Budget Overview
Backpacker
$50–70/day per adult
per day
Mid-range
$120–200/day per adult
per day
Luxury
$350–600/day per adult
per day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Arrive Bangkok — Easy First Day
Bangkok- Check in and rest after the journey
- Walk to nearest market for street snacks
Family room at Centara Grand or similar family-friendly hotel$60·$150·$400 - 2
Bangkok Temples (Kid-Friendly)
Bangkok- Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha (morning before crowds)
- Wat Pho giant reclining Buddha — kids love the scale
Same Bangkok hotel$65·$160·$420 - 3
Bangkok Parks & Floating Market
Bangkok- Damnoen Saduak floating market — colourful and photogenic
- Afternoon at Lumphini Park
Private minivan (recommended for families)Same Bangkok hotel$80·$200·$500 - 4
Bangkok — Safari World or Siam Ocean World
Bangkok- Safari World open zoo or Siam Ocean World aquarium at Siam Paragon
- Evening at ICONSIAM mall
Same Bangkok hotel$70·$180·$450 - 5
Fly to Koh Samui
Koh Samui- Short flight south
- Afternoon beach arrival and hotel check-in
Bangkok Airways BKK–USM (~1 hr)Family villa or bungalow resort — Chaweng or Maenam beach$80·$200·$550 - 6
Koh Samui Beach Day
Koh Samui- Chaweng or Lamai beach swimming
- Build sandcastles, snorkel, paddleboard
Beach resort$50·$130·$400 - 7
Ang Thong National Marine Park
Koh Samui- Day trip to Ang Thong — snorkelling and kayaking among jungle islands
- Packed lunch on the boat
Beach resort$90·$200·$500 - 8
Samui Island Exploration
Koh Samui- Big Buddha temple (Wat Phra Yai)
- Namuang waterfall for a swim
Beach resort$55·$140·$380 - 9
Free Beach Day & Packing
Koh Samui- Final free beach morning
- Afternoon shopping for souvenirs at night market
Beach resort$40·$120·$300 - 10
Depart
Koh Samui- Early morning swim
- Airport transfer and fly home
N/A$30·$80·$200
Plan Your Trip
Bangkok
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.