Experience overview
Spend two sumptuous weeks experiencing immaculate sun-drenched beaches, ancient capitals, colorful temples, and great food. The journey begins with three nights in Bangkok, touring the city's palaces and the jewel-like museums of Jim Thompson's House and Suan Pakkard. From Bangkok, fly to Chiang Mai, the popular northern city that is your base for exploring the surrounding rural villages that are famed for fine silverwork and bright, bold weavings. While in Chiang Mai, take an elephant safari and visit some of the local hill tribes. Return to Bangkok for one night before catching a flight to Bali, where the first three nights are spent enjoying the white sand and sparkling water of a luxurious beach resort. After several relaxing days of leisure, transfer to the center of the island's thriving cultural scene, Ubud. Ubud is a perfect base from which to explore nearby villages famed for painting, carving, and jewelry. From your base in Ubud, spend a day visiting the area surrounding Kintamani Volcano, a dramatic natural phenomenon. Conclude your trip with one final day spent relaxing and experiencing the famous Balinese hospitality.
Highlights
- Two Weeks of Exploration: Enjoy two weeks exploring beautiful beaches, ancient cities, temples, and delicious food.
- Start in Bangkok: Begin with three nights in Bangkok, touring palaces, museums like Jim Thompson's House, and Suan Pakkard.
- Visit Chiang Mai: Fly to Chiang Mai, a northern city known for rural villages with silverwork and colorful weavings. Take an elephant safari and visit local hill tribes.
- Return to Bangkok: After Chiang Mai, spend one night in Bangkok before flying to Bali.
- Relax in Bali: Spend three nights at a luxurious beach resort, then transfer to cultural hub Ubud. Explore nearby villages known for art and jewelry.
- Explore Kintamani Volcano: Visit Kintamani Volcano from Ubud for a day trip to see the dramatic natural scenery.
- End in Bali: Finish your trip with a relaxing day, experiencing Balinese hospitality before heading home.
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket
Culinary highlights
Beach holidays
Exotic islands
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Bangkok;
Day 2: Bangkok city tour;
Day 3: Morning city tour, afternoon at leisure;
Day 4: Fly to Chiang Mai, afternoon city tour;
Day 5: Elephant safari and hill tribe village visit;
Day 6: At leisure;
Day 7: Morning at leisure, afternoon flight to Bangkok;
Day 8: Morning flight to Bali, transfer to beach resort;
Days 9 & 10: At leisure;
Day 11: Transfer to Ubud, touring en route;
Day 12: Full day tour of Kintamani Volcano and Eastern Bali;
Day 13: At leisure;
Day 14: Depart Bali