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🇹🇭 Itinerary · Thailand · 14 days

2-week Thailand itinerary 2026: the ideal route

The tested and validated combo: Bangkok, the cultural North, and the southern islands. 14 days to discover Thailand without rushing, with detailed budget and options.

🔄 Updated May 15, 2026

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In brief

Duration

14 days

Stops

8 places

Average budget

€1,400-2,200

Total distance

~2,400 km

Profile

Versatile

Season

Nov-Mar

Bangkok 3d · Ayutthaya 1d · Chiang Mai 2d · Pai 2d · Krabi 3d · Koh Phi Phi 2d · Phuket 1d

Itinerary map

The route at a glance

Thailand 2-week itinerary map: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pai, Krabi, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Detailed program

14 days, day by day

1

~€80/pers

Bangkok · Arrival & first contact

  • Morning Arrival Suvarnabhumi. Airport Rail Link → center (28 min, €1).
  • Afternoon Mandatory nap (jet lag), then walk in Lumpini Park.
  • Evening First street food dinner at Sukhumvit Soi 38.
🛌 🛌 Sukhumvit · e.g. Josh Hotel (3 nights)·🚇 BTS recommended·Bangkok guide →
2

~€50

Bangkok · Temples & Old City

  • 9am Grand Palace + Wat Phra Kaew (arrive at opening)
  • 1pm Street food lunch on Tha Tien
  • 2pm Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) + optional traditional Thai massage
  • 5pm Boat to Wat Arun for sunset
  • 8pm Dinner at Khao San Road
3

~€60

Bangkok · Modernity & rooftop

  • 10am Jim Thompson House + Thai cooking class (3 h, €30)
  • 3pm Shopping at Siam Paragon or Chatuchak market (if weekend)
  • 6pm Rooftop bar: Vertigo, Sky Bar or Octave depending on mood (book)
  • 10pm Night train to Ayutthaya. 2nd class berth (~€12)
4

~€85

Ayutthaya → Chiang Mai · UNESCO & North

  • 7am Arrival Ayutthaya. Breakfast at the market
  • 9am Bike tour of temples (€10/day): Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet
  • 3pm Domestic flight to Chiang Mai (Bangkok Airways, ~€50)
  • 7pm Check-in Chiang Mai · dinner at Sunday Walking Street (if Sunday)
🛌 🛌 Chiang Mai (2 nights)·🚆 Night train + ✈️ domestic flight
5

~€65

Chiang Mai · Old town & northern temples

  • Morning Square old town: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang
  • Afternoon Songthaew to Doi Suthep (mountain temple, view over Chiang Mai)
  • Evening Chang Klan night market + optional cooking class
6

~€55

Chiang Mai → Pai · 762 curves

  • 8am Minibus to Pai (3 h, €8). Mythic 762-curve road.
  • 12pm Arrival Pai. Terrace lunch, first contact with the hippie vibe.
  • Afternoon Pai Canyon at sunset
  • Evening Pai night market (best in the North)
🛌 🛌 Pai (2 nights)·🛵 Scooter or minibus
7

~€40

Pai · Waterfalls, hot springs, slow living

  • Morning Scooter rental (€5/day). Mor Paeng Waterfall + Land Split
  • Afternoon Sai Ngam Hot Springs (free, natural)
  • Sunset Yun Lai Viewpoint over the rice fields
8

~€110

Pai → Chiang Mai → Krabi · Transit day

  • 8am Minibus back to Chiang Mai
  • 1pm Flight Chiang Mai → Krabi (AirAsia, ~€70)
  • 5pm Check-in Ao Nang. Beach evening.
🛌 🛌 Ao Nang (3 nights)·✈️ Domestic flight essential
9

~€70

Krabi · Railay & Phra Nang

  • Morning Longtail boat (€3) to Railay West. Iconic beach.
  • Afternoon Walk to Phra Nang Beach. Snorkeling from the beach.
  • Sunset Back to Ao Nang. Dinner at the port.
10

~€50

Krabi · 4 Islands Tour

  • 8am-4pm Longtail tour (€35): Poda Island, Tup, Chicken Island, Phra Nang. Lunch included.
  • Evening Traditional Thai massage (€8/h)
11

~€80

Krabi → Koh Phi Phi · Transfer to the island

  • 10am Ferry Krabi → Tonsai Pier (1h30, €15)
  • 12pm Check-in Tonsai. Lunch on the bay.
  • Afternoon Viewpoint 1, 2 and 3 (1h30 walk, panoramic view)
🛌 🛌 Koh Phi Phi (2 nights)
12

