.
Included: Visit Mae Ka Chan Hot Spring; Visit White Temple (Wat Rong Khun); Visit Blue Temple; Visit Black House; Visit Long Neck Karen Village; Golden Triangle tour; Boat ride around Golden Triangle island
Spend a half-day at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary learning about elephant behavior and personal histories while supporting ethical treatment practices. The tour includes a Thai buffet lunch and round-trip transfers from your hotel. You can pick between a full day or morning or afternoon options depending on your preference.
Included: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary tour; Learn elephant behavior and personal history; Thai buffet lunch
Optional: Full-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary tour; Morning Elephant Jungle Sanctuary tour; Afternoon Elephant Jungle Sanctuary tour
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and have free time before your transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where you can check in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
After breakfast, transfer by minivan to the pier for a full-day Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour departing at 7:00 am. You will swim at Maya Bay (famous movie location), snorkel at Loh Samah Bay to feed fish, and visit Peleh Cove and Viking Cave. Arrive at Phi Phi Don Island by noon, where you will feed monkeys and have lunch at 12:30 pm, followed by more swimming and snorkeling around coral reefs. A visit to Khai Nok Island occurs at 3:00 pm, after which you will return to the pier and head back to your hotel by 4:00 pm.
Included: Phi Phi Island trip with swimming and sightseeing; Maya Bay visit; Snorkeling at Loh Samah Bay and feeding colorful fish; Peleh Cove sightseeing; Viking Cave sightseeing; Monkey feeding at Phi Phi Don Island; Swimming and snorkeling with coral reefs; Khai Nok Island visit with swimming and sunbathing
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, with free time until your transfer to Phuket Airport for your flight back to Bangkok.
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