14 Daysmulti-regionFrom $600-900

14 Days Complete Thailand: Bangkok to the South

The ultimate 2-week Thailand itinerary covering temples, culture, street food, mountains, and beaches. Start in Bangkok, explore ancient Ayutthaya, head north to Chiang Mai, then fly south to Phuket and Krabi for the perfect beach finale.

Overview

Days

Cities

$600-900

Min Budget

Highlights

Trip Highlights

Grand Palace

Ayutthaya Ruins

Doi Suthep

Elephant Sanctuary

Phi Phi Islands

Railay Beach

Thai Cooking Class

Night Markets

Your journey

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrive in Bangkok & Old City Temples

bangkok

Activities

Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew

500 THB ($15)2-3 hoursMaps

Arrive at 8:30 AM opening to avoid crowds. Strict dress code: cover shoulders and knees.

Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)

200 THB ($6)1-2 hoursMaps

10-minute walk from Grand Palace. Try the famous Thai massage school here (420 THB/hour).

Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

100 THB ($3)1 hourMaps

Take the ferry (4 THB) from Wat Pho pier. Best photos at sunset.

Meals

Breakfast

Hotel breakfast or Jok (Thai rice porridge) from a street vendor — 40-60 THB

Lunch

Pad Thai at Thipsamai near the Grand Palace — 60-100 THB

Dinner

Chinatown (Yaowarat) street food crawl — grilled seafood, dim sum, mango sticky rice

Where to Stay

Boutique hotel in Banglamphu — 1,500-3,000 THB/night

Airport Rail Link to BTS (45 THB), then BTS to your hotel. Taxi from Suvarnabhumi: 200-400 THB + tolls.

Bangkok: Markets & Modern City

bangkok

Activities

Chatuchak Weekend Market

Free entry3-4 hoursMaps

Over 15,000 stalls! Open Sat-Sun 9AM-6PM. JJ Mall next door has air conditioning.

Jim Thompson House Museum

200 THB ($6)1-1.5 hoursMaps

Guided tours in English every 20 minutes. Beautiful Thai teak house.

Rooftop Bar Sunset

300-800 THB per cocktail2 hoursMaps

Sky Bar at Lebua or Octave Rooftop at Marriott. Smart casual dress code.

Meals

Breakfast

Coconut pancakes (Khanom Buang) near Chatuchak — 40-80 THB

Lunch

Som Tam and grilled chicken at Chatuchak food stalls — 80-150 THB

Dinner

Somboon Seafood's famous curry crab — 800-1,200 THB for two

Where to Stay

Hotel near Siam or Sukhumvit — 1,500-3,500 THB/night

BTS Skytrain all day — get a 1-day pass (140 THB) or use Rabbit card.

Ayutthaya Day Trip

bangkok

Activities

Ayutthaya Historical Park

220 THB combined ticketFull dayMaps

Rent a bicycle (50 THB/day) to explore the ruins at your own pace. The park is spread over a large area.

Wat Mahathat (Buddha Head in Tree)

50 THB1 hourMaps

The famous Buddha head entwined in tree roots. Crouch below the head level for photos as a sign of respect.

Wat Phra Si Sanphet

50 THB1 hourMaps

The three iconic chedis (stupas) — the symbol of Ayutthaya. Best photos in late afternoon light.

Meals

Breakfast

Early breakfast at hotel before departure — leave by 7 AM

Lunch

Boat noodles near the ruins — 15-40 THB per bowl

Dinner

Back in Bangkok — dinner at a riverside restaurant

Where to Stay

Same Bangkok hotel — 1,500-3,000 THB/night

Minivan from Victory Monument (60 THB, 1.5 hours) or train from Hua Lamphong (20-345 THB, 1.5-2 hours). Return by same method.

Fly to Chiang Mai & Night Market

chiang-mai

Activities

Fly Bangkok to Chiang Mai

1,200-3,000 THB ($35-86)1.5 hoursMaps

AirAsia, Nok Air, and Thai Lion Air have frequent flights. Book 2-3 weeks ahead for best prices.

Explore the Old City

Free2-3 hoursMaps

Walk the moat-surrounded Old City. Over 30 temples within the walls — Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh are the highlights.

Sunday Night Market (Walking Street)

Free entry2-3 hoursMaps

Ratchadamnoen Road transforms into Chiang Mai's best market every Sunday 4-11 PM. Handmade crafts, street food, live music.

Meals

Breakfast

Airport breakfast or grab a quick meal before your flight

Lunch

Khao Soi (Chiang Mai's signature curry noodles) at Khao Soi Khun Yai — 50-80 THB

Dinner

Street food at the Night Market — try Sai Oua (northern sausage) and Khanom Jeen

Where to Stay

Boutique hotel on Nimmanhaemin Road — 1,000-2,500 THB/night

Songthaew (red truck) from airport to Old City — 150 THB fixed price. Or Grab — 100-200 THB.

Doi Suthep & Thai Cooking Class

chiang-mai

Activities

Doi Suthep Temple

30 THB + songthaew 40 THB2-3 hoursMaps

306 steps up the Naga staircase to the golden temple. Go early morning for clear mountain views.

