About this trip
This 15-day tour runs the length of Thailand, starting in Bangkok's temples and palaces before heading north through Ayutthaya and Sukhothai to the hills around Chiang Mai, then flying south to finish on the beaches of Phuket. It mixes historic cities, hill tribe and elephant camp visits, mountain hiking, and island time, so you get a real spread of what the country offers rather than one single focus.
The pace is steady but varied — biking around ancient ruins, a horse-drawn carriage ride, a night in a forest cottage, and a full-day boat trip to Phi Phi Island all feature alongside more standard city sightseeing. It suits travellers who want culture, some activity, and a beach finish all in one trip, including over Christmas and New Year departures.
What you'll do
- Visit the Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha in Bangkok
- Bike through the ancient ruins of Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai
- Visit an elephant camp and hill tribe village near Chiang Mai
- Hike and bird-watch in Doi Inthanon National Park, staying in a forest cottage
- See prehistoric rock paintings and Wat Phra That Sri Chomthong
- Take a full-day boat trip to Phi Phi Island and a Phuket cooking class
- Covers a lot of ground — road trips, a flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket, and frequent changes of base
- Combines cultural sightseeing, moderate hiking, and beach time, so suits travellers who want variety over specialising in one thing
- Includes a free day in Phuket near the end for rest or independent exploring
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Bangkok · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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