Incentive trip · Bangkok → Chiang Mai · 5 days / 4 nights
Bangkok & Chiang Mai Incentive Trip: 5 Days, City to Mountains
A dinner cruise past glowing temples, a day among the ruins of Ayutthaya, then a flight north to mountain temples, night markets, elephants, zip lines and white water. This Bangkok and Chiang Mai incentive trip is five days of culture and adventure your team will never forget.
By Shawn Tulsi, Event Director · Updated September 2026
Quick answer
A 5-day Bangkok and Chiang Mai itinerary for an incentive group: 2 nights in Bangkok with a river dinner cruise, an Ayutthaya day trip, a Thai massage and a rooftop dinner, then 2 nights at a Chiang Mai nature resort with Doi Suthep temple, a night market food tour, an elephant sanctuary, zip lines, white water rafting and a farewell gala with a Thai cultural show. Guides, entrance fees and transport are included, and every trip is quoted per group.
Duration
5D / 4N
2 nights Bangkok, 2 nights Chiang Mai
Hotels
5★
City hotel and nature resort
Highlights
7
Ayutthaya to white water
Travel
Private
Group coach, English-speaking guide
Trip at a glance
The 5-day itinerary
Two days of river, ruins and rooftops in Bangkok, then a short flight north for temples, street food, elephants and adventure. Tap a day to jump to it.
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Day 1 · Bangkok
Airport welcome, 5★ hotel, private dinner cruise with live band
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Day 2 · Bangkok
Ayutthaya day tour, Thai massage, rooftop cocktails and dinner
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Day 3 · Chiang Mai
Flight to Chiang Mai, nature resort, Doi Suthep, night market food tour
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Day 4 · Chiang Mai
Elephant sanctuary, zip lines, white water rafting, farewell gala with Thai show
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Day 5 · Chiang Mai
Free time, transfer to Chiang Mai airport
Day 1 · Bangkok
Garlands and a river cruise
- Arrival Your group walks out at Suvarnabhumi Airport to our team and welcome ladies in traditional Thai costume with flower garlands. Private transfer to your hotel, where our staff handle check-in so keys are in hands fast.
- Afternoon Lunch at the hotel, then time to rest and settle in.
- Evening A luxurious private cruise past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace and the lit-up landmarks of the Chao Phraya, with a buffet dinner and a live band.
Included today
Airport welcome and private transfer · hotel lunch · private dinner cruise with live band
Day 2 · Bangkok
Ayutthaya, a massage and a rooftop
- Day A day tour to the World Heritage city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam.
- Late afternoon Back in Bangkok, a beautiful spa for a traditional Thai massage.
- Evening Cocktails and dinner at a modern rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline.
Included today
Breakfast · Ayutthaya day tour · Thai massage · rooftop cocktails and dinner
Day 2 evening
Cocktails above the city
After a day among the temple ruins of Ayutthaya and a Thai massage, the group heads up to a modern rooftop restaurant for cocktails and dinner with the whole Bangkok skyline lit up around them.
Day 3 · Chiang Mai
Mountain temples and night markets
- Morning Check out in Bangkok and transfer to the airport for a short flight to Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of Thailand. Check in at a stunning nature resort.
- Afternoon Chiang Mai's impressive temples, including the 600-year-old Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, with views over the city from the summit.
- Evening A culinary tour of the colourful night markets, on foot and by songthaew, the local red truck taxi. Sample local dishes and learn to order and eat Thai street food.
Included today
Breakfast · temple tour · night market food tour
Day 4 · Chiang Mai
Elephants, zip lines and a gala
- Day A full day of adventure: visit an elephant sanctuary to observe, prepare food for and feed the elephants, fly through the rainforest on zip lines and sky bridges, then build team spirit white water rafting. Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Evening Farewell gala dinner under the stars in the resort garden, with a beautiful Thai cultural show to celebrate the trip.
Included today
Breakfast · adventure day with lunch · farewell gala dinner with Thai cultural show
Day 5 · Chiang Mai
A slow morning, then home
- Morning Breakfast and free time at the resort.
- Departure Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your flights.
Included today
Breakfast · free time · transfer to the airport
What's included
Everything the group needs, handled
Airport welcome
Our staff and welcome ladies in Thai costume with flower garlands meet the group at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
5★ hotels
2 nights in a luxury Bangkok hotel and 2 nights at a Chiang Mai nature resort, in the category you prefer.
Meals
Breakfast daily, plus the group lunches and dinners in the itinerary, from the river cruise and rooftop to the street food tour and farewell gala.
