Cultural Thailand — Bangkok & Chiang Mai Temples, Street Food & Markets
A culture-deep journey through Thailand — Bangkok’s gilded temples, Chiang Mai’s mountain wats, ethical elephants and lantern-lit night bazaars.
Overview
A culture-rich five-night Thailand itinerary that swaps party beaches for temples and traditions. Begin in Bangkok with the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and a street-food crawl through Chinatown, then fly north to Chiang Mai for the hilltop Doi Suthep temple, a hands-on day at an ethical elephant sanctuary, a Thai cooking class and the famous Sunday night market. Perfect for culture lovers and families.
- 🏨 Hotels3 & 4 Star Hotels
- 🎯 Activities4 activities
- 🚐 TransportPrivate transfers included
- 📅 Best monthsNovember – February (cool, dry; Yi Peng lantern festival in Nov)
Day-by-day Thailand itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok
Arrive at Suvarnabhumi (BKK), transfer to your hotel and an evening street-food crawl in Yaowarat (Chinatown).
- Day 2
Bangkok temples
Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, then a long-tail boat through the canals (klongs) of Thonburi.
- Day 3
Fly to Chiang Mai
Morning flight to Chiang Mai (CNX), afternoon at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and the old-city temples.
- Day 4
Ethical elephants
Full day at an ethical Elephant Nature Park — feeding and observing rescued elephants, no riding.
- Day 5
Cooking class & market
A hands-on Thai cooking class with a market visit, then the Sunday Walking Street night bazaar.
- Day 6
Crafts & departure
A morning at the Bo Sang handicraft villages before your transfer to the airport.
What's included
- 5 nights in 3–4 star hotels
- Domestic flight Bangkok–Chiang Mai
- All transfers
- Ethical Elephant Nature Park visit
- Daily breakfast
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Cooking class fee
- Most meals
Where you'll stay
- Bangkok: 4-star central hotel
- Chiang Mai: 4-star old-city hotel
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cultural Thailand — Bangkok & Chiang Mai Temples, Street Food & Markets cost?
The Cultural Thailand — Bangkok & Chiang Mai Temples, Street Food & Markets starts from ₹58,999 per person for 5 nights, covering 3 & 4 star hotels, 4 activities and private transport. International flights are extra and the trip is fully customisable.
How many days is this Thailand itinerary?
It runs for 5 nights across Bangkok, Chiang Mai. A LokaTours expert can extend or shorten it to match your dates.
What is the best time to do this trip?
November – February (cool, dry; Yi Peng lantern festival in Nov).
Is the Cultural Thailand — Bangkok & Chiang Mai Temples, Street Food & Markets customisable?
Yes. Every sample itinerary is a starting point — your travel style, budget, hotel tier and group size are reshaped by a LokaTours expert within 24 hours of your request.