How many days do you need in Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket?
- Most travelers spend 9-12 days in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket combined
- Visiting Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket in 6 to 8 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 13 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend in Thailand
Recommended Itineraries for Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bangkok, Self-Guided Day in Bangkok | Bangkok |
| Day 2 | Visit the Damnoem Saduak Floating Market & Elephant World Sanctuary | Bangkok |
| Day 3 | Fly to Chiang Mai, Boat Trip on the Mae Ping River | Chiang Mai |
| Day 4 | Learn How To Cook Thai Dishes With A Local Family | Chiang Mai |
| Day 5 | Visit Karen Hill Tribe Villages, Hike to Waterfalls | Chiang Mai |
| Day 6 | Fly to Phuket, Self-Guided Day in Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Phang Nga Bay | Phuket |
| Day 8 | Speedboat Day Trip to the Phi Phi Islands | Phuket |
| Day 9 | Depart Phuket |
Enjoy this nine-day, off-the-beaten-path journey through some of Thailand's most beautiful locales. See the extraordinary temples in Bangkok before exploring the colorful canals at Damnoen Floating Market. Then, travel north to Chiang Mai, where you'll sail along the Mae Ping River. You'll also take an authentic Thai cooking class with the locals and cool off in the waterfalls of Pa Dok Siew. Finish your trip on the beaches of Phuket and be mesmerized by its limestone cliffs and clear blue waters. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bangkok, Explore | Bangkok |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Tour of Bangkok | Bangkok |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Historical Ayutthaya from Bangkok | Bangkok |
| Day 4 | Thai Food Tour in Bangkok | Bangkok |
| Day 5 | Fly to Chiang Mai, Tour of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep & the Chang Puak Night Market | Chiang Mai |
| Day 6 | Cooking Experience with a Local Lanna Family | Chiang Mai |
| Day 7 | Full-Day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Experience, Traditional Khantoke Dinner Show | Chiang Mai |
| Day 8 | Fly to Phuket, Explore | Phuket |
| Day 9 | Cooking Class, Free Time in Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 10 | Self-Guided Day in Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 11 | Depart Phuket |
From the mountains of Chiang Mai to the beaches of Phuket, discover the many flavors of regional Thai cuisine on this food-focused 11-day itinerary. Touch down in Bangkok and sample classic street food as you stroll its busy night markets, then head north to Chiang Mai to learn about Lanna cuisine from a local family (and spend some peaceful downtime at an elephant sanctuary). Then, it's off to Phuket to learn about the diverse influences of southern Thai food against a backdrop of white-sand beaches. Read more
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Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bangkok, Self-Guided Exploration | Bangkok |
| Day 2 | Explore Bangkok by Public Transport | Bangkok |
| Day 3 | Visit the Authentic Thai Railway & Floating Markets | Bangkok |
| Day 4 | Fly to Chiang Mai, Wat Umong & Doi Suthep Temples Evening Tour | Chiang Mai |
| Day 5 | Elephant Care at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary | Chiang Mai |
| Day 6 | Doi Inthanon National Park & Mae Klang Luang Nature Trail | Chiang Mai |
| Day 7 | Fly to Phuket, Self-Guided Exploration | Phuket |
| Day 8 | Swimming & Snorkeling on the Phi Phi Islands | Phuket |
| Day 9 | Half-Day Sightseeing Tour in Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 10 | Beach Day in Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 11 | Day Trip to Coral Island | Phuket |
| Day 12 | Depart Phuket |
Experience the best of Thailand's varied landscapes, from mountains to islands to dense metropolises, on this 12-day itinerary. Explore Bangkok, travel by Skytrain, and visit teeming markets set alongside train tracks and within ancient canals. Then, tour the elaborate, architecturally significant temples in Chiang Mai, wrapping up your stay relaxing, swimming, and snorkeling in Phuket. Read more
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