Budget Overview
Backpacker
$35–50/day
per day
Mid-range
$80–120/day
per day
Luxury
$200–400/day
per day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Arrive Bangkok
Bangkok- Airport transfer, check in
- Rest and nearby street food
Silom or Sukhumvit hotel$30·$80·$200 - 2
Bangkok Temples
Bangkok- Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
- Wat Pho giant reclining Buddha
- Tuk-tuk to Wat Arun
Same Bangkok hotel$35·$90·$220 - 3
Bangkok Neighborhoods
Bangkok- Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Chinatown Yaowarat evening food crawl
- Rooftop bar sundowner
Same Bangkok hotel$40·$95·$240 - 4
Fly to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Morning flight north
- Old City moat walking tour
- Nimman Road cafés
Flight BKK–CNX (~1 hr)Old City boutique guesthouse$50·$100·$230 - 5
Doi Suthep & Night Market
Chiang Mai- Doi Suthep mountain temple
- Old City temples walking tour
- Sunday or Saturday Night Market
Old City boutique guesthouse$30·$75·$180 - 6
Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip
Chiang Mai- Ethical elephant sanctuary half-day
- Afternoon Thai cooking class
- Night Bazaar dinner
Old City boutique guesthouse$65·$130·$280 - 7
Fly to Phuket
Phuket- Morning flight south
- Patong or Kata beach afternoon
- Bangla Road nightlife (optional)
Flight CNX–HKT (~1.5 hr)Beach hotel Kata or Karon$55·$120·$300 - 8
Phi Phi Islands Day Trip
Phi Phi Islands- Speedboat to Phi Phi Don & Phi Phi Leh
- Maya Bay snorkeling
- Viking Cave viewpoint
Speedboat from Phuket pierPhuket beach hotel$45·$100·$250 - 9
Phuket Relax & Old Town
Phuket- Phuket Old Town Sino-Portuguese architecture
- Chalong Bay or Big Buddha
- Seafood dinner Rawai beach
Phuket beach hotel$35·$90·$220 - 10
Depart
Phuket- Morning beach or spa
- Transfer to HKT airport
N/A$20·$50·$120
Plan Your Trip
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Phi Phi Islands
Disclaimer
Daily budgets are approximate and based on typical costs. Prices vary by season, exact accommodation choice, and spending habits. Always check current transport prices before booking.