Selected: fully customisable 10 Days in ThailandIf you have ten days to spend in Thailand, this is the trip for you. Covering city and countryside stops with cultural tours and day trips included, this is the comprehensive the perfect snapshot of everything Thailand has to offer when you're short on time.Pairing the cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai with Khao Sok National Park and the coastal reaches of Krabi, this ten day Thailand itinerary is proof that just because you’re time-constrained, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out.Blending visits to classic destinations with the expertise of our knowledgeable local guides and travel experts, 10 Days in Thailand is the ideal trip for travellers eager to have a faster-paced cultural adventure.Read more LocationThailand Suggested Length10 days /9 nights Activity Level Fully customisable Every trip is unique Ratings LightLight mobility requirements as sightseeing activities are done predominantly by vehicle, with light walking SteadyIdeal for most fitness levels. Sightseeing involves walking and being on your feet for a couple of hours at a time, with down-time included too ActiveRequires a moderate level of fitness. Activities and sightseeing will generally involve walking and being on your foot for much of the day. Often includes light activities such as cycling, kayaking, or hands-on experiences AdventureDemands higher fitness. Most days will include a substantial amount of walking and/or activity throughout the day. EnergeticFor people who love being active. We reserve this rating for active itineraries with substantial movement and adventure activities almost every day. Trip highlights Itinerary Is this trip for you? Reviews What's included Compare and contrast cities with visits to both Bangkok and Chiang Mai Discover Thailand through its food (both tasting and cooking!) Get out into some of Thailand's most beautiful nature spots, like Cheow Lan Lake within one of the oldest rainforests in the world, Khao Sok. Take to the water, travelling along Bangkok’s khlongs (canals) and on a boat trip along the Krabi coast ItineraryAll itineraries are fully customisable. Our destination experts created this trip as an example of a cultural adventure: combining remarkable sights, guided experiences and a slice of everyday local life. Choose us, and we’ll create you a custom holiday where every detail reflects your pace, passions and preferences. Take as much or as little from this trip idea as you want, talk to us when you’re ready. Plan my trip Image Image Day 1 - 2Bangkok Highlights: See the highlights of Bangkok with visits to the Grand Palace and Wat Arun Explore Bangkok’s khlongs (canals) on a longtail boat cruise Take your first bites of Thai cuisine on a street food tourWith 24 hours to explore Thailand’s capital Bangkok, we’ve put together our idea of a perfect day, making sure you don’t miss out on the city's flagship sights like the Grand Palace, built in 1782 when Bangkok was named as the capital. We think it's equally important to step away from the crowds – a boat trip along the khlongs (canals) to see the city’s Thonburi district from the water is one of our favourite ways to do that. Stay up late if you can – not just to beat jetlag, but for our tasty evening street food tour. We recommend the smoky charred Guay Tiew Kua Gai noodles. Accommodation Bangkok • Thailand Moderate The Rose ResidenceStaying at The Rose Residence will feel like you’ve stumbled upon quite the surprise in the middle of bustling Bangkok, hidden down a small soi (alley) in the Silom area of the city. Bangkok • Thailand Superior Riva SuryaThe delightful riverside Riva Surya is a contemporary-designed boutique hotel, perfectly located on the Chao Phraya River with a ferryboat jetty on the doorstep and Khao San Road a 5-minute walk away. Bangkok • Thailand Deluxe Anantara Riverside Bangkok ResortLocated in spacious, landscaped grounds on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, the Anantara provides an excellent, relaxing retreat from the busy streets of Bangkok. Bangkok • Thailand Deluxe AVANI+ Riverside Bangkok HotelLooking out over the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok's city skyline, the AVANI+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel is home to 250 contemporary and modern rooms. Each room has at least a partial river view, and you can enjoy the sights from the rooftop infinity pool. Bangkok • Thailand Deluxe The Siam HotelThe magnificent Siam is