9 days in Thailand Itinerary

Ko Phangan vacations serve as an ideal escape for backpackers and other spontaneous travelers.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): kick back and relax at Bottle Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Thong Nai Pan Noi, kick back and relax at Salad Beach, then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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Pune, India to Ko Pha Ngan is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Indochina Time is 1.5 hours. December in Ko Pha Ngan sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to ride a ferry to Bophut.

Rocky cliffs and sandy bays draw visitors looking for a action along the coastal area in Bophut, where diving and snorkeling opportunitys abound.

On the 5th (Sun), enjoy the sand and surf at Maenam Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Plai Laem, then take a memorable tour with Tours, then look for gifts at Classic International Suits, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Chaweng Beach.

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You can ride a ferry from Ko Pha Ngan to Bophut in an hour. In December, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel to Krabi Town.

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

Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea), stop by Krabi Exotic Decor, then take some stellar pictures from Railay View Point, then step off the mainland to explore Poda Island, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Massage Corner.

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You can fly from Bophut to Krabi Town in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Bophut in December, plan for little chillier nights in Krabi Town, with lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to ride a ferry to Ko Lipe.

With a name that means "Paper Island" in the local Chao Ley language, Ko Lipe is known for its white sand beaches, historical villages, and diving attractions.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): head off the coast to Ko Lipe, kick back and relax at Pattaya Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sunset Beach, then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Sunrise Beach.

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You can ride a ferry from Krabi Town to Ko Lipe in 4 hours. Another option is to take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Indochina Time (ICT) to Malaysia Time (MYT) is 1 hour. In December, daytime highs in Ko Lipe are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can ride a ferry to Ko Lanta.

Ko Lanta remains an ideal place for relaxing holidays off the west coast of mainland Thailand.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Kantiang Bay, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lanta Klong Nin Beach, then stroll through Lanta Animal Welfare, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Long Beach.

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You can ride a ferry from Ko Lipe to Ko Lanta in 4 hours. The time zone changes from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Indochina Time (ICT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In December, daily temperatures in Ko Lanta can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can ride a ferry to Ko Phi Phi Don.

Find your inner peace on Ko Phi Phi Don, the largest island in the eponymous archipelago.

On the 9th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Nui Beach, Head underground at Ko Phi Phi Le, then get interesting insight from Tours, and finally make a trip to Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint.

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You can ride a ferry from Ko Lanta to Ko Phi Phi Don in 1.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Ko Phi Phi Don can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to travel to Khao Lak.

A tropical adventure in Khao Lak, a cluster of villages on the west coast of Thailand's main peninsula, ensures tourists have plenty of time for basking on beaches boasting a serene and secluded ambience.

On the 10th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Phang Nga Elephant Park, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then kick back and relax at White Sand Beach. Keep things going the next day: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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Do a combination of ferry and taxi from Ko Phi Phi Don to Khao Lak in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In December, daytime highs in Khao Lak are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. On the 11th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.