Suggested itinerary: Thailand in 10 days for independent travellers

Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok

Arrival at Bangkok International Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Walk through the city centre. Night in Bangkok. 

Day 2: Bangkok: the temples, the Chao Phraya River and Chinatown

In the morning explore the Grand Palace and the city’s main temples: Emerald Buddha, Reclining Buddha (Wat Phra Chethupon) and the Dawn Temple (Wat Arun). In the afternoon hire a boat to explore the city’s channels (khlongs). After sunset, have a bear at the popular Khaosan Road and have dinner in Chinatown. Night in Bangkok.

Day 3: Bangkok: the floating markets

Today, have a day trip to one of floating markets outside the city (Damnoen Saduak, Amphawa, Taling Chan…). Night in Bangkok.

Day 4: Phi Phi Islands

Today, take a flighttoPhuketorKrabi (whatevercheaperor more convenient) and thentake a ferryto Phi Phi Don. Have a walkthroughTonsaivillage and enjoyitsbeaches. Night in Phi Phi Don.

Day 5: Phi PhiIslands: Phi Phi Don, Mosquito Island and Bamboo Island.

Climb up to Phi Phi view point to get the best views over the island. Afterwords, rent a long tail boat to visit the northern beaches of the island, Mosquito Island and Bamboo Island. Night in Phi Phi Don.

Day 6: Phi PhiLeh and trip to Krabi

Todayrent a longtail boat to visit Phi PhiLeh and its famous Maya Bay (The Beach). We’ll tell you what time is best to visit and other interesting points in the island. Back in Phi Phi Don, take a ferry boat to Krabi. Night in Krabi.

Day 7: Railay Beach and the 4 islands

Take a tour to visit the 4 most popular islands in the krabi coast: Koh Gai (the chicken island), Koh Tup, Koh Mor and Koh Poda. In the afternoon, explore Railay beaches: Tonsai, Railay West, Phra Nang y Railay East. Climb up to the Phra Nang viewpoint, to enjoy stunning views of the península. Night in Railay Beach. 

Day 8: Hong Islands

This day, enhoy the wonderful and inhabited Hong Islands, an archipielago formed by 12 little islans, with hidded lagoons, caves and stunning beaches. Night in Railay Beach.

Day 9: Back to Bangkok

Today, take a flight from Krabi to Bangkok. Night in Bangkok.

Day 10: Bangkok and flight back home

If you have time before taking your flight back home, we recommend you visiting the Chatuchak market (weekends only, if not in weekend, take a Thai cuisine course instead) and/or explore the Siam commercial area. Flight back home. 

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