Thailand Itinerary

*Realistic* 10-Day Thailand Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok

• Morning: Arrive in Bangkok. Check into Hotel Indigo, a boutique hotel offering balconies with views and a rooftop pool.

• Afternoon: At leisure, relax and settle in with a walk along through Lumphini Park or a visit to the nearby Grand Palace.

• Evening: Enjoy a luxurious dinner at Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, where you’ll experience creative twists on traditional Thai cuisine.

Day 2: Explore Bangkok

• Morning: Start with a guided visit to Wat Pho and the famous Reclining Buddha. Don't forget to be respectful of the dress code (covered shoulders and knees).

• Afternoon: Shop til you drop at the vibrant Chatuchak Market for all things local and incredible food stalls. If you don't have room in your suitcase, international shipping is always available!

• Evening: Dine at Sorn, a Michelin-starred restaurant where Thai classics are elevated to another level by a team of chefs who learned from their grandmothers.

→Recommended tours in Bangkok:

• Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

• Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

• Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

• Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Day 3: Fly to Chiang Mai

• Morning: Take a morning flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (1.5 hours). Check into the Melia Chiang Mai, where Spanish inspired design meet Thai touch.

• Afternoon: Spend your afternoon at an ETHICAL elephant sanctuary. No Bathing and no feeding, just observing the elephants in their natural environment. A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Contact Us Today to know our picks for the most ethical!

• Evening: Explore Chiang Mai’s Old City and eat to your hearts content at a local market or street food stall. Don't forget the mango sticky rice for desert!

Day 4: Explore Chiang Mai

• Morning: Enjoy a slow morning with breakfast at your hotel.

• Afternoon: Spend your afternoon wandering around the old city. Don't miss famous temples like Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan or Wat Pha Lat.

• Evening: Enjoy your final evening at leisure. Maybe have dinner at the markets

Day 5: Chill Chiang Mai

• Morning: Enjoy a leisure morning. Grab breakfast at a local cafe in the old town.

• Afternoon: Wild card afternoon, do whatever pleases you! A tour, cafe hoping, spa day, the list is endless.

• Evening: Celebrate at Hong's SkyBar for your last diner in town. Pack your bags for an early flight.

→Recommended tours in Chiang Mai:

• Red, Blue, White Temples & Hot Spring Trip from Chiang Mai

• Sticky Waterfall, Dantewada & Elephant Cafe (Private Tour)

• Off the Map Jungle Coffee Farm Trek Roast & Brew

• Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

Day 6: Fly to Krabi

• Morning: Fly from Chiang Mai to Krabi (2-hour flight). Upon arrival, check into Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort, a luxurious beachfront stay surrounded by lush cliffs.

• Afternoon: Relax on the beach or by the pool at Centara. Optional: Take a short boat trip to Railay Beach for rock climbing or snorkeling.

• Evening: Enjoy an incredible evening at the local night market.

Day 7: Explore Krabi

• Morning: Embark on an island-hopping tour to explore the beautiful islands around Krabi, including the famous Hong islands. Snorkeling equipment and snacks will be provided. Option: If you are a certified scuba diver, you can opt for 2 morning dives. Contact us for the best dive shops!

• Afternoon: Back to land. Relax in a shaded hammock or go swimming in the surrounding crystal-clear waters.

• Evening: Return to main town Krabi for dinner at Lae Lay Grill, a seafood lovers dream, offering breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea. After dinner enjoy a night cap before returning to the hotel.

Day 8: Krabi Adventure Day

• Morning: Choose either a hiking/kayaking adventure, or another boat day to the famous 4 islands (James Bond, Chicken Island). Option for another morning of local scuba diving.

• Afternoon: Enjoy the pristine beaches or spa treatments at the resort.

• Evening: Enjoy a final dinner at your restaurant of choice.

Day 9: Departure from Krabi

• Morning: Spend the final morning at leisure—relax on the beach, enjoy a yoga class, or indulge in one last Thai massage.

• Afternoon: Take a private transfer back to Krabi airport. Your evening flight from Krabi back to Bangkok (1.5-hour flight).

• Evening: Checked into The Okura Prestige for the evening and grab dinner at a local food stall/market or consider a night food tour.

→Recommended tours in Krabi:

• Hong Island & Ko Pak Bia Tour with Sunset Dinner

• Krabi : Private Luxury Longtail Boat

• Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Tour Premium Catamaran

• Half-Day Rock Climbing at Railay Beach

• Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Local Chef

• Klong Root (Crystal lake) Kayaking tour

Day 10: Final Day Bangkok

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out. Feel free to leave your bags while you explore for the afternoon.

• Afternoon: Say your final goodbyes and do some last minute shopping before heading back to the hotel and picking up your bags. Take your private driver to the airport for check-in.

• Evening: Late night flight home

*This is an example. We customize YOUR trip for YOU! Every day here is paced from real, firsthand experience. We leave room for rest, bad weather, and the unexpected, because travel is never perfectly smooth. And if 10 days feels like a lot, trust us: it isn't, which is exactly why we build trips the way we do.

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