Dinner cruise
A private Chao Phraya cruise with buffet dinner and a live band.
Guided touring
Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai temple tours with a professional English-speaking guide and all entrance fees.
Thai massage
A traditional Thai massage at a Bangkok spa on day 2.
Adventure day
Elephant sanctuary, zip lines, sky bridges and white water rafting in the hills around Chiang Mai.
All transport
Private airport transfers and a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach in both cities.
Why Bangkok and Chiang Mai
The capital, then the cool north
Bangkok brings the river, the palaces and the skyline. Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of the north and a short flight away, adds mountain temples, night markets, hill tribe culture and real adventure in the forests around the city.
Five days gives the group culture and adrenaline in equal measure, and every part can be tailored to your group size, interests and length of stay.
Make it yours
Upgrades and changes groups love
Grand Palace tour
Add a guided morning at the Grand Palace and Wat Pho in Bangkok.
Cooking class
Add a northern Thai cooking class for the whole group.
Lantern evening
Theme the farewell gala around northern Thai lanterns. See themed events.
Bigger Thai show
Upgrade the gala with a full traditional dance performance. See Thai dance shows.
Team building
Add a team building session to the adventure day. See team building in Thailand.
Meeting day
Add a conference or awards session in Chiang Mai. See MICE packages in Chiang Mai.
Hotel category
Choose the hotel and resort category for each city.
Longer stay
Add nights in Chiang Mai, or more time in Bangkok.
How it works
From brief to farewell dinner
Send us your dates, group size and hotel category. We reply within 24 hours with a tailored itinerary and a quote for your group, then adjust it with you until it is right. On the ground, our team and guide look after the group from the garlands at the airport to the last transfer home.
Planning something bigger? Our event planner in Bangkok team runs conferences, launches and gala dinners too.
"Outstanding team. Highly recommended for events in Bangkok! I had an excellent experience working with Phuket Event Company for a corporate event in Bangkok. From the beginning, the team was incredibly responsive, flexible and solution-oriented."
"Very well organised, it has set the benchmark for all others to come: beautiful hotel, amazing AV equipment, efficient organisation support from a very experienced team. They really get involved with the group, keeping morale high."
"Right from the contact stage, pre- and post-event, they remained professional throughout. The team takes the time to understand our needs and recommends what's best for a successful event: creative, fun, honest and reliable, and never once unreachable."
"I had the chance to work alongside talented Shawn and his team. I highly recommend him for any grand events: great organiser, trustworthy and very professional."
More ways to plan it
Other trips and packages
Our event planner in Chiang Mai and event planner in Bangkok teams look after both cities.
Prefer the beach? See the Bangkok and Phuket incentive trip or the Bangkok and Pattaya incentive trip.
Want a different route? Our incentive travel planner in Thailand team builds custom itineraries.
FAQ
Bangkok and Chiang Mai incentive trip: questions
How long is the Bangkok and Chiang Mai incentive trip?+
5 days and 4 nights: 2 nights in Bangkok and 2 nights at a Chiang Mai nature resort. Group size, hotels and length can all be changed.
How do we get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?+
On day 3 the group transfers to the airport for a short flight to Chiang Mai, in time for an afternoon at the temples of Doi Suthep.
What is included?+
An airport welcome, 5-star hotels, breakfast daily, the meals in the itinerary, a private dinner cruise, an Ayutthaya day tour, a Thai massage, a night market food tour, an adventure day with elephants, zip lines and rafting, a farewell gala with a Thai show, guides, entrance fees and coach transport.
How much does a Bangkok and Chiang Mai incentive trip cost?+
We quote every group on its own brief. The rate depends on dates, group size, room split, hotel category, flights and the extras you add, so we send a tailored proposal rather than a fixed price.
Is the adventure day suitable for everyone?+
The day can be adjusted to the group. Tell us about your group and we will balance the elephant sanctuary, zip lines and rafting to suit.
Can we add a meeting or awards night?+
Yes. Many groups add a session in Chiang Mai. See our MICE packages in Chiang Mai for the meeting formats we run.
Who runs the trip on the ground?+
Our own team plans the programme and looks after the group in both cities, with a professional English-speaking guide on every tour.
Plan your Bangkok and Chiang Mai trip
Send your dates, group size and hotel category. We reply within 24 hours with a tailored itinerary and a quote for your group.
Shawn Tulsi, Event Director
Plans corporate meetings, incentives and gala dinners in Bangkok and Phuket for Phuket Event Company. LinkedIn