Day Day 1: Arrive in Bangkok

Welcome to your Best Of Thailand itinerary! When you arrive at the airport, your private transfer will take you through the colourful and lively streets of Bangkok to your hotel.

• Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade‍
• Transfer: Private airport transfer
  
  

Day Day 2: Highlights of Bangkok tour

Experience the magic of Bangkok on a guided tour, beginning with the quaint shops of Chinatown. Explore the 24/7 flower market at Pak Klong Talat before tucking into Thai cuisine for lunch. Next, check out the Temple of Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho before cruising the Chao Phraya River on a private long-tail boat. Complete your journey with a visit to the stunning Wat Arun for photo ops. Remember to adhere to a modest dress code for all temples and places of worship.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade
• Activities: Day tour in Bangkok

Day Day 3: Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour

Your guide will collect you for a 3-hour drive to Kanchanaburi. Explore the War Cemetery and Museum, visit the iconic bridge over the River Kwai, and take a 1.5-hour train ride on the Death Railway. Enjoy a buffet lunch and explore the historic Krasae Cave, once a dwelling for prisoners of war during the railway’s construction, before settling in at your hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
• Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade‍
• Activities: Kanchanaburi full day tour

Day Days 4 & 5: Bangkok free day and Chiang Mai

Enjoy a leisurely day in Bangkok on Day 4 – unwind with shopping, indulge in a Thai massage, or explore the temples at your own pace. Then, on Day 5, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai: where the cultural heart of northern Thailand awaits!

• Meals: Breakfast
• Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade‍
• Transfer: Domestic flight to Chiang Mai & airport transfers

Day Day 6: Chiang Mai temple tour

You’ll be picked up from your Chiang Mai hotel and taken to the city centre to explore Wat Phra Singh, an important religious site dating back to the reign of Phra Chao Kham Fu. Next, visit Wat Chedi Luang, home to the city’s largest Chedi: originally 90m high before an earthquake reduced it to 40m. Nearby, you’ll see Wat Chiang Man: the oldest temple in the city, built by King Mengrai.

After the temples, drive around the old city to view the moat and ruins of the city gates, then head to Worarot Market, the largest central market, where you can shop for exotic fresh fruit, local delicacies, clothing and more – all at great prices!

• Meals: Breakfast
• Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade‍
• Activities: Temple tour & market shopping

Day Day 7: Cooking class

Embark on a culinary adventure with a visit to a local market for fresh ingredients, followed by a four-course Thai cooking class. Under the guidance of a master chef, you’ll learn to perfect your cooking skills and indulge in the dishes you've prepared afterwards. You'll also receive an apron, chef hat, and a cookbook with colourful pictures to recreate the magic at home.

• Meals: Breakfast & lunch
• Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade‍
• Activities: Cooking class

Day Days 8 & 9: Chiang Mai to Phuket

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Phuket – where you’ll have the following day at your leisure to take full advantage of the beach and other island activities.

• Meals: 2 x breakfasts
• Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade‍
• Transfer: Private airport transfer & domestic flight to Phuket

Day Day 10: Island-hopping

Experience a thrilling day at sea with our expert guide, starting from Chalong Bay. You'll travel by high-speed boat to Raya Yai Island, where you can enjoy snorkelling in crystal-clear waters and a delicious Thai set lunch. The adventure continues with swimming and snorkelling at Koh Hae Island and Koh Aeo.

• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
• Hotel: 3-star – contact us to upgrade‍
• Activities: Island boat tour

Day Days 12 & 13: Free day & departure

Spend your final day checking your last-minute “things to do” and “things to buy” from your list – or just enjoy a lazy beach day! – before your departure the following day.

• Meals: Breakfast ‍
• Transfer: Private airport transfer