Bangkok’s canals, temples and elephants around Chiang Mai, then islands and lagoons on the Andaman coast.
Highlights
- A longtail through Bangkok’s canals
- A day at an ethical elephant sanctuary
- Cooking in a mountain village
- Island hopping before the day boats arrive
Your route
- 1Bangkok2 nights · Thailand
- 2Chiang Mai4 nights · Thailand
- 3Krabi4 nights · Thailand
Day by day
Download itinerary (PDF)Day 1Arrive in BangkokBangkok
Met on arrival and settled into a riverside hotel.
Day 2Canals and templesBangkok
A longtail through the canals, the Grand Palace and a street-food walk at night.
Day 3Fly northChiang Mai
To Chiang Mai, and the temples of the old city at golden hour.
Day 4Doi SuthepChiang Mai
The mountain temple of Doi Suthep and a craft village.
Day 5Elephant sanctuaryChiang Mai
A day with rescued elephants at an ethical sanctuary: no riding, just walking and feeding.
Day 6Mountain villagesChiang Mai
A drive into the hills, a gentle walk between villages and a northern Thai cooking class.
Day 7To the Andaman coastKrabi
Fly south to a beach hotel facing the limestone islands.
Day 8Island hoppingKrabi
A private longtail to quiet beaches and lagoons before the day boats arrive.
Day 9Free dayKrabi
Kayak, snorkel or simply rest. The day is yours.
Day 10Last day by the seaKrabi
A slow morning and a final sunset dinner on the sand.
Day 11Fly home
A transfer to the airport for your flight home, or on to your next adventure.
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