Thailand Temple & Beach Escape - 8 Days
Bangkok temples, Chiang Mai culture, and Krabi beaches - experience Thailand's incredible diversity in 8 perfectly balanced days.
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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.
Day by Day Itinerary
Arrival in Bangkok
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.
- Hotel check-in
Riverside hotel with temple views
- Klong boat tour
Traditional long-tail boat through old Bangkok
- Welcome dinner
Riverside restaurant with temple views
Bangkok Royal Temples
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.
- Grand Palace
Thailand's most sacred site
- Wat Pho
Reclining Buddha and massage school
- Thai lunch
Classic dishes at local restaurant
- Thai massage
Traditional massage at Wat Pho
- Wat Arun at sunset
Temple of Dawn illumination
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
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.
- Flight to Chiang Mai
1.5 hour flight
- Hotel check-in
Boutique hotel in Old City
- Old City temple tour
Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang
- Night Bazaar
Shopping and street food
Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep & Elephants
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.
- Doi Suthep Temple
Sacred mountaintop temple
- Drive to elephant sanctuary
Scenic countryside journey
- Ethical elephant experience
Feed, interact, and bathe elephants
- Khantoke dinner
Traditional Lanna feast with dancing
Chiang Mai to Krabi
Morning at leisure in Chiang Mai - perhaps explore Nimmanhaemin Road's cafes and boutiques. Afternoon flight to Krabi and transfer to your beachfront resort.
- Nimman Road exploration
Trendy cafes and boutiques
- Flight to Krabi
Via Bangkok, arriving evening
- Resort check-in
Beachfront resort arrival
- Beachfront dinner
Fresh seafood overlooking the sea
Krabi - Four Islands Tour
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.
- Longtail boat departure
From Ao Nang beach
- Poda Island
Snorkeling and beach time
- Chicken Island
Named for its chicken-shaped rock
- BBQ lunch
Fresh seafood on the beach
- Tup Island sandbar
Walk between islands at low tide
- Return to resort
Evening at leisure
Krabi - Beach Relaxation
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.
- Free day
Beach relaxation or optional activities
- Farewell dinner
Beachfront restaurant with sunset
Departure
Final morning to enjoy the beach before transfer to Krabi airport for your departure. Khob khun krap/ka (thank you) Thailand!
- Beach time
Last swim and relaxation
- Airport transfer
Based on flight time
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