Bangkok temples, Chiang Mai culture, and Krabi beaches - experience Thailand's incredible diversity in 8 perfectly balanced days.
Experience the best of Thailand in 8 perfectly balanced days. Begin in vibrant Bangkok with its magnificent temples and street food, journey north to cultural Chiang Mai, then unwind on the paradise beaches of Krabi. This itinerary captures Thailand's incredible diversity.
Welcome to Thailand! Transfer to your riverside hotel in Bangkok. Evening long-tail boat ride through the canals (klongs) of old Bangkok, followed by dinner overlooking the illuminated temples.
Riverside hotel with temple views
Traditional long-tail boat through old Bangkok
Riverside restaurant with temple views
Full day exploring Bangkok's magnificent royal temples. Visit the Grand Palace with its Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho with the reclining Buddha, and cross the river to the stunning Wat Arun at sunset.
Thailand's most sacred site
Reclining Buddha and massage school
Classic dishes at local restaurant
Traditional massage at Wat Pho
Temple of Dawn illumination
Morning flight to Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of Northern Thailand. Afternoon temple tour including Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang. Evening visit to the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.
1.5 hour flight
Boutique hotel in Old City
Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang
Shopping and street food
Morning visit to the hilltop Doi Suthep temple with panoramic views. Afternoon at an ethical elephant sanctuary - meet, feed, and bathe rescued elephants (no riding). Evening khantoke dinner with traditional dance.
Sacred mountaintop temple
Scenic countryside journey
Feed, interact, and bathe elephants
Traditional Lanna feast with dancing
Morning at leisure in Chiang Mai - perhaps explore Nimmanhaemin Road's cafes and boutiques. Afternoon flight to Krabi and transfer to your beachfront resort.
Trendy cafes and boutiques
Via Bangkok, arriving evening
Beachfront resort arrival
Fresh seafood overlooking the sea
Full day island hopping tour by longtail boat. Visit Poda Island, Chicken Island, and Tup Island, connected by a sandbar at low tide. Snorkeling, swimming, and a beachside BBQ lunch.
From Ao Nang beach
Snorkeling and beach time
Named for its chicken-shaped rock
Fresh seafood on the beach
Walk between islands at low tide
Evening at leisure
Free day to relax on the beach or choose from optional activities: rock climbing, kayaking through mangroves, Thai cooking class, or visit to Tiger Cave Temple with 1,260 steps to the summit.
Beach relaxation or optional activities
Beachfront restaurant with sunset
Final morning to enjoy the beach before transfer to Krabi airport for your departure. Khob khun krap/ka (thank you) Thailand!
Last swim and relaxation
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