Bangkok’s ultimate luxury boutique hotel, with an art-deco elegance and glamour unmatched elsewhere in the city thanks to the touch of renowned architect and designer Bill Bensley. Not quite what you had in mind?We’ve plenty more to choose from, these are just a few of our favourite options. Chat with an expert to find stays that suit your style and budget. Make an enquiry TransportDay 1Car transfer Bangkok Airport to hotel (1 hour) Day 3 - 4Chiang Mai Highlights: Discover everything from herbal medicine to hand-stitched Hmong quilts on a market tour Taste how northern style dishes differs from Bangkok with a cookery class at our favourite school Peel back layers of Chiang Mai history on a city tour with an expert guideA flight from Bangkok takes you to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s northern hub of culture and arts. On a half day city tour, you'll uncover local coffee houses, take to the water on a river cruise and zip across the city to Wat Phra Singh temple on a samlor tricycle. Your guide will also introduce you to Wororot Market, a local favourite that will sell you everything from traditional handicrafts made by minority communities to your daily vegetables. It is, however, most famous for the street food stalls. Taste your first northern Thai snacks here, before heading over to one of our favourite cookery schools in Thailand. You'll wow your friends back home with your take on tom ka kai (coconut chicken soup). Accommodation Chiang Mai • Thailand Moderate Banthai VillageBanthai Village is modelled on a Thai village, with the 41 rooms being spread out between several low-rise buildings that centre on an outdoor pool and tropical garden. Chiang Mai • Thailand Superior Tamarind VillageTamarind Village is a unique and charming boutique property in the heart of historic Chiang Mai that takes its name from a magnificent 200-year-old tamarind tree in the grounds of the property. Chiang Mai • Thailand Superior RachamankhaSituated in Chiang Mai’s historic Old Quarter, the 24-room Rachamankha Hotel offers a peaceful and private atmosphere in the heart of the city. Chiang Mai • Thailand Deluxe 137 Pillars House Chiang MaiSteeped in history, this all-suite hotel is your quintessential luxury property. The restoration and expansion of the property has been thoughtful, and the nostalgically decorated suites have comfort at the forefront. Not quite what you had in mind?We’ve plenty more to choose from, these are just a few of our favourite options. Chat with an expert to find stays that suit your style and budget. Make an enquiry TransportDay 3 Car transfer from hotel to Bangkok Airport (1 hour) Flight Bangkok to Chiang Mai (1 hour 15 mins) Car transfer from Chiang Mai Airport to hotel (20 minutes) Day 5 - 6Khao Sok National Park Highlights: Explore the limestone caves and karst pinnacles of Cheow Lan by boat or kayak Sit back and listen to the sounds of the jungle from your balcony Head out on a (short!) hike into your jungle surroundingsNature takes centre stage in Khao Sok National Park. There's plenty of Thai wildlife here, as you’ll discover – simply sit on the balcony of your floating villa or jungle treehouse and listen to the hoots of the gibbons and the calls of wild elephants. One of our favourite things to do is to take to the Cheow Lan Lake in a kayak, and gently paddle past limestone karst peaks, topped with tropical jungle. Accommodation Khao Sok NP • Thailand Moderate Anurak Community LodgeSet amid the lush tropical rainforest of Khao Sok National Park, the Anurak Community Lodge provides simple yet comfortable ecolodge experience in one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Khao Sok NP • Thailand Moderate Panvaree The GreeneryEnjoy a stay with a difference as the floating buildings of Panvaree The Greenery welcome you to life on the water. Despite their watery foundations, the rooms are like many other hotel rooms on the inside, with full furnishings, an ensuite bathroom and even air-conditioning. Khao Sok NP • Thailand Budget Our Jungle CampImmerse yourself in the jungle with a simple yet comfortable stay in Our Jungle Camp. You'll stay in a treehouse, bungalow, earth house or bamboo hut, all surrounded by the rich jungle foliage. Not quite what you had in mind?We’ve plenty more to choose from, these are just a few of our favourite options. Chat with an expert to find stays that suit your style and budget. Make an enquiry TransportDay 5 Car transfer from Chiang Mai Hotel to airport (20 minutes) Flight from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani (2 hours) Car transfer from Surat Thani airport to Khao Sok hotel (approx. 