Thai Cooking Class

1,000-1,500 THB ($29-43)4-5 hoursMaps

Includes market visit. Learn to make Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Tom Yum. Book Mama Noi or Thai Farm Cooking School.

Meals

Breakfast

Coffee and pastry at Ristr8to (award-winning Chiang Mai cafe) — 100-200 THB

Lunch

Included in cooking class — you eat what you cook!

Dinner

Huen Phen for authentic Northern Thai dinner — 150-300 THB/person

Where to Stay

Same Nimmanhaemin hotel — 1,000-2,500 THB/night

Songthaew to Doi Suthep from Old City — 40-60 THB. Most cooking schools offer free pickup.

Elephant Sanctuary & Nimman Evening

chiang-mai

Activities

Elephant Nature Park

2,500 THB ($71)Full day (7 AM - 5 PM)Maps

Ethical elephant sanctuary — no riding. Feed, bathe, and walk with rescued elephants. Book 1-2 weeks ahead in high season.

Nimmanhaemin Road Cafes & Bars

200-500 THBEveningMaps

Chiang Mai's hippest street. Try craft beer at Beer Lab or cocktails at The Good View.

Meals

Breakfast

Quick breakfast at hotel — early pickup for elephant park

Lunch

Buffet lunch included at Elephant Nature Park

Dinner

Tong Tem Toh on Nimmanhaemin for Northern Thai cuisine — 200-400 THB

Where to Stay

Same Nimmanhaemin hotel — 1,000-2,500 THB/night

Free hotel pickup/dropoff included with Elephant Nature Park booking.

Fly to Phuket & Patong Beach

phuket

Activities

Fly Chiang Mai to Phuket

1,500-4,000 THB ($43-114)2 hoursMaps

Direct flights available with AirAsia and Thai Smile. Book early for best prices.

Patong Beach

Free (sunbed rental 200 THB)AfternoonMaps

The most famous beach in Phuket. Great for swimming and people-watching. Busy but fun.

Bangla Road Nightlife

200-500 THB for drinksEveningMaps

Phuket's party street comes alive after 9 PM. Great for a walkthrough even if nightlife isn't your thing.

Meals

Breakfast

Airport or hotel breakfast before flight

Lunch

Fresh seafood at a beach restaurant — 200-500 THB

Dinner

Baan Rim Pa for Thai cuisine with ocean views — 400-800 THB/person

Where to Stay

Beach hotel in Kata or Karon — 1,500-4,000 THB/night

Airport minibus to Patong — 200 THB. Or Grab — 500-800 THB.

Phi Phi Islands Day Trip

phuket

Activities

Phi Phi Islands by Speedboat

1,500-3,000 THB ($43-86)Full day (7 AM - 5 PM)Maps

Includes Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, snorkeling stops, and Monkey Beach. Book a small-group tour for a better experience.

Meals

Breakfast

Early hotel breakfast — tours depart around 7 AM

Lunch

Included in most Phi Phi tour packages — buffet on Phi Phi Don

Dinner

Phuket Old Town — try Raya Restaurant for local Phuketian cuisine — 200-500 THB

Where to Stay

Same beach hotel — 1,500-4,000 THB/night

Tour includes hotel pickup and return. Book through hotel or local tour office.

Big Buddha & Phuket Old Town

phuket

Activities

Big Buddha Phuket

Free (donation appreciated)1.5 hoursMaps

45-meter marble statue visible from all over Phuket. Dress modestly — cover shoulders and knees. Go early for clear views.

Phuket Old Town Walking Tour

Free2-3 hoursMaps

Colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouses, street art, and local cafes. Thalang Road and Soi Romanee are the highlights.

Kata or Karon Beach

FreeAfternoonMaps

Quieter alternatives to Patong. Kata is great for beginners' surfing (June-October).

Meals

Breakfast

Hotel breakfast or local cafe

Lunch

Blue Elephant in Old Town — upscale Thai cuisine in a restored mansion — 300-600 THB

Dinner

Fresh seafood at Bang Pae Seafood — grilled prawns and fish, 400-800 THB for two

Where to Stay

Same beach hotel — 1,500-4,000 THB/night

Rent a scooter (250-350 THB/day) or use Grab for flexibility.

Travel to Krabi & Ao Nang

krabi

Activities

Ferry Phuket to Krabi

450-800 THB ($13-23)2-3 hoursMaps

Daily ferries from Rassada Pier. Book through 12Go.asia for best prices. Minivan option also available (2 hours, 300 THB).

Ao Nang Beach & Town

FreeAfternoonMaps

The main tourist hub of Krabi. Nice beach with dramatic limestone cliffs as backdrop. Good swimming.

Meals

Breakfast

Phuket hotel breakfast before checkout

Lunch

Ferry or grab lunch on arrival in Ao Nang — 80-200 THB

Dinner

Lae Lay Grill — seafood restaurant with stunning cliff-top sunset views — 300-600 THB

Where to Stay

Hotel in Ao Nang — 1,000-3,000 THB/night

Ferry to Krabi, then songthaew or Grab to Ao Nang (100-200 THB).

