10 days
10-day Thailand itinerary
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and a Krabi or Koh Samui beach.
Pacing
Packed highlights · 6 days
Best for
First-timers, tight PTO, one big loop
Best time to go
November–February (cool, dry).
Budget per style
- Budget$40–60 / day · $400–600 total
- Mid-range$90–150 / day · $900–1,500 total
- Comfort$250+ / day · $2,500+ total
Per person, excluding international flights.
Day-by-day highlights
- 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.