Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Arrival in Bankok
Day 2: Bangkok City Tour
Day 3: Bangkok → Chiang Mai
Day 4: Chiang Mai → Elephant at Work at Mae Sa
Day 5: Chiang Mai → Cooking Class
Day 6: Chiang Mai → Phuket
Day 7: Phuket
Day 8: Phuket → Phi Phi Island
Day 9: Phuket
Day 10: Phuket → Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok
Welcome to Thailand!
Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, meet your English-speaking guide and private driver for the transfer to your hotel.
After check-in, the rest of the day is free to relax after your international journey or begin discovering Bangkok at your own pace.
Optional
- For travelers seeking an enhanced arrival experience, Fast Track Immigration & VIP Airport Service can be arranged as an optional upgrade.
- Private evening Bangkok experience
- Thai massage or spa treatment
Suggested Experience
Bangkok after dark: enjoy your first evening with a relaxed dinner overlooking the Chao Phraya River.
- Travel style: Relaxation / Arrival
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Local guide: English-speaking guide
- Meals: No meals included
- Overnight: Bangkok
Day 2: Bangkok | Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Thai Arts
After breakfast, begin your exploration of Bangkok’s most important cultural landmarks.
Visit the magnificent Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha. Continue to the Royal Regalia Museum to admire traditional royal ornaments and craftsmanship.
Continue to Wat Pho, one of Bangkok’s oldest and most important temples, famous for its enormous Reclining Buddha and extensive collection of pagodas.
In the afternoon, discover Arts of the Kingdom, an impressive collection showcasing exceptional traditional Thai craftsmanship.
Optional
- Traditional Thai massage
- Private long-tail boat through Bangkok’s canals
- Evening rooftop dinner
Suggested Experience
See Bangkok from the water: take a private long-tail boat through the city’s quieter canals and observe traditional riverside life.
- Travel style: Cultural heritage / Buddhist traditions / Arts & Crafts
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Local guide: Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Bangkok
Day 3: Bangkok → Chiang Mai | Doi Suthep & Monk Chat
After breakfast, enjoy some free time in Bangkok before your private transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai.
Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, travel to Doi Suthep, one of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. Located on a mountain overlooking Chiang Mai, the temple is reached via a staircase lined with mythical Nagas and offers panoramic views over the city.
Continue to Wat Suan Dok for an informal Monk Chat session, providing an opportunity to learn more about Buddhism, Thai culture and everyday life directly from local monks.
Optional
- Evening Chiang Mai food tour
- Traditional Lanna massage
- Private night market visit
Suggested Experience
Morning Buddhist tradition: if your schedule allows, attend a local morning chanting or alms-giving ceremony.
- Travel style: Spirituality / Cultural heritage / Local interaction
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Local guide: Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Chiang Mai
Day 4: Chiang Mai → Chiang Dao | Elephant Experience & Bamboo Rafting
Enjoy breakfast before travelling to Ha Long Bay.
After breakfast, travel through the countryside towards Chiang Dao, approximately 70 km from Chiang Mai.
Along the way, observe rural communities and landscapes around Mae Rim and Mae Taeng.
Continue to an elephant working site near the Mae Ping River. The original program includes an elephant trekking experience around the camp and through the surrounding countryside.
Afterward, enjoy a scenic bamboo rafting journey along the Mae Ping River. The rafting duration depends on river conditions and water levels.
Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
Travel style: Nature • Rural life • Wildlife experience • Adventure
- Travel style: Nature / Rural life / Wildlife experience / Adventure
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Local guide: Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Chiang Mai
Day 5: Chiang Mai → Thai Cooking Class with a Local Family
Today, leave the city behind and travel into the peaceful countryside.
Meet a local family and explore their farm while learning about traditional herbs, vegetables and Thai cooking ingredients.
With the local chef, select three dishes to prepare. Enjoy a hands-on cooking session before sitting down together for lunch on the terrace and tasting the dishes you have prepared.
Return to Chiang Mai for a relaxed afternoon.
- Travel style: Culinary/ Local life / Rural experience
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Local guide: Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Hue
Day 6: Chiang Mai → Phuket
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Chiang Mai before your private transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket.
Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your beach resort.
The remainder of the day is free to enjoy the hotel, beach, swimming pool or spa.
Optional
- Private sunset cruise
Suggested Experience
First Phuket sunset: spend your first evening relaxing by the sea rather than adding another sightseeing activity.
- Travel style: Beach Holiday/ Relaxation
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Local guide: No guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Phuket
Day 7: Phuket → Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island
After breakfast, depart for Yacht Haven Marina.
Board the cruise boat and sail through the spectacular limestone scenery of Phang Nga Bay.
Continue by long-tail boat through mangrove waterways and a grotto before visiting a local Sea Gypsy village.
Enjoy a Thai buffet lunch on board, followed by free time to relax, swim or enjoy the scenery.
Cruise back towards Phuket and transfer to your hotel, arriving at approximately 6:00 PM.
Optional
- Private boat instead of shared cruise
- Private guide
- Sea kayaking, subject to conditions
Suggested Experience
Phang Nga at golden hour: if operating conditions allow, enjoy the limestone islands as the afternoon light softens the landscape.
- Travel style: Nature / Island scenery / Local culture / Beach
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle / Cruise boat / Long-tail boat
- Local guide: Local English-speaking guide / shared cruise service
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Phuket
Day 8: Phuket → Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay
After breakfast,
Early this morning, cruise to the spectacular Phi Phi Islands.
Explore Maya Bay, made famous by its dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise waters.
