Thailand Highlights - 10 days

Bangkok, Thailand

Chiang Mai, Thailand

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From $960 per person

Duration: 10 days
Start: Bangkok, Thailand
Finish: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Tour type: Private tour
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Discover Thailand’s cultural and natural treasures on this 10-day journey from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Explore royal palaces, sacred temples, and bustling markets; cruise the Chao Phraya River and the Mekong; and experience the traditions of hill tribes and local communities. Highlights include the Grand Palace, Golden Triangle, Doi Suthep, and trekking through Karen villages with bamboo rafting. A perfect blend of history, spirituality, and adventure in the heart of Thailand.

Tour Highlights

Visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun & canal tour.
Experience Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Kanchanaburi’s WWII sites.
Explore Ayutthaya’s ancient ruins and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace.
Cruise the Mekong at the Golden Triangle, see Chiang Rai’s Black House & local villages.
Discover Chiang Mai’s old town, temples, and sacred Doi Suthep.
Trek in Karen villages, swim at waterfalls & enjoy bamboo rafting.

Travel style: Cultural & Classic
Your guide: English speaking
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Tour type: Private tour

You will visit

Bangkok - Ratchaburi - Damnoen Saduak floating market - Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Bang Pa-In - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep - Mae Sapok

Thailand Highlights 10 days - Route Map

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Thailand Highlights 10 days Itinerary

B(breakfast), L(lunch), D(dinner)

Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok (-)

Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport (Gate No.4), you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel. The glorious history of Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, is closely tied to the Chakri dynasty, which still reigns today. Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time for relaxation.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Meals: None
Private car & tour guide

Day 2: Bangkok City (B)

After breakfast, visit the Grand Royal Palace, dedicated to royal ceremonies. Within the same compound stands the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha. Continue to Wat Pho, renowned for its giant Reclining Buddha, and then Wat Traimit, famous for the Golden Buddha.

In the afternoon, board a long-tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and bustling canals, offering fantastic views of riverside life. Stop at Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, before returning to the hotel for free time.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide

Day 3: Bangkok – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – Kanchanaburi (B)

Early in the morning, drive southwest of Bangkok to visit the Maeklong Railway Market. Take photos and try local snacks before continuing to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Enjoy a long-tail boat trip through the waterways leading to the colorful floating market.

Proceed to Kanchanaburi and visit the World War II Memorial, including the JEATH War Museum and the War Cemetery. Lunch is available at a floating restaurant by the River Kwai Bridge (on your own account). Later, board a train for a scenic 30-minute ride along the river.

Accommodation: Hotel in Kanchanaburi
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide

Day 4: Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya (B)

After breakfast, depart for Ayutthaya (approx. 1.5 hours). Explore the ruins of temples and palaces that reflect the glory of this former Thai capital. Visit Wat Phu Khao Thong, the “Monastery of the Golden Mount,” then continue to the ancient palace and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Explore Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit, home to one of Thailand’s largest bronze Buddha images.

In the afternoon, visit Wat Lokaya Sutha, which enshrines a massive Reclining Buddha.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ayutthaya
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide

Day 5: Ayutthaya – Bang Pa-In – Bangkok – Flight to Chiang Rai (B)

This morning, visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya period. Its eclectic blend of European, Khmer, Thai, and Chinese architecture makes it a royal favorite.

Afterward, transfer to Bangkok for your flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. Free time at leisure.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide

Day 6: Chiang Rai City Tour (B)

After breakfast, visit the local market to discover regional products. Continue to Wat Phra Kaew, once home to the Emerald Buddha, and Wat Phra Singh, which houses one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images.

Then take a short drive to the Black House (Baan Dam), the unique creation of artist Thawan Duchanee—part art studio, part museum, part home, combining traditional northern Thai architecture with avant-garde design.

In the afternoon, enjoy a Mae Kok River cruise to visit a Karen village before returning to Chiang Rai.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Rai
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide

Day 7: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai (B)

After breakfast, drive to Chiang Saen, the ancient city located on the banks of the Mekong River. Visit the Opium Museum to learn about the history of the opium trade in the region.

