Thailand Highlights: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & Koh Samui
This 11-day Thailand tour links the country’s main city, northern cultural stops and a final beach stay on Koh Samui. The route includes Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep, Chiang Rai and the island of Koh Samui, with time for temples, markets, trekking, elephant care, a cooking class and island activities. In Bangkok, the program includes the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha, along with a visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. In Chiang Mai, the itinerary continues with Doi Suthep and a Khantoke dinner. The northern program also covers a full-day trek in the Mae Tang area with time dedicated to elephant care. The journey then reaches Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle before continuing by air to Koh Samui. On the island, the included experiences focus on Angthong Marine Park, an elephant spa and safari, a Thai cooking class and time at Madsum Island. This is a small-group trip with guided touring and a mix of city sightseeing, nature and beach time.
Key details
11 days
10 nights
Route
Thailand
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Travel style
Small groups
Duration
11 days
Destination
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep Pui National Park, Chiang Rai, Koh Samui, Thailand
Highlights
- Bangkok temples, Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market visit
- Doi Suthep and Khantoke dinner in Chiang Mai
- Mae Tang trek with elephant care time
- Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle
- Koh Samui island activities and beach time
Itinerary
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Bangkok
Arrival in Bangkok
Arrive at Bangkok airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for settling in and a first look around the city.- - 2
Bangkok
Bangkok temples and the Grand Palace
Set out on a sightseeing day covering Bangkok’s main temples, then continue to the Royal Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha.B, L - 3
Bangkok
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Travel to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market for a half-day visit, then return to Bangkok with the afternoon free.B
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast and taxes/service charges
- Domestic flights between Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui
- Checked baggage allowance on included domestic flights
- Professional English-speaking tour guides in each destination
- Meals shown in the program
- Airport, hotel and tour transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees and services listed in the program
- Cooking class, boat trip to the islands and elephant care tour
What's not included
- International flights
- Pre- and post-tour accommodation
- Thailand visa if applicable
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program
- Tips
- Airport taxes
- Single room supplement
- Personal expenses and optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Dates & availability
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.