10-Day Best of Thailand with Phuket

Welcome to Thailand! This 10-day holiday will show you the best of Thailand, from its multifaceted capital city Bangkok to the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya, the laid-back Chiang Mai, and the emerald Phuket with blissful beaches.

Upon your arrival in Bangkok, your private guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel.

Overnight: Bangkok

Start your urban exploration from a local flower and vegetable market, and then go to the dazzling Grand Palace, marvel at its spectacular architecture, and learn about Thailand's history and culture. Within the palace complex, you will also visit the Wat Phra Kaew which enshrines the Emerald Buddha with its robe changed by the King of Thailand according to the season.

After lunch, put aside the hustle of the city and take a long-tailed boat along the crisscrossing canals lined with various houses, temples, and restaurants to see the different aspects of the local life. Today's last stop is the remarkable Wat Arun, which stands on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River and offers a perfect opportunity for photography.

Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, you will embark on a journey of time to return to ancient Siam. En route, stop to see the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, a site that was first used by the Thai kings as a summer retreat in the 17th century. Focus your remaining time of today on the Historic City of Ayutthaya. Once consumed with numerous gilded temples and palaces, it now tells the splendor of its heyday with dozens of ruins, including the Wat Mahathat renowned for the Buddha head intertwined by the roots of a banyan tree, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet which was once a part of the royal palace of ancient Ayutthaya, and its adjacent Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit housing a large seated bronze Buddha image.

Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Fly to Chiang Mai today. On arrival, your local tour guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel for check-in.

After a short break, go out for a city sightseeing. Glance over the city with stops at Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh where you may see student monks learn there. Drive out of the downtown to visit the tunnel temple Wat Umong. Climb up to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep on the top of a hill to catch the panoramic view of the whole city.

Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, you will visit a Lanna family in the suburbs of Chiang Mai. The hospitable host will introduce his families to you, show you their family photos and houses, tell you the history of this area, educate you about the Lanna family traditions, lead you to explore his garden full of fresh vegetables and herbs will be used in cooking, and teach you to cook some authentic northern Thai flavors. Finally, you can enjoy a hearty lunch - your works and some extra dishes.

Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today will be a fun day getting to know about the life of the people who dedicate their lives to caring for the elephants and the needs and personalities of the elephants themselves. Join in a group tour after breakfast and reach the Baan Chang Elephant Park where you will see elephants that are all very calm and easy to get comfortable with, as well as elephant babies that are cute and happy. Prepare vitamin-rich food and feed them, walk them into the hills, bath and brush them in the water...Enjoy your time with these magnificent animals!

Overnight: Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Have a relaxing morning in the blissfully calm of Chiang Mai. In the afternoon, get to the airport for your flight to Phuket. On arrival, a local tour guide will welcome you and take you to the hotel for check-in.

Overnight: Phuket
Meal: Breakfast

After a full night recovery, you may like to explore more that Phuket has to offer. On this free day, you can start your beach holiday with an island-hopping tour to lesser-tourist island clusters. There are different islands to explore, such as Similan Island with beautiful coral reefs for snorkeling opportunities, and the Phi Phi islands featuring amazing sea views with lush mountains and long white sandy beaches. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and dine at a local restaurant with the spectacular sunset. 

Overnight: Phuket
Meal: Breakfast

If you are tired of the beach and eager for something different, why not visit the old town of Phuket? Passing through Chinese Singaporean-style shophouses and colonial-style mansions, you can venture deep into the less-visited neighborhoods for a glimpse of local daily life. You can also find several sacred places here.

After sunset, its night market will also draw your attention with some live music performances and fragrances of various Thai specialties. Stroll until a hawker attracts you with his incredible street food.

Overnight: Phuket
Meal: Breakfast

Your wonderful journey of Thailand is coming to an end. Say goodbye to the local guide and board a flight to Bangkok, where you can connect with your international flight conveniently.

Meal: Breakfast