- All flights in the tour
- Hotel & accommodation
- All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
- Meals (B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Transfer vehicle
- Entrance and sightseeing tickets
15 days
14 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches
Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Kanchanaburi - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Doi Inthanon - Khao Sok - Ao Nang beach - Koh Samui
Bangkok/ Ao Nang beach
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Leave behind the crowded bustle of Bangkok and dive deep into the authentic heart of Thailand. This 15-day "Thai Explorer" journey is meticulously crafted to showcase the country's unparalleled beauty, from its ancient historical sites and majestic northern landscapes to its serene, heaven-on-earth islands. By the time others are just shaking off their hangovers, you'll be on your way to Chiang Mai, ready to meet gorgeous elephants, sip tea with locals in the hills of Doi Mae Salong, and embark on thrilling rainforest adventures. Conclude your unforgettable expedition with truly relaxing days on the pristine shores of Ao Nang beach. Now THIS is Thailand!
OVERVIEW ITINERARY
Here is overview itinerary. Please contact for more details and better offers.
Day 1: Bangkok: Arrival & Leisure
Day 2: Bangkok: Ancient Ayutthaya & River Cruise
Day 3: Bangkok: Iconic Floating & Railway Markets
Day 4: Bangkok → Chiang Mai: City Temples & Northern Flight
Day 5: Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Adventure
Day 6: Chiang Mai: Golden Triangle & Hill Tribe Encounters
Day 7: Chiang Mai → Koh Samui: Southern Island Bound
Day 8: Koh Samui: Ang Thong Marine Park Island Hopping
Day 9: Koh Samui: Island Leisure or Koh Tao Snorkeling
Day 10: Koh Samui → Khao Sok National Park: Journey to the Rainforest
Day 11: Khao Sok National Park: Jungle Exploration
Day 12: Khao Sok → Ao Nang Beach (Krabi): Rainforest to Coast
Day 13: Ao Nang Beach: Sea Kayaking Adventure
Day 14: Ao Nang Beach: Leisure & Optional Activities
Day 15: Ao Nang Beach: Leisure & Departure
Day 1: Bangkok: Arrival & Leisure
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Activities:
Upon your arrival at Bangkok airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax and begin acclimatizing to the vibrant energy of Thailand's capital.
Overnight stay in Bangkok.
Day 2: Bangkok: Ancient Ayutthaya & River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Activities:
At 6:30 AM, depart from Bangkok for a historical excursion to Ayutthaya, the glorious former capital of the Siamese Kingdom.
Your first stop is the elegant Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, a beautiful collection of royal residences.
Continue into Ayutthaya to explore the iconic ruins of Wat Maha That, famous for its Buddha head embraced by tree roots.
Proceed to Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the largest and most significant temple in Ayutthaya's history.
At 12:30 PM, embark on a delightful river cruise back to Bangkok, enjoying a delicious buffet lunch on board.
Take in the scenic views of riverine life and historical landmarks from the comfort of the boat as you cruise back to the city.
Overnight stay in Bangkok.
Day 3: Bangkok: Iconic Floating & Railway Markets
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Activities:
Begin your day with a captivating visit to the Maeklong Railway Market, famously known as Talad Rom Hup ("Umbrella Pulldown Market"). Witness the incredible spectacle as vendors swiftly retract their stalls to make way for a passing train, then promptly set them back up. Explore this bustling fresh seafood market with insights from your guide.
Next, head to the world-renowned Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Experience the vibrant atmosphere with an enjoyable paddle boat ride through the canals, observing vendors selling a variety of goods directly from their boats.
Savor local specialties like the famous mango sticky rice, with expert tips from your guide on what delicious treats to try.
Return to Bangkok, filled with unforgettable market experiences.
Overnight stay in Bangkok.
Day 4: Bangkok → Chiang Mai: City Temples & Northern Flight
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Activities:
In the morning, visit some of Bangkok's most famous temples: Wat Traimit (the Golden Buddha Temple with its massive solid gold Buddha statue), Wat Pho (home to the revered Reclining Buddha), and Wat Benjamabophit (the beautiful Marble Temple).
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Optional Add-On: Pay for your visit at The Grand Palace, a stunning complex of royal buildings and the sacred Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha Temple).
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Chiang Mai, the "Rose of the North."
Upon arrival at Chiang Mai airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Check-in and enjoy your time at leisure.
Overnight stay in Chiang Mai.
