8 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 3rd (Mon): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Wat Chiang Man, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, then explore the ancient world of Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phra Singh.

To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Chiang Mai day trip site .

Orlando, USA to Chiang Mai is an approximately 26-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, taxi, and flight; or do a combination of shuttle and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Indochina Time, which is usually a 12 hour difference. When traveling from Orlando in December, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Chiang Mai: temperatures range from 85°F by day to 64°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel to Krabi Town.

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Railay Beach, kick back and relax at Ao Nang Beach, and then stop by Andy the Tailor.

To see maps and other tourist information, you can read our Krabi Town road trip planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Chiang Mai to Krabi Town takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Chiang Mai in December since evenings lows in Krabi Town dip to 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time 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 6th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of The Grand Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Pho, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Saket. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), then admire the striking features of Jim Thompson House, then browse the different shops at Siam Paragon, and finally stroll through Lumpini Park.

Start your trip to Bangkok by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

Getting from Krabi Town to Bangkok by combination of bus, flight, and train takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in December, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.