Cultural holidays

Bangkok & Chiang Mai Culture Trip

Two great cities: Bangkok's grand temples and Chiang Mai's Lanna heritage, cooking class and night markets.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inBangkok
RouteBangkok · Chiang Mai
Places2 destinations
CountryThailand
Ideal forCultural holidays, Food and culinary holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1E7CZV

Best time to visit: November to February

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Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew – Bangkok

Wat Arun – Bangkok

Trip overview

Two great cities: Bangkok's grand temples and Chiang Mai's Lanna heritage, cooking class and night markets.

The route spends 2 nights in Bangkok and 3 nights in Chiang Mai, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and food and culinary holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Grand Palace and Wat Phra KaewWat ArunWat PhoDoi SuthepOld City templesDoi Inthanon

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangkok

Arrive via Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew: Royal complex and the Emerald Buddha

Day 2Bangkok: Wat Arun and Chatuchak Weekend Market

Wat Arun: Temple of Dawn on the Chao Phraya
Chatuchak Weekend Market: Thousands of stalls on weekends

Day 3Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
Check in at your Chiang Mai hotel
Old City temples: Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh

Day 4Chiang Mai: Night Bazaar and Sunday Walking Street and Temple tour

Night Bazaar and Sunday Walking Street: Markets and street food
Temple tour

Day 5Chiang Mai: Night markets and Doi Inthanon

Night markets
Doi Inthanon: Thailand's highest mountain

Day 6Depart from Chiang Mai

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
A guided food walk or market visit at each main stop

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Bangkok: Visit the Grand Palace at opening time and dress modestly; shoulders and knees must be covered.
Chiang Mai: Choose sanctuaries that do not offer elephant rides or shows.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Bangkok, Chiang Mai
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Food and culinary holidays
Best time: November to February
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1E7CZV

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Bangkok: November to February. Chiang Mai: November to February.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), about 4 hours from Chennai; Don Mueang (DMK) for some budget flights). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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