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Thailand Beach Trip: 10 Days on the Best Islands

Thailand's islands deserve their own dedicated trip. This 10-day route hops between the Andaman's top beaches — Phuket, Krabi, and Koh Lanta — with day trips to Phi Phi and Railay, keeping flights to a minimum and beach time to a maximum.

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Budget Overview

Backpacker

$35–55/day

per day

Mid-range

$90–150/day

per day

Luxury

$250–500/day

per day

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. 1

    Arrive Phuket

    Phuket
    • Arrive HKT, check in
    • Kata or Karon beach afternoon
    • Sunset at Promthep Cape
    Kata or Karon beach hotel$35·$100·$280
  2. 2

    Phi Phi Islands Day Trip

    Phi Phi Islands
    • Speedboat to Phi Phi Don
    • Maya Bay & Viking Cave
    • Snorkeling Loh Samah Bay
    Phuket beach hotel$50·$110·$270
  3. 3

    Phang Nga Bay

    Phuket
    • James Bond Island tour
    • Sea cave kayaking
    • Muslim fishing village stilts
    Phuket beach hotel$45·$110·$260
  4. 4

    Ferry to Krabi

    Krabi
    • Ferry or speedboat to Ao Nang
    • Ao Nang Beach afternoon
    • Beachside restaurant dinner
    Ferry Phuket–Krabi (~1.5 hr)Ao Nang beach resort$40·$100·$250
  5. 5

    Railay Beach

    Krabi
    • Longtail to Railay — no road access
    • Phra Nang Cave Beach
    • Rock climbing at sunset
    Ao Nang beach resort$40·$100·$250
  6. 6

    4 Islands Snorkel

    Krabi
    • Four Islands boat tour
    • Koh Chueak and Koh Maa coral reefs
    • Tub Island sandbar
    Ao Nang beach resort$40·$95·$240
  7. 7

    Ferry to Koh Lanta

    Koh Lanta
    • Ferry to quieter Koh Lanta
    • Klong Dao Beach relax
    • Lanta Old Town walk
    Ferry Krabi–Koh Lanta (~2 hr)Koh Lanta beachfront bungalow$35·$90·$230
  8. 8

    Koh Lanta Dive or Snorkel

    Koh Lanta
    • Hin Daeng or Hin Muang dive site (world class)
    • Koh Rok island snorkel trip
    • Beach barbecue
    Koh Lanta beachfront bungalow$50·$120·$280
  9. 9

    Koh Lanta National Park

    Koh Lanta
    • Koh Lanta National Park southern tip
    • Mangrove forest walk
    • Sunset Long Beach
    Koh Lanta beachfront bungalow$30·$80·$200
  10. 10

    Depart via Krabi or Phuket

    Krabi
    • Ferry back to Krabi
    • Transfer to KBV or HKT airport
    Ferry then taxi to airportN/A$25·$60·$150

Plan Your Trip

Phuket

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Krabi

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Koh Lanta

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Phi Phi Islands

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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.
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Current Weather

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Trip at a Glance

📅
Duration
10 days
🧭
Difficulty
Easy
💸
Budget (backpacker)
$35–55/day/day
🏨
Budget (mid-range)
$90–150/day/day
✨
Budget (luxury)
$250–500/day/day
☀️
Best months
November, December, January

Best For

  • Pure beach holiday
  • Snorkeling & diving lovers
  • Sun-seekers

Not Ideal If…

  • Culture-focused travelers
  • Landlocked adventurers

Best Months

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Last verified April 2026

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