For first timers visiting Thailand, this is the perfect trip itinerary.
Start with a few days in Bangkok, head North to Chiang Mai (airfare is very cheap) and then travel to Krabi (airfare will be more expensive).
Why This is Perfect:
This is the ultimate Thailand introduction—culture, mountains, and beaches in one smooth itinerary.
Highlights:
- In Bangkok:
- Grand Palace
- Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
- Night markets
- Rooftop bars
- Chinatown
- Top nightclubs
- Seaworld
- Mega Malls
- In Chiang Mai:
- Doi Suthep
- Ethical elephant sanctuaries
- Jungle, waterfalls, cooler weather
- Old town area
- In Krabi:
- Railay Beach
- Island hopping to Phi Phi Islands
- Limestone cliffs + turquoise water
Ideal for:
First-time visitors who want everything Thailand is famous for.
