Planning your first trip to Thailand can feel overwhelming — there’s so much to see. This relaxed 10-day route gives you the best of the country: culture, jungle, mountains and beaches, without spending your holiday on slow buses.
Days 1–3: Bangkok
Ease into Thailand in the capital. See the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, eat your way through Chinatown, and catch a Muay Thai night at a real stadium. Read our Bangkok guide →
Day 4: A hidden day trip
Trade the city for a quieter side of Thailand — the temples and dragon museum of Suphanburi, or the turquoise tiers of Erawan Waterfall in Kanchanaburi. See Suphanburi → · See Erawan →
Days 5–7: Chiang Mai
Fly north to cooler Chiang Mai for old-city temples, an ethical elephant sanctuary, a Thai cooking class and the famous night markets. Read our Chiang Mai guide →
Days 8–10: The islands
Finish on the beach. Fly south to Phuket or Krabi for island-hopping, snorkelling and sunsets over the Andaman Sea. Read our Phuket guide →
Tips for first-timers
- Don’t over-pack the schedule. Two or three bases beats six rushed stops.
- The cool season (Nov–Feb) is the most comfortable time to visit.
- Carry small cash for markets and street food.
- Hire a driver for day trips — it turns long, confusing journeys into easy ones.
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