How many days do you need in Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai?
- Most travelers spend 7-9 days in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai combined
- Visiting Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai in 6 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 10 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Phuket and Siem Reap in Cambodia
How Many Days to Spend in Thailand
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Recommended Itineraries for Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bangkok, Self-Guided Exploration | Bangkok |
| Day 2 | Bangkok Temples & Canals Tour | Bangkok |
| Day 3 | Explore Bangkok at Night by Tuk-Tuk | Bangkok |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Bang Pa-In & Ayutthaya, Overnight Train to Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai |
| Day 5 | Self-Guided Day in Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai |
| Day 6 | Visit the Happy Elephant Home Sanctuary | Chiang Mai |
| Day 7 | Scenic Drive to Chiang Rai, Visit the White Temple & Golden Triangle | Chiang Rai |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Chiang Mai, Depart Thailand | Bangkok |
Get ready to discover the diversity of Thailand's best-loved cities and surroundings. Zip around the buzzing neon-lit streets of Bangkok on a tuk-tuk, watch local life go by as you glide through canal-side communities, and hop between UNESCO-listed temples. Then, board the sleeper train and chug north to forested valleys and misty mountains, where you'll take dips in hot springs, meet rescued elephants, and stand on the edge of three countries. Read more
Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Siem Reap
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Bangkok, Self-Guided Exploration | Bangkok |
| Day 2 | Temples, Grand Palace & Klong Tour | Bangkok |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Chiang Rai, Free Day | Chiang Rai |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Chiang Mai, Visit the Golden Triangle | Chiang Mai |
| Day 5 | Visit the Happy Elephant Home Sanctuary | Chiang Mai |
| Day 6 | Half-Day Cycling Tour in the Villages | Chiang Mai |
| Day 7 | Fly to Siem Reap (Cambodia), Free Day | Siem Reap |
| Day 8 | Explore the Complex of Angkor Wat | Siem Reap |
| Day 9 | Depart Siem Reap |
On this nine-day tour, uncover the history and beauty of Thailand and Cambodia's most revered sites. Start in buzzing Bangkok, exploring its temples and shrines, before departing for Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai to see the Golden Triangle. Feed and play with elephants at the Happy Elephant Home Sanctuary, take a cultural cycling trip around the villages, and then visit the star of the tour: the spectacular Angkor Wat. Read more
13-Day Itinerary Including Phuket
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Chiang Mai, Self-Guided Exploration | Chiang Mai |
| Day 2 | Visit the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Cooking Lesson at a Thai Cooking School | Chiang Mai |
| Day 3 | Visit the Doi Inthanon National Park & Mae Klang Luang Nature Trail | Chiang Mai |
| Day 4 | Scenic Drive to Chiang Rai, Visit the White Temple & Golden Triangle | Chiang Rai |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Bangkok, Self-Guided Day | Bangkok |
| Day 6 | Temples, Grand Palace & Klong Tour | Bangkok |
| Day 7 | Explore the Ayutthaya, Bang Pa-In & Tuk-Tuk Tour | Bangkok |
| Day 8 | Visit Authentic Thai Railway & Floating Markets | Bangkok |
| Day 9 | Fly to Phuket, Free Time, Dinner at Baan Rim Pa Restaurant | Phuket |
| Day 10 | Phuket Half-Day Sightseeing Tour | Phuket |
| Day 11 | Swimming & Snorkeling on the Phi Phi Islands | Phuket |
| Day 12 | Beach Day in Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 13 | Depart Phuket |
Thailand is Asia's primary travel destination for good reason: it enchants its visitors with spectacular Buddhist temples, sizzling street food, wildlife-rich jungles, and islands wrapped in powder-soft beaches. This 13-day trip showcases Thailand's highlights in comfort and style, with private transfers for all pre-arranged tours. After exploring the cultural and natural delights of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Bangkok, you'll fly down to Phuket to complete the trip with a healthy dose of tropical paradise. Read more
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