Budget Overview
Backpacker
$35–50/day
per day
Mid-range
$80–120/day
per day
Luxury
$200–380/day
per day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Arrive Bangkok
Bangkok- Arrive and check in
- Khaosan Road or Silom evening
Sukhumvit BTS hotel$30·$80·$200 - 2
Bangkok Royal & River
Bangkok- Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun
- Chao Phraya river express boat
- Chinatown evening food walk
Sukhumvit BTS hotel$35·$90·$220 - 3
Bangkok Modern & Markets
Bangkok- Chatuchak Weekend Market (Sat/Sun)
- Jim Thompson House
- Rooftop bar evening
Sukhumvit BTS hotel$40·$90·$230 - 4
Fly to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Morning flight north
- Old City moat walk
- Nimman café district
Flight BKK–CNX (~1 hr)Old City boutique guesthouse$50·$105·$240 - 5
Doi Suthep & Night Market
Chiang Mai- Doi Suthep sunrise or morning
- Wat Chedi Luang Old City
- Saturday or Sunday Night Market
Old City boutique guesthouse$30·$75·$180 - 6
Elephant Sanctuary & Cooking Class
Chiang Mai- Ethical elephant sanctuary half-day
- Thai cooking class afternoon
- Night Bazaar
Old City boutique guesthouse$65·$140·$290 - 7
Fly to Phuket
Phuket- Morning flight south
- Kata or Karon beach
- Bangla Road or beach bar evening
Flight CNX–HKT (~1.5 hr)Kata or Karon beach hotel$55·$120·$300 - 8
Phuket Islands & Coast
Phuket- Phi Phi speedboat day trip OR Phang Nga Bay tour
- Big Buddha viewpoint
- Rawai seafood
Kata or Karon beach hotel$50·$115·$270 - 9
Depart Phuket
Phuket- Morning beach or Phuket Old Town walk
- Depart HKT airport
N/A$20·$50·$120
Plan Your Trip
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
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.