• Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok
Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport and transfer to your Bangkok hotel. Rest and recover from your journey. In the evening, take a walk through one of Bangkok's famous night markets — Rot Fai (Train Market) or Chatuchak Weekend Market if timing aligns. Enjoy your first authentic Thai dinner.
• Day 2: Bangkok City Sightseeing (B)
Full-day exploration of Bangkok. Marvel at the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha. Cross the river to Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Visit Wat Pho and see the 46-metre reclining Buddha. Take a longtail boat through Bangkok's ancient canals. End the day at Asiatique Riverfront for dinner and shopping.
• Day 3: Bangkok to Chiang Mai (B)
Morning flight to Chiang Mai — Thailand's cultural capital in the north. Check in and head to the vibrant Nimman area for lunch and coffee. In the afternoon, explore the ancient walled Old City and visit Wat Chedi Luang, a majestic 14th-century temple in the heart of the city. Evening at the famous Sunday Walking Street (Wualai Road).
• Day 4: Elephant Sanctuary & Doi Suthep (B)
Morning half-day visit to an ethical elephant sanctuary — feed, walk with, and bathe rescued elephants in their natural habitat. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. In the afternoon, drive up to Doi Suthep Temple (Wat Phra That Doi Suthep), Chiang Mai's most sacred temple perched 1,073m above sea level with panoramic views of the city below.
• Day 5: Thai Cooking Class & Night Bazaar (B/L)
Start with a morning Thai cooking class — visit a local market to select fresh ingredients, then learn to prepare 4-5 classic Thai dishes. Lunch is what you cook! Afternoon free for shopping or a traditional Thai massage. In the evening, browse the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for handicrafts, silks, and souvenirs.
• Day 6: Chiang Mai to Phuket (B)
Early flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket. Check in to your Patong Beach hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the famous Patong Beach — swimming, sunbathing, or trying jet skiing and parasailing. In the evening, explore Bangla Road and enjoy a seafood dinner by the beach.
• Day 7: Phi Phi Island Speedboat Tour (B/L)
Full-day speedboat tour to the iconic Phi Phi Islands. Visit Maya Bay, snorkel in turquoise lagoons, spot monkeys at Monkey Beach, and relax on powder-white sand. Lunch included. Return to Phuket in the late afternoon for a final evening of Thai street food and shopping.
• Day 8: Departure from Phuket (B)
Enjoy a last Thai breakfast. Transfer to Phuket Airport for your flight home. A perfect blend of Thailand's cultural north and stunning southern beaches — an 8-day journey you will never forget.
