This Thailand 9 days tour will help you discover some of the beautiful spots from North to South of the land of Golden Pagoda. Start by exploring Chiang Mai’s mountainous countryside by motorbike, then travel to Bangkok to visit ancient monuments bearing strong historical imprints of the capital area. Then, continue to Khao Sok National Park for an adventure trip through tranquil lakes by bamboo rafting. Finish in Khao Lak, where you’ll have a chance to experience a snorkeling trip to the Similan Islands.
Welcome to Thailand!
Upon arrival, your private driver will pick you up at the airport lobby and escort you to your hotel in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. This area is famous for its mountainous scenery and laid-back vibe. After completing your check-in procedure, you can spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Chiang Mai at your own pace.
Known as the cultural capital of the country, Chiang Mai is home to a charming Old Town and many remarkable selections of destinations such as Buddhist temples, hill tribes, tea plantations, and rare elephant sanctuaries in the surrounding area. You can start your first day in Thailand tour 9 days with a short visit to Worarot Market to sample tropical fruits, and local delicacies, and buy fragrant flowers as souvenirs for loved ones.
Worarot Market
If you’re a temple lover, you should visit Wat Phra Singh complex, the 15th century Wat Chedi Luang, and the mountainside Doi Suthep, an ideal place to admire a spectacular sunset. In the evening, don’t forget to stroll through Chiang Mai Night Bazaar to discover the jewelry, and clothing, and taste delicious cuisines at the food vendors.
Wat Chedi Luang
Included: Private transport, Accommodation.
The 2nd day of the Thailand tour 9 days will be a guided motorbike journey to discover amazing local villages and experience the food of rural Thailand. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to admire the vast landscape and fresh air of the countryside. The first stop is a traditional Thai farm to explore age-old farming techniques. Afterward, you’ll stop at an elephant sanctuary, located in a lush tropical flower garden. Here, you’re able to feed and bathe the elephants. This activity also follows you to interact with these majestic creatures. Then, enjoy the prepared lunch. The tour will end with a visit to a hilltop temple with a Buddha statue in the late afternoon, where you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the sunset from above.
We will spend the night at a local’s house and enjoy dinner with Khantoke, named after a rattan tray used by Thai Lanna people to severe food. Dancers will treat you to traditional performances, including many hill tribe dances performed by the Akha, Yao, Lisu, and Karen tribes to cap off this evening of entertainment.
Khantoke Dinner in Chiang Mai
Included: Private transport, English-speaking guide, Accommodation, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The next destination in Thailand 9 days tour will be Bangkok. After breakfast, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport. After landing in Bangkok, you will be picked up from the airport and taken to your hotel in the city center. Settle in, then spend the rest of the free day exploring Thailand’s capital.
You can start by exploring the Golden Mountain, also known as Wat Saket, which is a fairly star-studded structure above sea level, where you’ll have to climb 320 steps to reach its top. Afterward, don’t forget to try the famous crab omelet at Jay Fai, the first street food stall in Bangkok to be awarded a Michelin star, then visit the bustling Khao San Street for enjoying a cool drink after the meal. In the afternoon, you can also take a long-tail boat on the Chao Phraya River to admire the city scenery and explore the life of the locals.
Wat Saket
Included: Private transport, Accommodation, Meals: breakfast.
The 4th day of Thailand tour 9 days will be a half-day to discover the city by bicycle. This is a very popular means of tourism in Bangkok. After meeting your guide and fitting the wheels, you’ll take the ferry boat to the other side of the city, Bang Krachao, which is also known as “The Green Lung of Bangkok”. Here, you will experience the natural beauty on the road, covered with lush vegetation from coconut and banana trees. Along the way, continue to visit a small temple, school, Muay Thai boxing gym, and a park.
Try Bicycle Adventure in Bang Krachao
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with a typical Thai meal like pad thai or kao pad (fried rice). Then return to the pier to take a ferry back to Bangkok.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Royal Palace and the Emerald Buddha. Then, visit Wat Pho, where you’ll admire the sacred 151-foot (46 m) Reclining Buddha with beautiful mother-of-pearl inlaid feet. This day finishes with a food tour of Chinatown to sample exotic traditional cuisines and enjoy the nightlife.
