

Thailand 360° Winter: Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai
The trip in a nutshell
This winter, experience the diverse beauty of Thailand on our unforgettable journey. From bustling Bangkok to culinary delights in Chiang Mai, vibrant rhythms in Phuket, and tranquil beaches in Ao Nang, each destination immerses you in Thai culture. Royal palaces, dreamy beaches, and unforgettable nights await during our 13-day adventure. You'll be the protagonist of this remarkable experience, creating cherished memories of Thailand's captivating landscapes and enchanting traditions.
Trip type
360º - it's our great classic that allows you to discover the destination in all its aspects. We recommend packing a backpack rather than a suitcase as there will be lots of moving around.
Physical rating
MODERATE - this itinerary may involve hiking or other activities that require a moderate amount of physical effort. Be prepared for some potential long transfers and early wake up calls!
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip starts and ends in Bangkok. On the first day of the trip we will aim to meet by 5pm. On the last day you can leave whenever you like!
Accommodation
Typical small hotels and guesthouses.
The no-sharing room option is not available for all departures and is not guaranteed for the night train.
The first hotel will be shared with you at least 2 days before your departure by your Travel Coordinator!
What's included
12 nights accommodation in shared rooms with private bathroom
Overnight bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai on day 2
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai on day 4
Guide in Chiang Mai on day 4
Activities with elephants on day 5
Cooking class on day 5
Flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket on day 6
Ferry to Krabi on day 9
Excursion to Phi Phi Islands on day 10
Flight from Krabi to Bangkok on day 12
Travel coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Welcome to Thailand!
Check-in
Round trip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly. This is to give you maximum freedom of choice!
Ready to start this trip the best way possible? We’re talking about food and drinks, obviously. Tonight we’ll have dinner and get the chance to have a first taste of the local cuisine - maybe we’ll try pad thai (the real one though!) or khao pad (fried rice that sounds delicious)? The night doesn’t end here though: it continues in Khao San, one of the best streets to enjoy Bangkok’s nightlife.
Overnight stay with breakfast at W22 by Burasari Hotel or similar
Discovering Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok, the vibrant capital of Thailand, pulsates with a fascinating blend of old and new, sacred and worldly, tranquility and frenzy. It's an absolute must-visit on any respectable trip to Thailand, and today we'll dedicate the entire day to exploring this captivating city. Time may not be on our side, but we'll make every moment count!
Just a stone's throw away from the famous Khao San Road, the ultimate party street, lies the magnificent Wat Pho. This sprawling religious complex houses the world's largest reclining Buddha statue. Nearby, we'll discover the awe-inspiring Wat Phra Kaew, known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the majestic Grand Royal Palace, once the residence of Thai rulers. And just across the Chao Phraya River, which gracefully flows through Bangkok, we'll find the enchanting Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn.
By now, our tired feet deserve a break, don't you agree? Well, you're in luck! A night bus awaits us to transport us to Chiang Rai. What better way to rejuvenate while traveling than to rest comfortably on the bus? It's the perfect opportunity to recharge for the next leg of our adventure!
Included: night bus to Chiang Mai
Money pot: other transportation, entrance fees to sites and any tickets.
Among the temples of Chiang Rai
Welcome to the North
After a refreshing night's rest, we're all set for the true adventure to begin! We've arrived in Chiang Rai, the vibrant capital of Thailand's far north. Exploring the city's temples should be at the top of our list. Alongside the renowned White Temple, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Blue Temple, there are numerous smaller temples waiting to be discovered, and we have ample time to uncover the hidden gems!
Like any bustling Asian city, Chiang Rai boasts a vibrant night market that serves as the city's focal point. This bustling market, frequented by both tourists and locals, will be our evening destination. Here, we'll indulge in the exquisite flavours of Khao Soi, a delectable curry soup with chicken and noodles, before immersing ourselves in the local culture through captivating musical performances by talented local bands. It's an opportunity to fully immerse ourselves in the vibrant local atmosphere and embrace the essence of Chiang Rai.
Included: Overnight stay with breakfast at Blue Lagoon Hotel or similar
Money pot: Entrance fees to the sites and any tickets
Not included: food and drinks
We arrive in Chiang Mai
Let's explore the city
Today, we have a local adventure planned. Hop aboard a local bus as we make our way to Chiang Mai. Before we dive into our walking tour, let's brush up on some history. Chiang Mai, meaning New City, was established in 1296 by King Mengrai and became the capital of the Lanna kingdom, succeeding Chiang Rai. Today, it stands as Thailand's second most important city.
Chiang Mai is a beloved destination for digital nomads, thanks to its affordable cost of living, thriving professional network, vibrant atmosphere, and its proximity to nature. It's a place we absolutely adore!
We'll wrap up the day at the renowned night market, where we'll indulge in authentic Thai street food, making it our delightful dinner for the evening. Get ready to tantalise your taste buds and experience the lively ambiance of the market.
Included: Overnight stay with breakfast at Decharme Hotel or similar, bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai and local guide in Chiang Mai
Money pot: Entrance fees to the sites and any tickets
Not included: food and drinks
Forest and elephants
In contact with nature!
