Thailand Itineraries

These day-by-day itineraries are built around how Thailand actually works — not how it looks on a map. The ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao takes two hours and the morning boat leaves at 8am; the overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai departs at 6pm and arrives at breakfast. These logistics are baked into every plan so you are not discovering them after you have booked your accommodation.

Each itinerary includes a daily schedule, suggested accommodation tier, transport instructions with approximate costs and booking notes, what to eat and where, and an honest assessment of what gets sacrificed at each duration. A week in Thailand can give you a meaningful experience of one region; two weeks lets you combine north and south; three weeks opens up the less-visited destinations and a more relaxed pace throughout.

Itineraries are available for backpacker, mid-range, and luxury budgets. The route is the same — the difference is where you sleep, how you travel between stops, and which experiences you book privately versus joining group tours. Filter by duration or travel style below to find the right plan for your trip.

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Thailand Itineraries

Day-by-day trip plans for every length of stay — from a classic one-week rush to a two-week island-hopping adventure. Each itinerary includes accommodation suggestions, transport tips, and real daily budget estimates.

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7-Day Itineraries

4 itineraries

7 Days in Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & the Beach

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$35–50/day–$80–120/day/ day

Bangkok, Pattaya & Hua Hin: 7-Day Gulf Coast Road Trip

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$35–50/day–$80–140/day/ day

Thailand Honeymoon: 7 Days of Romance in Bangkok and the Islands

N/A–$200–350/day/ day

Thailand Songkran Trip: 7 Days Around Thai New Year

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$50–75/day–$120–200/day/ day

10-Day Itineraries

8 itineraries

10 Days in Thailand: The Complete Classic Route

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$35–50/day–$80–120/day/ day

Thailand for First-Timers: Essential 10-Day Route

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$40–55/day–$90–130/day/ day

Thailand Beach Trip: 10 Days on the Best Islands

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$35–55/day–$90–150/day/ day

Thailand Gulf Islands: Koh Samui, Koh Phangan & Koh Tao

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$30–50/day–$80–130/day/ day

Thailand Luxury Trip: 10 Days of Five-Star Thailand

N/A–$300–500/day/ day

Thailand Family Trip: 10 Days with Kids

$50–70/day per adult–$120–200/day per adult/ day

Thailand Culture Trip: Temples, History & Heritage

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$30–45/day–$70–120/day/ day

Thailand Foodie Trip: 10 Days Eating Through Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket

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$50–75/day–$120–200/day/ day

14-Day Itineraries

3 itineraries

14 Days in Thailand: North to South in Depth

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$35–50/day–$90–130/day/ day

2 Weeks in Thailand: Ultimate Island-Hopping Route

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$40–60/day–$100–160/day/ day

Thailand on a Budget: 14 Days for Under $700

$25–40/day–$70–100/day/ day

Themed & Special Trips

5 itineraries

Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket: Thailand's Classic Triangle

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$35–50/day–$80–120/day/ day

Thailand Andaman Islands: Phuket, Krabi, Koh Lipe & Beyond

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$40–60/day–$100–160/day/ day

Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai: 6 Days in Northern Thailand

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$25–40/day–$60–100/day/ day

3 Days in Bangkok: A Long Weekend in the City of Angels

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$30–50/day–$80–150/day/ day

Thailand Digital Nomad Month: 30 Days of Working & Travelling

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$1,000–1,500/month–$1,800–2,800/month/ day

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Every itinerary includes day-by-day budget estimates for backpacker, mid-range, and luxury travelers.

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