A group programme with more time devoted to experiences. Bangkok includes temples, a tuk-tuk tour, markets, Jim Thompson and a river dinner cruise. The North adds Chiang Rai, the Golden Triangle, cooking, crafts and an elephant visit without riding. Four nights on Koh Samui complete the journey with relaxation, a boat excursion and farewell dinner. Services and availability are reconfirmed in the proposal.
The twelve nights comprise four in Bangkok, one in Chiang Rai, three in Chiang Mai and four on Koh Samui. Twelve breakfasts, six lunches and three dinners are included; any lunch during the day-11 boat trip remains to be specified and is not counted as a confirmed meal. In Chiang Mai, the evening transfers to the bazaar and Nimmanhaemin have independent returns.
Day 3 combines markets, a workshop, museum and cruise; day 6 combines Chiang Rai sites with travel to Chiang Mai. These are busy days: the programme preserves these activities, with timing checks and communication of any rearrangement. It does not promise a pace without long journeys or any particular interaction with elephants.
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival and hotel with early check-in included; evening tuk-tuk tour through Chinatown, flower market and monumental district, with dinner.
Overnight stay: Bangkok.
Scheduled meals: Dinner.
Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun; lunch and free time.
Overnight stay: Bangkok.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast; Lunch.
Markets with a boat ride, coconut-sugar workshop and Jim Thompson; Chao Phraya buffet dinner cruise with transfers.
Overnight stay: Bangkok.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast; Lunch and dinner.
Free day in Bangkok; tour leader available for assistance and advice.
Overnight stay: Bangkok.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast.
Three temples in Ayutthaya, lunch and transfer to Don Mueang; flight to Chiang Rai.
Overnight stay: Chiang Rai.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast; Lunch.
Blue Temple, Golden Triangle with Mekong boat ride, opium museum and White Temple; transfer to Chiang Mai.
Overnight stay: Chiang Mai.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast; Lunch.
Market and cooking class with lunch; one-hour massage voucher; evening transfer to the bazaar for those interested, independent return.
Overnight stay: Chiang Mai.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast; Lunch.
Silk and silver workshops; lunch, elephant sanctuary without riding; evening transfer to Nimmanhaemin/One Nimman, independent return.
Overnight stay: Chiang Mai.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast; Lunch.
Flight to Koh Samui, resort transfer and free time.
Overnight stay: Koh Samui.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast.
Beach and relaxation; tour leader present for assistance.
Overnight stay: Koh Samui.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast.
Included boat excursion to islands around Samui; route, stops and any lunch to be specified, weather permitting.
Overnight stay: Koh Samui.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast; Any lunch to be specified.
Free beach day and fish/seafood farewell dinner, with transfers.
Overnight stay: Koh Samui.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast; Dinner.
Flight to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi for international departure, without a Bangkok overnight stay.
Scheduled meals: Breakfast.
Services included in the programme
12 nights in twin/double rooms, planned superior 3-star / 4-star hotel category.
12 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners as scheduled; any extra boat-trip lunch on day 11 remains to be specified.
Initial early check-in in Bangkok.
Three domestic flights: Bangkok–Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai–Koh Samui and Koh Samui–Bangkok, with taxes and checked baggage details to be specified.
Scheduled transport and transfers, excluding expressly independent returns.
Scheduled visits/admission fees; tuk-tuk tour with dinner; floating-market and Golden Triangle boat rides; coconut-sugar workshop; Jim Thompson; dinner cruise; opium museum.
Cooking class with lunch; elephant sanctuary without riding; one-hour Thai massage voucher, subject to reservation and availability.
Boat excursion around Samui and farewell dinner.
Italian-speaking tour leader, beach-stay assistance and local tour insurance.
Not included
International flights; unspecified meals and meal-time drinks; optional Kayan village visit listed in the PDF; other optional excursions; tips/personal expenses; medical, baggage and cancellation insurance; anything not expressly included.
Useful information
Hotels, flights, baggage and boat arrangements must be reconfirmed. Sanctuary activities follow the centre's programme, without riding or guarantees of specific interactions. The Samui boat trip depends on weather and sea conditions. Days 3 and 6 are busy: timings must be checked; any rearrangement should preserve the agreed programme and be communicated.
Sample itinerary for organised groups, planned for June–September 2027. No exact departure date is confirmed. Programme basis: 24 paying participants; smaller groups receive a dedicated proposal.
Planned superior 3-star / 4-star hotel category; named properties, rooms and availability are specified and reconfirmed in the final offer. Included services remain those listed, subject to programme confirmation.
Local tour insurance is included as listed; terms and coverage limits are specified in the offer. It does not automatically replace the excluded additional medical, baggage and cancellation insurance.
A request is not a booking. Availability and arrangements are checked before written confirmation. Meeting details are communicated in the agreed programme.
Images illustrate areas and experiences in the itinerary. They do not identify confirmed hotels, vehicles, guides or island services.
FAQ
These programmes are planned for June–September 2027. Dates and availability are arranged before confirmation.
The programme basis is 24 paying participants. A tailored proposal is prepared for smaller groups.
No. Domestic flights are included only where stated; timings and conditions appear in the proposal.
A request is not a booking. Passione Asia checks availability and provides the programme and terms for written confirmation.
The stated boat excursion around Samui is included, subject to sea conditions. Route, stops and any lunch must be specified.
No. The six planned lunches are on days 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Any boat-trip lunch must be specified separately.
An evening transfer is planned for interested participants, with an independent return. Later transport back to the hotel is not presented as included.
The sanctuary visit is without riding or guarantees of particular interactions. The Kayan village visit is optional and not included, with feasibility to be checked.
It is a voucher for a one-hour Thai massage, subject to reservation and availability. Arrangements and timing are confirmed.
Plan your group journey
Tell us your preferred period, number of travellers and international flight plans. We will prepare a proposal with the programme, availability and terms. Commercial response within 24–48 hours.
