Thailand Itinerary: 7, 10 & 14-Day Trip Plans for Every Travel Style

Planning a trip to Thailand? How many days you have will guide your route. As one travel expert notes, one week is the shortest we recommend to see at least two regions of Thailand. Here are sample itineraries for common trip lengths, including tips for different travel styles:

7-Day Itinerary (Crash Course)

With 7 days, move methodically. A popular loop is: 2 nights in Bangkok (temples, Grand Palace, street food) → 2–3 nights in Chiang Mai (mountain temple Doi Suthep, night bazaar, elephant sanctuary) → 2–3 nights on a southern beach/island (such as Phuket, Krabi/Railay or Koh Samui).

In practice:

Day 1-2 Bangkok, fly north Day 3 to Chiang Mai (fly out of Chiang Mai Day 6 to Phuket), then Day 6-7 at the beach, fly home. As noted: “With 7 days in Thailand, I recommend 1-2 nights in Bangkok, followed by a flight up north to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai…, then heading south – likely to only one island or beach destination”. This itinerary gives a snapshot of city, culture and sea, but expect a busy pace.

(Tip: Book a multi-city or open-jaw flight via [Kiwi.com], e.g. into Bangkok out of Phuket, to save backtracking.)

10-Day Itinerary (Balanced Blend):

With extra days, add variety. One option: 2 days Bangkok, 2 days Ayutthaya/Sukhothai (historic parks, a short train from Bangkok), 3 days Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai, and 3 days Phuket/Krabi/Island. Or substitute 1–2 days on an island in the Gulf (Koh Samui/Phangan) instead of the Andaman Sea.

The extra time lets you slow down – perhaps a cooking class in Chiang Mai or a trek in Khao Sok. Flight/overland travel times will eat half-days, so plan tightly or focus on two regions. For example, a 10-day “north + south” route might be: Bangkok (2d) → Chiang Mai (3d) → Phuket (3d) → back to Bangkok (1d).

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Many Thailand itineraries advise flying between far-apart regions to save time. (Booking domestic flights via [Kiwi.com] or local airlines like Thai Smile is efficient.)

14-Day Itinerary (In-Depth)

Two weeks opens up the itinerary. A classic two-week trip is “Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Andaman Islands.” One traveler’s route: start in Bangkok, spend ~3 days sightseeing, fly to Chiang Mai (~3 days for temples and mountain excursion), then fly to Krabi on the Andaman coast (~4 days exploring Ao Nang, Railay Beach, Phi Phi islands). You can even add a detour: from Chiang Mai north to Chiang Rai (White Temple) or south to Koh Samui before returning to Bangkok. As one guide puts it: “this itinerary starts in Bangkok… heads up north to Chiang Mai, and then even further south to the Thai Islands on the west coast in the Andaman Sea”.

With 14 days you can also consider the Mae Hong Son Loop in the far north (Pai, Mae Hong Son) if adventurous

Whichever length you choose, leave room for downtime and flexibility. Thailand’s efficiency will surprise you (flights are short and cheap). For ease, reserve hotels through [Expedia] and manage airport transfers with [Kiwi.Taxi]. No matter your style—fast-paced, relaxed, luxury, or budget—you’ll be rewarded. And remember: a well-planned itinerary often means pre-booking key attractions or tours; for example, a Bangkok tuk-tuk night tour with Viator is a fun evening plan.

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