Bangkok's golden temples and street food, Chiang Rai's Hill Tribes and Golden Triangle, and the beaches of the Andaman. Eight days through the Land of Smiles.
Includes internal flights Bangkok–Chiang Rai, 4-star hotels with daily breakfast, a longtail boat tour of Bangkok's canals, and a guided Golden Triangle day trip.
01
Arrival: Land at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Private transfer to your riverside 4-star hotel.
Afternoon: Check in and freshen up. Private traditional longtail boat ride along the Chao Phraya River and Thonburi canals (klongs), passing the Royal Palace and Wat Arun.
Evening: Orientation walk through Kudi Chin Portuguese quarter and dinner at leisure.
Overnight: Bangkok.
02
Morning: Breakfast at hotel. Full-day private guided temple tour: Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha — world's largest solid gold statue), Wat Pho (magnificent 46m Reclining Buddha).
Afternoon: Tour the Royal Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha). Free time in Chinatown (Yaowarat).
Evening: Optional Chao Phraya dinner cruise.
Overnight: Bangkok.
03
Morning: Breakfast and check out. Transfer to airport for internal flight to northern Chiang Rai.
Afternoon: Visit the surreal contemporary masterpiece Wat Rong Khun (The White Temple) and the striking Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten).
Evening: Visit the Chiang Rai Clock Tower light show and Night Bazaar.
Overnight: Chiang Rai.
04
Morning: Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to the legendary Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet along the Mekong River. Visit the Hall of Opium museum.
Afternoon: Longtail boat ride along the Mekong River. Ethical cultural visit to Akha and Yao Hill Tribe villages in the northern highlands.
Evening: Traditional Northern Thai Khantoke dinner.
Overnight: Chiang Rai.
05
Morning: Breakfast and check out. Scenic mountain drive to Chiang Mai, the "Rose of the North" (approx. 3.5 hours).
Afternoon: Ascend Mount Suthep to visit sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with sweeping vistas over Chiang Mai valley.
Evening: Check into boutique hotel. Stroll through the lively Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.
Overnight: Chiang Mai.
06
Morning: Breakfast at hotel. Full-day ethical elephant rescue sanctuary experience — prepare medicinal treats, walk alongside rescued elephants, and bathe them in the river (no riding).
Afternoon: Visit local artisan handicraft villages in San Kamphaeng (silk weaving, celadon pottery, and umbrella making).
Evening: Dinner at leisure in the Old Walled City.
Overnight: Chiang Mai.
07
Morning: Breakfast and check out. Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for return flight to Bangkok.
Afternoon: Arrival in Bangkok. Free time for luxury shopping at ICONSIAM or traditional bargains at Chatuchak Weekend Market.
Evening: Farewell dinner at a panoramic rooftop restaurant.
Overnight: Bangkok.
08
Morning: Breakfast at hotel. Free time for last-minute souvenir shopping or a traditional Thai massage.
Transfer: Private transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport for international flight home.
Farewell: Depart with the warmth of the Land of Smiles. Sà-wàt-dee!
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