This package offers a private experience for young adults, couples, and seniors who want to explore the country’s natural and cultural attractions from South to North. The tour includes all highlight places like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hua Hin, and Cha Am. Take a chance to immerse yourselves in the diverse cultures of Bangkok, interact with locals in Northern Thailand, taste unique Thai cuisine, and explore majestic caves. The tour also includes free time to explore on their own and optional tours to enhance your experience.
Highlights of Thailand 12 days
Overview
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Bangkok's vibrant and diverse cultures, where modern and historic elements coexist peacefully
- Discover the historical attractions of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, and interact with the locals of Northern Thailand
- Get a taste of Thailand’s unique flavor on an evening journey blending culture and culinary discovery
- Discover majestic caves and beautiful beaches and live among the beautiful nature in Hua Hin
What’s Included
- 11 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 1 Dinner
- Airplane, Car, Cruise
- Hotel (11 nights)
- Accommodation at selected hotels with daily breakfast
- Check-in time is 2.00 PM and check-out time is 12.00 PM.
- Meals as mentioned
- English-speaking local guides
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle
- Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
- Boat cruises mentioned (group join-in for Grand Pearl Cruise)
- 2 Domestic flight Bangkok - Chaing Mai, Chiang Rai – Bangkok
Policy
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Notes:
- *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Itinerary
This package offers a private experience for young adults, couples, and seniors who want to explore the country's natural and cultural attractions from South to North. The tour includes all highlight places like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hua Hin, and Cha Am. Take a chance to immerse yourselves in the diverse cultures of Bangkok, interact with locals in Northern Thailand, taste unique Thai cuisine, and explore majestic caves. The tour also includes free time to explore on their own and optional tours to enhance your experience.
Tour Plan
After arriving at Bangkok Airport, Sunshine tour guide and private driver will transfer you to the hotel in Bangkok.
Start checking in at the hotel and spend your time relaxing during your first day in Bangkok.
NOTE: Please meet at Exit B gate No.5 on the 2nd level of the arrivals hall. In case of multiple pick-ups, your representative will carry a sign with your name.
Morning
Enjoy the first breakfast in Bangkok and prepare to start a full-day city tour:
Visit the Wat Traimit temple in Bangkok to see the world's largest solid gold Buddha statue, known as Phra Buddha Maha Suwanna Patimakorn. It stands at 3 meters and is a highly revered religious icon.
Wat Pho in Bangkok is a must-see place for visitors to see a massive gold Buddha statue in the "Lion Sleep" pose, which takes up an entire room. The statue is covered in gold leaf and is an impressive sight to behold. The temple is also known for its beautiful architecture and is one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok.
Cross the street to the spectacular Grand Palace, another enormous temple complex with some of Thailand's most fabulous Thai-Buddhist architecture.
Afternoon
After a long morning tour, have a delicious lunch and take a break.
Take in the quieter side of life while experiencing the traditional ‘long tail’ boat. Spend time at the spectacular Wat Arun to explore the iconic temple towering 79 meters over the Chao Phraya River.
Have a free day wandering around and discovering Bangkok on your own.
In case you do not know what to do, please enjoy our optional tours to get experience deeply in Thailand life:
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Half-day US $90
- Historical Highlights of Ayutthaya Full-day US $129
Morning
Private transfer with a guide will transfer you to Bangkok Airport and take a flight to Chiang Mai.
Upon arrival, you will meet our guide when arriving at Chiang Mai Airport and start transferring to the hotel.
Check in to Chiang Mai inside-town hotel and enjoy a free day at your leisure.
Afternoon
You will be picked up from the hotel to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, a must-see temple for tourists and one of the most respected among all Thai people.
Walk up the intricately-carved Naga Serpent Staircase to the temple at the top of a mountain, or you can choose to take a cable car to see fantastic architecture, murals, statues, and shrine views.
Night
You are free at night and in case you want to explore Chiang Mai more, some tours with our dedicated guide will please you a lot.
- Local Life - Chiang Mai Street Eats Evening Group Tour (65 USD/person)
- Khantoke Dinner With Show (Hotel Inside Town) (Private Transfer) (55 USD/person)
Morning
Have a full breakfast at the hotel before starting the schedule for today.
Travel by van to the stunning mountain - Doi Inthanon National Park. Traipsing through the lush green wilderness around Thailand’s highest mountain as you breathe in the fresh air in Chiang Mai’s Urban Jungle.
Climb up Doi Inthanon and marvel at the surrounding panorama of trees blanketing the rolling mountain range. Visit a Hill Tribe Village, splash in the mountain’s sparkling waterfall, and enjoy a local lunch at the misty summit.
Morning
Check out from the hotel and travel to Lisu Lodge in approximately 1.5 hours.
10:00: Arrive at Lisu Lodge, you will be welcomed by Lisu staff and briefing for activities of the day. Walk around the Lisu Village and Temple before returning to check-in.
When the walking tour ends, you will check in at Lisu Lodge and have an authentic Thai lunch on the balcony of the house.
Afternoon
Choose one of the optional activities below based on your interests to enjoy the afternoon (extra charge will be applied):
- Guided bike tour around the Lisu Village: Have a glimpse of the beautiful countryside in Thailand on an eco-friendly bike tour
- Steam bath & Thai Massage: Enjoy traditional Thai therapy using gentle pressure and stretching techniques to relax the whole body
- Visit Tea Plantation by bike: Discover the tea-making process from picking to roasting of locals in Chiang Mai
In the evening, you'll have a delicious dinner and spend a night at Lisu Lodge.
Morning
Check out the Lisu Lodge, then take 4 hours to transfer to Chiang Rai and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon
After check-in at the hotel, you should be ready for the tour visit in Chiang Rai to have an unforgettable day:
- Visit Hill Tribe Museum PDA, a place to strengthen Thailand's relationships with minority groups and the international community while educating visitors about the lifestyles and issues of hill tribes.
- Travel to Wat Rong Khun, known as White Temple, designed by Thai National Artist Mr. Chalermchai Kositpipat, to see the one-of-a-kind beauty & architecture.
- Pay a visit to the miraculous Temple Phra Kaew - a special and significant temple because of its history with the country's kings.
- Drive to Baan Daan (Black House)- an impressive park area with plenty of fantastic wood buildings, including the main hall, which is entirely black.
Morning
Wake up and have a flavorful breakfast in the morning
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, then visit Thai communities of the Akha and Yao ethnic groups, with ancestral roots in Tibet.
- Explore the Chiang Saen Kingdom ruins, including chedis and Buddha images.
- Discover the Golden Triangle, where the Ruak, Mekong Rivers meet and three countries converge. Take a scenic long-tail boat ride on the Mekong and admire the Laotian countryside.
- Learn about opium at the unique Hall of Opium, featuring a miniature plantation and exhibits.
Finally, reach Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand and an official land crossing to Burma, where you can shop for Burmese lacquerware, gems, jade, and more.
Morning
Transfer to Chiang Rai Airport to take a flight to Bangkok.
Transfer in 4 hours to Hua Hin with our guide, then complete the check-in procedure. Unwind for the rest of the day after the flight.
Morning
It is a free day at your leisure to explore Hua Hin.
Consider joining our optional tour on your free day to experience Sam Roi Yot, National Park.
Morning
It is a free day at your leisure to explore Hua Hin.
Consider joining our optional tour on your free day to experience Sam Roi Yot, National Park.
Morning
Take a 4-hour private transfer to Bangkok Airport. Depart from Thailand, the tour ends here (no guide for this trip).