~€60

Koh Phi Phi · Maya Bay & snorkeling

  • 6am Early private tour to Maya Bay (before the crowd). Snorkeling at Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach.
  • 2pm Return. Beach nap.
  • Evening Fire shows on Tonsai. Characteristic nightlife.
13

~€90

Koh Phi Phi → Phuket · Final stop

  • 2pm Ferry to Phuket (2 h, €18)
  • 5pm Check-in Kata or Old Town. Gourmet dinner.
🛌 🛌 Phuket (1 night)
14

Flight

Phuket → France · Return

  • Morning Last shopping at the market or in Patong. Final massage.
  • 2pm Phuket airport (HKT). Return flight to Paris via Bangkok or Doha.

How much

Itinerary budget (per person, flight included)

Backpacker

€1,400

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €700
  • 🏨 Guesthouse: €12/night
  • 🍜 Street food: €8/day
  • 🚌 Bus + ferry: €80
  • 🎫 Activities: €100
Recommended

Comfort

€1,800

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €800
  • 🏨 3-4★ hotel: €45/night
  • 🍽️ Mixed restos: €20/day
  • ✈️ Domestic flights: €130
  • 🎫 Activities: €150

Premium

€3,600

per person

  • ✈️ Business flight: €1,600
  • 🏨 5★: €180/night
  • 🍽️ Fine dining: €60/day
  • 🚖 Private driver
  • 🎫 Private tours: €400

Shorter, longer

Other possible durations

1 week

1 week

Bangkok + the South. The essential format.

You're here

2 weeks

2 weeks

Full North and South loop.

1 month

1 month

The grand tour, from the Golden Triangle to both coasts.

How to get around

Itinerary logistics

This itinerary combines 2 domestic flights, 1 night train, 2 ferries and 2 minibuses. All for ~€150 of transport over 14 days.

🚆

Night train Bangkok-Ayutthaya

€12 · 2nd class berth · book 1 week ahead

✈️

Flight Bangkok → Chiang Mai

€50 · Bangkok Airways · 1h15

🚐

Minibus Chiang Mai-Pai round-trip

€8/trip · 762 curves · take Dramamine

✈️

Flight Chiang Mai → Krabi

€70 · AirAsia · 2h

⛴️

Ferries Krabi-Koh Phi Phi-Phuket

€33 total · book via 12ago.com

Adapt by season

Andaman or Gulf, depending on the month

This itinerary ends on the Andaman coast (Krabi, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket), ideal from November to April: flat sea and clear skies. If you travel between May and October, switch the end to the Gulf (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan), drier in that window, via a flight from Bangkok. The North (Chiang Mai, Pai) stays pleasant most of the year, best avoided in March-April due to agricultural burning.

Author tips

What I would redo (and change)

✅ Would redo

  • • In February 2025, the 9am Krabi → Koh Phi Phi ferry was half empty while the 2pm one was overflowing. Always aim for the morning departure.
  • • The night train to Ayutthaya: time saver + authentic atmosphere
  • • The Maya Bay tour at 6am by private boat (€40 more, but alone on site)
  • • The Chiang Mai cooking class (3 h, €30) · best memory of the trip
  • • The rooftop bar on the first evening: fixes jet lag

⚠️ Would change

  • • Only 1 night in Pai instead of 2 if you're not into slow living
  • • Skip Phuket (1 symbolic night) and end directly at Koh Phi Phi
  • • Skip the Grand Palace if you arrive on a Saturday or Sunday (huge crowds)
  • • Add Sukhothai if possible (between Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai)

FAQ

Itinerary FAQ

Is it possible to do this itinerary without domestic flights? +
Yes in theory (train + bus + ferry everywhere), but losing 2 to 3 days in transport. For 14 days, domestic flights are strongly recommended. Count ~€120 for the 2 domestic flights.
Is this itinerary suitable for families with children? +
With children > 6, yes but lightened: skip Pai (tough road) and replace with 1 extra night in Chiang Mai or Krabi.
Should you book all hotels before departure? +
Bangkok and Krabi: yes (high demand). Pai and Chiang Mai: 2-3 days before is enough. Koh Phi Phi: must book, the island saturates in high season.
What's the best period for this itinerary? +
From November to March. March-May too hot in Bangkok (40°C). June-October monsoon in the South with risk of cancelled ferries (Koh Phi Phi inaccessible some days).

Marie Laurent ✓

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Southeast Asia specialist · itinerary personally tested.

Last updated: May 15, 2026.

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