Classic Thailand: City, Jungle & beach

Day 1: Depart The UK To Bangkok, ThailandArrival Day

Today you'll begin your holiday, departing the UK and making your way to Bangkok.

Enjoy your flight and we'll see you upon arrival!

Day 2: Arrival in Bangkok

Welcome to Thailand! Upon arrival at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, you’ll be greeted and transferred privately to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to settle in and recover from your journey, or head out to explore the lively streets and local markets near your hotel.

Accommodation: Le’ D’Tel Hotel Bangkok (or similar)

Meals: –

Activities (Included): Airport pick-up and private transfer

Activities (Optional): Evening tuk-tuk ride or rooftop dinner overlooking the city

Day 3: Bangkok’s Cultural Highlights

Discover Bangkok’s spiritual heart as you explore the Grand Palace and the magnificent Emerald Buddha, followed by Wat Pho with its iconic Reclining Buddha. Enjoy lunch by the river before a private long-tail boat cruise through the city’s historic canals, offering a glimpse into everyday life along the waterways.

Accommodation: Le’ D’Tel Hotel Bangkok (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Activities (Included): Guided visits to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, canal boat ride

Activities (Optional): Thai dinner and traditional dance performance

Day 4: Authentic Bangkok Experiences

Start your day at Pak Khlong Talad, the city’s colourful flower market, before visiting a local temple to learn about Buddhist traditions. Enjoy a scenic lunch cruise on the Chao Phraya River and end your cultural exploration at the Jim Thompson House, a beautiful teak home filled with art and history. The evening is free for you to enjoy the capital’s dining or shopping scene.

Accommodation: Le’ D’Tel Hotel Bangkok (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Activities (Included): Guided market and temple visit, lunch cruise, Jim Thompson House

Activities (Optional): Evening street food tour or Asiatique Riverfront visit

Day 5: Fly to Chiang Mai

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your short flight north to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, settle into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed afternoon. Later, explore the famous Night Bazaar or the lively Walking Street Market to experience the city’s charm and craftsmanship.

Accommodation: Banthai Village, Chiang Mai (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities (Included): Airport transfers, domestic flight to Chiang Mai

Activities (Optional): Thai street food tasting at the Night Bazaar

Day 6: Ethical Elephant & Jungle Experience

Spend an unforgettable day at an ethical elephant sanctuary. Help prepare food, feed the elephants, and join them for a refreshing river bath. Enjoy a simple Thai lunch at the sanctuary before a gentle walk alongside these gentle giants as they roam freely in the jungle.

Accommodation: Banthai Village, Chiang Mai (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Activities (Included): Full-day ethical elephant experience

Activities (Optional): Evening Khantoke dinner and cultural show

Day 7: Doi Inthanon National Park & Waterfall Trek

Venture into the mountains of northern Thailand to visit Doi Inthanon, the country’s highest peak. Explore the twin Royal Chedis, admire spectacular waterfalls, and enjoy a scenic trek through lush jungle trails to Phadok Siew Waterfall. Along the way, pass rice terraces, coffee plantations, and a Karen hill tribe village.

Accommodation: Banthai Village, Chiang Mai (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Activities (Included): Guided national park visit and trek

Activities (Optional): Coffee tasting at a local hill tribe farm

Day 8: Farm-to-Table Thai Cooking Class

Immerse yourself in Thai cuisine with a hands-on farm-to-table cooking class. Visit a local market with your chef to select fresh ingredients, then travel to an organic farm to harvest produce. Learn traditional techniques and prepare your own Thai meal in an open-air kitchen before enjoying the fruits of your labour.

Accommodation: Banthai Village, Chiang Mai (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Activities (Included): Market visit, organic farm tour, hands-on cooking class

Activities (Optional): Visit to Wat Doi Suthep for sunset views

Day 9: Fly to Phuket

Fly south to the island paradise of Phuket. After checking in at your beachfront resort, the rest of the day is yours to relax by the pool or stroll along the soft white sands as the sun sets over the Andaman Sea.

Accommodation: Burasari Phuket (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities (Included): Transfers and domestic flight to Phuket

Activities (Optional): Evening seafood dinner on the beach

Day 10: Leisure Day in Paradise

Enjoy your first full day of leisure in Phuket. Relax at your resort, swim in the turquoise sea, or simply unwind with a tropical drink in hand. For those seeking more activity, optional excursions and spa treatments are available.

Accommodation: Burasari Phuket (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities (Included): Free day at leisure

Activities (Optional): Half-day spa experience or half-day Phuket city tour

Days 11-14: Beach & Relaxation

Enjoy your day sof leisure in Phuket. Relax at your resort, swim in the turquoise sea, or simply unwind with a tropical drink in hand. For those seeking more activity, optional excursions and spa treatments are available.

Spend your final full day at leisure to soak up the sun and the resort atmosphere. In the evening, celebrate your Thai journey with a special farewell dinner—choose a romantic beachfront setting or a scenic family-style restaurant overlooking the sea.

Accommodation: Burasari Phuket (or similar)

Meals, Breakfast x4, Lunch x2, Dinner x2

Optional Activities:

Phi Phi Islands tour or Phang Nga Bay canoe trip

Spa experience, Phuket Old Town guided walk, evening dinner

Thai massage upgrade or evening cocktail rooftop experience

Full-day island snorkelling tour

Underwater sea-walk or private catamaran charter

Day 15: Departure from Phuket

Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the airport for your onward flight. Reflect on two unforgettable weeks filled with culture, adventure, and relaxation in the Land of Smiles.

Accommodation: –

Meals: Breakfast

Activities (Included): Private airport transfer