Today, we bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai and venture deep into the enchanting Thai jungle. Embraced by lush greenery, we'll find ourselves in a serene and refreshing atmosphere, perfect for immersing ourselves in nature. Donning traditional Karen attire, we'll embark on an extraordinary encounter with Thai elephants. With utmost respect for their well-being, we'll have the incredible opportunity to feed them, play with the adorable elephant calves, and enjoy a memorable group bath in the river. This experience will leave an indelible mark in our hearts, forever cherished.
Cooking class
After lunch we say goodbye to the elephants. This afternoon we have a mission to complete, learn how to cook some typical Thai dishes! Before starting our cooking class , however, we need to get the ingredients and the market is the right place! And of course, after cooking… We will also be testers of the dishes we have prepared. So better get busy!
Included: Overnight stay with breakfast at Decharme Hotel or similar, transfer, elephant experience, cooking class, lunch and dinner
Money pot: entrance fees to the sites and any tickets
Not included: drinks
Phuket
We reach Phuket
Today we leave the green of the forest to reach the blue of the sea: a quick and painless internal flight and we have arrived in Phuket ! Do you have the swimming suit ready? Time for a dip!
Then tonight we will discover all the hidden sides of Thai nightlife: this town is the most famous when it comes to partying and we don't hold back!
Included: Overnight stay with breakfast at Sawaddi Patong Resort & Spa by Tolani or similar, domestic flight to Phuket
Money pot: entrance fees to the sites and any tickets
Not included: food and drinks
Relax in Phuket
Chill time
2 days of well-deserved relaxation await us in one of the most spectacular islands in Thailand!
These days have the stamp of both relaxation and adventure because those who want can continue to chill on the beach, otherwise it is possible to go sailing, diving, snorkelling or canoeing! We can take tour of the peninsula of Phuket via Freedom Beach - a pearl surrounded by greenery and blue - where we can enjoy the sea and finish the day at the Big Buddha located on top of a hill. We reach it for the sunset: from up here we will enjoy a unique panorama of the whole peninsula.
And the evening? It starts with a bars for sunset and who knows where the night will take us...
Included: Overnight stay with breakfast at Sawaddi Patong Resort & Spa by Tolani or similar
Money pot: entrance fees to the sites and any tickets
Not included: food and drinks
From Phuket to Krabi
Another day, another island!
Another day in Thailand, another island to reach: this time we move to Krabi. This locality boasts spectacular rock formations that draw an extremely suggestive landscape.
Included: Overnight stay with breakfast at Sugar Marina Hotel Cliffhanger or similar, ferry from Phuket to Krabi
Money pot: Entrance fees to the sites and any tickets
Not included: food and drinks
Phi Phi islands
Like in a movie
It's our second day in Krabi so we want to make it unforgettable and a boat trip to Koh Phi Phi seems like the best way to do it! Made world-famous by Leonardo DiCaprio in 'The Beach', this archipelago of six islands is located 42 km from the mainland in the middle of the Andaman Sea. We can spend the day sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling as we hop from one picture-perfect stop to the next, including Pileh Lagoon , which is surrounded almost entirely by huge cliffs and Maya Bay, the perfect crescent beach you'll recognise from the movie .Back on dry land, we want to make sure we celebrate the day in style: drinks on the beach as the sun sets anyone?
Included: Overnight stay with breakfast at Sugar Marina Hotel Cliffhanger or similar, private excursion to Koh Phi Phi islands
Money pot: entrance fees to the sites and any tickets
Not included: food and drinks
Last day in Krabi
Our last day by the sea
Today's plans are in your hands! You can choose to try rock climbing on the famous cliffs or hop on a boat to explore the nearby islands. Alternatively, we can head to Tiger Cave, a forested area with a challenging hike of over a thousand steps. The reward? A breathtaking panoramic view of the entire region. The choice is yours for an unforgettable adventure!
Included: Overnight stay with breakfast at Sugar Marina Hotel Cliffhanger or similar
Money pot: entrance fees to the sites and any tickets
Not included: food and drinks
Back to Bangkok
Bangkok
After 3 wonderful days of relaxation, snorkelling, swimming and beautiful beaches, we reluctantly say goodbye to Krabi and get ready to return to Bangkok . An internal flight and we are back where we started!
Included: Overnight stay with breakfast at 4 Monkeys Hotel or similar, flight to Bangkok
Money pot: entrance fees to the sites and any tickets
Not included: food and drinks
Goodbye Thailand
Check-out and goodbye
Check-out and goodbye – until your next WeRoad adventure!
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
Info to know
Staff
Our trips are led by a Travel Coordinator who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Travel Coordinator.
Visas and Vaccinations
Before booking, please ensure to check what documents, visas, and vaccinations are required to enter the country you are visiting. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Passengers arriving in Thailand from the 1st of May 2025 need to fill in the Arrival card (here) within the 72 hours before arrival. Once completed save the confirmation email, which will be required at immigration.
Arrival and Departure Times
We always advise trying to get to the meet-up point for the first day of your tour by 5pm. On the last day of the tour you are free to leave whenever you want!
Luggage
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.
Available dates
6 people interested
6 people interested
Travel coordinator
Agnieszka
Group
7 WeRoaders
Travel coordinator
Agnieszka
Group
7 WeRoaders
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:
1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
2. Installment payments for certain countries only
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
WeRoad is not authorised to provide this information due to privacy reasons.
However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!
If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
Tour List
Trip details page
In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
You can spot this info in the screenshots below:
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Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!