A Week in Thailand

1. Day 1: Explore Bangkok's iconic landmarks
   Grand Palace (15 minutes from Wat Phra Kaew), Wat Phra Kaew (15 minutes from Wat Pho), Wat Pho (10 minutes from Wat Arun), Wat Arun (20 minutes from Grand Palace)

   Visit Bangkok's iconic landmarks including Wat Phra Kaew, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun.

2. Day 2: Elephant Sanctuary
   5-hour drive from Bangkok to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

   Meet and feed rescued elephants at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.

3. Day 3: Khao Yai National Park
   2.5-hour drive from Elephant Jungle Sanctuary to Khao Yai National Park

   Spend a day in the wilderness at Khao Yai National Park. Home to many species, including elephants and tigers.

4. Day 4: Ayutthaya Historical Park
   1-hour drive from Khao Yai National Park to Ayutthaya Historical Park

   Explore the ancient city which served as Thailand's capital before it was destroyed by the Burmese army in the 18th century.

5. Day 5: Koh Samui
   1.5-hour flight from Bangkok to Koh Samui

   Relax on the tropical island of Koh Samui with beaches, temples, and waterfalls to explore.

6. Day 6: Phi Phi Islands
   2-hour ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Islands

   Take a speedboat ride through crystal clear waters to visit the famous Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay.

7. Day 7: Phang Nga Bay
   1.5-hour drive from Phi Phi Islands to Phang Nga Bay

   Explore limestone cliffs, mangrove forests, caves, and sea lagoons in Phang Nga Bay. Don't forget James Bond Island too!

Time and Costs Estimates

• Grand Palace (2-3 hours, ฿500)
• Wat Phra Kaew (1-2 hours, ฿400)
• Wat Pho (1-2 hours, ฿100)
• Wat Arun (1-2 hours, ฿50)
• Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (4-6 hours, ฿2,000)
• Khao Yai National Park (8-10 hours, ฿1,000)
• Ayutthaya Historical Park (4-6 hours, ฿50)
• Koh Samui (2-3 days, ฿2,500)
• Phi Phi Islands (8-10 hours, ฿500)
• Phang Nga Bay (4-6 hours, ฿500)
• Total Estimated Costs: ฿7,600

Useful Tips

If you have more time to spend, Koh Phi Phi and Chiang Mai are great alternatives to visit.

If you have less time, consider skipping either Ayutthaya Historical Park or Phang Nga Bay.