Day 1: Arrival in Chiang Mai
- Private transfer to your boutique Old City hotel.
- Evening: Dinner suggestion (own account): Ginger & Kafe — Thai fusion in a leafy courtyard.
Day 2: Temples & Traditions
- Early morning: Spiritual sunrise & almsgiving at Doi Suthep temple.
- Afternoon: Explore Old City’s temples & markets.
- Evening: Dinner suggestion (own account): Dash! Restaurant & Bar — classic teak house with live music.
Day 3: Elephants & Night Bazaar
- Morning: Ethical elephant sanctuary visit (hands-on feeding & walking, no riding).
- Afternoon: Free time for spa or artisan shopping.
- Evening: Dinner suggestion (own account): The Riverside Bar & Restaurant, then Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.
Day 4: Chiang Mai to Bangkok
- Morning: Private transfer to Chiang Mai Airport (own flight to Bangkok).
- Afternoon: Check in to riverside boutique hotel.
- Evening: Included dinner — rooftop dining at Sala Rattanakosin overlooking Wat Arun.
Day 5: Bangkok City & Street Eats
- Morning: Private guided tour of Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun.
- Afternoon: Optional long-tail boat tour through Bangkok’s canals.
- Evening: Included street food tour — explore Yaowarat (Chinatown) with a local guide.
Day 6: Bangkok to Koh Samui
- Morning: Private transfer to Bangkok Airport (own flight to Koh Samui).
- Afternoon: Check into beachfront resort.
- Evening: Dinner suggestion (own account): Dining on the Rocks at Six Senses.
Day 7: Koh Samui Island Bliss
- Full day at leisure — beach time, spa, or optional island tour.
- Evening: Dinner suggestion (own account): Coco Tam’s — beachfront dining with fire show.
Day 8: Optional Koh Phangan Escape
- Day trip by speedboat to Koh Phangan: snorkelling, hidden beach picnic, local village visit.
- Evening: Dinner suggestion (own account): The Jungle Club — hillside dining with panoramic views.
Day 9: Departure
- Private transfer to Koh Samui Airport for onward journey.