Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi
Day 2: Kanchanaburi - Jungle Rafts
Day 3: Jungle Raft - Elephant Riding - Bangkok - Chiang Mai
Day 4: Chiang Mai- Chiang Dao - Prao - Lahu Village - Karen Village
Day 5: Karen Village - 2 Palong Villages
Day 6: Palong Village - Chiang Mai
Day 7: Chiang Mai - Free Day
Day 8: Chiang Mai – Phuket
Day 9: Phuket - Koh Yao - Sea Kayaking
Day 10: Koh Yao - Phuket - Sea Kayaking
Day 11: Phuket - Day at Leisure
Day 12: Depart Phuket

This is an example of one of our classic tailor-made holidays in Thailand - we'll be pleased to design similar Thailand vacations with dates and itinerary customised to your personal preferences.

Explore the cultural and natural highlights of Thailand on this tour from Bangkok to the Bridge over the River Kwai, to Chiang Mai, and finally ending in Phuket for relaxation. During these 12 days of the Enchanting Thailand Tour, you will visit Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Islands.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi (D)
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bangkok, and you will go on a two hour journey to Kanchanaburi, where you will check in at the Felix Riverkwai Resort. You will spend half day at leisure before you will be taken to the Tiger Temple (14.00-16.00 hrs.). You will be able to carefully observe the tigers. In the afternoon, you will travel to an elephant camp, where upon arrival you will be introduced to the elephants by playing with them and bathing them in the sunset atmosphere on the River Kwai. After a lot of fun playing with them, enjoy and relax during a BBQ time in a natural setting on the riverbank, you will experience the famous "Night Safari" on the back of the elephants and you will feel an amazing rush. The route will take you through the elephant camp into the woodland along the mighty River Kwai. Your wonderful evening will be finishing at about 20.00 hrs. After that you will return to the hotel with a very good memory.
Overnight at the Felix River Kwai Resort or similar

Day 2: Kanchanaburi - Jungle Rafts (B,L,D)
After breakfast at the resort you will depart to Thong Papoom area. After a short drive you will arrive at the Hellfire Pass Memorial. Take a walk downhill to glimpse at the death railway’s remnants and learn the moving story of WWII from the comprehensive exhibition at the War Museum. After lunch, you will return to Kanchanaburi to visit the famous Bridge Over the River Kwai from where you will take a long-tail boat journey for about half to the Jungle Rafts, passing by unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery. Check into the Jungle Rafts on arrival. You can swim off the raft and visit a Mon village nearby. Enjoy a delicious dinner followed by an exciting show of Mon Dance.
Overnight at the River Kwai Resort or similar

Day 3: Jungle Raft - Elephant Riding - Bangkok - Chiang Mai (B,L)
After breakfast, walk to visit the Mon Villagers & Children School, and ride on an elephant around the village. You will be transferref by boat and van to Bangkok International Airport to take the domestic flight to Chiang Mai. On arrival at Chiang Mai Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight at the 3b Boutique Bed & breakfast or similar

Day 4: Chiang Mai- Chiang Dao - Prao - Lahu Village - Karen Village (B,L,D)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will travel to Chiang Dao with a short visit to Chiang Dao Market, where you can buy some food for cooking while staying in the hill tribe villages. You will continue to travel to a local food shop for lunch. After a delicious lunch, you will visit the Lahu Hilltribe Pang Tong Village. From the Lahu village, we will trek for about two to three hours to the Karen Village. On arrival at the Karen Village, you will visit Karen Hilltribes and enjoy your time exploring the village and the lifestyles of the traditional Karen hill tribe. You can join your guide to prepare dinner.
Overnight at the Karen Village.

Day 5: Karen Village - 2 Palong Villages (B,L,D)
After breakfast, you will trek for about half an hour to Akha Huay E-Go Village, passing the Lisu village with a short visit to observe their way of living. You will continue the trek and take an elephant ride for approximately two hours from the Akha village to Palong Pang Ho Village. You can chat with the villagers and spend some free time in the. After lunch, you will continue to trek for about two hours to Palong Pang Daeng. Here, you can wander around the village while your guide will prepare the dinner. After dinner there will be a cross cultural exchange program, where the Palong People will show us a "Palong performance" and play games with the group, while the group will tell them about the country and people they come from and show them a performance in exchange.
Overnight at the Palong Village.

Day 6: Palong Village - Chiang Mai (B,L)
After breakfast, you will trek for about one hour out of the village to the main road where a pick-up truck driver is awaiting you. From here, you will travel by truck to return to the town of Chiang Mai, where you should arrive in the afternoon and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at the 3b Boutique Bed & breakfast or similar

Day 7: Chiang Mai - Free Day (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, you can enjoy a full day free at leisure and relax at the swimming pool or explore the charming town of Chiang Mai.
Overnight at the 3b Boutique Bed & breakfast or similar

Day 8: Chiang Mai – Phuket (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for a direct flight to Phuket. On arrival in Phuket, you will be picked up by our drive and driven to the Amari Coral Beach Resort. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Overnight at the Amari Coral Beach Resort & Spa or similar

Day 9: Phuket - Koh Yao - Sea Kayaking (B,L,D)
After breakfast, you will be Picked up from your Phuket hotel, and take a fast long-tail boat to the East Bay. On arrival at the island you can take part in an introductory kayak training. Explore the islands by kayak and enjoy a beach picnic lunch. After lunch, you can continue to explore the islands or relax on the pristine white beaches of the South of Thailand. You will disembark on the cultural-inspiring Koh Yao island and check-in at the Tha Khao Bungalows, where you will enjoy a fresh seafood dinner.
Overnight at the Tha Khao Bungalows.

Day 10: Koh Yao - Phuket - Sea Kayaking (B,L)
The morning will start with a wholesome Western-style breakfast before departing to Tha Khao pier. Enjoy a morning of kayaking and cave exploration, followed by a picnic lunch. After lunch, you can explore the islands further by kayak. In the late afternoon, you will return to Phuket and be transferred to the Amari Coral Beach Resort & Spa.
Overnight at the Amari Coral Beach Resort & Spa or similar

Day 11: Phuket - Day at Leisure (B)
Today is at leisure! Relax and enjoy the sun and sands of Phuket.
Overnight at the Amari Coral Beach Resort & Spa or similar

Day 12: Depart Phuket (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Itinerary Remarks: Due to the nature of the tour, the weather, road condition, local circumstance, prevailing safety factors, the route & itinerary may vary to those published but the content of the tour will remain similar. The final decision of the actual itinerary will be made by the tour operator's staff on the day of the tour.

Destination: Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi, Phuket)
Activity: Beach Holiday, Historical Tour, Local Life Style, Nature Tour
Start City: BangkokTour
Type: PrivateDeparture
Date: Private Tour - You can choose your own departure date.

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