Thailand itinerary
Classic 2 Weeks in Thailand
The quintessential first trip: Bangkok temples, Chiang Mai culture, and Krabi limestone cliffs in 14 days.
This is the route most first-timers settle on, and for good reason. It covers three genuinely different regions -- the chaotic energy of Bangkok, the cool-season calm of the north, and the Andaman coast at its scenic best -- without ever rushing. Fourteen days is the right length: long enough to breathe, short enough to leave wanting more.
The route
Bangkok
3 nights
Chiang Mai
4 nights
Krabi
4 nights
Koh Phi Phi
3 nights
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Day by day
Days 1–3
Bangkok
The arrival hub: temples, markets, and rooftop food, walkable in the cool season.
- Grand Palace and Wat Pho (book tickets online to skip the queue)
- Chatuchak Weekend Market -- the largest market in Southeast Asia
- Street food crawl along Yaowarat (Chinatown) by night
- Chao Phraya river ferry to Wat Arun at sunrise
Tip · Arrive a day before you think you need to. Bangkok traffic is unpredictable and the heat on day one is always a shock.
Hotels in Bangkok · Agoda↗Days 4–7
Chiang Mai
Cool-season mountain base for temples, trekking, and night markets.
- Doi Suthep temple -- take the songthaew up before 8 am to beat the crowds
- Night Bazaar and Sunday Walking Street for street food and crafts
- Half-day Thai cooking class (book the morning slot for the market tour)
- Old city moat walk -- the most photogenic stretch in the north
Tip · Night buses between Bangkok and Chiang Mai save on accommodation and travel time. Nakhon Chai Air is the most comfortable operator.
Hotels in Chiang Mai · Agoda↗Days 8–11
Krabi
Limestone cliffs, Railay, and a launchpad for Andaman island-hopping.
- Railay Beach by longtail boat from Ao Nang -- only accessible by sea
- Four Islands snorkel tour (departs daily from Ao Nang pier)
- Tiger Cave Temple: 1,237 steps to a 360-degree mountain view
- Sunset seafood dinner on the Ao Nang beachfront
Days 12–14
Koh Phi Phi
Iconic Andaman islands, best for snorkelling when the seas are calm.
- Maya Bay -- arrive by 8 am before the tour boats arrive
- Viking Cave snorkelling (accessible only by longtail)
- Sunset from the main viewpoint above the isthmus
- Night market at the main pier village
Tip · Koh Phi Phi has no cars. Everything is on foot or by longtail. Pack light.
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