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5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Thailand in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Bangkok
    30 minutes (19 km) from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    In the morning, visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. In the afternoon, take a boat tour of the Chao Phraya River and visit Wat Arun. In the evening, head to Asiatique The Riverfront for dinner and shopping.

  2. Day 2: Ayutthaya
    1 hour 20 minutes (80 km) from Bangkok

    In the morning, explore the Ayutthaya Historical Park and visit the Wat Mahathat temple. In the afternoon, take a tuk-tuk tour of the city and visit the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace. In the evening, catch the sunset at the Wat Chaiwatthanaram temple.

  3. Day 3: Chiang Mai
    1 hour 10 minutes (5 km) from Chiang Mai International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple atop the Doi Suthep mountain. In the afternoon, explore the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for shopping and street food. In the evening, attend a traditional Khantoke dinner and cultural performance.

  4. Day 4: Phuket
    1 hour 25 minutes (33 km) from Phuket International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Big Buddha and enjoy the view of the city from the hilltop. In the afternoon, take a boat tour of the Phi Phi Islands for snorkeling and beach time. In the evening, explore the Bangla Road nightlife scene.

  5. Day 5: Krabi
    2 hours 30 minutes (170 km) from Phuket

    In the morning, take a kayak tour of the Ao Thalane mangrove forest. In the afternoon, visit the Railay Beach and rock climb the limestone cliffs. In the evening, enjoy a seafood dinner on the beach.

Recommendations

Consider checking out the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Bangkok and the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai. For side trips, take a day trip to the Erawan National Park from Bangkok or visit the Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi. To maximize your fun, try taking a cooking class in Bangkok or go ziplining in Chiang Mai. Lastly, be sure to try the local street food and explore the night markets.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (3 hours, ฿500)
  • Chao Phraya River boat tour (1.5 hours, ฿200)
  • Wat Arun (1 hour, ฿50)
  • Asiatique The Riverfront (2 hours, ฿500+)
  • Ayutthaya Historical Park (4 hours, ฿50)
  • Bang Pa-In Royal Palace (2 hours, ฿100)
  • Wat Chaiwatthanaram (1 hour, ฿50)
  • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (2.5 hours, ฿50)
  • Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (2 hours, ฿100+)
  • Khantoke dinner and cultural performance (3 hours, ฿600+)
  • Big Buddha (1 hour, free)
  • Phi Phi Islands boat tour (6 hours, ฿1500+)
  • Bangla Road (2 hours, ฿500+)
  • Ao Thalane kayak tour (3 hours, ฿800)
  • Railay Beach rock climbing (3 hours, ฿500)
  • Beachside seafood dinner (2 hours, ฿500+)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ฿5650+
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