Trip Itinerary

Thailand Itinerary – 16 days in Thailand

Day 1 (11/25): Land at Bangkok at midnight, find hotel.

Day 2 (11/26): Arrive Bangkok, rest and orientation.
Jim Thompson House, Gardens and Factory
Night: Dinner Cruise w/ Cultural event on Chao Phayra

Day 3 (11/27): Bangkok
Explore the Old City section of Bangkok.
Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo
Wat Pho
Wat Mahathat
These structures are highlights in the Royal Palace complex, and include the royal palace, gardens, the emerald Buddha. Wat Po houses the Budhhist monk massage school while Wat Mahathat is the Buddhist University and has public meditation 3 times daily.. Across the street from this complex is the Sanum Laung park. If there is time/energy left the National Museum with the Buddhai Sawan Chapel is in this neighborhood too.

Day 4 (11/28): Bangkok
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Day 5 (11/29): Bangkok
Nong Nooch Gardens

Day 6 (11/30): Bangkok
Rama IX Flower show

Day 7 (12/1): Bangkok to Ayyuthaya
See ruins

Day 8 (12/2): Ayyuthaya
Sightsee Ayyuthaya
Catch midnight express for Chiang Mai


Day 9 (12/3): Chiang Mai
Arrive in Chiang Mai, early am.
Check into hotel
See major sights

Day 10 (12/4):: Chiang Mai–
Queen Sirikit Gardens

Day 11 (12/5):: Chiang Mai -
Elephant tour and river expedition of the forest.

Day 12 (12/6):: Chiang Mai
Cooking school

Day 13 (12/7):: Hua Hin and area
Fly from Chiang Mai to BKK, early am, catch train to Hua Hin

Day 14 (12/8):: Hua Hin and area
Explore Hua Hin

Day 15 (12/9):: Hua Hin and area
Explore Nat’l Park

Day 16 (12/10):: Hua Hin
Explore area, limestone caves and Buddhas

Day 17 (12/11):: Hua Hin to Bangkok

Day 18 (12/12):: Flight home leaves Bangkok 6 am