Discover Thailand in 8 Days

1. Day 1: Exploring Bangkok
   Travel from airport to downtown Bangkok (30 min, 25 km)

   Discover the Temple of Emerald Buddha, Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew.

2. Day 2: The Best of Bangkok
   Travel from Bangkok to Pattaya (2 hours, 150 km)

   Visit the biggest Buddha statue in Pattaya- Wat Phra Yai or experience the cartoon exhibit at the Art in Paradise.

3. Day 3: Pattaya's Seaside Charm
   Travel from Pattaya to Krabi (3 hours, 700 km)

   Relax by the Pattaya Beach or go for an adventure and swim with the dolphins at the Pattaya Dolphinarium.

4. Day 4: Krabi Island Hoping
   Travel from Krabi to Phuket (4 hours, 170 km)

   Experience the majesty of Phra Nang Cave Beach or get a vantage view of the stunning Andaman Sea at Pileh Bay.

5. Day 5: Island Fun at Phuket
   Travel around Phuket as per your itinerary.

   Relax by the Patong Beach or discover the marine life at the Phuket Aquarium.

6. Day 6: Exploring Krabi
   Travel from Phuket to Krabi (3 hours, 170 km).

   Visit the Khao Phanom Bencha National Park for a hike or take a visit to Hot Springs and the Emerald Pool in Krabi.

7. Day 7: Jungle Adventure in Krabi
   Travel from Krabi to Bangkok (1 hour, 780 km)

   Take a Jungle Tour to explore the wildlife and flora of the mangrove forests or go for kayaking or surfing.

8. Day 8: Last Day in Bangkok
   Travel from Bangkok to Airport (30 min, 25 km)

   Visit the traditional floating markets and shop for souvenirs to commemorate the trip!

Time and Cost Estimates

• Grand Palace (2-3 hours, 500 Baht)
• Art in Paradise (2-3 hours, 300 Baht)
• Wat Phra Yai (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
• Pattaya Dolphinarium (1-2 hours,500 Baht)
• Phra Nang Cave Beach (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
• Pileh Bay (1-2 hours, Free Entry)
• Phuket Aquarium (2-3 hours, 1000 Baht)
• Khao Phanom Bencha National Park (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
• Hot Springs and Emerald Pool (2-3 hours, 500 Baht)
• Jungle Tour (4-5 hours, 1000 Baht)
• Floating Market (2-3 hours, Entry & Shopping prices variable, negotiable)
• Total Estimated Costs: 4,800 Baht ($ 160)

Useful Tips

For travelers with more time, explore more of Bangkok's best. You can add an extra day for exploring the Chiang Mai or the Ayutthaya. For those with less time, you may want to consider trimming down the itinerary. You can remove Krabi altogether to have more time in Phuket and Pattaya.