Journeys / Thailand

City to North to Coast

Bangkok, Lanna culture and mountain atmosphere, then a beach finish.

Length
9 days / 8 nights
Pace
Balanced
Best for
first-time breadth travellers
Stops in order. The line is schematic, not the exact road or flight path.

Nights at each stop

Why this journey works

Nine days is the point at which Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the coast fit into one trip without it becoming a chain of airports. Each of the three gets at least two nights, and both internal flights fall on days with nothing else demanding.

Day by day.

Bangkok 2 nights
Temple roofs and a golden spire in Bangkok
  1. Day 01

    Bangkok arrival

    Morning
    Arrival in Bangkok and airport transfer.
    Afternoon
    Hotel check-in.
    Evening
    Food and a walk in the neighbourhood around your hotel.

    Memorable noteThe first evening is easy on purpose.

  2. Day 02

    Bangkok

    Morning
    Bangkok's historic core and temple district.
    Afternoon
    The river and its markets.
    Evening
    A food-led evening.

    Memorable noteA few temples seen properly, with the river to break the day.

Chiang Mai 3 nights
An ornate temple and chedi in northern Thailand
  1. Day 03Travel day

    Bangkok → Chiang Mai

    Morning
    A free morning, then the flight to Chiang Mai.
    Afternoon
    Hotel check-in.
    Evening
    The Old City or Nimman for the evening.

    Memorable noteThis is a travel day, so the evening is all that is planned.

  2. Day 04

    Chiang Mai culture

    Morning
    Doi Suthep.
    Afternoon
    Craft workshops and northern food.
    Evening
    The Walking Street market, if your dates fall on a market day.

    Memorable noteWe check the market day against your dates before promising it.

  3. Day 05

    Chiang Mai nature

    Morning
    Doi Inthanon or Mae Kampong, whichever suits you.
    Afternoon
    The outing continues.
    Evening
    A free evening.

    Memorable noteMountain or village: we match it to your interests and fitness.

Phuket 3 nights
Longtail boats on a beach in Krabi, Thailand
  1. Day 06Travel day

    Chiang Mai → Phuket

    Morning
    Flight to Phuket.
    Afternoon
    Resort check-in.
    Evening
    The beach at sunset.

    Memorable noteAnother travel day, kept clear.

  2. Day 07

    Phuket

    Morning
    Phuket Old Town and the coast.
    Afternoon
    The beach.
    Evening
    A free evening.

    Memorable notePhuket has culture as well as sand.

  3. Day 08

    Island / resort day

    Morning
    An island day or a resort day, depending on the weather.
    Afternoon
    Continue, or rest.
    Evening
    A final dinner.

    Memorable noteSea outings always have a backup plan.

  4. Day 09

    Departure

    Morning
    Free time.
    Afternoon
    Airport transfer.

    Memorable noteWe keep a comfortable buffer before the flight.

Make it yours

  • Use Krabi instead of Phuket.
  • Slow down by adding one night.
  • Make premium with private transfers and stronger stays.

Good to know

This is a starting plan, not a fixed-price package. Flights, hotels, transfers and activity timings are confirmed when our experts quote your dates.

Thailand: visa and entry notes

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