2 hours, possibly with the last leg by boat depending on hotel location) Day 7 - 10Krabi Highlights: Cruise the Hong islands off the Krabi coast in a longtail boat Stay at a beach that suits your style, with both quiet and popular beachfronts along Krabi’s coast Fill your suitcase with souvenirs from the night marketsWe'll suggest a Krabi beach stay to suit you, from quiet boutique resorts to hotels right in the heart of town. Krabi’s 150 km of coastline is made up of sandy beaches, mangrove forests and limestone cliffs, so there's plenty of room to explore. On your last day in Thailand, take a longtail boat around the Hong island group in the National Marine Park, stopping off to snorkel and explore islands. Accommodation Krabi • Thailand Superior Holiday Ao Nang Beach ResortThere’s plenty of appeal to the Holiday Ao Nang, and one of our favourite aspects is the fully dedicated family wing of the property, home to a selection of suites designed with families in mind. Krabi • Thailand Superior The ShellSea KrabiLocated on the undeveloped headland of the famous Shell Fossil Beach between the Chi Lat estuary and Ao Nam Mao beach, this boutique resort looks out over the Andaman Sea. Krabi • Thailand Deluxe RayavadeeWith panoramic views of the Andaman Sea, dramatic karst cliffs and surrounded by three popular beaches, the jungle-style pavilions of the Rayavadee are found dotted among coconut groves and tropical gardens. Not quite what you had in mind?We’ve plenty more to choose from, these are just a few of our favourite options. Chat with an expert to find stays that suit your style and budget. Make an enquiry TransportDay 7 Car transfer from Khao Sok National Park to Krabi (2.5 hours) Day 10 Car transfer from Krabi Hotel to Airport (30 minutes) Is this trip for you? What's greatYou'll visit four contrasting areas of Thailand, covering cities, a National Park and beachesIncludes a great mix of cultural, historical and scenic experiences guided by local expertsThese may be classic Thai destinations, but we’ll ensure you explore beyond the classic sightsWe’ve designed this trip to suit a wide range of interests, but we can tailor it to focus on a specific angle if you preferThings to considerKrabi is best visited from late October to early April. If you’d rather travel at another time of year, we can suggest alternative beaches on the east coastThe trip is fast paced, aiming to cover some ground rather than staying somewhere and exploring more in-depthBangkok, Chiang Mai and Krabi have a wide variety of properties covering various grades, but Khao Sok National Park accommodation is on the more basic side. ReviewsThese reviews come straight from our customers, sharing how their journeys played out. In some cases, we’re already helping them plan the next oneRead more reviews Everything was seamless. We had English-speaking guides and rides all set up, and always there right on time, for all the moments when we needed them. Top-notch experiences. Way better hotels than we could have found on our own. And lovely personal touches like a "happy birthday" welcome in my [...] This was a wonderful vacation and the hotel choices were perfect. The tours and tour guides were great. What's included? What's includedBreakfast every dayThree lunches: one during the Bangkok khlongs tour; one during the Chiang Mai countryside experience; one during the Phi-Phi Islands snorkelling tripTwo dinners: one during the evening tour of Bangkok; one during the evening tour of Chiang MaiThree full-day experiences: Bangkok’s khlongs and Portuguese district by solar-powered boat; day trip to the Chiang Mai countryside; boat trip through the Hong IslandsTwo evening experiences: evening tour of Bangkok’s illuminated temples; evening tour of Chiang MaiAll entrance fees to sites included in guided experiencesAll internal transport & accommodationNot includedInternational flightsMeals not mentionedEntrance fees to any sites not included in guided experiencesTips for guides & porters
Everything was seamless. We had English-speaking guides and rides all set up, and always there right on time, for all the moments when we needed them. Top-notch experiences. Way better hotels than we could have found on our own. And lovely personal touches like a "happy birthday" welcome in my [...]
This was a wonderful vacation and the hotel choices were perfect. The tours and tour guides were great.