7-Day Itinerary for Thailand

• Day 1: Bangkok City Tour
  Estimated Time: 8 hours, Estimated Distance: 16 km

  Start the trip by exploring the main attractions of Bangkok. Visit the Grand Palace, The Wat Phra Kaew Temple, and the Wat Pho Temple. Enjoy Thai Street food at the Yaowarat or Chinatown.

• Day 2: River Cruise and Temples
  Estimated Time: 7 hours, Estimated Distance: 13 km

  Take a cruise along the Chao Phraya River and visit Wat Arun Temple. Afterward, take a Tuk-Tuk to Wat Saket Temple or the Golden Mount for a panoramic view of the city. End the day with a sunset view or rooftop dining.

• Day 3: Ayutthaya Day Tour
  Estimated Time: 11 hours, Estimated Distance: 80 km

  Visit the ancient capital of Siam, Ayutthaya, and explore the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Also visit the famous Wats: Wat Mahathat, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, and Wat Chai Wattanaram

• Day 4: Chiang Mai City Tour
  Estimated Time: 9 hours, Estimated Distance: 20 km

  Take a flight to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. Visit the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple, the Night Bazaar Market, and the Wat Chedi Luang Temple. Have authentic Northern Thai food for dinner.

• Day 5: Chiang Mai Nature Experience
  Estimated Time: 8 hours, Estimated Distance: 60 km

  Visit the Mae Sa Elephant Camp and enjoy an Elephant Jungle Trek or Bamboo Rafting. Visit the nearby Mon Cham viewpoint for a panoramic view of the city. End the day with the famous Chiang Mai Night Safari.

• Day 6: Phuket Beach Luxuries
  Estimated Time: 10 hours, Estimated Distance: 700 km (by flight)

  Take a morning flight to Phuket. Visit the Phuket Big Buddha for a beautiful view of the island, and then head to Patong Beach for lunch and beach time. Enjoy nightlife at the famous Bangla Walking Street.

• Day 7: Island Hopping
  Estimated Time: 9 hours, Estimated Distance: 55 km

  Explore different beautiful islands starting with Phi Phi Island. After visiting the Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, and Viking Cave, go to James Bond Island for a speedboat tour. End the day with beautiful sunset at Promthep Cape in Phuket.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Grand Palace (2 hours, 500 Baht)
• Wat Phra Kaew (1 hour, 500 Baht)
• Wat Pho Temple (1 hour, 200 Baht)
• Yaowarat (2 hours, 300 Baht)
• Wat Arun Temple (1 hour, 100 Baht)
• Wat Saket Temple (1 hour, 50 Baht)
• Golden Mount (1 hour, 20 Baht)
• Ayutthaya Tour (8 hours, 1500 Baht)
• Doi Suthep Temple (2 hours, 50 Baht)
• Night Bazaar Market (2 hours, Free Entry)
• Chedi Luang Temple (1 hour, 60 Baht)
• Mae Sa Elephant Camp (3 hours, 2000 Baht)
• Bangla Walking Street(2 hours, Free Entry)
• Phi Phi Island Tour (8 hours, 3000 Bath)
• James Bond Island Tour (4 hours, 2500 Baht)
• Promthep Cape (1 hour, Free Entry)


Total Estimated Costs: 10330 THB(approx. $300)

Transportation:

Thailand has several transportation options such as tuk-tuks, public buses, taxis, and boats, which are relatively cheap. However, for long journeys or visiting different regions, taking internal flights is recommended for comfort and speed. The cost and time for domestic flights range from $40 to $100 and take one to two hours.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, add a day trip to the beautiful Phang Nga Bay or the Doi Inthanon National Park. If you have less time, the Chiang Mai experience can be shortened to one day, and two days can be spent in Bangkok. Always carry a mosquito repellent and stay hydrated during the summer.

Airports:

Thailand connects to the world through two main international airports: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, which is around 30 km away from Bangkok's center, and Phuket International Airport (HKT), which is around 32 km away from Phuket's center.