10-Day Thailand Adventure Itinerary

1. Day 1: Bangkok – Wat Arun – Khao San Road
   Estimated Time: 30 minutes (3.7 miles) from BKK Airport to Wat Arun, 10 minutes (2.4 miles) from Wat Arun to Khao San Road

   Explore the Grand Palace, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun. Complete your day with a visit to the Khao San Road.

2. Day 2: Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary
   Estimated Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (6.8 miles) from Chiang Mai

   Experience an ethical elephant sanctuary and learn about these gentle giants' care. Trek through the jungle to see waterfalls.

3. Day 3: Flight of the Gibbon
   Estimated Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (31.5 miles) from Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary

   Go on a zipline adventure through the lush Thai jungle at Chiang Mai's Flight of the Gibbon.

4. Day 4: Chiang Rai – White Temple – Golden Triangle
   Estimated Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (80.4 miles) from Chiang Mai

   Explore the beautiful White Temple, then board a longtail boat to see the meeting point of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar.

5. Day 5: Pai Canyon and Hot Springs
   Estimated Time: 3 hours (75.7 miles) from Golden Triangle

   Trek around the stunning Pai Canyon and watch the sunset. Soak in the nearby hot springs after a long day of trekking.

6. Day 6: Jungles and Waterfalls
   Estimated Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (28.6 miles) from Pai

   Trek through the jungle, take a dip in stunning waterfalls, swim in natural pools, and ride bamboo rafts through the river.

7. Day 7: Ko Samui – Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks – Wat Phra Yai
   Estimated Time: 1 hour (10.7 miles) from USM Airport

   Visit the famous Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks. Do some shopping in the local markets. Take a trip to see the Big Buddha at Wat Phra Yai.

8. Day 8: Ang Thong National Marine Park
   Estimated Time: 1 hour (21.7 miles) from Ko Samui

   Explore the lush Ang Thong National Marine Park with its stunning turquoise waters, hidden lagoons, and pristine beaches.

9. Day 9: Koh Tao – Diving, Snorkeling, and Beach-hopping
   Estimated Time: 2 hours (44.4 miles) from Ang Thong National Marine Park

   Take in the island vibes of Koh Tao with plenty of stunning beaches and dive sites to explore as well as snorkeling.

10. Day 10: Bangkok – Last-minute shopping – Chatuchak Market
    Estimated Time: 1 hour (41.5 miles) from Koh Tao

    Take a stroll through the vibrant Chatuchak Weekend Market, then do some last-minute shopping before leaving Bangkok.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Wat Arun (1-2 hours, 100 THB)
• Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary (6-8 hours, 2,500 THB)
• Flight of the Gibbon (5-6 hours, 4,899 THB)
• White Temple (1-2 hours, 50 THB)
• Golden Triangle (2-3 hours, free entry)
• Pai Canyon (2-3 hours, free entry)
• Ang Thong Marine Park (8-10 hours, 2,400-3,000 THB)
• Koh Tao (1-2 days, free entry)
• Chatuchak Weekend Market (2-4 hours, free entry)
• Total Estimated Costs: 16,449-20,849 THB

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, do a cooking class in Chiang Mai or climb the 1,237 steps to the stunning temple on top of Doi Suthep. If you have less time, skip Pai and spend only a day in Koh Tao.