Wat Pho
Included: Private transport, English-speaking guide, Accommodation, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Say goodbye to Bangkok and continue with a new journey to Khao Sok National Park. Have breakfast at the hotel, then your driver will transfer you to the airport, where you will take your flight to Surat Thani Airport. After landing, it will take about 2 hours to drive to Khao Sok National Park. After completing the formalities, check in at your new hotel and start exploring the natural beauty of Khao Sok Park by bamboo raft, one of the oldest forms of transportation in Thailand.
Khao Sok National Park
Your guide will paddle and help you get to know wildlife including mischievous monkeys, kingfishers, and snakes. Along the river, you’ll chance to hike through the forest and rubber tree plantation to reach a cave. Otherwise, learn how to boil water in a bamboo stem over an open fire to make a traditional cup of tea or coffee, as the people who once traveled on this ancient trade route did.
Later, get ready for a cooking class in the evening at Rungfah Organic Farm, where you can learn to cook traditional Thailand dishes. You will first be guided through the selection of ingredients and followed by some important techniques, including how to cook rice in a bamboo tube. Once you’ve finished your creations, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor in the picturesque surroundings of Khao Sok National Park.
Cooking class at Rungfah Farm Stay
Included: Private transport, English-speaking guide, Cooking class, Accommodation, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
On the 5th day of Thailand tour 9 days, you’ll set off for a stay at Cheow Lan Lake, the hidden gem of Khao Sok National Park. Surrounded by limestone karts and thick ancient rainforest, it is an area rich in natural beauty that is home to all manner of wildlife, from sun bears and Malayan leopards to wild elephants and buffaloes. The area is also famous for hundreds of species of birds, as the lake is filled with various freshwater fish. This is one of the best destinations for visitors who want to explore the inviting waters.
Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park
A boat trip allows you to explore the wonders of water, such as visiting the famous floating bungalows of Khao Sok National Park and the waterfalls and caves that hide ash down the trails. Besides, you can also spend time swimming, kayaking, or walking around the lakeside to watch the beautiful sunset.
Included: Transport, Accommodation, Meals: breakfast.
It’s time to visit the final destination in Thailand tour 9 days, as your driver picks you up at your hotel for an hour’s drive south to the resort of Khao Lak. Upon arrival, you will check in to your hotel and have free time to relax, sunbathe and swim. Possessing soft white sands along the Andaman Sea, Khao Lak is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
In the afternoon, you can head to the quiet town of Takua Pa to explore the small Old Town filled with colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture. For those who love to explore nature, you can choose to go to the area called Little Amazon to explore the mangrove forests by kayak and learn about the life of natural animals along the way. Finish the trip in the late afternoon and return to Khao Lak to enjoy dinner at the beach.
Takua Pa Old Town
Included: Private transport, English-speaking guide, Accommodation, Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Experience your last day in Khao Lak with a trip to Similan Islands. This is a famous archipelago in Khao Lak with nine small islands located off the coast and only four of the pristine islands that are open to tourists. The entire archipelago is likened to a national park, with the purpose of protecting the pristine coastline and offshore coral reefs.
You’ll get to experience snorkeling with an experienced guide, then stop at an island and enjoy lunch on the beach. Enjoy an extra afternoon snorkeling activity to see the vibrant reef and swarms of swimming swimmers. Then you will return to Khao Lak. The 8th in Thailand tour 9 days goes well.
Snorkel in the clear blue waters of the Similan Islands
Included: Private transport, English-speaking guide, Accommodation, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
After a leisurely morning and breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to Thailand. Your driver will transfer you to Phuket International Airport according to your departure schedule. End of 9 days in Thailand a safe flight.
Included: Private transport, Meals: breakfast.
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Jasmine Mann
What is the best time of year to book this tour? I'm thinking of going for either a summer or winter vacation.
Idctravel
@Jasmine Mann: The best time to visit Thailand is during the cool and dry season between November and early April. This period offers pleasant weather, making it ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Of course, certain advantages and disadvantages come with each season in Thailand, so you can consult with us in advance for a travel plan best fits your preferences.