Have lunch on your own at a local restaurant in the Golden Triangle before taking a boat trip along the Mekong River to see the meeting point of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos.

In the afternoon, transfer directly to Chiang Mai for hotel check-in.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide

Day 8: Chiang Mai City & Doi Suthep (B)

After breakfast, begin a walking tour of the old city, with stops at the ancient walls, the moat, and one of the gates. Visit Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang, three of Chiang Mai’s most beautiful temples.

Stroll through charming streets lined with traditional houses before enjoying a rickshaw ride. Explore the bustling Warorot Market before heading to Doi Suthep Hill in the afternoon to visit the sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

In the evening, browse Chiang Mai’s vibrant Night Market at your leisure.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide

Day 9: Chiang Mai – Mae Sapok Trekking (B, L)

After breakfast, depart from your hotel in a local truck for a day of trekking in the villages of the White Karen tribe. Begin with a 2-hour jungle trek to reach the village, where you will meet and interact with the locals.

Continue trekking for about an hour to a beautiful waterfall, where you can swim and enjoy a picnic lunch.

In the afternoon, take a leisurely bamboo raft ride along the river before returning to Chiang Mai around 17:00–17:30.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Private car & tour guide

Day 10: Chiang Mai – Departure (B)

Free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & driver only

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Your tour package includes

Accommodation based on double/twin sharing room with daily breakfast
Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary
Private transportation with AC (Except Join in tour by sharing transfer)
All sightseeing tickets
Lunches and dinners as indicated in the itinerary
Taxes and services charges

Exclusions

International & domestic airfares, airport taxes
Early check-in / late check-out
Visa fees, tips & personal expenses
Travel insurance
Services not clearly mentioned in program
Surcharges for festivals (Loy Krathong, Songkran…), Christmas & New Year
Compulsory Gala Dinner (24 & 31 Dec, if any)
Airport transfer surcharge (10:00 pm – 6:30 am: USD 15/way)

Important travel information

Tour Price

The tour rate is based on twin/double sharing rooms at 3* hotel category, quoted for a private group of 6 guests. The price will vary slightly depending on the number of people in your group. For an accurate tour price, please click the "INQUIRE NOW" button to discuss with our sales consultant.
Deposit & Payment
After you have agreed on the tour itinerary and pricing, we will send you an email to confirm and provide information on our payment policy. You can choose your preferred payment method and make payment to us according to the following regulations:
- With tour bookings, you do not need to pay total in advance, we just need 30% for deposit. The balance will be settled before your trip or upon arrival.
- With flight, hotel or train ticket bookings, we require 100% total payment in advance.
The balance will be settled before or upon arrival by cash, credit card or bank transfer. We accept major credit cards such as Visa, Master, JCB and Amex. If you pay by credit card, please add 3% of bank commission.

After receiving your deposit, our team will process your booking and send you the confirmation by email within 1 - 2 working days.
Food Requirement

If you have any specific food requirement (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, etc.) please inform us in advance, we will provide notices to our restaurants, tour guides and partners so they would be able to serve you the best.
Cancellation
We apply non refundable deposit of 10 USD for hotel, air ticket booking, 100 USD/per person for tour package upon service confirmation. Cancellations will be charged as following:
- 30 days before arrival: No cancellation charge.
- 29 - 14 days before arrival: 10% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 13 - 7 days before arrival: 40% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 6 days before arrival: 100 % of the tour cost is forfeited.
- No show: 100% of the tour cost is forfeited.
Child Policy
- Infant under 2-years-old free of charge land tour and 25% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult without extra bed charge 50% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult with bed charge 80% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Upon 12-years-old - 100% charge of tour cost.

How to book this tour

Step 1

Send us your inquiry

Step 2

Dealing with travel consultant

Step 3

Final tour itinerary and rate

Step 4

Deposit the tour

Step 5

Receive the confirmed itinerary

Step 6

Settle the balance on arrival

Thailand Highlights - 10 days