Day 5: Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Adventure
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Activities:
At 8:00 AM, embark on a scenic journey to Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand's tallest mountain.
Explore the modern twin Chedis (pagodas) of the King and Queen, set amidst beautiful gardens with breathtaking panoramic views.
Proceed to a local Karen hill tribe village to gain insight into their traditional way of life and culture.
After enjoying a delightful lunch, visit the spectacular Vachiratharn and Siritharn Waterfalls, marveling at their natural beauty.
Later, head to the vibrant flower garden located at the Royal Project Research Station, showcasing beautiful flora and agricultural initiatives.
Finally, return to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
Overnight stay in Chiang Mai.
Day 6: Chiang Mai: Golden Triangle & Hill Tribe Encounters
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Activities:
At 7:00 AM, begin your journey further north, stopping at the warming Mae Khachan hot springs.
Visit the stunning and unique Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), a privately owned, contemporary art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple.
Continue to Chiang Saen, an ancient city, before reaching the famous Golden Triangle area of Northern Thailand, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar converge.
After lunch, visit Wat Phra That Phukhao, a temple offering panoramic views of the Golden Triangle region.
Begin your journey back to Chiang Mai. On the way, stop to visit traditional Akha and Yao hill tribe villages, learning about their distinct cultures and traditions.
Overnight stay in Chiang Mai.
Day 7: Chiang Mai → Koh Samui: Southern Island Bound
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Koh Samui
Activities:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Chiang Mai. The morning is free for your leisure, perhaps for some last-minute souvenir shopping or relaxation in the city.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Chiang Mai airport for your domestic flight to Surat Thani.
Upon arrival at Surat Thani airport, you will be transferred to the pier to board a ferry or speedboat to Koh Samui (Samui Island), a renowned tropical paradise in the Gulf of Thailand.
Upon arrival on Koh Samui, transfer to your hotel and begin your relaxation at the beautiful beach.
Overnight stay in Koh Samui.
Day 8: Koh Samui: Ang Thong Marine Park Island Hopping
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Koh Samui
Activities:
You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the pier.
Your speed boat departs for Ang Thong National Marine Park around 9:00 AM. Ang Thong, meaning "Golden Bowl," consists of 42 jagged, jungle-clad islands dramatically rising from the sea.
Arrive at the Ang Thong National Marine Park for incredible snorkeling amidst beautiful coral reefs teeming with colorful marine life.
Enjoy sightseeing and cruising around the archipelago, and visit the beauty of the emerald lake "Talay Nai," with spectacular views from above.
A delicious buffet lunch will be served on Koh Woa-Ta-Lab (Marine Park Headquarters).
After lunch, you'll have the option to enjoy kayaking around the island's picturesque coastline or hike up to the most incredible viewpoint to see all 42 islands of Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing on the picturesque white sandy beach.
Around 2:45 PM, depart the Park to return to Koh Samui, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Koh Samui.
Day 9: Koh Samui: Island Leisure or Koh Tao Snorkeling
Meals: Breakfast (B) (Lunch is included if "Alternative: Visit Koh Tao" is chosen)
Accommodation: Hotel in Koh Samui
Activities:
Spend your leisure time relaxing on the beach in Koh Samui. You can easily visit some interesting places surrounding the island on your own, such as Big Buddha, Hin Ta Hin Yai (Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks), or local markets.
Overnight stay in Koh Samui.
Alternative Option: Visit Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan:
Have some great snorkeling opportunities by heading to the nearby islands of Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan.
At 8:00 AM, pick up from your hotel and transfer to the pier. Your speed boat departs for Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan.
Koh Tao, meaning "Turtle Island," is a premier scuba diving destination known for its crystal-clear water in the Gulf of Thailand. Arrive at the beautiful Koh Tao for fantastic snorkeling on the spectacular coral reef with many colorful fish.
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on Koh Nang Yuan, famous for its unique natural sandbar connecting three small islands.
After lunch, continue to snorkel, swim, or simply relax on the beach. Easily trek up to the amazing viewpoint to see one of the world’s most beautiful island landscapes.
At 2:30 PM, board the speed boat to return to Koh Samui.
Overnight stay in Koh Samui. (B,L)
Day 10: Koh Samui → Khao Sok National Park: Journey to the Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Khao Sok
Activities:
Today, embark on a scenic journey to Khao Sok National Park by a combination of songthaew, ferry, and minivan. The total journey will take approximately five hours, offering glimpses of southern Thailand's landscapes.
