Thailand & Cambodia Wonders, 13 Days of Temples, Landscapes, and Local Life

Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring Bangkok’s bustling streets or relaxing at your accommodation.

• Meals: None
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Begin your exploration with a visit to Wat Traimit, home to the Golden Buddha, a 900-year-old solid gold statue. Continue to Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, known for its stunning riverside location and intricate design. Next, visit Wat Pho to see the Reclining Buddha and experience traditional Thai massage. In the afternoon, tour the Royal Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple, marveling at their opulent architecture and historical significance. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Drive to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s ancient capital, and explore the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace and Wat Yai Chaimongkhol. Discover the ruins of the old royal palace and temples. In the afternoon, cruise down the Chao Phraya River back to Bangkok, enjoying a buffet lunch on board while observing rural Thai life. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat

Fly to Chiang Mai and check into your hotel. Visit Doi Suthep Temple, perched on a hill with panoramic views of the city. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Khantoke Dinner, featuring northern Thai cuisine and performances by local hill tribes.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Plane

Travel south of Chiang Mai to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Experience hands-on interactions with elephants, including feeding, bathing, and participating in a mud spa. Learn about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior from your guide. Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch before returning to Chiang Mai for an evening at your leisure.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Drive to Chiang Rai, visiting the Mae Sai border market and the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos converge. Explore the Opium House to learn about the region’s history. Return to Chiang Mai in the evening.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Enjoy a morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Arrive in Phuket and check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the local area.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Plane

Join a speedboat tour to Phi Phi Island. Swim and snorkel at Maya Bay, Loh Samah Bay, and Monkey Beach. Enjoy a buffet lunch on board and visit Khai Nok Island for sunbathing and swimming. Return to Phuket in the evening.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat

Relax or explore Phuket at your own pace. Enjoy the beach, local markets, or other attractions.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: None

Fly from Phuket to Siem Reap via Bangkok. Arrive and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, and admire its architectural grandeur. Enjoy sunset views from Phnom Bakheng Hill, if weather permits.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Plane

Trek through the jungle from East Gate to Victory Gate of Angkor Thom. Explore the Bayon Temple, Elephant Terrace, and Leper King Terrace. Visit Ta Prohm, renowned for its dramatic tree roots enveloping ancient ruins.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Drive to Banteay Srey, known for its exquisite pink sandstone carvings. Continue to Banteay Samre and see local sugar production. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake to visit the floating village of Kompong Pluk (subject to seasonal conditions). Return to Siem Reap in the late afternoon.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat

Enjoy your final morning in Siem Reap before transferring to the airport for your departure flight. If you have more time, consider extending your trip with additional days in Thailand or Cambodia.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: None
• Transportation: Private vehicle