• 5 Dinner (D)
• 13 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Lunch (L)

• Top-rated dining, from farm-to-table to local restaurants
• 4 & 5-star stays
• Business class coach with extended leg room, and select flights

• Bangkok: Sit down to dinner at the hotel and take in your first views across Bangkok from the rooftop.
• Chiang Mai: Try khao soi, one of northern Thailand’s best-known dishes, made with egg noodles in a rich coconut curry broth and topped with crisp noodles. Long associated with Chiang Mai, it reflects the flavors and culinary traditions that define the region.
• Chiang Mai: Meet Mr Prapat and his family for a hosted village visit outside Chiang Mai, where you’ll join a hands-on cooking class using herbs and ingredients from the garden. As you prepare northern Thai dishes together, you’ll see how home cooking remains closely tied to local produce and family tradition.
• Chiang Mai: Enjoy your creations with the locally produced ingredients, which might include coconut-infused noodle soup and red and green curries (you’ll make the pastes from scratch) Sit down with Mr Prapat and his family for a farm-to-table lunch served in their village home. Shared around the family table, the meal reflects northern Thai hospitality and offers a direct experience of how food brings family and guests together in everyday village life.
• Chiang Mai: Come together for dinner at 137 Pillars House, a restored teak residence in Chiang Mai’s Wat Ket district with roots in the 19th-century teak trade. Set around the historic Baan Borneo house, it preserves the timber architecture and grounds of a former trading compound for one last meal with your small group.

• Bangkok: Meet a Buddhist monk at Wat Pho and receive a traditional blessing, a practice still part of Thai Buddhist life today. After presenting your offering, you’ll take part in a temple ritual observed for protection, good fortune and respect.
• Bangkok: Visit Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s best-known riverside temples, in time for sunset. Rising above the Chao Phraya River, its central prang is decorated with porcelain and colored ceramics, giving this important Bangkok landmark a distinctive silhouette as the light begins to change.
• Chiang Rai: Visit a tea plantation in Chiang Rai and see how another side of northern Thailand is shaped by the land. Learn about the history of Thai tea, watch green tea and first flush black tea being processed, then compare tastings, try brewing your own and sample local honey, homemade pastries and tea ice cream along the way.

• Chiang Mai: Walk along Chiang Mai’s old town walls and explore the streets of the former Lanna capital from within its historic center. This route reveals how the city’s temples, gates and old layout still shape Chiang Mai today.
• Chiang Mai: Visit the Lanna Folklife Museum for a closer look at the history, culture and traditions of the former Lanna Kingdom. Housed in Chiang Mai’s former Provincial Court, the museum explores everyday life, craftsmanship, belief and identity in northern Thailand.

Cruise the Chao Phraya River and the tranquil Thonburi canals, gliding past stilted homes, neighborhood shrines and riverside markets where everyday Bangkok life meets the water. Step ashore at the Royal Barge Museum to view the king’s gilded ceremonial fleet.

As golden light softens, continue to Wat Arun, its porcelain-inlaid prang glowing beside the river. The shifting colors and temple bells create a contemplative close to an afternoon on Bangkok’s historic waterways.

Visit the storied Bridge over the River Kwai before you board a local train for a moving journey along the historic line, crossing the timber trestles of the Wang Po Viaduct with jungle cliffs and river views unfolding below.

Built during the Second World War as part of the Thailand–Burma Railway, this route invites quiet reflection on resilience and remembrance while revealing Kanchanaburi’s dramatic landscapes.

Explore the Thailand–Burma Railway Centre, where maps, artifacts and personal accounts trace the construction of the wartime railway. Stories of prisoners of war and Asian laborers lend human scale to an engineering feat wrought under extreme hardship.

Walk to the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery to pause for photos and reflection among rows of immaculate headstones. The site’s calm order honors thousands who lost their lives and preserves their names within a peaceful garden setting.

