From Bangkok to Koh Samui
Duration: 15 days
Place: Bangkok - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai - Koh Samui
Meals: 11 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 0 Dinner
Highlights
Family Beach Escape in Thailand 15 Days: Enjoy sun, sea, and fun with your loved ones across Thailand’s best beaches, perfect for relaxation and family bonding.
- Bangkok: discover the capital of the Land of Smiles with its royal temples, vibrant streets, and enjoy a dinner cruise on the river to see the illuminated monuments of Bangkok.
- Chiang Rai: Meet the Padong Karen tribes, famous for their "giraffe women"
- Chiang Mai: Also called the "Rose of the North," Chiang Mai is the cornerstone of a stay in Thailand, with 300 temples that give the city a unique landscape
- Enjoy a seaside stay on the island of Koh Samui, A well-known paradise, white sand, palm trees, turquoise waters, the dream of relaxation and water sports
Itinerary
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Your adventure in Thailand has started.
You will be welcomed at the airport then transferred to your arranged hotel for relaxation.Free time for personal activities.
Overnight at a hotel
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Begin the journey by unravelling the glorious history of the Capital of Thailand with its highlights :
- The Grand Royal Palace complex which includes the Royal Palace and the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew (known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha).
- Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha.
- Explore the bustling Chinatown of Bangkok,
- Wat Traimitr (Temple of the Golden Buddha),
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Explore its fascinating temples and historical ruins, showcasing stunning stupas and Buddha statues in Ayutthaya:
- Ayutthaya is the former royal capital of Siam in the 14th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Visit Wat Mahathat,
- Visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet,
- Visit Viharn Phra Mongkhon Bophit,
- Explore Wat Ratchaburana,
- Stroll through Sakrae Kang, a charming area showcasing the vibrant local culture and lifestyle.
Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon.
Overnight at the hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Bangkok – Cooking Class (Group tour) – FLIGHT – CHIANG RAI – City Tour
Join the Baipai Thai Cooking School in Bangkok for a unique cooking experience. From 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, learn to prepare traditional Thai dishes.
Afterward, enjoy free time for personal activities.
Private car transfer heading to the airport in Bangkok for your flight to Chiang Rai.
You will be welcomed upon arrival at the airport by your driver, followed by a transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch -
Begin the journey by exploring Chiang Rai:
- Visit the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun),
- Explore the local market to discover regional products and specialties.
- Explore Phra Kaew Temple,
- Explore Wat Phra Singha,
- Discover the unique artistry of the Black House (Baan Dam), created by national artist Thawan Duchanee.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Chiang Rai – Doi Mae Salong – Mae Sai – Chiang Saen
Morning departure to Doi Mae Salong, exploring tea plantations and visiting Akha and Lisu ethnic villages (Loyo and Ban Haygo).
Stop at Mae Sai, the northernmost point of Thailand, for shopping at the local market near the Thai – Myanmar border.
Continue to the Golden Triangle for panoramic views of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos at their meeting point.
- Visit the Opium Museum to learn about the region's opium history.
- Explore Chiang Saen,
- Transfer to the hotel in Chiang Saen.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
- Depart for Chiang Mai, the northern capital.
- Stop at Thaton on the way.
- Stop at the village of Patai to meet the Padong Karen tribe,
- Visit a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy,
- Heading to Chiang Mai, known as the "Rose of the North",
- Stop for a walk through the maze of underground galleries at Chiang Dao.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Chiang Mai – City Tour – Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Begin your day with a visit to the old city of Chiang Mai, stopping at the ancient city walls, moat, and one of the old city gates.
- Explore the most beautiful temples, including Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang.
- Enjoy a cyclo – rickshaw ride along small streets lined with traditional houses, leading to the Warorot Market, the main local market.
- Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep,
- Continue with a visit to artisan villages,
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Chiang Mai – Mang Wang Elephant Camp – Bamboo Rafting
Trekking Day in the Mae Wang Region:
- Visit the Karen Hill Tribe to discover the culture and traditions of this mountain ethnic group.
- Trekking through the forest to explore the lush nature of the Mae Wang area.
- Mae Wang Elephant Camp, experience feeding and bathing an elephant in a respectful environment.
- Bamboo Rafting on the Mae Wang River, enjoy a peaceful ride down the river, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Chiang Mai – FLIGHT – KOH SAMUI – Free time – Beach Holiday
Enjoy your free time until transfer by private car without a guide to Chiang Mai airport for your flight to Koh Samui.
Free time to enjoy your beach getaway and stay in one of the most luxurious hotels in Koh Samui at the end of the day!
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Free time to enjoy your beach getaway and stay in one of the most luxurious hotels in Koh Samui at the end of the day!
Overnight at a hotel
Meal: Breakfast -
Transfer without guide from your hotel to Koh Samui Airport for your flight to Bangkok, followed by your onward international flight.Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
The travel cost varies depending on the season, type of accommodation, and number of travelers
Included
- All accommodation in suggested hotels
- All meals as mentioned in the program
- All transfers by private car and a professional driver
- All other transportation used for travel: sampan, small boat, etc.
- A professional English – speaking guide at each stage the entire time (except during free time)
- All tours as per the designed program
- All entry fees for places you visit
- All the entertainment and shows mentioned in the program
- All program activities (bike, kayak, or others...)
Excluded
- International flights to and from your home country
- Beverages, personal expenses and other services not clearly mentioned
- Tipping guides and drivers, which are of course not mandatory, but always appreciated, are subject to your discretion
- Travel insurance of any kind that you subscribe to personally
- Any free time services: including car and driver, tour guide, lunch and dinner
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Reviews
5.0
Christelle T
12 Jul, 2025
We will be back!!
We had an exceptional holiday with Hanoi Voyages! The organization was impeccable, and the pickup for hotels, taxis and transport was impeccable. Many thanks to our guide Tanh for his kindness and his in-depth knowledge of his country; he made every moment captivating, as did the other guides and drivers. We will resume a holiday with this agency with confidence. We can go with our eyes closed!
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jean francois m
12 Jul, 2025
A magnificent organized trip thanks to Hanoi Trips
Beautiful organized trip using the services of Hanoi Trips. Serious and attentive in the contact, Trip Tip quality, Guide quality, impeccable punctuality, personalized attention, vigilance during the stay that everything goes well, courteous and precise exchanges, Value for Award, wise advice. Everything was perfect. Many thanks to the whole team!
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Franck S
12 Jul, 2025
Magic
Great experience with Hanoi Voyages. A tailor-made adventure with services that corresponded very precisely to our expectations. Not a false note about the organization. Guides and drivers perfectly chosen and particularly considerate. Daily monitoring throughout the trip, including weekends. Many thanks to Sophie who accompanied us for several months until the final embarkation of the return with great professionalism, listening and much kindness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hanoi Voyages offers a complete and varied range of accommodation options, where comfort, charm and warmth of welcome are always at the forefront. These hotels range from 3 stars to 5 stars depending on your budget.
Of course, Hanoi Voyages offers tailor-made and custom tours, so all changes are possible before departure, even after confirmation.
In case of cancellation, please contact us so that we can offer you a suitable solution.
We prioritize having a local guide specialized by region: one for the north, one for the central area, and one for the south. However, we balance the itinerary to minimize the tour guide's presence so you can save costs and enjoy other services.
It’s best to make your reservation as early as possible to find attractive prices and availability of services.
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