9-Day Adventure Itinerary in Thailand

1. Day 1: Bangkok
   40 minutes (19 miles) from Suvarnabhumi Airport

   Explore the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun to experience Thailand's rich culture.

2. Day 2: Khao Yai National Park
   3 hours (129 miles) from Bangkok

   Go on a jungle trek and spot wildlife like elephants, gibbons and macaques or visit a winery.

3. Day 3-4: Chiang Mai
   7 hours (412 miles) from Khao Yai National Park

   Visit the historic temples and markets, try the delicious street food, and hike in the lush green hills.

4. Day 5: Chiang Rai
   4 hours (128 miles) from Chiang Mai

   Visit the stunning White Temple and Blue Temple, and take a longtail boat ride on the Kok river.

5. Day 6-7: Pai
   4 hours (111 miles) from Chiang Rai

   Go trekking, visit waterfalls, and explore the laid-back town of Pai with its cool cafes and quirky bars.

6. Day 8-9: Phuket
   21 hours (965 miles) from Pai

   Take a speedboat to the stunning Phi Phi Islands, visit the historic Old Town, and soak up the sun at the beaches.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Bangkok Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun (3 hours, ฿1,000)
• Khao Yai National Park Trekking (6 hours, ฿1,200)
• Chiang Mai Doi Inthanon National Park (8 hours, ฿1,200)
• Chiang Rai White Temple and Blue Temple (4 hours, ฿400)
• Pai Trekking and Waterfalls (6 hours, ฿1,000)
• Phuket Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Tour (8 hours, ฿2,500)
• Total Estimated Costs: ฿7,500

Useful Tips

Add a day in Bangkok to see more temples or try a street food tour. Remove a day in Pai if you prefer more relaxation time. If you have more time, consider adding a visit to Koh Samui or Koh Lipe in southern Thailand.