Chiang Mai jungle trails, ethical elephants, Doi Inthanon summit and the Golden Triangle
Thailand Adventure (Chiang Mai Jungle Trek & Elephant Sanctuary)
Day 1 — Arrive Bangkok & Night Safari
Land in Bangkok and head straight to the Night Safari — wild Thailand after dark.
Bangkok Airport Transfer to Hotel
Private van to your Bangkok hotel — Sukhumvit or Silom area.
Dusit Zoo Night Safari (or Lumphini Park)
Evening visit to see nocturnal animals in their active hours.
Bangkok Street Food Night Walk
Guided walk through Yaowarat (Chinatown) for the best street food in Asia.
💡 Local Tip:Yaowarat Road in Bangkok is best visited after 8 PM when all the carts open up.
Day 2 — Bangkok Temples & Chao Phraya River
Wat Pho, Wat Arun and a longtail boat through Bangkok's secret canals.
Wat Pho — Reclining Buddha
Thailand's largest reclining Buddha at 46 metres — gold leaf and mother-of-pearl feet.
Longtail Boat Canal Tour
Racing through Bangkok's khlongs — temples, markets and traditional floating houses.
Wat Arun Sunset Climb
Climb the steep towers of the Temple of Dawn for sunset views over the Chao Phraya.
💡 Local Tip:Wear knee-length or longer trousers and bring socks for Wat Pho — no shorts allowed.
Day 3 — Fly to Chiang Mai & Elephant Sanctuary
Fly north to Chiang Mai — cool mountains, ancient temples and rescued elephants await.
Bangkok to Chiang Mai Domestic Flight
1-hour domestic flight to Chiang Mai — included in the package.
Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Visit
Feed, walk alongside and mud-bathe with rescued elephants at an ethical sanctuary.
Chiang Mai Old City Evening Walk
Walk the moat-ringed old city — Tha Phae Gate, lantern shops and local eateries.
💡 Local Tip:Elephant Nature Park is the gold standard for ethical elephant encounters in Chiang Mai.
Day 4 — Doi Inthanon National Park Summit
Thailand's highest peak at 2,565 metres — waterfalls, twin chedis and cloud forest.
Doi Inthanon Summit (2,565 m)
Drive to the top of Thailand's highest mountain — cool, misty and dramatically green.
Wachirathan Waterfall
Thailand's most powerful waterfall — mist-spray photography on the viewing platform.
Twin Royal Chedis & Flower Gardens
Two beautiful pagodas built for the royal couple — surrounded by temperate wildflowers.
💡 Local Tip:Pack a jacket — the summit is often 10°C cooler than Chiang Mai city. Rain is frequent.
Day 5 — Jungle Trek & Hmong Hill Tribe Village
Trek through the rainforest canopy, cross bamboo bridges and meet the Hmong people.
Half-Day Guided Jungle Trek
Trek through secondary rainforest with an experienced hill-tribe guide from Mae Kampong village.
Hmong Hill Tribe Village Visit
Meet a traditional Hmong community — silver jewellery, indigo weaving and local cuisine.
Bamboo Rafting on Mae Taeng River
1-hour bamboo raft float through the forested river valley.
💡 Local Tip:Wear ankle-length trekking shoes — leeches are common in the forest after rain.
Day 6 — Golden Triangle & Mekong River
Where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet — the Mekong River and opium museum.
Mekong River Boat Ride
Longtail boat at the confluence of the Mekong — three countries visible at once.
Hall of Opium Museum
World-class museum documenting the history of the Golden Triangle opium trade.
Wat Phra That Doi Wao
Temple overlooking Myanmar border from a hilltop — dramatic sunset views.
💡 Local Tip:The Golden Triangle is a 3-hour drive from Chiang Mai — arrange early departure.
Day 7 — Thai Cooking Class & Night Bazaar
Cook 5 authentic Thai dishes in a farm kitchen, then shop at the famous Night Bazaar.
Thai Cooking Class at Farm Kitchen
Farm-to-table class at an organic garden — make khao soi, green curry and mango dessert.
Chiang Mai Sunday Night Bazaar
Kilometre-long walking market on Wualai Road — silk, ceramics, teak carvings, lanterns.
Khom Loi Lantern Release (If Available)
Release a glowing sky lantern at the Yi Peng festival or tourist lantern spots.
💡 Local Tip:The Chiang Mai Sunday Night Bazaar only operates on Sundays — plan accordingly.
Day 8 — Chiang Mai to Departure
Final morning wai greeting, airport transfer and flight home.
Doi Suthep Temple Morning Visit
If timing allows, visit Chiang Mai's most sacred temple on the hill above the city.
Chiang Mai Airport Transfer
Private transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport.
💡 Local Tip:Chiang Mai airport is small — arrive 2 hours before international flights.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓What's Included
- • 7 Nights handpicked hotel stays
- • All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
- • Daily breakfast + dinner in all properties
- • All state permit taxes, driver allowances
- • 24/7 client coordination support desk
- • Pre-booked entry tickets as per itinerary
✗What's Excluded
- • Flights (unless specified in package)
- • Lunch & beverages not specified in meals
- • Travel insurance (available as add-on)
- • Optional extreme adventure activities
- • Tips, personal laundry, telephone bills
Handpicked Stays
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
📍 Chiang Mai City
Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
📍 Bangkok
