19 days in Thailand Itinerary

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 14th (Mon): explore the ancient world of Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan and then identify plant and animal life at Elephant Rescue Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get to know the resident critters at Chiang Mai Zoo and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Chiang Mai attractions planning site .

Tel Aviv, Israel to Chiang Mai is an approximately 16-hour flight. Traveling from Tel Aviv to Chiang Mai, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Tel Aviv in October, plan for a bit warmer days in Chiang Mai, with highs around 38°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel to Ko Pha Ngan.

Ko Phangan vacations serve as an ideal escape for backpackers and other spontaneous travelers.

Get outdoors at Ao Plai Laem and Hat Sadet Beach. Attractions like Salad Beach and Haad Yuan Beach make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, stroll through Haad Gruad Beach, kick back and relax at Haad Khom, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Thansadej Koh Phangan National Park.

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Ko Pha Ngan online day trip planner .

Do a combination of flight and ferry from Chiang Mai to Ko Pha Ngan in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train and ferry. Traveling from Chiang Mai in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Ko Pha Ngan, with lows of 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can catch the ferry to Koh Tao.

A holiday in Ko Tao ensures a mix of adventure and relaxation on a fast-developing island in the Gulf of Thailand.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): kick back and relax at Laem Thian and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

For other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Koh Tao road trip planning app .

Getting from Ko Pha Ngan to Koh Tao by ferry takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in October, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel to Krabi Town.

Krabi Town takes you away from the bustle of coastal beach resorts in this region.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): get outside with Motorbike Rental Krabi, tour the pleasant surroundings at PhraNang Cave Beach, then stroll through Railay Beach, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Ao Nang Beach. On the 21st (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Had Yao, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea), and then take a peaceful walk through Krabi Elephant Sanctuary.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Krabi Town tour planner .

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Koh Tao to Krabi Town in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Koh Tao in October since evenings lows in Krabi Town dip to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Maya Bay and Loh Dalum Beach. Bring the kids along to Laem Tong Bay and Long Beach. There's still lots to do: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, see the vivid underwater world at Ko Bida Nok, kick back and relax at Nui Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Loh Lana Bay.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Ko Phi Phi Don trip itinerary builder website .

Traveling by ferry from Krabi Town to Ko Phi Phi Don takes 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Ko Phi Phi Don are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can travel to Patong.

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

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Fri): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, head outdoors with Patong Beach, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then have some family-friendly fun at The Kids Club Phuket, and finally find something for the whole family at Football Crazy Golf - Phuket. On your second day here, enjoy the sand and surf at Kata Beach, then kick back and relax at Karon Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Freedom Beach.

To find reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Patong trip app .

Traveling by combination of ferry and taxi from Ko Phi Phi Don to Patong takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In October, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel to Ko Samet.

A popular trip from Bangkok, Ko Samet provides a getaway with white-sand beaches, clear waters, and coral reefs teeming with fish.

Step out of the city life by going to Ao Wai and Ao Cho. Bring the kids along to Ao Kiu Na Nok and Ao Thian. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Ao Prao Beach and tour the pleasant surroundings at Ao Tubtim.

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Ko Samet online day trip planner .

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Patong to Ko Samet. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in October, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to travel to Bangkok.

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

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Safari World, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Pho. On the 31st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the historical opulence of The Grand Palace, then meet the residents at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World, and then don't miss a visit to Phra Maha Chedi Si Rajakarn.

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Explore your travel options from Ko Samet to Bangkok with the Route module. October in Bangkok sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 29°C at night. On the 31st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.