Arrive at your Bangkok hotel, drop bags and refresh; many all-inclusive packages include breakfast and welcome amenities so confirm at reception. Use this time to orientate and collect any pre-booked tour vouchers.
Visit Bangkok's most famous complex to see the Emerald Buddha and ornate Thai architecture; the Grand Palace is open 8:30am–3:30pm and enforces a strict dress code. Expect queues — aim to arrive early to avoid the midday rush.
Enjoy Thai classics with a river view close to Wat Arun; the restaurant is typically open 11:00am–10:00pm and is a good mid-day stop after temple visits.
Use the hotel’s all-inclusive spa credit or book a 60–90 minute Thai massage to recover from travel and temple walking; many spas operate 10:00am–9:00pm.
Evening cruise on the river offers temple views lit up at night and a buffet of Thai and international dishes; typical cruises run 6:30pm–8:30pm and include live music.
If you have energy, head to a rooftop bar (e.g., Vertigo or Octave) for city skyline views; rooftop bars open from late afternoon until midnight or later.
Leave early by private transfer or train (approx 1–1.5 hours) to maximise sightseeing time in the former capital; plan to arrive before the heat and crowds.
Explore UNESCO-listed ruins including Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Si Sanphet; the park is open roughly 8:00am–5:00pm and is best toured by bicycle or tuk‑tuk.
Choose a riverside restaurant to try river-fresh fish and classic central-Thai dishes; many local places are open 11:00am–4:00pm and offer scenic riverside seating.
Visit this photogenic temple complex and, if time allows, take a short boat ride along the Chao Phraya to see temples from the water; sites generally close around 5:00pm.
Head back to Bangkok and finish the day exploring the famous street-food scene in Yaowarat; food stalls are lively from early evening through late night, perfect for tasting many small dishes.
Learn to make signature Chiang Mai dishes like Khao Soi and Som Tam; classes typically run 9:00am–1:00pm or 1:30pm–5:30pm so book the half-day slot that matches your arrival and includes market visit time.
Drive up to Doi Suthep for panoramic views of Chiang Mai and to visit the golden chedi; the temple is open roughly 6:00am–6:00pm and is spectacular at sunset.
Sample street food, local crafts and relaxed market atmosphere; most stalls open 6:00pm–11:00pm and it's a great place for casual dinner and souvenir shopping.
Spend a full day at an ethical sanctuary to feed and observe rescued elephants without riding; most sanctuaries run pickups 7:00–8:00am and return between 4:00–5:00pm — book in advance due to limited spaces.
After a full day outdoors, return to your hotel to shower and relax; many hotels offer included evening snacks or early dinner options for all-inclusive guests.
Enjoy an authentic bowl of Khao Soi — the rich northern curry noodle soup for which Chiang Mai is famous; the simple local restaurants are usually open until 8:30pm–9:30pm.
Fly from Chiang Mai to Phuket (direct flights available or via Bangkok) to start your beach leg of the trip; total travel time including airport transfers is typically 3–4 hours door-to-door.
Arrive at your Phuket resort, enjoy included hotel lunch or try a local seafood restaurant on Kata or Patong Beach; many beachfront restaurants operate 10:00am–10:00pm.
Full-day sea tour explores limestone karsts, James Bond Island and hidden lagoons with sea kayaking in caves and bays; most tours run 8:00am–5:00pm and include lunch, guide and transfers.
Enjoy the hotel's all-inclusive breakfast spread or a beachfront café to start the final day relaxed and unhurried; hotel breakfast hours commonly run 7:00am–10:00am.
Book a short spa treatment (60–90 minutes) or visit a local market for souvenirs — many spas open by 9:00am and markets vary but are typically open mid-morning to early evening.
Check out and take your transfer to Phuket International Airport for onward flight; allow at least 2–3 hours for airport arrival before domestic/international flights.
Board your flight home or next destination. If departing from Phuket, you'll have spent a full week sampling culture, nature and beaches across Thailand.