14 days 13 nights
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14 people
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A 14-day private tour of Thailand and Bali: Bangkok, the River Kwai, Ayutthaya, the sleeper train to Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon, Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle, then six days in Bali with Kintamani, Tanah Lot, Uluwatu and Nusa Penida.
From US$1,480 per person for the whole tour, based on 4 travellers sharing double rooms in 4★ hotels as listed (couples travelling alone pay a little more). It changes with hotel level, season and group size, and is confirmed in your tailor-made quote.
| Day | Route and highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Bangkok and three famous temples | Bangkok |
| 2 | Floating market and the Grand Palace | Bangkok |
| 3 | Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai | Kanchanaburi |
| 4 | Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya and the sleeper train north | Overnight train |
| 5 | Chiang Mai temples, Doi Suthep and a khantoke dinner | Chiang Mai |
| 6 | Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain | Chiang Mai |
| 7 | To Chiang Rai: Blue Temple, Black House and White Temple | Chiang Rai |
| 8 | The Golden Triangle and a flight to Bangkok | Bangkok |
| 9 | Fly to Bali | Kuta/Legian |
| 10 | Barong dance, craft villages, Kintamani and Tegallalang | Kuta/Legian |
| 11 | Taman Ayun, Bedugul's lake temple and Tanah Lot | Kuta/Legian |
| 12 | Beach morning, Uluwatu and a Jimbaran dinner | Kuta/Legian |
| 13 | Day trip to Nusa Penida | Kuta/Legian |
| 14 | Departure from Bali | — |
Private tour with your own English-speaking guide · 14 days / 13 nights · Bangkok – Damnoen Saduak – Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya – Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Bangkok – Bali – Kintamani – Tegallalang – Bedugul – Tanah Lot – Uluwatu – Nusa Penida
This Thailand and Bali tour combines two of Asia's favorite destinations in one smooth journey. The Thai half covers the essentials: Bangkok's temples and Grand Palace, the River Kwai, the ruins of Ayutthaya, a sleeper train to Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon and the temples of Chiang Rai.
From Bangkok a direct flight of about four and a half hours brings you to Bali. You stay by the beach in Legian and spend your days on the island's highlights: a Barong dance and craft villages, Kintamani and Mount Batur, the lake temple of Ulun Danu Beratan, Tanah Lot at sunset, the cliffs of Uluwatu and a day on Nusa Penida.
With your own guide and driver throughout, it suits couples, honeymooners and families with children over 10 who want culture first and the sea at the end.
Moderate. Thai days combine sightseeing with drives of two to four hours and one night on a sleeper train. Bali touring days are full, with drives of one to two hours, and the Nusa Penida day starts at 6 am with boat crossings and bumpy island roads. Good for active couples and families with children over 10.
4-star hotels: Nouvo City Hotel in Bangkok, Felix River Kwai Resort in Kanchanaburi, The Empress in Chiang Mai and Laluna Hotel and Resort in Chiang Rai, then five nights at Fairfield by Marriott Bali Legian (Deluxe room), or similar. Night 4 is in a sleeper cabin on the train.
November to February is best in Thailand, with dry days and cool mornings in the north. Bali's dry season runs from April to October, with calm seas for Nusa Penida. From November to March Bali has short afternoon showers, so this is a year-round route: we adjust the beach and boat days to the weather.
Your guide and driver are yours alone for the whole trip, so the pace, the stops and the start time each morning follow you. The standard version has an English-speaking guide; guides who speak French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese or Vietnamese can be arranged on request (subject to availability).
More ideas: All multi-country private tours · The North of Thailand in 9 Days · Bali and Nusa Penida in 6 Days · Journey Through the Heart of Indochina in 16 Days
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Thailand and Bali in 14 Days: Bangkok, the River Kwai, the North and Bali’s Temples is a starting point. Our Hanoi travel designers adjust every day to your pace, interests and hotel style, then run the trip with your own guide and driver.
Your guide and driver meet you at Bangkok airport. In the afternoon, visit Wat Traimit and its solid gold Buddha, Wat Pho with the 46-meter Reclining Buddha and Wat Benchamabophit, the Marble Temple.
