Thailand 2022 by Alex Roman

Overview

The Grand Palace Bangkok
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Ayutthaya Historical Park
Maeklong Railway Market
Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam
Oolong Tea plantation in Mae Salong
Wat Rong Khun
Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai
Elephant Nature Park
Ao Phang Nga Bay National Park
Phi Phi Islands
Tham Morakot (The Emerald Cave) - BONUS

Day-by-day itinerary

Overnight Flight1 night

Day 1: Travel day

From US to Bangkok

Welcome to Thailand! Settle in to your hotel.

Bangkok2 nights

Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Bangkok

Grand Palace complex, built in 1782 for the king of Siam.
Pass by the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew).
Step inside the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) to see the famous 150-foot-long statue of Buddha.

Tour the city’s canals, called klongs, on a speedboat and converted rice barge as you sample local fruits

Day 3: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Maeklong Railway Market & organic farm

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

Explore the Maeklong Railway Market, built on an active train line, where vendors regularly pick up their stalls to allow trains to pass.
Party Like a Animal

Chiang Rai2 nights

Day 4: Ayutthaya Historical Park & flight to Chiang Rai

Journey to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s capital from 1350 to 1767.

See the giant reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam.

Day 5: Mekong River cruise & oolong tea plantation tour

Chiang Mai3 nights

Day 6A: Chiang Mai via Doi Suthep

Enjoy the stunning scenery as you stop at some of the region’s most impressive temples and historic sites on your way to Chiang Mai.

Visit Doi Suthep, the regal mountain overlooking the city and home to some of the most deeply loved symbols in the kingdom

Day 6B: Chiang Mai Night Market

Day 7: Sightseeing tour of Elephant Natural Park

Drive through the countryside and visit Elephant Natural Park, an organization at the forefront of elephant welfare and responsible tourism in Chiang Mai.

Enjoy a free evening in Chiang Mai or add an excursion.

Phuket Island3 nights

Day 8: Buddhist monk visit & flight to Phuket

Visit the Wat Suan Dok Buddhist temple where you’ll meet a resident monk to discuss Buddhism. , ask questions, and learn how the monks of the temple live.