Railay Beach & Rock Climbing

krabi

Activities

Railay Beach

200 THB longtail boat from Ao NangFull dayMaps

Only accessible by boat. Railay West has the best swimming, Phra Nang Beach has the cave shrine. Go early to claim a good spot.

Rock Climbing at Railay

1,000-2,000 THB ($29-57)3-4 hoursMaps

World-famous limestone cliffs with routes for all levels. Half-day courses for beginners include gear and instructor.

Phra Nang Cave Beach

Free1-2 hoursMaps

Stunning beach with a cave shrine. Often ranked among the best beaches in the world.

Meals

Breakfast

Hotel breakfast then head to Ao Nang pier

Lunch

Beach restaurant on Railay — Thai fried rice or seafood — 150-300 THB

Dinner

The Hilltop in Ao Nang — international and Thai food with valley views — 250-500 THB

Where to Stay

Same Ao Nang hotel — 1,000-3,000 THB/night

Longtail boat Ao Nang → Railay — 200 THB return per person. Boats leave from Ao Nang beach.

Four Islands Tour

krabi

Activities

4 Islands by Longtail Boat

800-1,500 THB ($23-43)Full day (8 AM - 4 PM)Maps

Visit Koh Tup, Chicken Island, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Beach. The sandbar between Tup and Chicken Island is magical at low tide.

Meals

Breakfast

Hotel breakfast before tour pickup at 8 AM

Lunch

Picnic lunch included on most tour packages — on the beach at Koh Poda

Dinner

Krabi Town Night Market — grilled seafood skewers, papaya salad, roti — 100-300 THB

Where to Stay

Same Ao Nang hotel — 1,000-3,000 THB/night

Tour includes Ao Nang hotel pickup and return.

Tiger Cave Temple & Emerald Pool

krabi

Activities

Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea)

Free2-3 hoursMaps

1,237 steps to the top for a 360° panoramic view. Start early morning to avoid the midday heat. Bring water!

Emerald Pool & Blue Pool

200 THB ($6)2-3 hoursMaps

Crystal-clear natural pools in the jungle. The Blue Pool has the most intense color. Arrive before 10 AM to beat the crowds.

Meals

Breakfast

Quick hotel breakfast — leave early for Tiger Cave

Lunch

Local restaurant near Emerald Pool — Pad Thai or fried rice — 60-120 THB

Dinner

Farewell dinner at Ao Nang — choose your favorite from the trip

Where to Stay

Same Ao Nang hotel — 1,000-3,000 THB/night

Rent a scooter (200-300 THB/day) or hire a songthaew (1,500-2,000 THB for a half-day private tour).

Departure from Krabi

krabi

Activities

Morning Beach Walk

Free1-2 hoursMaps

Last chance to enjoy the Andaman Sea. Ao Nang beach is peaceful in the early morning.

Souvenir Shopping & Last Meal

Varies2-3 hoursMaps

Pick up Thai spices, coconut oil, elephant pants, or locally made crafts. Negotiate at markets — start at 50% of asking price.

Meals

Breakfast

Last Thai breakfast — enjoy one final Khao Soi or Pad Krapao

Lunch

Fresh seafood at a beachfront restaurant — last splurge — 300-600 THB

Dinner

Airport or plane food (or late flight with dinner before)

Where to Stay

Check out — fly home

Grab or airport shuttle from Ao Nang to Krabi Airport — 400-600 THB (30 minutes). Direct flights to Bangkok or international connections.

Transport Between Cities

bangkokayutthaya

minivan

1.5 hours

train

1.5-2 hours

20-345

bangkokchiang-mai

flight

1.5 hours

1,200-3,000

train

13 hours

800-1,500

chiang-maiphuket

flight

2 hours

1,500-4,000

phuketkrabi

ferry

2 hours

450-800

minivan

2 hours

300

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Packing Tips

Comfortable walking shoes for temples and ruins

Light breathable clothing (cotton or moisture-wicking)

Modest temple wear — cover shoulders and knees

Swimsuit and rash guard for island days

Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 50+)

Small daypack for day trips and island hopping

Waterproof phone case for boat trips

Travel adapter (Thailand uses types A, B, C, and O plugs)

Insect repellent (especially for Chiang Mai evenings)

Quick-dry towel for beaches

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 14 days in Thailand cost?

A 14-day trip to Thailand costs approximately $600-900 on a budget, $1,500-2,500 for mid-range travel, and $4,000-7,000 for a luxury experience. This includes accommodation, food, transport, and activities.

What is the best time to visit multi-region Thailand?

The best time to visit multi-region Thailand is November to February. This period offers the most favorable weather and fewer crowds.

Is 14 days enough for Thailand?

Yes, 14 days is plenty of time for a comprehensive Thailand experience. This itinerary covers bangkok, ayutthaya, chiang-mai, phuket, krabi with a well-planned day-by-day schedule.