How many days do you need in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket & Kanchanaburi?
- Most travelers spend 12-14 days in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Kanchanaburi combined
- Visiting Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Kanchanaburi in 7 to 11 days is possible, but will feel rushed
- With 15 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Khao Sok National Park and Chiang Rai
How Many Days to Spend in Thailand
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Recommended Itineraries for Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket & Kanchanaburi
Recommended Itinerary for 2 Weeks
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bangkok, Family Leisure Time | Bangkok |
| Day 2 | Family Day at Ko Kret | Bangkok |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Samut Songkham & Damnoem Saduak Floating Market | Bangkok |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Kanchanaburi with Nakorn Pathom & River Khwae Visit | Kanchanaburi |
| Day 5 | Explore Erawan Waterfall & Phra That Cave | Kanchanaburi |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Chiang Mai, Leisure Day | Chiang Mai |
| Day 7 | Family-Friendly Chiang Mai City Tour | Chiang Mai |
| Day 8 | Family Day with Elephants at an Elephant Sanctuary | Chiang Mai |
| Day 9 | Chiang Mai Family Leisure Day | Chiang Mai |
| Day 10 | Fly to Phuket, Family Beach Day | Phuket |
| Day 11 | Family Swimming & Snorkeling on the Phi Phi Islands | Phuket |
| Day 12 | Family Day at the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project | Phuket |
| Day 13 | Family Leisure Day in Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 14 | Depart Phuket |
This two-week itinerary combines some of Thailand's most appealing and kid-friendly destinations for a family vacation to remember. From Bangkok, you'll head off the beaten path to experience the rural Thai lifestyle in markets and villages, then on to Kanchanaburi for history, river cruising, and waterfalls. Journey north to Chiang Mai to spend a day with rescued elephants and climb to hilltop temples, then pull out your swimsuits as you fly to Phuket for snorkeling, swimming, and plenty of beach time. Read more
Extended Itineraries
2-Week Itinerary Including Khao Sok National Park
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bangkok, Explore | Bangkok |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Grand Palace, Long-Tail Boat Ride & Wat Po Tour | Bangkok |
| Day 3 | Full-Day Railway Market & Floating Marketing Boat Ride | Bangkok |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Kanchanaburi, Full Day Kanchanaburi Discovery | Kanchanaburi |
| Day 5 | Full-Day Erawan National Park & Mon Villages Tour | Kanchanaburi |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Bangkok, Fly to Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai |
| Day 7 | Half-Day Baan Chang Elephant Park Tour, Free Time | Chiang Mai |
| Day 8 | Full-Day Tour of Doi Inthanon National Park | Chiang Mai |
| Day 9 | Fly to Surat Thani, Transfer to Khao Sok National Park, Explore | Khao Sok National Park |
| Day 10 | Full-Day Boating & Hiking Tour in Khao Sok National Park | Khao Sok National Park |
| Day 11 | Half-Day Mist Boat Safari, Transfer to Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 12 | Free Day in Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 13 | Leisure Day in Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 14 | Depart Phuket |
Discover culture, nature, and plenty of white-sand beaches with this two-week, family-friendly trip to Thailand. Encounter the Emerald Buddha at Bangkok's Grand Palace and glide along the famous floating market before heading to the mountainous Chiang Mai via historic Kanchanaburi. Hang out with elephants, hike the peaks of Doi Inthanon, and venture through the lush jungle in Khao Sok. Then cast yourselves away to the paradise island of Phuket as the sun sets on your Thai adventure. Read more
15-Day Itinerary Including Chiang Rai
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bangkok, Afternoon City Tour | Bangkok |
| Day 2 | Best of Bangkok Tour | Bangkok |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Kanchanaburi, Explore the Ancient Capital of the Siam Kingdom | Kanchanaburi |
| Day 4 | Explore Erawan National Park, Hellfire Pass & Death Railway | Kanchanaburi |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Bangkok via the Bridge over the River Khwae | Bangkok |
| Day 6 | Fly to Chiang Rai, Free Day | Chiang Rai |
| Day 7 | Visit the Golden Triangle & Opium Museum | Chiang Rai |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Chiang Mai, Self-Guided Day | Chiang Mai |
| Day 9 | Take Care of Elephants at the Elephant Discovery Park | Chiang Mai |
| Day 10 | Experience Traditional Religious Life in Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai |
| Day 11 | Fly to Phuket, Self-Guided Day | Phuket |
| Day 12 | Swimming & Snorkeling on the Phi Phi Islands | Phuket |
| Day 13 | Speedboat to the Similan Islands | Phuket |
| Day 14 | Beach Day in Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 15 | Depart Phuket |
Find a mix of thrills, beauty, and relaxation on this 15-day itinerary across several regions of Thailand. Start in the capital, Bangkok, for a taste of contemporary Thai culture before visiting ancient temples in Ayutthaya and learning about the infamous Death Railway near Kanchanaburi. Meet elephants, monks, and plenty of temples in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, and spend a few days relaxing and snorkeling off the white beaches of Phuket. Read more
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