7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Thailand

  1. Day 1: Bangkok's Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
    Estimated Time from airport: 30 minutes (22 KM)

    Explore the opulent gold-domed Grand Palace with intricate Thai-style architecture. Visit the sacred temple of Wat Phra Kaew to see the emerald-green Buddha.

  2. Day 2: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and Mae Sa Waterfall
    Travel time from Day 1: 1 hr 15 mins (42.2 KM)

    Enjoy a day with the majestic elephants at the sanctuary and help to feed and bathe them. Cool off at the nearby picturesque Mae Sa Waterfall.

  3. Day 3: Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Thai Massage
    Travel time from Day 2: 5 hrs 40 mins (676 KM)

    Experience an authentic Thai night market with various souvenirs and street food. Unwind with a Thai massage, a traditional healing art, to relieve your stress and overworked muscles.

  4. Day 4: Huay Tung Tao Lake and Wat Phra Doi Suthep
    Travel time from Day 3: 40 minutes (19.5 KM)

    Indulge in a relaxed afternoon by the serene Huay Tung Tao Lake and try some delicious fresh-caught fish. Climb the winding Naga staircase to Wat Phra Doi Suthep, 3,500 feet above sea level, for a breathtaking panoramic view of Chiang Mai.

  5. Day 5: Rafting on the Mae Tang River and Zipline Adventure
    Travel time from Day 4: 2 hrs 5 mins (107 KM)

    Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you navigate through the rapids of the Mae Tang River in a bamboo raft. Continue the adventure with zip-lining through the jungle canopy at the Flight of the Gibbon.

  6. Day 6: Wat Rong Khun and Singha Park
    Travel time from Day 5: 3 hrs 30 mins (185 KM)

    Visit the stunning "White Temple" of Wat Rong Khun, decorated with mirrored glass and pure white plasterwork. Enjoy the greenery and orchids at a colorful Singha Park with an abundance of outdoor activities.

  7. Day 7: Koh Samui Island and Ang Thong Marine National Park
    Travel time from Day 6: 10 hrs 30 mins (696 KM)

    Get the stunning sunrise view at Ang Thong Marine National Park with emerald lagoons, majesty karsts, and abundant coral around the island. Stroll through Koh Samui Island's beaches, shops, and restaurants, and watch the sunset before returning home.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bangkok Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (3 hours, 25 USD)
  • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and Mae Sa Waterfall (8 hours, 66 USD)
  • Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Thai Massage (4 hours, 45 USD)
  • Huay Tung Tao Lake and Wat Phra Doi Suthep (6 hours, 30 USD)
  • Rafting and Zipline Adventure (10 hours, 101 USD)
  • Wat Rong Khun and Singha Park (8 hours, 60 USD)
  • Koh Samui Island and Ang Thong Marine National Park (12 hours, 190 USD)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 517 USD

Useful tips

For a more relaxing itinerary, consider skipping the rafting and zipline adventure on Day 5, and instead visiting the tigers at Tiger Kingdom or the idyllic Doi Inthanon National Park.

For those with more time, add a day trip to the historic city of Ayutthaya and its ancient monuments or head to Phuket for a world-renowned beach vacation.

If you have less time, remove the visit to Ang Thong Marine National Park on Day 7, and instead explore the famous Chaweng beach or the Big Buddha Temple on the island.

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