Day 0 – Bangkok → Koh Samui
- Morning flight + ferry to Koh Samui
- Check detailed Koh Samui ferry planning guide
- Check in and settle near Fisherman’s Village
Important links
Core tools and booking platforms we use for Thailand trips.
Essential resources
- Hotels (compare prices)
- Recommended tours listed below
- Ferries + buses
- Koh Samui ferry booking guide
- Thailand eSIM decision guide
- Travel eSIM
- Flights (compare deals)
- Travel insurance
Where we stayed
Use these as a base and filter by your budget.
Koh Samui (2 nights)
Hotel close to Fisherman’s Village and the famous night market.
Patong, Phuket (2 nights)
Chiang Mai (2 nights)
Best neighborhood in Chiang Mai, bustling with cafes and boutique shops.
Bangkok (2 nights)
Recommended tours
Hand-picked experiences that match the itinerary. The Phang Nga Bay option is the Simba Sea Trips tour.
Phang Nga Bay + James Bond Island (SIMBA)
Luxury small-group day tour with sea caves and lagoons.
Book Phang Nga Bay tourPhi Phi + Bamboo Islands (premium)
Full-day island hop with beach time and clear-water stops.
Book Phi Phi day tourAng Thong National Marine Park (Koh Samui)
Speedboat trip with snorkeling and viewpoint stops.
Book Ang Thong tourChiang Mai temples + Doi Suthep
City highlights with the iconic mountain temple.
View Chiang Mai tourBangkok Grand Palace + Wat Arun
Half-day guided temple tour with river highlights.
View Bangkok temple tour
Day-by-day itinerary
A clean 10‑day plan you can follow or customize.
Open the full 10‑day day‑by‑day plan Includes route flow, tours, and city highlights
Day 1 – Koh Samui beach day
- Relax at the beach and explore local cafes
- Fisherman’s Village craft + art shops in Bophut
- Sunset dinner at Happy Elephant (beachfront views)
- Try Thai tea at a Café Amazon nearby
- If your dates align: Fisherman’s Village Walking Street runs on Fridays
Day 2 – Koh Samui slow day
- Optional island hopping or sunset viewpoints
- If your dates align: Lamai Night Market (Sunday) or Chaweng Night Market (daily)
Day 3 – Koh Samui → Surat Thani → Patong
- Ferry to Surat Thani/Donsak, then bus/van to Phuket (Patong)
- Use this Koh Samui ferry guide to compare transfer options
- There is no direct ferry to Patong; most routes connect via Surat Thani + Phuket overland
- Evening: food class + Bangla Road
Day 4 – Phi Phi day tour
- Day tour to Koh Phi Phi + water sports
- Return to Patong by evening
Day 5 – Phang Nga Bay + James Bond Island
- Full-day tour covering Phang Nga Bay
- Sunset return to Patong
Day 6 – Phuket → Chiang Mai
- Morning flight to Chiang Mai
- Old city temples + night market (Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is daily)
- Food to try: Khao Soi (northern curry noodles)
Day 7 – Chiang Mai experience day
- Tiger Kingdom + local cafes
- Optional Doi Suthep or cooking class
- If your dates align: Wua Lai Walking Street (Saturday) or Tha Phae Walking Street (Sunday)
Day 8 – Chiang Mai → Bangkok
- Flight to Bangkok, check in near Sukhumvit
Day 9 – Bangkok highlights
- Grand Palace + Emerald Buddha
- Wat Pho + Wat Arun
- Chao Phraya river time and street food
Day 10 – Fly home
- Departure from Bangkok
Quick tips
Small decisions that make the trip smoother.
Book island tours early
Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay tours sell out in peak season.
Use 12Go for ferries
It saves time and avoids last‑minute ticket counters.
Get your eSIM before landing
Read the Thailand eSIM decision guide or go straight to setup.
Stay central in Bangkok
Near BTS/MRT for faster temple and food hopping.
Food to try (veg‑friendly)
Local favorites that are easy to find in cafes and markets.
Pad Thai
Ask for vegetarian or tofu — a classic Thailand staple.
Tom Yum (veg)
Hot‑sour soup; most places can make a veg version.
Thai curry trio
Green, red, and yellow curry — ask for veg or tofu.
Khao Soi (Chiang Mai)
Ask for a vegetarian version — creamy, comforting noodle bowl.
Mango sticky rice
Classic dessert that’s widely available in night markets.
Fresh fruit shakes
Perfect for hot afternoons and beach days.
Thai tea (cha yen)
Sweet, creamy, and easy to find at cafe chains.
Gear we recommend
Compact essentials that help on islands, flights, and city days.
Travel backpack
Comfortable carry with enough space for island day trips.
Cabin-size carry-on
Perfect for intercity flights and short island hops.
Snorkel mask
Clear views for Phi Phi, Phang Nga, and beach days.
Waterproof phone cover
Protects your phone on boat rides and snorkeling stops.
High‑SPF sunscreen
Essential for long beach days and island tours.
Helpful apps to download
These make transport, payments, and navigation much easier.
Grab
Best for rides, food delivery, and airport pickups.
Google Maps
Offline maps + navigation for island and city routes.
12Go
Ferries and buses across islands and cities.
Line
Popular messaging app used widely in Thailand.
Visa info for Indian travelers
Always verify the latest rules before booking.
- Royal Thai Embassy (New Delhi) — official visa updates
- Thailand e‑Visa portal (official)
- The embassy has announced e‑Visa availability for Indian applicants and a visa‑exemption policy for short visits, but rules can change—confirm dates and length of stay on the official pages above.