10 days itinerary

10-day Thailand itinerary

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and a Krabi or Koh Samui beach.

The classic Thailand triangle: city, north, and beach. Internal flights are cheap; skip long overnight buses.

Best time to go

November–February (cool, dry).

Trip length

10 days

Estimated budget

Budget

$40–60 / day

Total: $400–600

Mid-range

$90–150 / day

Total: $900–1,500

Comfort

$250+ / day

Total: $2,500+

Per person, excluding international flights.

Days 1–3: Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Chatuchak market, Chinatown street food, rooftop bar.
Day 4: Fly to Chiang Mai. Sunday walking street.
Days 5–6: Elephant sanctuary (Elephant Nature Park), cooking class, Doi Suthep temple.
Day 7: Fly to Krabi or Koh Samui.
Days 8–9: Island hop: Phi Phi, Hong Islands, or Ang Thong marine park.
Day 10: Beach morning, fly back to Bangkok, fly home.

Use Grab or Bolt in cities — negotiated tuk-tuks cost more than metered taxis.
Book elephant sanctuaries (never rides) that don't chain or bathe with tourists.
Bangkok's BTS/MRT beats traffic; buy a Rabbit card for the BTS.
Thai SIM (AIS/TrueMove) at the airport is cheap and unlimited.

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