10 Days North to South: The Ultimate Thailand Tour

Chiang Mai's most revered temple with stunning Lanna murals in the Lai Kham chapel.

14th-century ruined chedi. Join the free Monk Chat program (9AM-12PM daily).

The compact Old City within the moat is perfect for cycling. Discover hidden temples and local life.

Sunday Walking Street (Ratchadamnoen) is the best. Saturday Night Market on Wualai Road. Daily Night Bazaar on Chang Klan.

306 steps up or funicular. Go early for clear views. The golden chedi is spectacular.

Learn pad thai, green curry, tom yum, and more. Thai Farm Cooking School and Mama Noi are top-rated.

Hip cafes, art galleries, and craft beer bars. Great coffee at Ristr8to or Akha Ama.

Morning half-day at the ethical sanctuary. Feed, bathe, and walk with rescued elephants. Book in advance!

Green Bus from Arcade Terminal. Scenic mountain road journey.

Intimate night market with hill tribe crafts and nightly live music performances.

Contemporary art masterpiece in gleaming white. Arrive early for fewer crowds. No photos inside the main hall.

Stunning blue interior. Less crowded than the White Temple.

Where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. Take a boat to a Laotian island. Visit the Opium Museum.

Dark art museum with 40 black buildings by artist Thawan Duchanee.

Direct flights on AirAsia and Nok Air from Chiang Rai's Mae Fah Luang Airport.

Thailand's most sacred site. The Emerald Buddha is here. Strict dress code.

46-meter Reclining Buddha. Get a Thai massage at the temple school.

Yaowarat Road after dark for grilled seafood, dim sum, and local delicacies.

15,000+ stalls. Best on weekends. Or Tor Kor Market next door for food.

Cross the river for Bangkok's Temple of Dawn. Climb the prang for views.

Silk merchant's traditional Thai house museum. Guided tours every 20 minutes.

Sky Bar at Lebua or Vertigo at Banyan Tree for spectacular Bangkok skyline views.

Health Land chain for quality mid-range massage. Or Wat Pho school for the most authentic.

Multiple daily flights. Book AirAsia or Nok Air for best prices. Krabi airport is 30 min from Ao Nang.

Arrive and head straight to the beach for your first Andaman sunset. Limestone karsts glow golden.

Only accessible by boat. Among the world's most beautiful beaches.

Walk from Railay West to Phra Nang for the most spectacular limestone cliff scenery.

World-class climbing on limestone karsts. Beginner courses available with all equipment.

Steep jungle hike to a lagoon and panoramic viewpoint. Bring proper shoes.

Visit Koh Tup (sandbar), Koh Mor, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach. Longtail boat is the classic way.

Excellent coral and tropical fish. Equipment usually included in tour.

At low tide, walk between Koh Tup and Koh Mor on an exposed sandbar. Magical!

1,237 steps to the summit. Start early (7 AM) to beat the heat. Golden Buddha and 360-degree views at the top.

Swim in a crystal clear emerald natural pool in the rainforest. Also visit the Blue Pool.

Natural 40-42 degree hot springs in the jungle. The perfect relaxing end to your trip.

One last sunset at Ao Nang before heading to the airport.