About this Thailand Tour
Two very different sides of Thailand
See the two faces of Thailand in one week. Start with the temples, markets and buzz of Bangkok, then fly north to cool, cultured Chiang Mai for the golden Doi Suthep temple, an ethical elephant sanctuary and the crafts and cuisine of the old Lanna kingdom.
It is the perfect culture-focused trip - big-city energy balanced with mountain calm, temples and gentle wildlife.
Trip Highlights
Big-city sights meet northern culture
Bangkok's Grand Palace & Wat Arun
A Bangkok floating market & river cruise
An ethical elephant sanctuary
The mountain temple of Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai old-city temples
A Thai cooking class & night bazaar
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Seven days from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
- Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport; transfer to your hotel.
- Evening at a night market or rooftop bar.
- Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha.
- Wat Pho's reclining Buddha and riverside Wat Arun.
- Morning floating market and a Chao Phraya river ride.
- Afternoon flight to Chiang Mai; transfer to your old-city hotel.
- Evening at the Night Bazaar.
- Drive into the hills to an ethical, no-riding elephant sanctuary.
- Feed, walk with and bathe rescued elephants.
- Doi Suthep golden mountain temple.
- Old-city temples Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh.
- Afternoon free among the cafes and craft shops.
- Choose a hands-on Thai cooking class, or a day trip to Chiang Rai's White Temple.
- Evening at the Sunday walking street (if timed).
- Last-minute shopping.
- Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your flight home (via Bangkok).
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Return airport transfers in Thailand
- 6 nights hotel stay (Bangkok & Chiang Mai)
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
- Private/shared AC transfers as specified
- Thailand visa guidance & 24x7 on-trip support
- International airfare (can be added on request)
- Thailand tourist entry fee & visa costs
- Lunches, dinners & personal expenses
- Optional tours, entry tickets & water sports
- GST & TCS as applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to Carry
Tropical holiday essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Visa: Entry rules for Indian travellers change from time to time (visa-free/visa-on-arrival windows do apply). We always share the exact, latest requirement and paperwork before you fly.
Flights: The price is a land package. We can add the best-value return flights from your city on request.
Best Time: November–February is cool, dry and ideal; March–May is hot; the June–October green season brings short showers and lower prices.
Money: The currency is the Thai Baht (THB). Cards work in malls and hotels; carry cash for markets, street food and longtail boats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
On this tour you fly - a quick 70-minute domestic flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai on Day 3, which we include and arrange. An overnight train is also possible if you prefer a scenic option.
They are wonderfully different - Bangkok is a fast, modern city of temples and markets, while Chiang Mai is cool, calm and steeped in northern Lanna culture. Together they show two distinct sides of Thailand.
Yes - we use only sanctuaries that forbid riding and let elephants roam. You feed, walk with and bathe rescued elephants while learning about their care.
Three nights in Bangkok and three in Chiang Mai, so you get a proper feel for both without constant hotel changes.
Ideal - it is built around temples, markets, crafts, cuisine and heritage, from the Grand Palace to Doi Suthep and the old walled city of Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai is cooler than Bangkok, especially November to February. The northern burning season (roughly March-April) can affect air quality, so we recommend the cool months.
Yes - many travellers finish with a few island days in Phuket or Krabi. We can add a beach leg and adjust the flights into one smooth itinerary.
On Day 6 you can choose a hands-on Thai cooking class or a Chiang Rai day trip. If you want both, we can extend the trip by a day.
