Thailand 9-Day Tours & Itineraries

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Rice paddy fields near Chiang Mai
Map of Thailand's Mountains, Rice Fields & Islands: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket - 9 Days
Thailand's Mountains, Rice Fields & Islands: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket - 9 Days

Enjoy this nine-day, off-the-beaten-path journey through some of Thailand's most beautiful locales. See the extraordinary temples in Bangkok before exploring the colorful canals at Damnoen Floating Market. Travel north to Chaing Mai, where you'll sail along the Mae Ping River. Take an authentic Thai cooking class with the locals, then cool off in the waterfalls of Pa Dok Siew. Finish your trip on the beaches of Phuket and be mesmerized by its stunning limestone cliffs and clear blue waters.

Discover the all-wood Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya
Map of Wonders of Thailand: Bangkok, Pattaya & Koh Samui - 9 Days
Wonders of Thailand: Bangkok, Pattaya & Koh Samui - 9 Days

Experience Thailand's best sights on this nine-day tour, from ancient temples and Buddha statues to endless island beaches. Begin in the bustling capital to visit its most famous sites, like Wat Traimit and the Temple of Dawn, and tuck into its delicious street food. Head to Pattaya for the experience of a lifetime at a heart-warming elephant sanctuary, then hop over to the island of Koh Samui and cruise around the tranquil Ang Thong National Marine Park by boat.

Railay Beach, Thailand
Map of Thailand Beach Paradise - 9 Days
Thailand Beach Paradise - 9 Days

Get ready for the ultimate adventure and island-hopping tour in southern Thailand. Over nine days, you'll discover the highlights of Phuket, laze on unspoiled white-sand beaches, and visit the most romantic and beautiful islands in the Andaman Sea. But that's not all—you'll also have the option to do some rock climbing, hike to waterfalls, soak in natural hot springs, and visit mountaintop temples.

Admire the ornate details of Wat Rong Suea Ten ("Blue Temple") in Chiang Rai
Map of Impressions of Thailand & Cambodia  - 9 Days
Impressions of Thailand & Cambodia - 9 Days

On this nine-day tour, uncover the history and beauty of Thailand and Cambodia's most revered sites. Start in buzzing Bangkok, exploring its temples and shrines, before departing for Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai to see the Golden Triangle. Feed and play with elephants at the Happy Elephant Home Sanctuary, take a cultural cycling trip around the villages, then visit the star of the tour: the spectacular Angkor Wat.

Phuket's endless stretch of beach
Map of Essential Thailand: Bangkok & Phuket - 9 Days
Essential Thailand: Bangkok & Phuket - 9 Days

On this well-balanced trip from Bangkok to Phuket, you'll hit Thailand's best highlights in just over a week. Marvel at the capital's temples and palaces in Bangkok, then pull out your bathing suit as you head south to the sandy beaches of Phuket. While famous for its crystalline waters, the island also boasts a charming colonial Old Town and the temple of Wat Chalong with its Big Buddha statue. Zoom around Koh Phi Phi, snorkel near Phang Nga Bay, or, when in doubt, chill out on the beach.

Boat throught the aquamarine lakes of Khao Sok National Park
Map of Thailand Revealed: Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Khao Sok National Park & Khao Lak - 9 Days
Thailand Revealed: Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Khao Sok National Park & Khao Lak - 9 Days

Discover some of Thailand's off-the-beaten-path beauty spots on this 9-day, north-to-south tour. Wind through the mountainous countryside of Chiang Mai by motorbike, then fly to Bangkok to explore its key temples and bike around its "green lung." Continue south to Khao Sok National Park for a bamboo rafting expedition through its tranquil lakes. Your adventure ends in Khao Lak, where you'll have plenty of downtime on golden beaches plus a snorkeling trip to the Similan Islands.

A colorful sunset over Phuket
Map of Thailand's Temples, Markets & Beaches: Bangkok to Phuket - 9 Days
Thailand's Temples, Markets & Beaches: Bangkok to Phuket - 9 Days

Hit the highlights and awaken your senses on this well-balanced nine-day itinerary that takes you from Thailand's northern mountains to its southern islands. Start in Bangkok to discover beautiful floating markets, then head to Kanchanaburi and climb the seven tiers of Erawan Waterfall. Explore Chiang Mai as you learn about elephants and visit a secluded hill tribe village, and finish up your trip on the beaches of Phuket as you snorkel, relax and enjoy its perfect turquoise waters.

Taste the many flavors of Thailand on this culinary-themed adventure
Map of Culinary Highlights of Central, Northern & Southern Thailand - 9 Days
Culinary Highlights of Central, Northern & Southern Thailand - 9 Days

Connect with Thailand through its food on this nine-day tour. You'll peruse a floating market, sample snacks and more in Bangkok's Chinatown, and take part in a number of Thai cookery classes, which will leave you equipped to recreate some of the dishes you've sampled back at home. But Thai cuisine won't be the only highlight of this trip, as you'll also spot wildlife in Khao Sok National Park while exploring by canoe and bamboo raft, learn more about elephants, and visit the famous Golden Triangle.

Dip into Chiang Mai's rich history through its incredible temples
Map of Thailand Culture & History: Northern Chiang Mai to Central Bangkok - 9 Days
Thailand Culture & History: Northern Chiang Mai to Central Bangkok - 9 Days

Uncover some of Thailand's rich history on this nine-day tour from northern Chiang Mai to central Bangkok. Starting with Chiang Mai's oldest temples, you'll experience local culture on a hill tribe excursion and cycle the ancient city of Sukhothai. Delve into the world-famous Ayutthaya Historical Park and swim in the waterfalls of the Erawan National Park. Conclude your adventure in Bangkok with its colorful floating markets.

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