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10 Days Adventure Thailand: Thrills from Mountains to Sea
10 Daysmulti-regionFrom $500-750

10 Days Adventure Thailand: Thrills from Mountains to Sea

An action-packed 10-day adventure through Thailand for thrill-seekers and nature lovers. Trek through northern mountains, visit elephant sanctuaries, explore ancient ruins, kayak through sea caves, climb limestone cliffs at Railay, and snorkel crystal-clear waters. This is Thailand for the active traveler.

Overview

An action-packed 10-day adventure through Thailand for thrill-seekers and nature lovers. Trek through northern mountains, visit elephant sanctuaries, explore ancient ruins, kayak through sea caves, climb limestone cliffs at Railay, and snorkel crystal-clear waters. This is Thailand for the active traveler.

10
Days
5
Cities
$500-750
Min Budget
7
Highlights

Trip Highlights

Doi Inthanon Trek
Elephant Sanctuary
White Temple
Rock Climbing Railay
Phi Phi Snorkeling
Tiger Cave Temple
Kayaking Phang Nga Bay

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrive in Chiang Mai & Old City Temples

chiang-mai

Activities

Wat Phra Singh & Wat Chedi Luang
80 ($2.40) total2 hours

Explore the Old City's most important temples on foot. Join the Monk Chat at Wat Chedi Luang (9AM-12PM).

Old City Bike Tour
50-100 ($1.50-3) bike rental2-3 hours

Cycle through the moated Old City, visiting smaller temples, local markets, and hidden alleys.

Muay Thai Class
400-800 ($12-24)2 hours

Take an introductory Muay Thai boxing class. Lanna Muay Thai and Kawila Boxing are beginner-friendly.

Night Market
Free entry2 hours

Sunday Walking Street for the best experience, or daily Night Bazaar on Chang Klan.

Meals

Breakfast
Khao Soi at Khao Soi Khun Yai (50-80 baht)
Lunch
SP Chicken for grilled chicken and sticky rice (60-100 baht)
Dinner
Night market street food (100-200 baht)

Where to Stay

Hotel in Old City or Nimman (1,200-2,500/night)
Taxi from airport: 150-200 baht. Red songthaew: 30-50 baht.
2

Doi Inthanon Trek & Waterfalls

chiang-mai

Activities

Doi Inthanon National Park Day Trip
1,200-2,500 ($36-75) guided tour8-9 hours

Thailand's highest peak (2,565m). The guided tour includes trekking through cloud forest, visiting hill tribe villages, and swimming in waterfalls. Bring a jacket - it's cool at the top!

Wachirathan Waterfall
Included (park fee 300)Included in tour

Powerful 80-meter waterfall. Swim in the pool at the base (if conditions allow).

Twin Royal Pagodas
IncludedIncluded in tour

Beautiful pagodas near the summit with ornate gardens. Views stretch to the Myanmar border on clear days.

Karen Hill Tribe Village
IncludedIncluded in tour

Visit an authentic Karen village and learn about their traditional farming and weaving practices.

Meals

Breakfast
Hotel breakfast or grab a pastry on the go (60-100 baht)
Lunch
Local restaurant near the park (included in most tours or 80-200 baht)
Dinner
Dash! Restaurant for Thai fusion in Nimman (200-400 baht)

Where to Stay

Hotel in Nimman (1,200-2,500/night)
Tour includes hotel pickup. Doi Inthanon is 90 km southwest of Chiang Mai.
3

Elephant Sanctuary & Doi Suthep

chiang-mai

Activities

Elephant Nature Park (Half Day Morning)
2,500-3,500 ($75-105)4-5 hours

Morning visit to the ethical elephant sanctuary. Feed, bathe, and walk with rescued elephants. Book well in advance!

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (Afternoon)
30 + transport 1002 hours

Chiang Mai's most important temple at 1,055 meters. 306 steps up or funicular (50 baht).

Evening: Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Free entry2 hours

Open every night on Chang Klan Road. Great for souvenirs and street food.

Meals

Breakfast
Hotel breakfast (early pickup for elephants around 8 AM)
Lunch
Elephant sanctuary lunch (included) or grab food after
Dinner
Huen Phen for authentic Lanna cuisine (150-350 baht)

Where to Stay

Hotel near Night Bazaar (1,200-2,500/night)
Elephant sanctuary: pickup included. Songthaew to Doi Suthep: 50-80 baht.
4

White Temple, Blue Temple & Chiang Rai

chiang-rai

Activities

Bus to Chiang Rai (via White Temple)
200-350 ($6-10)3-4 hours

Green Bus from Arcade Terminal. Ask to be dropped at the White Temple on the way (15 km before town).

Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
100 ($3)1.5 hours

Mind-blowing contemporary art temple. Gleaming white with intricate sculptures and surreal details.

Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)
Free45 minutes

Electric blue interior that's mesmerizing. Made by a student of the White Temple's artist.

Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
Free entry2 hours

Authentic night market with hill tribe crafts and live traditional music.

Meals

Breakfast
Grab breakfast in Chiang Mai before bus (60-100 baht)
Lunch
Restaurant near White Temple or in Chiang Rai (60-150 baht)
Dinner
Night Bazaar food stalls - Khao Soi and Sai Ua (80-150 baht)

Where to Stay

Le Meridien Chiang Rai (1,500-3,000/night)
Bus Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai: 200-350 baht (3-4 hours). Tuk-tuk in town: 20-60 baht.
5

Golden Triangle & Hill Tribe Trek

chiang-rai

Activities

Golden Triangle Boat Trip
400 ($12) boat + Free viewpoint2 hours

Where three countries meet at the Mekong. Take a boat to a Laotian island and visit the Opium Museum.

Baan Dam (Black House Museum)
80 ($2.40)1 hour

Complex of 40 dark art buildings filled with animal skins, bones, and artistic installations.

Doi Tung Hill Tribe Experience
200-500 ($6-15)2-3 hours

Visit the Royal Villa and Mae Fah Luang Garden. Learn about the hill tribe communities and their crafts. Beautiful mountain views.

Singha Park
Free1 hour

Tea and coffee plantation with cycling trails and a zipline. Free shuttle around the park.

Meals

Breakfast
Hotel breakfast (50-100 baht)
Lunch
Local restaurant near Golden Triangle (100-250 baht)
Dinner
Chivit Thamma Da riverside (200-500 baht)

Where to Stay

The Riverie by Katathani (1,500-3,000/night)
Hire car/driver for the day: 1,500-2,500 baht for Golden Triangle, Black House, and Doi Tung circuit.
6

Fly to Bangkok & Quick Explore

bangkok

Activities

Morning Flight to Bangkok
1,500-4,000 ($45-120)1.5 hours

Direct flights from Mae Fah Luang Airport to Don Mueang or Suvarnabhumi.

Grand Palace & Wat Pho
700 ($21) total3 hours

Bangkok's two must-see temples in one visit. Grand Palace + Wat Pho are walking distance.

Chinatown (Yaowarat) Street Food Tour
200-500 ($6-15)2-3 hours

Bangkok's best street food after dark. Grilled seafood, dim sum, and more on Yaowarat Road.

Muay Thai Fight Night (Optional)
1,000-2,000 ($30-60)3 hours

Watch live Muay Thai at Rajadamnern or Lumpinee Stadium. A true Thai sporting experience. Book ringside for the best view.

Meals

Breakfast
Airport or hotel in Chiang Rai before flight
Lunch
Thipsamai for Pad Thai (60-100 baht) or food court at Terminal 21 (35-80 baht)
Dinner
Chinatown street food feast (200-500 baht)

Where to Stay

Hotel in Sukhumvit (1,500-3,500/night)
Flight Chiang Rai to Bangkok: 1,500-4,000 baht. Airport Rail Link + BTS.
7

Fly to Phuket & Phang Nga Bay Kayaking

phuket

Activities

Morning Flight to Phuket
1,500-4,000 ($45-120)1.5 hours

Book early for cheap fares. Multiple airlines operate this popular route.

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Kayaking
1,500-3,000 ($45-90)6-7 hours (afternoon tour)

Paddle through limestone sea caves and hidden lagoons (hongs). See James Bond Island and Koh Panyee floating village. Book the afternoon starlight tour for a magical experience.

James Bond Island (Koh Tapu)
IncludedIncluded in tour

The famous limestone needle from The Man with the Golden Gun.

Meals

Breakfast
Airport breakfast or grab on the go
Lunch
Lunch at Koh Panyee floating village (included in tour)
Dinner
Fresh seafood at a Phuket restaurant (200-500 baht)

Where to Stay

Hotel in Kata Beach (1,500-3,500/night)
Flight Bangkok to Phuket: 1,500-4,000 baht. Airport taxi: 600-900 baht. Tour includes pickup.
8

Phi Phi Islands Snorkeling & Diving

phuket

Activities

Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Tour
1,500-3,500 ($45-105)8-10 hours

Snorkeling at multiple spots. Upgrade to a diving experience for certified divers (extra 1,500-3,000 baht).

