Kingdoms of Siam
A small-group journey with Asia Bound — 15 Days / 13 Nights · Bangkok › Ayutthaya › Sukhothai › Lampang › Chiang Rai › Chiang Mai. Every departure below is operated with our partner team on the ground in Thailand.
2026–2027 Departures
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1USA – Thailand
Your journey begins — depart the USA on your overnight flight across the Pacific. Sit back, settle in and cross the International Date Line while you sleep; the Kingdom is waiting on the other side.
Day 2Arrive in Bangkok
Welcome to Thailand! On arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport you're met by your private English-speaking guide and transferred to your 4-star hotel in the heart of Bangkok. Settle in and relax, then gather for a warm evening orientation over welcome drinks as your guide walks you through the journey ahead.
Day 3Royal Bangkok, Historian-Guided
Begin your heritage deep dive with a private historian at the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, decoding the symbolism of Rattanakosin-era Siam, followed by the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho.
Day 4Old Bangkok Photography Walk
A photography-focused day through old Bangkok — canals, riverside temples and the golden light of the Chao Phraya — with your guide framing the best compositions of the historic capital.
Day 5Ayutthaya — First Capital
Travel to Ayutthaya, the first of three historic capitals, for a private historian-guided exploration of its royal ruins, prangs and the famous Buddha head in tree roots, then continue north.
Day 6Sukhothai — Dawn of Siam
A full day in Sukhothai, the second historic capital and dawn of the Thai nation, photographing its serene Buddhas and lotus-bud chedis at golden hour by bicycle through the historical park.
Day 7Lampang — Carriage City
Journey to Lampang, Thailand's only horse-drawn carriage city, for a ride through its old streets and a visit to the exquisite teak temple of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang.
Day 8Monastery Stay & Monk Interaction
An exclusive overnight at a working monastery — join the monks for chanting and quiet reflection, learn about daily monastic life, and rise for the dawn alms round in a rare, immersive cultural experience.
Day 9White Temple & Chiang Rai
Continue to Chiang Rai for the dazzling contemporary White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and the Golden Triangle frontier — a striking modern counterpoint to the ancient capitals.
Day 10South to Chiang Mai
Travel to Chiang Mai, the third historic capital and former seat of the Lanna kingdom, settling into your Old City hotel with an evening to explore its temple-lined lanes.
Day 11Lanna Temples, Historian-Guided
A private historian leads you through Chiang Mai's greatest temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh and mountaintop Doi Suthep — unpicking the Lanna kingdom's distinct art and architecture.
Day 12Crafts & Living Heritage
Explore the living heritage of the north — the craft villages of San Kamphaeng, where silk, silver and lacquerware are still made by hand, with time to photograph artisans at work.
Day 13Free Day — Capture the North
A free day to revisit favourite temples at golden hour, relax in a cafe, or add an optional excursion — your last chance to capture the images and moments of ancient Siam.
Day 14Farewell to Siam
A leisurely final full day with a farewell dinner celebrating the three kingdoms you've journeyed through — Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Chiang Mai — and the timeless story of Siam.
Day 15Departure
After a final breakfast, your private transfer takes you to the airport, where your guide sees you off — home-bound with a portfolio of images from the heart of ancient Siam.
You’ll stay in handpicked hotels — mostly 4- to 5-star, well-located and full of local character — plus a few one-of-a-kind nights some journeys are famous for, like a riverside lodge or an overnight sleeper train, always called out on the itinerary.