Thailand Grand Tour

Best known for its nightlife and vibrant atmosphere, this sprawling metropolis boasts ancient temples, museums, and cultural venues.

Housing a 46m statue of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest temple in Bangkok also boasts Thailand's largest collation of Buddha images.

Home to the sacred Emerald Buddha, this 18C temple complex features exquisite architectural markers and several remarkable monuments.

Wander through streets lined with food carts, small shops, cafes, and cultural marks, taking in the incessant bustle of the center.

Comprised of several reconstructed traditional Thai houses, this museum exhibits an impressive collection of Southeast-Asian art.

The second capital of the historic Kingdom of Siam retains some of its well-preserved ancient temples, royal buildings, and palaces.

This impressive outdoor museum replicates significant buildings, temples, and cultural monuments from throughout Thailand's history,

This lavish royal complex dates to the 18C, boasting many historic structures, lush gardens, and a rich cultural museum.

A significant Buddhist temple boasting an elaborate Khmer-style spire, rich ornamental details, and fine traditional architecture.

With 28 elaborate pagodas, traditional architecture, and fine sculptures, this 19C temple offers a great glimpse into Thai Buddhism.

Home to the current monarch, this district is the heart of royal Bangkok and is full of palaces, historic buildings, and museums.

A city rich in culture and many fun activities, Pattaya boasts beaches, aquaparks, shrines, nightlife, and access to nearby islands.

A small town with an array of attractions, from rich surrounding nature to ancient temples and elaborate palaces, to lively markets.

Studded with colorful signs and lined with eateries and shops, this bustling district offers a culinary and cultural adventure.

Boasting exquisite architecture, this 19C temple boasts fine statues and pagodas studded with elaborate decorative elements.

Dating to the 14C, this temple is home to a remarkable pure-gold statue of Buddha hidden beneath a layer of plaster for 200 years.

Located on a hill and offering great views over Bangkok, this ancient temple boasts a golden 58m spire and is dotted with sculptures.

Favored mostly by locals, this 2.5km beach offers wonderful seafood, calm water perfect for swimming, fine sand, and lovely strolls.

Popular with weekenders, this beautiful island offers great cuisine, lush beaches, vibrant nightlife, and beautiful nature.

Formerly a royal dwelling, Southeast Asia's largest museum hosts extensive collections of archaeology, ethnography, art, and history.

Consisting of several traditional buildings, this museum exhibits Thai antiques and artworks, as well as 4,000-years-old ceramics.

Escape the bustle for this lovely public park where you can relax by the artificial lake, jog, bike, or simply enjoy the greenery.

A rich museum exhibiting the royal barges with their elaborate figureheads, each boasting a wealth of ornate elements.

A gorgeous marine national park encompassing the Ko Smet archipelago, offering beaches, stunning scenery, and rich marine life.

This transportation hub boasts a town-like feel despite its city status, offering a few temples, a beach, and great seafood.

Explore this lovely district and discover a quaint village-like life with floating markets, winding canals, and stilt houses.

Lavishly ornate, this shrine hosts a statue of a significant Hindu deity, and is the site of occasional Thai dance performances.

Adjacent to a research and vaccination institute, the snake farm offers its visitors daily shows of snake handling and venom milking.

Comprised of both marine and safari parts, this wonderful zoo houses many mammal and aquatic species, and offers fun daily shows.

Thailand's very first national park is home to diverse animal species, 50km of hiking trails, waterfalls, and fun water activities.

Offering a day of excitement for all ages, this waterpark boasts the world's largest inflatable slide and giant water bouncy balls.

North Thailand's largest city is a vibrant cultural hub, boasting temples and museums, as well as nearby national parks.

Retaining elements of Lanna-style architecture, this 13C Buddhist temple boasts elaborate statues and fine decorations.

Dating to the 14C, this temple complex retains some of the original structures, and houses the famed Phra Buddha Singh statue.

Trace the well-preserved ancient walls, explore the winding alleys, visit the temples and markets, and enjoy the timeless ambiance.

One of the older temples in the complex boasts a largely teak wood structure, as well as Buddha statues and other ornate details.

Offering lovely views over Chiang Mai, this mountaintop temple complex boasts fine architecture, ornamental details, and shrines.

Get an upclose look of elephants in their natural habitat, splashing in pools, feeding, playing, and enjoying life in this reserve.

Dating to the 13C, this temple complex features elaborate spires, an ancient library, gorgeous shrines, and fine architecture.

With subtle Hindu influences in its structure, this 15C temple boasts several spires, ancient stucco reliefs, and adjoining temples.

Preserving artifacts from the ancient Lanna Kingdom, this museum also exhibits sculptures, dioramas, art, and architectural relics.

Originally built within a royal garden, this complex boasts a 48m chedi spire housing a relic of Buddha, and array of white shrines.

Featuring mountainous scenery, waterfalls, and several cultural monuments, this national park also offers camping, hiking, and caving.

Home to a train tunnel that spans over 1,300m, Thailand's 10th national park is full of stately mountains and lush scenery.

With over 400 animal species, two aquariums, and the longest tunnel aquarium in the world, this zoo promises a great afternoon.

Encompassing Thailand's highest mountain, this national park is full of waterfalls, villages, caves, and cultural landmarks.

Climb the stairway through the forest and reach this lovely temple, well known for its giant Buddha and great views of the area.

A lively city with a fascinating history, Chiang Rai offers its visitors an array of temples, great hiking, and bustling markets.

Walk through the streets of this city center, visiting markets, sampling local cuisine, and admiring the opulent temples.

The original site of the famed jade Buddha statue uncovered in the 15C, this temple boasts fine Lanna architecture and decorations.

Your spot for souvenirs and traditional handicrafts, this lively market is great for a stroll with a beer and a snack.

