10-Day Thailand Itinerary
Bangkok heat, Chiang Mai culture, Krabi beaches. The standard first-time Thailand loop.
Build this tripAt a glance
- Duration
- 10 days
- Cities
- 3
- Flight legs
- 3
- Budget/day
- $90
Cities
- Bangkok
- Chiang Mai
- Krabi
The plan
Start Bangkok 3 days: Grand Palace, Wat Arun, the street food scene, a Mekong day trip. Fly up to Chiang Mai (1h10m): 3 days for the old city temples, an ethical elephant sanctuary, cooking class, night bazaar. Fly south to Krabi (2h) for 4 days of Railay Beach climbing, island hopping to Koh Phi Phi, chill at Ao Nang. Fly home from Krabi or back through Bangkok.
When to go
November-February (cool, dry); avoid April heat.