Authentic Thailand 12 Days Tour
The Thailand 12 days tour will help you to explore 3 beautiful destinations in Thailand: Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok. Start from Phuket where you will have a chance to discover the beautiful beaches and the peaceful surrounding islands such as Phi Phi Island and James Bond Island, 2 of the most famous spots in Phuket. Then you will fly domestically to Chiang Mai to explore the magnificent Northern side of Thailand and its beautiful temples, including Doi Suthep and Hmong Village. After enjoying Chiang Mai, you will finish your tour in Bangkok and stay here for 2 nights to explore this capital’s main highlights and sample its traditional cuisine.
From USD 1182 per person
Detailed Itinerary
Welcome to Phuket, Thailand. You will be picked up at the airport lobby by a driver according to your flight schedule, then he will transfer you to your hotel. After completing the check-in procedure, the rest of the day is your free time to visit this Old Town. You can stroll through the streets and save memorable pictures. In the evening, don’t forget to visit the stalls in the Night Market, one of the indispensable activities of this beautiful town every night. You can taste many special local Thai dishes or buy souvenirs for loved ones.
Phuket Old Town
The first day in Thailand 12 days tour ends well.
The 2nd day of the Thailand 12 days tour starts with a full-day trip to Phi Phi Island. After having breakfast full of energy at your hotel, you’ll be transferred to the AA Marina Pier. After arriving at the pier, a local guide will pick you up and equip you with snorkeling equipment for the trip to the island. The group will start moving to Phi Phi Island at 9:30 am by speedboat. Here, you will see firsthand the famous Maya Bay, where the movie “The Beach” was filmed. After that, you will continue to visit the world-famous Phi Phi Lae Island, which is likened to a paradise of blue sea-like jade. In addition, during the cruise by speedboat, you also have the opportunity to see other famous landmarks including Loh Samah Bay, Pileh Cove, Viking Cave, etc.
Ko Phi Phi – Paradise of beaches
Lunch is served at a local restaurant on Phi Phi Island, with many delicious seafood dishes. Depart for Monkey Beach and beach car park at Big Monkey Beach. The delegation will continue to visit Khai Island in the afternoon. This is a beautiful flat island with blending white sand and clear water. You’re able to choose many activities in this area such as enjoying swimming and snorkeling with plentiful corals and plenty of colorful fish species or simply sunbathing on the white sand.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Your guide will pick you up at the hotel to start your 3rd day of the Thailand tour in Phuket Town, including key highlights.
You will begin your trip by visiting the best viewpoints in Phuket Islands such as the Karon viewpoint, Kata viewpoint, and Promthep viewpoint. After visiting the viewpoints, continue to Wat Chalong, the most famous temple in Phuket, as well as pray for good luck at the Big Buddha. This is one of the spiritually important works and also a famous attraction of this beautiful island.
Big Buddha Statue
You will have lunch at a restaurant, then continue to Phuket Old Town to explore the architectural beauty of the old city and buildings and where the locals live. On route, you can also learn more about the daily life of the indigenous people, as well as enjoy some local dishes. After enjoying the full-day tour, transfer back to your hotel to relax.
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after finishing breakfast. Departure to Ao Por Pier. Soft drinks, snacks, and fruit are served on board.
The 5th day of the Thailand 12 days tour starts with a visit to other famous spots of the coast such as Panak Island, Bat & Hoy Tib Cave, and a walk around I-Tim Cave and Diamond Cave. Then you disembark and take a 30-minute canoe ride around Hong Island. Enjoy lunch at a seafood restaurant in Koh Panyee Sea Wanderer Village.
Hong Island
In the afternoon, your group continues to discover ancient paintings at Khao Khian. Visit Koh Tapu, known as “James Bond Island”, made famous after filming the movie “The Man with the Golden Gun” to take some beautiful photos and shop for souvenirs at local stalls.
The James Bond Island
Then, you will stop at Naka Island to swim or relax on the beach. Return to Ao Por Pier in the late afternoon with memorable memories and transfer to the hotel.
On the last day of the journey to discover Phuket, you will enjoy breakfast and have free time in the morning and afternoon. You can stay at the hotel or go sightseeing in the city.
