10 Days in Thailand Itinerary

Arrive in Bangkok and check in to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at the Grand Palace complex — allow 3 hours for Wat Phra Kaew and the palace grounds. Walk to Wat Pho (the reclining Buddha) before catching a Chao Phraya boat to Wat Arun at sunset. Dinner in Chinatown (Yaowarat Road): dim sum, roast duck, and mango sticky rice from street vendors.

Morning: Chatuchak Weekend Market (Saturday/Sunday only) or Or Tor Kor fresh market on weekdays. Afternoon: take a canal boat through Bangkok's klongs to the floating markets. Evening: ride the BTS to Sukhumvit for rooftop drinks at one of Bangkok's sky bars, then explore the street food scene on Thonglor or Ekkamai.

Morning flight to Chiang Mai (1 hour, from ฿900 on AirAsia). Check in near the Old City moat. Afternoon: walk the Old City walls, visit Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh. Evening: browse the Night Bazaar and try your first khao soi at Khao Soi Khun Yai or Khao Soi Islam.

Morning: tuk-tuk or songthaew up to Doi Suthep temple — 309 steps to one of Thailand's most sacred sites, with panoramic views over Chiang Mai valley. Afternoon: half-day Thai cooking class (book in advance — they fill up). Evening: Sunday Walking Street market (if timing aligns) or a traditional Thai massage on Loi Kroh Road.

Morning flight from Chiang Mai to Krabi (2 hours via Bangkok, from ฿1,500) or direct if available. Check in to Ao Nang. Afternoon: take a longtail boat to Railay Beach (15 minutes) and explore the beach, rock climbing cliffs, and Phra Nang Cave. Sunset dinner at an Ao Nang beachfront restaurant.

Full-day Four Islands or Phi Phi Islands boat trip (book through your hotel, ฿1,400–2,500). These tours include snorkelling at multiple stops, lunch on the boat, and a beach stop at one of the region's most iconic locations. Back in Ao Nang by 5pm — evening for a seaside seafood dinner.

Catch the morning ferry from Krabi to Koh Samui via Koh Phangan (approximately 3.5 hours total). Check in to a beach resort. Afternoon at leisure — Chaweng Beach or quieter Choeng Mon in the north. Evening: Fisherman's Village walking street at Bophut for fresh seafood and local crafts.

Option A: full-day Ang Thong Marine Park tour (one of Thailand's most spectacular natural sites — emerald lagoons, dramatic karst islands, snorkelling). Option B: rent a scooter and circle the island — Big Buddha, Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks, Lamai Beach, and a hilltop viewpoint. Evening: Chaweng night market for street food.

Ferry or speedboat to Don Sak pier, then transfer to Phuket (or fly via Surat Thani — faster). Check in to Phuket accommodation. Afternoon: explore Phuket Old Town's Sino-Portuguese architecture, street art, and café culture (Thalang Road, Soi Rommanee). Evening: Bangla Road, Patong — or opt for the calmer rooftop bar scene if Patong feels overwhelming.

Final morning: Kata Noi or Surin Beach — two of Phuket's most beautiful beaches away from the Patong crowds. If your flight is afternoon, grab a seaside lunch at one of the beachfront restaurants before heading to Phuket International Airport. Allow 90 minutes for the airport transfer from Kata.