Budget Overview
Backpacker
$35–50/day
per day
Mid-range
$80–120/day
per day
Luxury
$200–350/day
per day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Arrive Bangkok
Bangkok- Check in, rest, explore Khao San Road or Silom
- Street food dinner
Budget guesthouse Khao San area or mid-range Silom hotel$30·$80·$200 - 2
Bangkok Temples & River
Bangkok- Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
- Wat Pho reclining Buddha
- Chao Phraya river ferry to Wat Arun
Same Bangkok hotel$35·$90·$220 - 3
Bangkok Markets & Fly to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Morning Chatuchak Weekend Market (Sat/Sun) or MBK
- Afternoon flight to Chiang Mai
- Evening Night Bazaar
Flight BKK–CNX (~1 hr)Old City guesthouse or boutique hotel$55·$110·$250 - 4
Chiang Mai Old City & Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai- Doi Suthep temple mountain views
- Old City moat walking tour
- Sunday Walking Street (if applicable)
Old City boutique hotel$30·$75·$180 - 5
Chiang Mai Day Trip & Fly South
Koh Samui- Morning elephant sanctuary visit
- Afternoon flight to Koh Samui or Phuket
- Beachside dinner
Flight CNX–USM or CNX–HKT (~1.5 hr)Beach bungalow or resort$60·$130·$300 - 6
Beach Day
Koh Samui- Chaweng or Lamai beach swim and relax
- Snorkel trip or kayak rental
- Sunset cocktails
Beach resort$35·$100·$280 - 7
Depart
Koh Samui- Morning swim or spa
- Transfer to airport
- Depart Thailand
N/A$20·$50·$120
Plan Your Trip
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Koh Samui
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.