Thailand itinerary templates

Compare 6 routes in Thailand before choosing your base plan. A shorter route covers a few highlights; a longer one leaves room for more neighbourhoods and breaks. Check the actual stops rather than choosing on day count alone, and remember to add travel time between cities if you combine routes.

Route	City	Days
Bangkok in 2 days	Bangkok	2
Chiang Mai: a 2-day starter	Chiang Mai	2
Phuket Town: a 2-day starter	Phuket Town	2
Sukhothai in 5 days	Sukhothai	5
Ayutthaya in 7 days	Ayutthaya	7
Chiang Rai in 7 days	Chiang Rai	7

Bangkok in 2 days

A compact temples-and-food route through Rattanakosin, the river and Chinatown.

Highlights: Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew · Wat Pho · Wat Arun · Wat Traimit

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Chiang Mai: a 2-day starter

A light introduction to Chiang Mai, from Wat Phra Singh to Warorot Market. Four highlights with room to add your own discoveries.

Highlights: Wat Phra Singh · Wat Chedi Luang · Wat Phra That Doi Suthep · Warorot Market

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Phuket Town: a 2-day starter

A light introduction to Phuket Town, from Thalang Road to Khao Rang. Four highlights with room to add your own discoveries.

Highlights: Thalang Road · Thaihua Museum · Jui Tui and Put Jaw Temples · Khao Rang

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Sukhothai in 5 days

An unhurried 5-day stay, pairing Ramkhamhaeng National Museum and other Sukhothai highlights into nearby daily groups.

Highlights: Ramkhamhaeng National Museum · Wat Traphang Thong · Sangkhalok Museum · Phra Mae Ya Shrine

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Ayutthaya in 7 days

An unhurried 7-day stay, pairing Phet Fortress and other Ayutthaya highlights into nearby daily groups.

Highlights: Phet Fortress · Chao Sam Phraya National Museum · Old Royal Palace · Wat Phra Si Sanphet

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Chiang Rai in 7 days

An unhurried 7-day stay, pairing Baan Dam - Black House Museum and other Chiang Rai highlights into nearby daily groups.

Highlights: Baan Dam - Black House Museum · Art Bridge Chiang Rai (ABCR) · Cultural Hall Museum · Princess Mother '90 Museum

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Fit the route to your trip

For a partial arrival day, move a booked attraction to a full day. With children or a slower walking pace, keep one main visit per half-day and leave meals flexible.

How to build a realistic itinerary