Thailand7-day itinerary

A practical 7-day plan for Thailand: best time to visit, where to stay, highlights, and a suggested day-by-day outline to help you plan smarter.

Best time: November to FebruaryIdeal trip: 7 to 12 daysBudget: $50 to $180 per person per day

Sample 7-day outline

Day 1: Arrive Bangkok

Evening riverside or rooftop time.

  • Riverside dinner

Day 2: Bangkok highlights

Temples and a market or museum.

  • Grand Palace
  • Wat Pho
  • Local market

Day 3: Travel to Chiang Mai

Fly north and explore the Old City.

  • Flight to Chiang Mai
  • Old City walk

Day 4: Chiang Mai temples & culture

Temple visits and artisan workshops.

  • Doi Suthep
  • Handicraft villages

Day 5: Nature or local village

Day trip to nearby nature or cultural experience.

  • Elephant sanctuary or hill-tribe visit

Day 6: Relaxed city day

Markets, cooking class, or spa.

  • Cooking class
  • Night market

Day 7: Depart

Return travel via Bangkok or direct flight home.

  • Transfer & depart

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