After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a sightseeing tour of Bangkok's most famous temples. Your first stop will be at Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, two of the most famous tourist attractions in Bangkok. The Grand Palace is adjacent to Wat Phra Kaew, and together they form a common compound. The Grand Palace features European-inspired designs, except for the roofs, which maintain a distinctly Thai style.

Next, you will visit Wat Po, which is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok. This temple is famous for its Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas), the largest single Buddha image in Thailand, and is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. After this visit, you will have free time for lunch on your own.

You will then visit Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn. This iconic landmark is one of the most well-known temples in Bangkok and offers a stunning view of the city.

Enjoy a walk through the flower market before the last visit at the Golden Mountain.

After this visit, you will return to your hotel for some free time to relax and explore the city at your leisure.

Overnight in Bangkok.

After breakfast, at 08:00AM, Depart for Damnoen Saduak, situated 110km west of Bangkok. Your journey begins with a scenic drive through rice paddies and salt fields, providing a glimpse of the rural life in Thailand.

Visit Talad Rom Hoop or Maeklong Railway Market, a unique market that is held on the rail tracks. Experience the hustle and bustle of the market as vendors quickly pack up their goods and clear the tracks for the train’s arrival. Watch as the train passes by and the market swiftly returns to normal, showcasing the locals’ nonchalant attitude towards this daily occurrence. [Train arrival time: 08:30 / 11:00 / 14:30 / 17:30]

On the way, we visit a farmhouse to witness the production of sugar from coconut, giving you an insight into the local way of life. The tour continues with a 30-minute-long tail trip along fruit plantation to see Thai houses and the traditional way of life.

We arrive at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Be amazed by the boats of various shapes and sizes used by merchants to ferry their goods. You can also hire a small boat to board along the market and shop for local products.

Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel for refreshing time.

Overnight in Bangkok.

After enjoying a breakfast of local specialties at your hotel, you will be picked up at 8:30 AM by an air-conditioned van for the next leg of your journey. Travel 85 kilometers (approximately 1 hour) from Bangkok city center to the Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will embark on a river cruise around Ayutthaya to explore the historic city.

After lunch (own account), you'll venture to Lopburi, one of Thailand's oldest towns. Here, you'll see Prang Sam Yot, also known as the Monkey Temple. As its name suggests, this once sacred Hindu site is now overrun by mischievous monkeys!

Finally, check in to your selected hotel in Phitsanulok for the evening.

Overnight in Phitsanulok.

Begin your morning in Phitsanulok by exploring some of Thailand's cherished cultural treasures. Marvel at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, home to one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha statues. After, you’ll venture to Sukhothai, Thailand’s first capital. This historic town is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Center and home to Sukhothai Historical Park. At the park, discover the ruins of almost 200 chedis (stupas) and temples that remain in remarkable condition. As early as the 13th century, Sukhothai province was an important center for Thai ceramic production. Today, you'll visit the Ganesha Pottery Village where local artisans use traditional techniques to create charming, hand-painted dishes. You’ll also receive introductory ceramics lessons and have the chance to practice painting one of the clay vessels.

Continue to Si Satchanalai-Chaliang Historical Park, located along a peaceful hillside. Si Satchanalai was once the outpost of the Sukhothai Kingdom, and here you can see the ruins of temples and palaces, including Wat Chang Lom, Wat Chedi Jet Thaew, and Wat Nang Phaya. The historical park is also home to Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat, a temple with a long history that dates back to the 15th century and houses one of Thailand’s most prized Buddha statues.

Overnight in Sukhothai.

Before heading to Chiang Mai, you’ll venture to a farm that specializes in organic agriculture to witness the daily life of local rice farmers. You’ll have the opportunity to don Thai farming clothes and participate in typical tasks such as transplanting, harvesting, and milling rice, or plowing the paddies with water buffalo! After your labors, enjoy an organic meal as you take in picturesque views of surrounding rice fields.
Stop in Lampang. This quaint, riverside town is less touristic, teems with hidden charms, and was an international center for teak trade in the 19th century. Here, you can find many intricate teak buildings that were once sponsored by local merchants. Visit the impressive Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, an ancient Buddhist temple with fascinating painted murals. Continue to Chiang Mai. Founded in 1290s, this northern city is situated among rugged mountains.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Begin your day in Chiang Mai with breakfast at your hotel, followed by a pickup for a tour of Doi Suthep, where you'll visit its renowned temple—one of northern Thailand's most important spiritual sites. Explore the culture and traditional crafts of the Hmong Hilltribe Village. Your city tour continues with visits to Chiang Mai's historic walls and moat, Tha Phae Gate, the Three Kings Monument, and Wat Chedi Luang, among other notable attractions. Conclude your day with a stop at a local market, offering a glimpse into vibrant local life along with an array of street food and handicrafts, before returning to your hotel for some evening leisure.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at your hotel or breakfast box

Today we will enjoy an amazing trip to the Top-end Elephant Parks in the North of Thailand. This is the only elephant breeding farm in Thailand.