A great landmark for meetings, this modern clocktower is lavishly ornamented and beautifully lit at night.

A privately owned art exhibition hall styled after a Buddhist temple, Wat Rong Khun is exquisitely white and marvelously ornate.

Once a village of Burmese refugees, now the town thrives with Chinese culture and an array of lush plantations.

This 14C temple complex is surrounded by a teak forest, boasting traditional Lanna architecture and many decorative stuccos.

This lush mountainous park is one of Northern Thailand's largest national parks, boasting rivers, forests, and a rich ecosystem.

Eerie and unnerving, this black temple features a grisly dining hall, genitalia-inspired ornaments, and a bone-filled altar.

A paradise for birdwatchers, this marvelous forested national park is home to a variety of birds and butterflies.

A mountainous national park riddled with caves boasting stalactites and stalagmites, as well as a waterfall and diverse local flora.

Set in the heart of a mountainous forest, this lovely temple boasts a golden stupa and is surrounding with hiking trails.

A starting point for your trips to the nearby national park or the surrounding mountains, this city is a haven for nature-lovers.

Enjoy the view of mountains hemming the town as you explore the central streets, its food stalls, and colorful shops.

This 19C hilltop temple offers great views of the surroundings, an image of Buddha, fine architecture, and a small souvenir market.

Resting on the banks of a lake, this 19C Buddhist temple complex boasts Burmese architecture and exquisite decorations.

With quaint wooden architecture, this 19C temple boasts a many-gabled tower, fine chedi spires, and a revered statue of Buddha.

Visit during November-December, and discover breathtaking panorama of fields covered in yellow wildflowers as far as the eye can see.

A national park boasting a 100m waterfall, intricate cave systems, and diverse local fauna, perfect for hiking and climbing.

Popular for the "sea of fog" effect visible from its elevated viewpoints, the national park is full of waterfalls and hot springs.

Famed for a cave housing hundreds of live fish, this mountainous national park also features waterfalls, and fine limestone caves.

One of Thailand's oldest cities dates to the 14C, boasting fascinating temples, ancient architecture, historic museums, and markets.

Visit the central city streets, seek out the local vendors for some authentic grub, or search the quaint shops for some souvenirs.

Set on the banks of River Nan, this 14C temple boasts a gilded Buddha statue, mother-of-pearl ornaments, and fine Khmer architecture.

Spanning several traditional buildings, this museum showcases over 10,000 items depicting ancient Thai customs and traditions.

A garden dedicated to the preservation of endangered Thai birds, such as the pink-chested jamu fruit-dove and the helmeted hornbill.

A small town set in easy distance from the historic capital of the 14C Sukhothai Kingdom, where nearly 200 temples await visitors.

A rich historical park dating to the 13C, featuring an array of well-preserved temples and Buddha sculptures.

Go off rafting over the rapids, explore the caves and the waterfalls, or hike through the national park to the wildflower fields.

Hike through the forested mountain range comprising this national park, tracing its streams, waterfalls, and lush landscape.

A beautiful national park near the border with Laos, featuring mountainous landscape, rock formations, and a few historic relics.

Located in a historically significant area, this city is surrounded with ruins of ancient cities, as well as several national parks.

A vibrant town with a turbulent WWII history, Kanchanaburi offers easy access to nearby natural attractions and national parks.

Walk along the river, taking in the calm and the fresh air, then head into the center for a taste of traditional Thai cuisine.

A Buddhist temple located in a cave system, featuring Buddha statues, a WWII Japanese infirmary, and a small POW museum.

Home to a 7-tier waterfall that supposedly resembles the three-headed elephant deity, this popular national park also boasts caves.

This national park comprises forested mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, cave systems, hot springs, and rich wildlife.

This impressive outdoor museum replicates significant buildings, temples, and cultural monuments from throughout Thailand's history,

Explore this national park by a long-tail boat, a bike, or by foot, and discover waterfalls, caves, and a few historic relics.

The second capital of the historic Kingdom of Siam retains some of its well-preserved ancient temples, royal buildings, and palaces.

A small town with an array of attractions, from rich surrounding nature to ancient temples and elaborate palaces, to lively markets.

A regional center, this seaside resort town is well known for its beaches, array of watersports, and nice architectural relics.

Wander through the lively streets steeped with seaside a,biance, enjoy local food, or spend your time on one of the lovely beaches.

A long stretch of white sand and clear blue water awaits you on this popular beach, full of local vendors and revelers from Bangkok.

Lined with stalls full of fruits, vegetables, and fresh produce, this buzzing markets offers a glimpse into Thai daily life.

Perhaps the best spot for souvenir-hunting, this weekend open-air market hosts local artists and stylists offering unique handicraft.

If you wish to volunteer to work with and learn more about elephants, this superb rescue center is your next destination.

While officially a marine park boasting islands and ponds, this national park also features 300 hills and a breathtaking temple cave.

With a wealth of facilities, fun slides and pools, as well as an man-made tropical jungle, this aquapark is one of the region's best.

This gorgeous bay hedged with wooded limestone outcrops boasts a marvelous sandy beach, popular with foreigners and locals alike.

Take the opportunity to watch Thailand's largest herd of elephants in their natural habitat as you hike through this national park.

A temple complex dedicated to the famed Buddhist monk, Luang Phor Thuad, boasting a 12m image of him, a lake, and a lovely park.

Take a tour of this lush vineyard located among gorgeous natural scenery, learn about local wine, and sample fine regional cuisine.

Promising fun for the whole family, this waterpark features slides, wave pools, a lazy river, an infinity pool, and playgrounds.

Thailand's largest national park sprawls along the Burmese border, engulfing a wild jungle full of lakes, streams, and rich wildlife.