6-Day Itinerary for Thailand

  1. Day 1: Explore Bangkok
    Grand Palace (1 hour) → Wat Phra Kaew (30 mins) → Wat Arun (20 mins)

    Begin your trip in Bangkok and explore the city's rich cultural heritage. The Grand Palace is a must-visit attraction, followed by Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Arun. These places are packed with history and offer stunning photo opportunities.

  2. Day 2: Chiang Mai City Tour
    Doi Suthep (1.5 hours) → Wat Chedi Luang (25 mins) → Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (15 mins)

    Take a trip to Chiang Mai and explore the ancient city. Start at Doi Suthep, a famous temple with stunning views of the city below. Then, head to Wat Chedi Luang, a historic temple with a towering, jagged stupa. Finally, end your day at the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, a vibrant night market with an array of street food and souvenirs.

  3. Day 3: Beach Day in Phuket
    Patong Beach (30 mins) → Phuket Old Town (40 mins) → Promthep Cape (40 mins)

    Spend a day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Phuket. Start at Patong Beach, a popular tourist spot filled with vendors and restaurants. Afterward, visit Phuket Old Town, a colonial-era town filled with vibrant streets and buildings. Finally, end your day at Promthep Cape, a scenic overlook that offers breathtaking views of the sunset over the Andaman Sea.

  4. Day 4: Elephant Sanctuary
    Phang Nga Elephant Park (1.5 hours) → Big Buddha Phuket (1 hour) → Kata Beach (25 mins)

    Visit the Phang Nga Elephant Park and spend a day with rescued elephants. Get up close and personal with these gentle creatures and learn about their behavior and habitat. Afterward, head to the famous Big Buddha Phuket, a whopping 45-meter tall statue that overlooks the city. Finally, end your day at Kata beach with its calm waters and stunning views.

  5. Day 5: Ayutthaya Historical Tour
    Ayutthaya Historical Park (2 hours) → Wat Phra Mahathat (40 mins) → Wat Ratchaburana (15 mins)

    Explore the former capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya, and discover the city's rich history. Start at Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with temples and ruins. Afterward, head to Wat Phra Mahathat, a famous temple with a towering stupa and the famous Buddha's head in the tree roots. Finally, visit Wat Ratchaburana, another historic temple of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.

  6. Day 6: Khao Yai National Park
    Khao Yai National Park (2.5 hours) → PB Valley Winery (30 mins) → Bangkok (2.5 hours)

    End your trip with an adventure at Khao Yai National Park, one of Thailand's oldest and largest national parks, packed with diverse wildlife and waterfalls. Afterward, stop at the PB Valley Winery for some wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards. Finally, head back to Bangkok to conclude your trip.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Grand Palace (1 hour, ฿500)
  • Wat Phra Kaew (30 mins, ฿500)
  • Wat Arun (20 mins, ฿100)
  • Doi Suthep (1.5 hours, ฿30)
  • Wat Chedi Luang (25 mins, ฿40)
  • Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (15 mins, free)
  • Patong Beach (30 mins, free)
  • Phuket Old Town (40 mins, free)
  • Promthep Cape (40 mins, free)
  • Phang Nga Elephant Park (1.5 hours, ฿2300)
  • Big Buddha Phuket (1 hour, free)
  • Kata Beach (25 mins, free)
  • Ayutthaya Historical Park (2 hours, ฿50)
  • Wat Phra Mahathat (40 mins, ฿100)
  • Wat Ratchaburana (15 mins, ฿100)
  • Khao Yai National Park (2.5 hours, ฿400)
  • PB Valley Winery (30 mins, ฿640)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ฿5010

Useful Tips

If you have additional time, consider visiting the historic city of Sukhothai. You can also take a day trip to the stunning Phi Phi islands from Phuket. If you have less time, consider skipping Ayutthaya, and if you have more time, add a trip to the beautiful Khao Sok National Park.

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