Arrive Bangkok
Evening riverside or rooftop time.
- Riverside dinner
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7 Day Thailand Classic: Bangkok & Chiang Mai
A classic Thailand route that combines city life in Bangkok with northern culture in Chiang Mai and optional local day trips.
7 daysComfort budgetBy ThePlantoGo community
Trip overview
This 7 day plan splits time between Bangkok and Chiang Mai to show temples, markets, and hill-country culture without rushing transfers.
Before you go
- Book a short domestic flight between Bangkok and Chiang Mai to save time.
- Reserve a guided day trip for hill-tribe or nature experiences.
Bangkok highlights
Temples and a market or museum.
- Grand Palace
- Wat Pho
- Local market
Travel to Chiang Mai
Fly north and explore the Old City.
- Flight to Chiang Mai
- Old City walk
Chiang Mai temples & culture
Temple visits and artisan workshops.
- Doi Suthep
- Handicraft villages
Nature or local village
Day trip to nearby nature or cultural experience.
- Elephant sanctuary or hill-tribe visit
Relaxed city day
Markets, cooking class, or spa.
- Cooking class
- Night market
Depart
Return travel via Bangkok or direct flight home.
- Transfer & depart
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