12 days in Thailand Itinerary

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

Bangkok is known for religious sites, shopping, historic sites, nature, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Pho, step into the grandiose world of The Grand Palace, browse the eclectic array of goods at Chatuchak Weekend Market, and admire the landmark architecture of Jim Thompson House.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Bangkok sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from Pakistan, the closest major airports are Don Mueang International Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport. In October, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Chiang Mai.

Discover the diverse history and culture of northern Thailand during a holiday in Chiang Mai, the largest and most significant city in the region.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): delve into the distant past at Wat Umong and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Phra Singh, then admire the landmark architecture of Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan, and finally see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour.

To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Chiang Mai vacation builder.

You can fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bangkok in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Chiang Mai, with lows of 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Bophut.

Rocky cliffs and sandy bays draw visitors looking for a action along the coastal area in Bophut, where diving and snorkeling opportunitys abound.

On the 12th (Wed), take a stroll through Fisherman’s Village, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, take in nature's colorful creations at Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai), then stop by Nicky Fashion, and finally indulge your taste buds at The Thai Experience.

For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Bophut itinerary maker.

You can fly from Chiang Mai to Bophut in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Bophut when traveling from Chiang Mai in October, with lows around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can fly to Patong.

Take advantage of nighttime entertainment and daytime relaxation on a Patong vacation.

On the 13th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Kata Noi Beach, then make a trip to Bangla Road, then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and finally stop by Jungceylon. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Chalong, get great views at Nai Harn Beach, then get great views at Karon View Point, then stop by Instyle Fashion, and finally soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Patong travel itinerary creator.

Fly from Bophut to Patong in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and car ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Expect slightly colder evenings in Patong when traveling from Bophut in October, with lows around 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to catch the ferry to Ko Phi Phi Don.

Find your inner peace on Ko Phi Phi Don, the largest island in the eponymous archipelago.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): make a trip to Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Loh Da Lum Bay, and finally shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Viking Cave, explore the activities along Laem Tong Bay, then step off the mainland to explore Mosquito Island, then head off the coast to Ko Phi Phi Le, and finally look for gifts at Phi Phi Postcard Shop.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Ko Phi Phi Don vacation planner.

Traveling by ferry from Patong to Ko Phi Phi Don takes 3.5 hours. In October in Ko Phi Phi Don, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 27°C at night.