Overnight: Bangkok
Leave early for the canals of Damnoen Saduak, where vendors sell fruit and noodles from small boats, with a stop at Phra Pathom Chedi. After lunch at a riverside resort, visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with the Emerald Buddha.
Overnight: Bangkok · Meals: B, L
Drive to Kanchanaburi to visit the Allied cemetery and the JEATH Museum, then ride a train on the original Death Railway along the river. End at the Bridge on the River Kwai and check in to your riverside resort.
Overnight: Kanchanaburi · Meals: B, L
Visit the summer palace of Bang Pa-In and the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ayutthaya, with their brick prangs and weathered Buddha images. In the evening, board the overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Overnight: Overnight train · Meals: B, L
Explore Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh in the old city, then drive up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for its golden chedi and views. Dinner is a khantoke feast of northern dishes with Lanna music and dance.
Overnight: Chiang Mai · Meals: B, D
Stand on the 2,565-meter summit of Doi Inthanon, walk the Ang Ka trail through cloud forest and visit the Twin Royal Pagodas. After lunch, see a Royal Project farm and Wachirathan Waterfall.
Overnight: Chiang Mai · Meals: B, L
Drive north to Chiang Rai for the Blue Temple, the dark teak pavilions of Baan Dam and Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple covered in white plaster and mirrored glass.
Overnight: Chiang Rai · Meals: B
Visit Mae Sai, the Golden Triangle with the Opium Museum, and the old Lanna capital of Chiang Saen. In the afternoon, fly from Chiang Rai to Bangkok for the night.
Overnight: Bangkok · Meals: B
Take a morning flight from Bangkok to Bali, about four and a half hours. Your driver-guide meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel near the beach in Legian. Spend the rest of the day by the pool or watch your first Bali sunset on the sand.
Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B
Watch a Barong dance, a masked drama of good against evil, then visit the silversmiths of Celuk and the woodcarvers of Mas. Have lunch at Kintamani with a view of Mount Batur and its crater lake, taste Balinese coffee and walk the rice terraces of Tegallalang.
Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B, L, D
Visit Taman Ayun, the royal temple of Mengwi set inside a moat, then drive up to the cool highlands of Bedugul and the temple of Ulun Danu Beratan on its lake. Finish at Tanah Lot, perched on a rock in the sea, in the late-afternoon light.
Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B, L, D
Spend the morning at Tanjung Benoa beach, with a banana boat, parasailing and a jet ski included, or simply relax on the sand. After lunch, visit Uluwatu temple on its high limestone cliff and walk the clifftop path, then enjoy a seafood dinner on the beach at Jimbaran Bay.
Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B, L, D
Leave at 6 am for the boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida. A local driver takes you to Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong, Kelingking Cliff and Crystal Bay, with a simple local lunch. The return boat leaves at 4:30 pm; dinner in town afterwards.
Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B, L, D
Enjoy a slow breakfast and free time at the hotel or on the beach. At the agreed time, your driver takes you to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: B
About four and a half hours, with several direct flights every day. We book a morning flight so you reach your Bali hotel by mid-afternoon.
Yes. Many travelers split their Bali nights between Ubud, among the rice fields, and a beach area such as Sanur, Nusa Dua or Jimbaran. Tell us your preference and we adjust the hotels and touring.
It is a long day with boat crossings and bumpy island roads, and the path down Kelingking Cliff is steep. Many travelers enjoy the view from the top. If you prefer, we replace it with a gentler day in Ubud or a spa morning.
Yes. This is a private tour with your own English-speaking guide. We also arrange private guides who speak French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese or Vietnamese (subject to availability): tell us when you enquire and we confirm your guide in the quote. Book early for the December to April high season.
Nothing is payable until you approve your written quote. We then ask for a 30% deposit to confirm, and the balance 45 days before arrival, by bank transfer or card. Bank details come with your booking confirmation; always confirm them with us by phone or WhatsApp (+84 812 247 572) before any transfer.
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