Budget Overview
Backpacker
$35–50/day
per day
Mid-range
$90–130/day
per day
Luxury
$220–450/day
per day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Arrive Bangkok
Bangkok- Arrive Suvarnabhumi, transfer to hotel
- Rest, evening street food
Sukhumvit or Silom hotel$30·$80·$200 - 2
Bangkok Grand Palace & River
Bangkok- Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
- Wat Pho reclining Buddha
- River ferry & Wat Arun
Same Bangkok hotel$35·$90·$220 - 3
Bangkok Local Life
Bangkok- Chatuchak Market
- Jim Thompson House
- Yaowarat Chinatown food crawl
Same Bangkok hotel$40·$95·$230 - 4
Fly to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Morning flight
- Old City moat walk
- Local khantoke dinner
Flight BKK–CNXOld City boutique hotel$50·$100·$230 - 5
Doi Suthep & Temples
Chiang Mai- Doi Suthep temple sunrise
- Wat Chedi Luang in Old City
- Night market
Old City boutique hotel$30·$75·$180 - 6
Elephant Sanctuary & Cooking Class
Chiang Mai- Ethical elephant sanctuary morning
- Thai cooking class afternoon
- Night Bazaar
Old City boutique hotel$65·$140·$290 - 7
Day Trip to Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai- White Temple Wat Rong Khun
- Blue Temple Wat Rong Suea Ten
- Golden Triangle viewpoint
Bus or minivan CNX–CEI (3 hrs)Return to Chiang Mai or overnight Chiang Rai$40·$90·$200 - 8
Fly to Krabi
Krabi- Morning flight south
- Krabi Town waterfront evening
- Fresh seafood dinner
Flight CNX–KBV or CNX–HKT then transferAo Nang guesthouse or resort$55·$115·$270 - 9
Railay Beach
Krabi- Longtail boat to Railay Beach
- Phra Nang Cave Beach
- Rock climbing or kayaking
Ao Nang resort$40·$100·$240 - 10
4 Islands Snorkel Tour
Krabi- Four Islands boat tour
- Koh Mor, Koh Chueak, Koh Maa snorkeling
- Tub Island beach
Ao Nang resort$40·$95·$230 - 11
Ferry to Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta- Ferry crossing to Koh Lanta
- Klong Dao or Long Beach relax
- Old Town evening walk
Ferry from Krabi pier (~2 hrs)Koh Lanta beach bungalow$35·$90·$220 - 12
Koh Lanta Relax
Koh Lanta- Beach yoga or snorkel
- Koh Lanta National Park
- Sunset viewpoint
Koh Lanta beach bungalow$30·$80·$200 - 13
Ferry to Phuket
Phuket- Ferry to Phuket
- Phuket Old Town Sino-Portuguese shophouses
- Kata Beach sunset
Ferry or speedboat Koh Lanta–Phuket (~3 hrs)Kata or Karon beach hotel$50·$110·$260 - 14
Depart Phuket
Phuket- Final morning beach swim or spa
- Transfer to HKT airport
N/A$20·$50·$120
Plan Your Trip
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai
Koh Lanta
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.