About this trip
Nine days across three very different sides of Thailand: Bangkok's street life, Chiang Mai's countryside, and Phuket's coast. It's built as a private, partially guided trip, so you get structure where it counts and free time to wander where it doesn't.
You start in Bangkok, taking in its markets, street food, and temples, then head north to the calmer pace of Chiang Mai before finishing on Phuket's beaches. The shift from city noise to countryside to coast gives the trip a natural rhythm rather than a rushed checklist feel.
What you'll do
- Wander Bangkok's street food stalls and markets
- Visit ancient ruins and temples in and around Bangkok
- Spend time in the Chiang Mai countryside getting a feel for local culture
- Relax on the beaches of Phuket, Thailand's largest island
- Swim in Phuket's clear coastal waters
- Private and partially guided, so some parts of the trip are led and others left for you to explore on your own
- Rated easy, making it a comfortable option for families or those who prefer a gentler pace
Worth it if you want curated temple highlights with reliable logistics and cultural activities. Think twice if you prefer spontaneity or extended beach time.
- Guides consistently on time, knowledgeable, and polite across all stops—logistics genuinely seamless.
- Cooking class in Chiang Mai and temple visits like Doi Suthep deliver genuine cultural immersion, not rushed ticking boxes.
- Phuket feels tacked on as a finale; multiple reviewers wished for longer beach time, suggesting pace favours temples over relaxation.
- Nine days covering Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Chiang Rai, and Phuket means significant travel days between destinations—expect early starts.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Bangkok · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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