In the evening, the driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby to transfer to “Festival Village” – Shopping Street, offering the most entertaining shopping experience in Phuket. Here, you will have a candlelit dinner and enjoy dinner at “Golden Kinnaree” – The World’s grandest Thai and International Buffet restaurant. Enjoy the show “Fantasy of a Kingdom” to know more about the long history and culture of Thailand. This performer is a combination of Las Vegas style and Thai Culture with an illusion theatrical spectacle featuring over 150 cast and 44 elephants.
The Fantasy of a Kingdom
You will have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a free day in Phuket to explore the main highlights of this town or swimming and sunbathing on the beach.
The next place in the Thailand 12 days tour itinerary is Chiang Mai. Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Phuket and check out, the car will pick you up from the hotel lobby to transfer to Phuket international airport for a flight to Chiang Mai. Arrive in Chiang Mai and pick up by our driver from the airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Chiang Mai
The Northern Thailand tour will start after breakfast, the driver will take you to Doi Pui Mountain to start your first hike. This is an easy hike with undulating terrain along a mountainside covered with pine trees and wild lilies. During the journey, you will stop at a local coffee shop in Hmong village and sip a cup of locally-flavored coffee. Here, you can enjoy some local food and learn about the culture of the ethnic people as well as their daily life.
Doi Pui Mountain in Chiang Mai
Then, you will hike down and enjoy the delicious lunch that has been prepared. In the afternoon, continue to the ruins of an 800-year-old temple and the group will end the hike at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of the most famous temples in Chiang Mai.
Dinner will be your own time. Feel free to explore the night market and its many delicious food stalls, or one of the lively restaurants within a few minutes’ walk of your hotel.
After a full day of trekking, you will continue the Thailand 12 days tour to explore Chiang Rai. The driver will pick you up at the hotel and start the day with a full journey to discover the main highlights of this town.
On the way to Chiang Rai, you will stop to rest and relax at the Mae Khachan Hot Spring area, admire the scenery, buy souvenirs or participate in foot bath services, boiled eggs, etc. Then continue to Wat Rong Khun, commonly known as the “White Temple”. This modern and controversial temple was built in 1997 by local artist Chalermchai Kositpipa. And we will close the morning with a short tour of Chiang Saen Ancient City.
White Temple in Chiang Rai
Have lunch at a local restaurant and sample authentic Thai food. After lunch, you continue to visit Opium House and take a boat trip along the Mekong River to admire its beauty and learn more about its long history.
Return to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon and enjoy a coffee break on the way back to Chiang Mai. In the evening, you can freely explore and shop at the Night Bazaar, here you can choose a lot of unique handmade and handmade items to give to your family and friends.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Chiang Mai and check out, you will be picked up by a driver from the hotel lobby to take you to Chiang Mai international airport for a flight to Bangkok. Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Chao Phraya River in Bangkok
In the evening, the driver picks you up at your accommodation and takes you to Chao Phraya River and start the dinner cruise. Here you will have a candlelit dinner and enjoy ‘Traditional Performances & Live Music’ in a romantic atmosphere. Our international buffet flavors are elegantly curated from appetizers to main courses and to dessert ending. Our onboard entertainment program is performed by a Thai classical dance and singer live band. Besides listening to music, you can also admire the beauty of two riverside landmarks.
The last day of the Thailand 12 days tour starts with a journey to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi province, next to Bangkok. At the Floating Market, you will experience riding on a small boat among the shops on the river and enjoy shopping in the Thai traditional way.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
After finishing the Floating Market tour, you will continue your trip to the Grand Royal Palace, which is one of the Iconic Landmarks in Bangkok. During the tour, you will admire the Emerald Buddha located in the Grand Palace Area. In addition, you will have a professional English-speaking guide explaining to you in detail all the information about the attractions visited. After finishing this full-day tour, return to your hotel and relax.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in the morning, and get ready for check out. The car will pick you up from your hotel lobby in Bangkok and transfer you to the Airport according to the departure schedule. (Either Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Muang Airport, depending on your flight details)
End of Thailand tour in 12 days with a safe flight and many memorable experiences.
What’s included
- Accommodations (Hotels, resorts, or homestays as mentioned in the program)
- Meals as indicated in the program (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Airport and land transfers
- Tour guides (English speaking or other languages upon request)
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
What’s excluded
- Visa/passport
- International flights to and/or from our countries
- International Travel Insurances
- Meals/drinks not mentioned in the program
- Peak season surcharges (if any)
- Tips, laundry, and gratuities
- Other personal expenses
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