Thailand Highlights: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & Phuket
This 9-day Thailand trip links the capital, the northern hills and the Andaman coast. It starts in Bangkok with time to settle in and visit major temples and royal sites, then continues to Chiang Mai for a day trip to Chiang Rai and another to Doi Inthanon National Park. From there, the route moves south to Phuket for time by the sea. If you choose the island option, the day out includes Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Lee. The trip balances city visits, cultural stops and beach time, with domestic flights and transfers arranged between each base. Highlights Bangkok’s royal and temple sights Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House Doi Inthanon National Park and its mountain scenery Time in Phuket for a beach break Optional island day to Bamboo Island and the Phi Phi area
Key details
9 days
8 nights
Route
Thailand
Tour type
Beach escapes
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Doi Inthanon, Phuket
Travel style
Beach escapes
Tour type
Group departures
Guiding
Partially guided
Highlights
- Bangkok’s royal and temple sights
- Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House
- Doi Inthanon National Park and its mountain scenery
- Time in Phuket for a beach break
- Optional island day to Bamboo Island and the Phi Phi area
Itinerary
- 1
Bangkok
Arrival in Bangkok
Arrive in Thailand and meet your private driver at the airport. Transfer to your hotel, check in and spend the rest of the day at your own pace. Overnight in Bangkok. - 2
Bangkok
Bangkok temple tour
Visit the Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabopit. Return to your hotel after the sightseeing. Overnight in Bangkok.Breakfast - 3
Chiang Mai
Fly to Chiang Mai
Travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by domestic flight. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day free. Overnight in Chiang Mai.Breakfast
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Domestic flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and Chiang Mai and Phuket
- Private airport transfers and private transport during the tour
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Sightseeing tickets as listed in the itinerary
- Water and tissues on the coach
- Breakfasts on selected days, plus lunch on guided day trips
- Vegetarian and vegan meals available on request
- Group tour for the Chiang Rai day trip and Doi Inthanon day trip
What's not included
- International flights
- Airport departure taxes
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Early check-in and late check-out unless stated otherwise
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
10 dates · 10 optionsImportant information
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.