Continue to enjoy time for swimming, beach relaxation and snorkeling before lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, explore more of the island and surrounding waters before returning to Phuket.
Optional
- Private speedboat
- Private boat charter
- Additional snorkeling
- Private photography experience
Suggested Experience
Early Phi Phi departure: leave early to enjoy the islands before the busiest part of the day.
- Travel style: Island hopping / Beach / FoodSnorkeling / Nature
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle / shared boat
- Local guide: Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Phuket
Day 9: Phuket | Free Day
After breakfast, enjoy a completely free day in Phuket.
Relax at your resort, swim, enjoy the beach or indulge in a spa treatment. Alternatively, choose from a range of optional activities according to your interests.
Optional
- Thai massage or spa treatment
- Golf
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Private island cruise
- Cooking class
- Yoga session
- Resort activities
Suggested Experience
A slow beach day: combine a relaxed breakfast, spa treatment and sunset dinner for a peaceful end to your Thailand journey.
- Travel style: Beach relaxation / Wellness / Leisure
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Local guide: Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10: Phuket → Departure
Enjoy your final morning at leisure.
Depending on your international flight schedule, you may have time for last-minute shopping, a final massage or additional sightseeing before your private transfer to Phuket International Airport.
Optional
- Late check-out
- Additional Phuket sightseeing
- Private airport lounge
- Fast-track airport service
Your Thailand Highlights – 10 Days journey ends with your departure fromPhuket.
The itinerary can also be arranged in reverse, beginning in Phuket and ending in Bangkok.
- Travel style: Shopping / Relaxing / Departure
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Local guide: No guide
- Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking local guides
- Airport transfers
- Domestic flights as required by the itinerary
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for included sightseeing
- Boat and cruise services mentioned in the program
- Bamboo rafting
- Thai cooking class
- Service charges and applicable government taxes
What’s Not Included
- International flights
- Domestic airfare if not included in the final quotation
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees, if applicable
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Compulsory festive-season meals
- Early check-in / late check-out
- Optional activities
- Services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
Oliver H. (United Kingdom) –
An Incredible Journey Through Thailand
Our 10-day journey through Thailand was absolutely fantastic! We wanted to experience a combination of culture, nature and beautiful beaches, and this itinerary delivered everything we had hoped for.
Bangkok was a great starting point. We loved exploring the temples, discovering the lively local markets and experiencing the city’s atmosphere. Chiang Mai was another highlight, with its beautiful temples, charming streets and relaxed northern Thai culture. Our time in Chiang Dao was particularly special. The mountain scenery and peaceful surroundings offered a completely different perspective of Thailand.
The final part of the journey in Phuket and Phi Phi Island was simply wonderful. Beautiful beaches, turquoise water and spectacular limestone islands made the perfect ending to our holiday.
We especially appreciated having a private itinerary arranged just for us. The transfers, hotels and sightseeing arrangements were all well coordinated, making the journey comfortable and stress-free.
A fantastic introduction to Thailand and an experience we will remember for a long time. Highly recommended!
Frederik van Dijk (Netherlands) –
Thailand Beyond Our Expectations
Thailand exceeded our expectations! We particularly enjoyed the contrast between the different regions. Bangkok was vibrant and fascinating, Chiang Mai was full of cultural charm, and Chiang Dao offered beautiful mountain landscapes.
We also loved the southern part of the trip. Phuket was a great place to relax, while Phi Phi Island provided some of the most beautiful scenery of our entire holiday.
The private travel arrangements made a big difference. We could enjoy the journey at our own pace without worrying about coordinating everything ourselves. The itinerary was well balanced, and the overall experience felt personal and comfortable.
A very enjoyable 10 days. I would recommend this tour to couples or travellers who want to experience both the cultural and natural highlights of Thailand.
Isabelle Moreau (France) –
The Perfect Balance of Culture and Beach Time
We had a wonderful time discovering Thailand on this private 10-day tour. What we appreciated most was the variety of experiences. Bangkok was exciting and full of energy, while Chiang Mai offered a more traditional and peaceful atmosphere.
Chiang Dao was a lovely surprise. We enjoyed the natural scenery and the opportunity to experience a quieter side of northern Thailand. After several days of cultural exploration, heading south to Phuket and Phi Phi Island was exactly what we needed.
The islands were breathtaking, with beautiful beaches and incredible sea views. Everything was organized smoothly, and having private arrangements made the trip much more comfortable.
Thank you to the team for putting together such a lovely journey. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to discover different sides of Thailand without rushing.
Nathan Brooks (Canada) –
A Fantastic Private Thailand Holiday
This was an excellent holiday from beginning to end. We loved having a private tour rather than travelling with a large group. The itinerary was varied, the arrangements were smooth, and we had enough time to enjoy each destination.
Bangkok and Chiang Mai were fascinating, but Phi Phi Island was definitely the highlight for us. Thailand is an amazing country, and this trip gave us a wonderful combination of city life, mountain scenery and tropical beaches.
Great organization, memorable experiences and excellent overall value. We would happily travel with VIETWIND again!
Madeline Carter Australia –
An Amazing First Trip to Thailand
We absolutely loved this trip! It was our first time in Thailand, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to explore the country.
From the exciting streets of Bangkok to the mountains around Chiang Dao and the beautiful beaches of Phuket, every part of the journey offered something different. Phi Phi Island was spectacular, and we enjoyed having time to relax by the sea after exploring the north.
The whole trip was well organized, and the private arrangements made travelling between destinations much easier. We came home with so many wonderful memories and plenty of photos!