• 08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-Up from Your Hotel We'll collect you from your accommodation in Chiang Mai.
• 08:30 – 10:00 | Drive to the SanctuaryAbout 1.5 hours through the countryside—rice fields, forest, and small villages along the way.
• 10:00 – 10:20 | Meet the Team & Get to Know the Elephants:Change into traditional Karen clothing and sit down with our team. Before you meet the elephants, you'll hear about who they are — their names, where they came from, and what makes each one different. By the time you walk out to meet them, they won't be strangers.
• 10:20 – 10:40 | First Meeting — Feed the ElephantsYour first moment face to face. You'll prepare fruit and feed them by hand and start to see for yourself whether their personality matches what you heard about them.
• 10:40 – 11:00 | Morning Health Check with the Vet Every morning our vet checks on the elephants you just met. You'll join in, help record observations, and ask questions directly. Short but one of the more eye-opening parts of the day.
• 11:00 – 11:20 | Prepare Herbal Supplements Now that you know what each elephant needs, you'll help prepare the natural supplements our vet recommends and understand exactly how what you're making connects to their health.
• 11:20 – 11:40  |  Make Khanom Krok Try making Thailand's traditional coconut pancakes with the team
• 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch: Sit down to a fresh Thai meal. A good moment to slow down and take in everything from the morning.
• 13:00 – 13:20 | Mud Spa The most relaxed part of the morning. Mud protects elephant skin from sun and insects—and this is usually the part nobody wants to leave.
• 13:20 – 13:40 | River Bathing Walk with the elephants down to the river and help with their afternoon bath. By now you know them well enough that this feels less like an activity and more like just spending time together.
• 14:00 – 14:20 | Watch the Elephants Take a quiet moment to observe the herd from a distance — no feeding, no interaction, just elephants being themselves. Our team will help you read what you're seeing: how they move, how they communicate, and what their behavior tells you about how they're feeling. After a morning up close, this is a different kind of connection.
• 14:20 – 15:00 | Make Their Farewell Treat — Elephant CakeUsing banana, pumpkin, rice, and seasonal fruit, you'll put together a handcrafted treat for the elephants you've spent the day with. Then hand it to them yourself.
• 15:00 – 15:30 | Farewell A proper goodbye — to elephants you now know by name.
• 15:45 – 17:15 | Drive Back to Chiang Mai
• 17:15 – 17:30 | Drop-Off at Your Hotel

Suggestion to bring: T-shirt, long pants, extra clothes, sandals or slippers, sunblock lotion, insect spray, swimming suit.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

After breakfast, leave Chiang Mai behind and travel southeast toward Mae Ka Chan, a tranquil stop famous for its natural hot springs. Here, you can watch mineral-rich water bubble up from geothermal pools, fill your lungs with the faint scent of sulphur, and even try the local tradition of boiling eggs in the steaming streams – a perfect way to stretch your legs before continuing the journey.

Refreshed, you’ll press onward to Chiang Rai. Visit the famous Blue Temple, or Wat Rong Seua Ten located a few kilometers from Chiang Rai. It is a recent temple that is still under construction, although its main hall is now completed. It is above all its magnificent blue interior with a large white Buddha that marks the spirits. The Blue Temple of Chiang Rai is still little known among tourists for now, because it was completed very recently. Then we will begin the journey that takes us to Chiang Rai, during which we cannot miss a visit to the White Temple or Wat Rong Khun. One of the many religious places in Chiang Rai. With exceptional quality in art and extremely elaborate architecture, the consecrated assembly hall of Wat Rong Khun is unlike any other temple in terms of having both carved pediment peaks and tooth-shaped ridges. The hall itself is mostly constructed in pure white, illustrative of the purity of the Buddha. The clear mirrored sparkling glass serves as the wisdom of the Awakened One shining upon the earth and the universe.

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Today we begin the exploration of this province, the northernmost of Thailand, starting from the famous Golden Triangle, the point where the borders of Myanmar (ancient Burma), Thailand and Laos meet. It is located 9 kilometers north of Chiang Saen, along the road along the Mekong River. Sop Ruak is where the Mekong River (Lao border) meets the Ruak River (Burma border). In the past, the Golden Triangle was the world's main source of drug trafficking due to its privileged location, connected to opioid-producing countries. Today it is a renowned tourist attraction. The visit includes Wat Phra That Pu Khao which offers a wonderful view of the Golden Triangle, the Mekong River, and the forested mountains. Two large multi-headed Naga serpents at the bottom of the staircase protect the temple. We continue with the Opium Museum. The museum exhibits and educates visitors about the production of opium and its use in the lives of the hill tribal people, from the visit we can learn a lot about the history of opium since it developed in this infamous locality. In the afternoon visit Mae Sai, a border town, with a large market located along the border with Myanmar (formerly Burma), where you can find absolutely everything. As we head towards the hotel, we stop to visit the Yao and Akha ethnic minorities, settled in the Mae Chan district.

Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Transfer to Chiang Rai airport for connecting flight to Bangkok to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.