As of now, I have been to three countries in south-east Asia – Sri Lanka, Thailand and Maldives. But my personal favourite of them all is Thailand. This is not because I spent more days in Thailand, as I don’t think the duration of stay defines the authenticity of travel. But what makes Thailand amazing in my opinion, is the sheer variety of things you can do in the country. So if you’re planning a trip to this stunning country, then here’s my ultimate 10 day Thailand itinerary to ensure you have a great time.
Ultimate 10 Day Thailand Itinerary
In our 10 day Thailand itinerary, we’ll be spending the 10 days in three locations – Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Koh Lipe.
Day 1-3: Chiang Mai
First, you’ll spend three days in Chiang Mai, getting a taste of northern Thailand and it’s culture.
Things To Do On Day 1:
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm
- Long Neck Village
- Elephant Poopoopaper Park
- Bo Sang Umbrella Village
- Explore Night Bazaar
Things To Do On Day 2:
- Elephant show and Bamboo rafting at Mae Taeng Elephant Park or Kanta Elephant Sanctuary
- Ziplining at Zipline Chiang Mai
- Wat Chedi Luang
- Wat Phra Singh
- Chiang Mai Night Safari
Things To Do On Day 3:
Day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park –
- Mae Ya waterfall
- Wachirathan waterfall
- Trekking the Pha Dok Siew nature trail
- Twin Pagodas
- Explore Hmong market
Places To Eat The Best Vegetarian Food In Chiang Mai
Rajdarbar Indian restaurant, Aum vegetarian restaurant, Anchan vegetarian restaurant, Pun Pun vegetarian restaurant, Free Bird Cafe.
Where To Stay In Chiang Mai
- Outskirts of the city (Hang Dong) – Content Villa. Check this place out and book your stay by clicking here.
- Budget hotel – Stay with Nimman. Check this place out and book your stay by clicking here.
- Accor hotel – Bodhi Serene. Check this place out and book your stay by clicking here.
- In the old city – Tamarind Village. Check this place out and book your stay by clicking here.
- In the main city – Anantara Chiang Mai Resort. Check this place out and book your stay by clicking here.
- Hostel – Stamps Backpacker Hostel. Check this place out and book your stay by clicking here.
Day 4-7: Krabi
Next, you’ll go to the south of Thailand and spend four days in Krabi.
Things To Do On Day 4:
- Day trip from Krabi to Phi Phi island
- Ao Nang Beach
- Explore Ao Nang Night Market
- Ao Nang nightlife – Soi RCA Entertainment
Things To Do On Day 5:
- Day trip from Krabi exploring James Bond and Hong islands
- Klong Muang beach
- Klong Muang street shopping
- Dine at Little Jamaica Bar & Restaurant
Things To Do On Day 6:
- Tiger Cave Temple
- Krabi Sunset Cruise
- Get a Thai Massage at Massage Corner
- Dine at Govinda’s Vegetarian Restaurant
Things To Do On Day 7:
- Full day Thai spa & massage treatment at Wareerak Hot Springs Retreat
- Explore Krabi Town
Where To Stay In Krabi
You can choose to stay in any of the four areas of Krabi – Klong Muang, Ao Nang, Railay and Krabi town.
- In Klong Muang – Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra. Check this place out and book your stay by clicking here.
- In Ao Nang – Pakasai Resort. Check this place out and book your stay by clicking here.
- In Railay – Railay Village Resort. Check this place out and book your stay by clicking here.
- In Krabi Town – Family Tree Hotel. Check this place out and book your stay by clicking here.
Day 8-10: Koh Lipe
Finally, you’ll spend three days exploring the gorgeous island of Koh Lipe.
Things To Do In Koh Lipe
Since Koh Lipe is a tiny island that’s about 3.5 km in length and 2.5 km in width, you can explore the island at your own pace. But I do have a list of things that you can do during your stay at the island and they are listed below –
- Witness sunrise at Sunrise Beach
- Island Hopping –
Program 1: Inner islands of Adang Archipelago – Koh Rawi, Koh Jabaang, Koh Hin-Ngam, Koh Yang and Koh Adang.
Program 2: Outer islands of Adang Archipelago – Koh Lok Goi, Koh Hin Saun, Koh Dong and Koh Pung besides Koh Hin-Ngam and Koh Bulu. - Get an Aloe-Vera massage
- Explore Walking Street
- Kayaking
- Day trip to Koh Adang – Hike to the Koh Lipe viewpoint, Hike to the Pirate waterfall, Relax at Koh Adang beach.
- Snorkelling
- Enjoy the sunset with cocktails
- Join the Trash Hero Project
- Watch a Fire show
- Koh Lipe nightlife – Happy Vibe Bar, Maya Bar.
Where To Stay In Koh Lipe
You can choose to stay at any of the three beaches of Koh Lipe – Sunrise beach, Sunset beach and Pattaya beach.
- At Sunrise beach – Idyllic Concept Resort. Check out the resort and book your stay by clicking here.
- At Sunset beach – Cliff Lipe Resort. Check out the resort and book your stay by clicking here.
- At Pattaya beach – Mali Resort. Check out the resort and book your stay by clicking here.
Conclusion
People generally advertise Thailand as a place for “singles” to have fun; on the contrary, it was the perfect destination for my family vacation.
We enjoyed visiting the temples, admiring the waterfalls, island hopping, trekking, bamboo rafting, zip lining, playing with the elephants, relaxing at the beaches, exploring the islands on foot and tasting authentic Thai vegetarian food.
Thailand’s charm lies in the fact that it has something for every kind of traveller. And that’s why I chose Chiang Mai, Krabi and Koh Lipe – to have an amalgamation of experiences and activities that both my family & I enjoyed.
I hope that my ultimate 10 day Thailand itinerary fulfills all your traveller wishes and your trip turns out to be as magical as mine was!
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