Thailand in 12 Days: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Krabi
Twelve days across three sides of Thailand — Bangkok's temples and food, Chiang Mai's Lanna culture and elephants, and Krabi's beaches.
A relaxed twelve days across three very different sides of Thailand: the temples and food of Bangkok, the Lanna culture and elephants of Chiang Mai, and the beaches of Krabi — with several free days and two guided-touring days plus the elephant sanctuary. A Muslim-oriented package whose base tier stays at Bangkok’s well-known halal Al Meroz Hotel.
Day by day
Arrival in Bangkok
Arrive at Bangkok airport, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Bangkok · –Bangkok | Cooking class & city landmarks
A morning Thai cooking class — visit a local market, then cook and eat your own dishes for lunch — followed by riverside Wat Arun and, across the Chao Phraya by ferry, Wat Pho with its 45-metre Reclining Buddha. The evening is free.
Bangkok · B/LBangkok | Free day
A free day to discover Bangkok at your own pace.
Bangkok · BBangkok to Chiang Mai
Free time, then a transfer for your domestic flight to Chiang Mai; on arrival, a transfer to your hotel. The evening is free for the Old Town or the Night Bazaar.
Chiang Mai · BChiang Mai | Doi Suthep & Khantoke dinner
A half-day tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (over 300 steps, or a tram, to the golden chedi) and the White Hmong village of Doi Pui, then a traditional Northern-Thai Khantoke dinner with Lanna cultural performances.
Chiang Mai · B/L/DChiang Mai | Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
An ethical elephant experience at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary — observe and interact with the elephants and learn about their care, with lunch at the camp. A shared-basis tour (round-trip transport un-guided; a guide accompanies the sanctuary visit).
Chiang Mai · B/LChiang Mai | Free day
A free day in Chiang Mai — its temples, cafés and markets, or simply relax.
Chiang Mai · BChiang Mai to Krabi
Free time, then a transfer for your domestic flight to Krabi; on arrival, an un-guided transfer to your beach resort. The rest of the day is free.
Krabi · BKrabi | Free day
A free day in tropical Krabi — the white-sand beaches and clear waters, or a spa.
Krabi · BKrabi | Free day
Another free beach day at leisure.
Krabi · BKrabi | Free day
A final free day to soak up the Andaman coast.
Krabi · BKrabi to departure
After breakfast and check-out, free time until your un-guided transfer to Krabi Airport for your departure flight.
Departure · BWhat's included
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast (11 nights: 3 Bangkok, 4 Chiang Mai, 4 Krabi)
- Guided touring per the itinerary — the Bangkok cooking class & temples day and the Chiang Mai Doi Suthep day
- The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary experience (shared basis) with lunch
- The Khantoke dinner with cultural performances in Chiang Mai
- Entrance fees for the attractions in the itinerary
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Airport transfers in all three cities (domestic flights not included)
- Air-conditioned coach / van transport with a professional driver
- English-speaking tour guide on the guided touring days
Not included
- International flights
- Domestic flights (Bangkok–Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai–Krabi)
- Meals & drinks not stated
- Optional activities & tours
- Personal expenses
- Visa fees & requirements
- Gratuities
Rates & stay
Per person, twin share
| Group size | Price |
|---|---|
Per person, in USD
Until 31 Oct 2026
| Hotels (Bangkok · Chiang Mai · Krabi) | From 2 pax | From 4 pax | From 6 pax | Single supp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Meroz · Travelodge Nimman · GLOW Ao Nang | 1,542 | 1,080 | 966 | 399 |
| Mandarin by Centre Point · Novotel Nimman · Rawi Warin | 1,842 | 1,386 | 1,266 | 678 |
| Anantara Riverside · Dusit Princess Chiang Mai · Dusit Thani Krabi | 2,286 | 1,830 | 1,716 | 1,092 |
1 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
| Hotels (Bangkok · Chiang Mai · Krabi) | From 2 pax | From 4 pax | From 6 pax | Single supp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Meroz · Travelodge Nimman · GLOW Ao Nang | 1,710 | 1,260 | 1,140 | 560 |
| Mandarin by Centre Point · Novotel Nimman · Rawi Warin | 2,166 | 1,710 | 1,590 | 978 |
| The Salil Riverside · Dusit Princess Chiang Mai · Dusit Thani Krabi | 2,646 | 2,184 | 2,070 | 1,422 |
Peak-season surcharges & festive dinners
Peak-season surcharges per room / night apply on certain dates and vary by hotel — for example Travelodge Nimman (~USD 24), GLOW Ao Nang (USD 78–96), Rawi Warin (USD 141) and Dusit Thani Krabi (USD 312) over the festive and high-season periods. Some hotels also have blackout dates (no availability), including GLOW Ao Nang, Novotel Nimman and The Salil over the year-end.
Compulsory New Year’s Eve gala dinners apply per person on 31 Dec 2026 at some hotels (Rawi Warin USD 234, Dusit Princess Chiang Mai USD 108). Check-out on 31 December 2026 is not permitted. Exact amounts depend on the hotel tier and confirmed dates, and are advised at booking.
Optional excursions & add-ons
Rates are per person in USD by group size (from 2, 4 or 6 travelling), hotel tier and travel period (until 31 Oct 2026, or 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027); single supplement as listed. Hotels are shown in city order: Bangkok · Chiang Mai · Krabi. Touring is on a seat-in-coach (shared) basis; the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary day is shared-basis with un-guided round-trip transport, and some airport / inter-city transfers are un-guided. Land transport is an air-conditioned van seating up to six. Domestic flights (Bangkok–Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai–Krabi) are not included. Modest dress is required at temples and religious sites (no shorts, tank tops or flip-flops). Peak surcharges, blackout dates and compulsory festive dinners apply on certain dates. Please ensure passports are valid 6+ months beyond return.
Frequently asked
Yes — it is a Muslim-oriented package. The base tier stays at Bangkok's well-known halal Al Meroz Hotel, meals on the cooking-class and Chiang Mai days can be arranged Muslim-friendly, and Thailand's halal dining and mosques are easy to find. We'll advise restaurants and prayer facilities in each city.
A relaxed twelve days across three different sides of Thailand — Bangkok's temples and food, Chiang Mai's Lanna culture and elephants, and Krabi's beaches — with several free days and only two guided-touring days plus the elephant sanctuary.
Rates are per person in USD and depend on the travel period (until 31 Oct 2026, or 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027), your hotel tier (three options per period) and group size (from 2, 4 or 6 travelling). Single supplements are listed; international and domestic flights are not included.
The package runs from now through 31 March 2027, in two pricing seasons. Peak surcharges, some hotel blackout dates and compulsory New Year's Eve dinners apply over the festive period, and check-out on 31 December 2026 is not permitted.
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