Highlights of Thailand: Ayutthaya, Chiang Rai & Phuket in 12 Days
The Death Railway, Ayutthaya, and the Golden Triangle — not the usual Thailand loop.
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About This Tour
A 12-day route through Thailand's history and far north that Voyzo's other Thailand itineraries don't cover — the Death Railway and Hellfire Pass near Kanchanaburi, the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, the Golden Triangle and White Temple near Chiang Rai — before Chiang Mai and beach time in Phuket. Private transfers run throughout, with domestic flights connecting Bangkok to Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai to Phuket. One stop — the Baan Chang Elephant Park on Day 8 — is run as a small shared-group activity by the park itself; every other transfer, temple visit, and city tour on this itinerary is private to your group.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
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Day 1 — Say Hello to Thailand
Airport pickup in Bangkok and a hotel transfer, with the rest of the day free.
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Day 2 — Sightseeing in Bangkok
A flower and vegetable market, the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, a long-tail boat ride, and Wat Pho's reclining Buddha.
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Day 3 — Kanchanaburi's Floating Market
A stop at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market by wooden boat en route to Kanchanaburi.
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Day 4 — The Death Railway
A visit to the Hellfire Pass Museum, Krasae Cave, and the River Kwai's wartime history.
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Day 5 — Ayutthaya & Chiang Rai
A morning exploring the historic city of Ayutthaya, then an afternoon flight north to Chiang Rai.
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Day 6 — The Golden Triangle
A visit to Doi Tung Mountain and its Royal Project, overlooking the point where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet.
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Day 7 — The Blue & White Temples
Wat Rong Seua Ten (the Blue Temple), a mountain hill-tribe village, a Mae Kok River boat ride, and Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple).
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Day 8 — Thai Elephants
A visit to the Baan Chang Elephant Park for feeding and interaction, run as a small shared-group activity by the park.
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Day 9 — Fly to Phuket
A flight from Chiang Mai to the tropical island of Phuket, with a leisurely afternoon.
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Day 10 — Phuket Beach Time
A free day for swimming, sunbathing, and water activities.
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Day 11 — Phuket: Islands
A free day with optional paid excursions to Phi Phi Island, Khai Island, or James Bond Island.
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Day 12 — Goodbye, Thailand!
A private transfer to Phuket International Airport for your departure flight.
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Departure
The final day is a private transfer to Phuket International Airport (HKT) for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every transfer, temple visit, and city tour is private to your group, run in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, with one exception: the Baan Chang Elephant Park on Day 8 is run as a small shared-group activity by the park itself, the same as with the original operator.
This is the only Thailand trip on our site that reaches Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle, and the only one that includes Ayutthaya's historic city and the Death Railway near Kanchanaburi — our other itineraries stay within Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and the southern islands.
Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple, is a striking contemporary Buddhist temple near Chiang Rai, built almost entirely in white with mirrored glass — it's a very different style from Bangkok's classical gold-and-lacquer temples.
Yes — flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and from Chiang Mai to Phuket are included in the itinerary.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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