Arrive by longtail boat along a quiet stretch of the River Kwai, skimming past forested banks and small riverside hamlets to a lodge reached only by water. Step directly into floating villas, where the river’s gentle motion sets an unhurried pace.

The journey introduces life along the Kwai—bamboo rafts, Mon communities and birdsong echoing across the valley—turning a transfer into a scenic immersion in Kanchanaburi’s river culture.

Visit Hellfire Pass to understand one of the railway’s most difficult cuttings, hewn by hand through solid rock. Inside the memorial museum, personal testimonies and archival photographs illuminate individual stories behind the broader history.

From exhibits to the viewing areas over the pass, learn how the site is preserved for remembrance and education, honoring those who labored and those who died during the 1943 construction season.

Discover the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya Historical Park, where ruined palaces, prang and chedi rise from a once-mighty Siamese capital. At Wat Mahathat, see the celebrated Buddha head entwined in roots, a powerful image of nature reclaiming stone.

Trade routes once tied Ayutthaya to Persia, China and Europe, shaping a cosmopolitan city until its fall in 1767. The evocative brickwork and axial layouts reveal the scale and sophistication of Old Siam.

Walk terrace rows at a northern tea plantation to learn about varietals, climate and leaf selection before observing withering and rolling. Under expert guidance, sample regional teas, comparing first-flush black and green tea for aroma, body and finish.

Contrast brews made with mineral and RO water, then pair cups with local honey, pastries and tea ice cream. The estate visit highlights how tea supports communities and diversifies Chiang Rai’s highland agriculture.

Experience Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), its mirror-inlaid facade sparkling against Chiang Rai’s hills. Cross the symbolic bridge into the main hall, where contemporary murals and intricate stuccowork reinterpret Buddhist themes.

Created by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat and opened to visitors in 1997, the complex blends devotion and modern Thai aesthetics, making it one of the country’s most distinctive contemporary religious sites.

Taste khao soi, Chiang Mai’s emblematic bowl of egg noodles in a rich coconut curry, crowned with crisp noodles and brightened by lime, pickled greens and shallot. A bustling local kitchen showcases technique and northern Thai flavors.

This beloved dish reflects Lanna and Burmese influences along historic trade routes. Its balance of creamy, spicy and tangy notes offers a culinary snapshot of northern Thailand’s heritage.

Choose an Old City walk along moats, gates and neighborhood lanes, or delve into northern culture at the Lanna Folklife Museum. Both routes illuminate Chiang Mai’s identity through daily life, belief and craft traditions.

From temple courtyards and teak architecture to curated exhibits in the former Provincial Court, this flexible experience reveals how Lanna history still shapes the city’s rhythm and design.

Visit Wat Chedi Luang, home to a vast 15th-century brick stupa rising above Chiang Mai’s Old City. Wander shaded viharns and monastic quarters, where saffron robes and drum towers frame a working temple complex.

Once guardian of the Emerald Buddha, the site bears earthquake scars yet retains deep significance. Listen for soft chanting and bells that carry across the compound at dusk.

Be welcomed in the traditional Lanna way at a family home, where a mohom scarf marks your arrival. Stroll kitchen gardens, grind spice pastes and join a hands-on cooking class before sharing a farm-to-table lunch with your hosts.

Herbs picked minutes earlier, warm hospitality and stories of village life create a vivid window into northern Thai home cooking and community customs.

Visit a respected no-riding sanctuary to observe rescued elephants in a more natural environment. Guides share individual histories and explain how ethical care, habitat restoration and responsible tourism support long-term wellbeing.

Set in a river valley outside Chiang Mai, the park advances conservation goals aligned with SDG 15: Life on Land. Gentle interactions and respectful distance keep the focus on the animals’ needs and rhythms.

Ride the funicular to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where a golden chedi crowns the forested mountain. Gaze across the valley at sunset over Chiang Mai as temple bells, lanterns and incense shape an atmospheric evening.

