Stay: 3 nights in the Sukhumvit or Riverside area — our selection of the best hotels for a perfect Bangkok stay:
🛏️ Travelodge Sukhumvit 11 4*, 🛏️ Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18 Bangkok – A Chatrium Collection, 🛏️ The Quarter Chaophraya by UHG, 🛏️ Amdaeng Bangkok Riverside Hotel
Bangkok Highlights:
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew – Thailand’s most sacred site
Wat Pho – the Reclining Buddha & traditional Thai massage
Wat Arun – Temple of Dawn across the river
Khao San Road & Chinatown (Yaowarat) – street food heaven
Chatuchak Market (weekend only) – massive local bazaar
Dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River
Tip: Take a tuk-tuk ride for fun, and use the BTS Skytrain for quick city travel.
Stay: 1–2 nights in Ayutthaya (1.5 hours from Bangkok by train or car)
Highlights:
Ayutthaya Historical Park – UNESCO World Heritage Site with temple ruins like Wat Mahathat
Wat Chaiwatthanaram – best at sunset
Boat ride around the island temples
Optional: Return to Bangkok in the evening of Day 5 or stay overnight
Fly: Bangkok → Chiang Mai (1 hour)
Stay: 3 nights in the Old City or near the Night Bazaar
Highlights:
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep – panoramic views above the city
Old City temples – Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh
Elephant Nature Park – ethical elephant sanctuary day trip
Sunday Night Walking Street Market
Thai cooking class or zipline adventure in the jungle
Optional: Visit nearby Chiang Rai for the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) on a full-day trip.
Fly: Chiang Mai → Krabi (or Phuket) – about 2 hours
Stay: 4–5 nights at Ao Nang (Krabi) or Kata/Karon (Phuket)
Highlights (Krabi):
Railay Beach – dramatic limestone cliffs & caves
Island-hopping: Phi Phi Islands, Hong Islands, or 4-Island Tour
Emerald Pool & Hot Springs in Krabi province
Kayaking in Ao Thalane mangroves
Highlights (Phuket alternative):
Big Buddha & Wat Chalong
Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island
Patong nightlife (optional)
Kata Noi or Nai Harn beaches for tranquillity
Fly: Krabi/Phuket → Bangkok (1.5 hours)
Spend your final day shopping or relaxing before your flight home.
Last-minute ideas:
ICONSIAM or MBK Center for shopping
Massage & spa treatment before your flight
Domestic flights are cheap and time-saving.
Always carry modest clothing for temples.
Respect local customs (remove shoes before entering temples).
Book island tours and ethical wildlife experiences in advance.
Bangkok, 3 nights – Temples, markets, river cruise
Ayutthaya 1–2 nights – Ancient ruins, cultural sites
Chiang Mai 3 nights – Temples, elephants, mountain views
Krabi/Phuket 4–5 nights – Beaches, islands, sea adventures
Bangkok (return) 1 night – Shopping, spa, farewell dinner
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