Maya Bay Swimming
400 ($12) park feeIncluded

Swim in the crystal clear waters of the famous beach. Limited visitors ensure a better experience.

Snorkeling at Shark Point & Bamboo Island
IncludedIncluded

Look for blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, and leopard sharks at Shark Point (for divers).

Meals

Breakfast
Early hotel breakfast (tours depart 7-8 AM)
Lunch
Beach buffet on Phi Phi (included)
Dinner
Beachfront BBQ seafood at Kata (200-500 baht)

Where to Stay

Hotel in Kata Beach (1,500-3,500/night)
Tour includes hotel pickup.
9

Transfer to Krabi & Rock Climbing Railay

krabi

Activities

Transfer to Krabi
300-600 ($9-18)2.5-3 hours

Morning minivan from Phuket. Arrive in Ao Nang by lunch.

Longtail Boat to Railay Beach
200 ($6) return15 minutes

Head straight to Railay for the afternoon climbing session.

Rock Climbing at Railay (Half Day)
1,200-2,500 ($36-75)3-4 hours

World-renowned limestone climbing. Beginners welcome - experienced guides and all equipment provided. Routes from grade 4 to 8a.

Phra Nang Cave Beach Sunset
Free1.5 hours

After climbing, cool off at Thailand's most dramatic beach. Turquoise water against towering cliffs.

Meals

Breakfast
Breakfast in Phuket before departure (60-150 baht)
Lunch
Quick lunch at Ao Nang or Railay (100-250 baht)
Dinner
The Grotto at Railay or Ao Nang seafood (300-700 baht)

Where to Stay

Railay Village Resort or Ao Nang hotel (2,000-4,000/night)
Minivan Phuket to Krabi: 300-600 baht. Longtail to Railay: 100-200 baht.
10

Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool & Farewell

krabi

Activities

Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea)
Free2.5 hours

1,237 steps to the summit - the ultimate fitness challenge! Start at 6:30-7 AM. Golden Buddha and 360-degree panorama at the top. Bring 2 liters of water.

Emerald Pool Swimming
200 ($6)1.5 hours

Cool off in the crystal-clear natural pool in the rainforest. The Blue Pool is a short walk further.

Klong Thom Hot Springs
200 ($6)1 hour

Soak in natural jungle hot springs after your Tiger Cave workout. The perfect recovery!

Final Sunset at Ao Nang
Free1 hour

Watch the sun set over the Andaman Sea one final time. What an adventure!

Meals

Breakfast
Very early breakfast (6-6:30 AM) before Tiger Cave
Lunch
Local restaurant near Emerald Pool (80-200 baht)
Dinner
Farewell celebration dinner at Lae Lay Grill with sea views (400-800 baht)

Where to Stay

Hotel in Ao Nang (1,500-3,500/night)
Hire taxi for day trip: 1,500-2,000 baht. Krabi airport taxi: 500-700 baht from Ao Nang.

Transport Between Cities

chiang-maichiang-rai
bus
3-4 hours
200-350
taxi
3 hours
2,500-3,500
chiang-raibangkok
flight
1.5 hours
1,500-4,000
bus
10-12 hours
500-800
bangkokphuket
flight
1.5 hours
1,500-4,000
bus
12-14 hours
500-900
phuketkrabi
bus
3-4 hours
200-400
taxi
2.5-3 hours
2,000-2,500
ferry
2-3 hours
400-800

Packing Tips

Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes
Quick-dry clothing
Warm layer for northern mountains
Swimsuit and rash guard
Reef-safe sunscreen
Waterproof phone case and dry bag
Insect repellent (DEET-based)
Water shoes for hot springs and beaches
Light climbing gloves (optional)
Headlamp for early Tiger Cave start
First aid kit basics

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 10 days in Thailand cost?

A 10-day trip to Thailand costs approximately $500-750 on a budget, $1,300-2,000 for mid-range travel, and $3,000-5,500 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 March. This period offers the most favorable weather and fewer crowds.

Is 10 days enough for Thailand?

Yes, 10 days is plenty of time for a comprehensive Thailand experience. This itinerary covers chiang-mai, chiang-rai, bangkok, phuket, krabi with a well-planned day-by-day schedule.

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