Founded in the 14th century, Doi Suthep remains a major pilgrimage site. Intricate Lanna details, naga balustrades and panoramic terraces offer a serene counterpart to the city below.

Dine at 137 Pillars House, a meticulously restored teak mansion linked to the 19th-century teak trade. Seasonal menus spotlight northern produce and classic techniques served in leafy courtyards and verandas.

Set in the historic Wat Ket district, the compound’s architecture and museum-like details evoke Chiang Mai’s trading past, creating a refined, sense-of-place finale to your northern journey.

Explore Phuket Old Town, where pastel Sino-Portuguese shophouses, shrines and cafés line Thalang, Dibuk and Soi Romanee. Step inside Baan Chinpracha’s courtyard home and browse the Thai Hua Museum’s exhibits on migrant communities and the tin trade.

Sample local snacks and kopi in restored storefronts as you trace Peranakan, Thai and Chinese influences that forged the island’s cosmopolitan spirit.

Set out on a traditional rice barge for a dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River, passing illuminated temples and the Grand Palace while savoring a refined Thai set menu.

This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. The gentle pace and river breeze reveal a tranquil side of Bangkok rarely seen from the road.

Explore the Jim Thompson House, a complex of traditional teak houses showcasing Thai art, antiques and the story of the American entrepreneur who helped revive the silk industry.

This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Architecture, canal-side gardens and silk displays illuminate mid-20th-century Bangkok and the mystery surrounding Thompson’s 1967 disappearance.

Venture into Sai Yok National Park to see the tiered Sai Yok Yai Waterfall and explore the chambers of Lawa Cave, where stalactites and limestone textures form otherworldly patterns.

This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Cool forest air, river views and karst formations highlight Kanchanaburi’s natural side beyond the historic railway.

Travel to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet across the Mekong, and visit the House of Opium Museum to trace trade routes, cultivation and cultural impacts.

This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Hill and river viewpoints frame a region once defined by commerce and shifting borders, now known for its landscapes and layered history.

Cruise among the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay by long-tail boat, entering sea caves and lagoons where mangroves and towering cliffs shelter calm emerald water.

This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Local guides share natural history and coastal life within Ao Phang Nga National Park for a day of scenery and gentle exploration on the water.

Sail the Andaman Sea on a catamaran cruise to Koh Hey’s Coral Beach Club for swimming or snorkeling, then continue along Phuket’s coast toward the famed Promthep Cape sunset.

This Optional Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Sea breezes, island views and golden light offer a relaxed finale to your time on Thailand’s southern shores.

Dine high above the capital at a stylish rooftop restaurant, taking in the shimmering Bangkok skyline as the city lights come alive. Share a first taste of regional dishes and meet your Tour Director, who sets the tone for your journey while introducing Thailand’s flavors and dining customs.

From river bends to glittering towers, Bangkok’s layered cityscape frames a relaxed evening of conversation. The rooftop setting reflects the city’s modern edge, paired with classic Thai hospitality and a gentle tropical breeze.

Discover Pak Khlong Talat as you join local vendors among tubs of jasmine, marigold and orchid to craft a fragrant phuang malai garland. Carry your handmade offering into Wat Pho, where temple life unfolds amid shaded cloisters and the scent of incense.

Inside this revered complex, present your garland, meet a Buddhist monk and receive a blessing. Pause before the 46-metre Reclining Buddha and appreciate Wat Pho’s centuries-old role as a center of traditional Thai learning and massage.

Explore Thailand’s royal heart as you join a guided visit through the Grand Palace, a walled city of throne halls, gilded spires and ceremonial courtyards. Continue to Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), the nation’s most sacred shrine.

Established in 1782, the complex traces Chakri dynasty history through intricate craftsmanship. Admire Ramakien murals, shimmering mosaics and guardian yaksha figures while learning how the palace still hosts major royal ceremonies and state events.

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