Khao Sok National Park is renowned as the wettest spot in Thailand and home to some of the oldest jungle in the world.
Upon arrival, witness loads of amazing limestone rock faces and, if you’re lucky, spot monkeys playing amidst the trees.
Stroll along trails past refreshing waterfalls.
Spend the night in a comfortable guesthouse located in the jungle, right outside the park entrance, immersing yourself in the natural surroundings. (Other accommodation types can be arranged upon request.)
Overnight stay in Khao Sok.
Day 11: Khao Sok National Park: Jungle Exploration
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Khao Sok
Activities:
Lucky you! Enjoy a full day immersed in the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world. Your fantastic jungle guesthouse is perfectly situated right outside the park entrance, making it easy to take a hike along any of the numerous dirt trails that snake their way through the park.
This place is paradise for nature lovers, with incredible biodiversity. If you’re super lucky, there might be a glimpse of wild elephants, exotic Hornbills flying overhead, water-loving Langur monkeys, and even the occasional tiger deep inside the park (though tiger sightings are extremely rare).
Head for the river and its waterfalls, and give yourself a cooling dip in the refreshing natural pools.
Return to your guesthouse for the night. (Other accommodation types can be arranged upon request.)
Overnight stay in Khao Sok.
Day 12: Khao Sok → Ao Nang Beach (Krabi): Rainforest to Coast
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: Hotel in Ao Nang Beach, Krabi
Activities:
After breakfast, you will be transferred from Khao Sok to the popular beach town of Ao Nang in Krabi (approximately three hours journey).
Upon arrival, settle into your hotel and then head straight to the local beach.
Enjoy plenty of free time to relax as you please: swim or snorkel in the clear waters, relax on the sand with a good book, or sip a refreshing cocktail as the sun sets over the Andaman Sea.
Overnight stay in Ao Nang of Krabi.
Day 13: Ao Nang Beach: Sea Kayaking Adventure
Meals: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation: Hotel in Ao Nang Beach
Activities:
In the morning, embark on an exciting half-day sea kayaking trip to Ao Thalane. You'll be transferred to Thalane Bay, passing through picturesque rural villages along the way.
Paddle through stunning mangrove forests, hidden coves, and narrow karst-walled canyons, keeping an eye out for diverse wildlife such as kingfishers, herons, and crab-eating macaque monkeys.
After your time on the water, return to the pier and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, savoring regional flavors.
After lunch, return to your hotel in Ao Nang.
The afternoon is free for your leisure, perfect for continued relaxation at the beautiful beach.
Overnight stay in Ao Nang Beach.
Day 14: Ao Nang Beach: Leisure & Optional Activities
Meals: Breakfast (B) (Lunch is included if "Boat trip to Phi Phi island" is chosen)
Accommodation: Hotel in Ao Nang
Activities:
Enjoy a free day to relax on the beach or participate in a variety of optional activities that Krabi offers.
Perhaps unwind with a traditional Thai massage or cook up something delicious in a Thai cooking class.
Take an optional tour out to some of Krabi’s naturally-formed crystal pools and hot springs, swimming in the clear waters of the Emerald Lagoon while small fish nibble at your toes.
You might also like to take a boat trip out to the quiet, pristine island of Koh Hong, where you can snorkel in the shallow reefs and kayak past dramatic cliffs to a hidden salt-water lagoon.
Overnight stay in Ao Nang.
Optional Add-On: Boat trip to Phi Phi Island:
Pick up at hotel and transfer to Nopparat Thara Pier.
Board a speed boat and head to the stunning Phi Phi Islands.
Visit Maya Bay (note: currently closed for rehabilitation, typically viewed from the boat).
Enjoy incredible snorkeling in the crystal-clear sea at Pileh Lagoon.
Move on to sightseeing around the mysterious Viking Cave and the lively Monkey Bay.
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a restaurant on Phi Phi Don, the main island.
After lunch, relax on the white sandy beach of Bamboo Island.
At 3:10 PM, return to the mainland in Ao Nang and transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Ao Nang. (B,L)
Day 15: Ao Nang Beach: Leisure & Departure
Meals: Breakfast (B)
Accommodation: None (Departure Day)
Activities:
Spend your morning at leisure, enjoying your last moments on Ao Nang beach.
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to Krabi airport for your onward flight, bidding farewell to Thailand after an unforgettable exploration.
End of the tour!
Important Notes
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