The Ultimate Thailand 2 Week Itinerary: The Best of Thailand

Thailand is my favourite country in the world. It has everything: metropolitan cities, historical buildings and temples, beautiful nature & animal world, and paradise beaches with turquoise water and white sand. In this Thailand travel guide, I am sharing with you my ultimate Thailand 2 week itinerary that covers the best of Thailand: Bangkok, North & South.

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How to Get to Thailand

It’s very easy to get to Thailand from major worldwide destinations, such as London, Sydney, Doha, Dubai, Tokyo, Istanbul or New York. From most of these cities you can book a direct flight or with one stopover to Suvarnabhumi Airport, a major airport in Bangkok, Thailand. I definitely recommend you to fly to Bangkok first.

However, if you’re already in Southeast Asia, then you can easily fly to any location in Thailand because there are many low budget flights you can book, which makes travel within Asia (especially Southeast) very easy.

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How to Get around Thailand

Personally, I’d say domestic flights are your go to transport for travelling in between cities/places. Not only is it the most convenient option, because going from north to south would take you 2h flight as opposed to 13h+ train/bus, but also direct flights are really inexpensive! There are many budget airlines operating in the region. I flew with both NokAir and AirAsia and have 0 complaints!

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Where to Stay in Thailand

Here are the best hotels in Thailand for this exact itinerary, covering Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Krabi.

Where to Stay in Bangkok

📖 Read my Top 11 Bangkok Hotels with Infinity Pool for The Best Views & 15 Best Bangkok Riverside Hotels with Chao Phraya Views blog posts for more.

Where to Stay in Chiang Rai

📖 For a more extensive list, read my Top 17 Boutique Hotels in Chiang Rai blog post. Additionally, if you’re interested in staying at the riverside hotel, check my Top 5 Riverside Hotels in Chiang Rai with Incredible River Views blog post.

Where to Stay in Chiang Mai

Where to Stay in Krabi

📖 For more, check my 10 Best Eco-Friendly Resorts in Krabi for a Sustainable Stay You’ll Love blog post.

When to Visit Thailand

Thailand has 2 distinct seasons: dry & rainy season.

We talked with locals quite a lot about it and here are conclusions for when to visit Thailand:

February – April: officially Thailand winter is over, but the monsoon season hasn’t started yet, which means plenty of sun, hot temperatures up to 37 C or 98 F (with March being the hottest month according to many locals) and no rain. Many of them suggested April because of the Songkran Festival when Thais celebrate their New Year splashing each other with water, similar to Holi in India.

May – September: pretty much a monsoon period. However, most locals said that this part of the year is very enjoyable because there are not that many tourists then, so if you are visiting a lot of things will be cheaper (flights, accommodation, tours). Most of them told us that it only rains for 3h in the morning and then the rest of the day is sunny. So, if you want to take advantage of lower prices, maybe consider the monsoon season instead? Do note that Thailand in general is very cheap!

October – January: mainly considered as Thailand’s winter time, but it is never that cold in Thailand! We found it even funny when one local in Chiang Mai told us how it gets cold in winter with temperatures of 21 C (69 F) being the lowest (and that is in the north of the country!). The prices might be more expensive during the Christmas and New Years Eve period though. Also in November during the Thai Lantern Festival. However, most people prefer this period for visiting.

I was there from February 25 – March 9 and while hot and humid, you could still sightsee and enjoy every minute there.

So, I would personally suggest this period, especially if you’re looking to escape the Western winter and trade it for tropical summer!

How Many Days in Thailand is Ideal

Personally, I wish I could have stayed there at least 2 more weeks! So probably, no matter how many days or weeks you have, it won’t be enough. I know I will be back pretty soon to this beautiful country!

You can do Thailand in a week, or combine it with some other country (Malaysia or Singapore), but if however possible, do plan a 2 week-itinerary in Thailand only, especially if it’s your first time visiting.

With 2 weeks in Thailand you’ll have enough time to cover major sights/places across the country without feeling rushed!

Thailand 2 Week Itinerary Route

Destinations I visited and which will be included in this Thailand itinerary are: Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Krabi (and back to Bangkok).

Day 1: Bangkok

Your 2 week itinerary in Thailand will start with one the most awesome cities on Earth – Bangkok!

On your first day in Bangkok, the focus is on the main temples and sights in Bangkok.

✅ Consider taking this City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour to learn about Bangkok’s history and culture from a local guide.

📖 Check my How to Spend 4 Days in Bangkok – Perfect Itinerary blog post.

Grand Palace

Grand Palace is a former royal residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. It is a walled-complex of different buildings. Today the Grand Palace is mainly being used by the royal family for various royal ceremonies and events.

It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok, so expect crowds at all times. You can expect less people in the early morning, but in general it’s going to be busy there.

Grand Palace is divided into 3 parts: Outer Court with The Emerald Buddha Temple (separate section on it below), Middle Court and Inner Court (not accessible to the public).

The best is to buy tickets on the spot, unless you want to have a guide to learn more about the complex.

There’s a strict dress code for visiting the Grand Palace, meaning that you have to cover your shoulders and knees (both men and women).

📖 Check my What to Wear in Thailand: A Complete Packing Guide blog post.

Wat Phra Kaew

Wat Phra Kaew is a part of the Grand Palace complex.

Inside the temple you will find a statue of the famous Emerald Buddha, a statue which is carved of green jasper (not the emerald despite the name) and dating back from the 15th century. It is clothed in gold and has seasonal costumes, which are changed ceremonially three times a year.

The Emerald Buddha is 48 cm (19 in) wide at the lap, and 66 cm (26 in) high. The Temple of Emerald Buddha is the spiritual heart of Bangkok and the Thai Kingdom.

While the temple is really beautiful inside, it is not my favourite in Bangkok. Plus, just like the overall Grand Palace complex, it was not that enjoyable due to the crowds.

The price is covered within the entrance fee for the Grand Palace.

Wat Pho

Or as it is often called The Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho is just a short walk from the Grand Palace.

The temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including a 46m long reclining Buddha, one of the largest Buddha statues in the world!

The whole statue is plated in gold, which is really impressive.

The entrance fee is 300 baht (£7) and you can buy it on the spot. Expect the crowds there too.

Next to Wat Pho you will find a lot of restaurants and not all of them serve beer, so it took us a little bit to find one that does (cuz we needed it!!). I recommend Pad Thai La Cuisine. When you see an old grandma making Pad Thai, you know it’s gonna be good!

Wat Arun

Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn is alongside the Grand Palace and Wat Pho one of the most popular temples and sights in Bangkok and therefore it’s very busy there too.

💡FUN FACT: The Emerald Buddha was initially enshrined at Wat Arun before it was transferred to Wat Phra Kaew in the 18th century.

The spire (Prang) of Wat Arun is where Buddha’s relics are kept. Its architecture is considered one of the greatest and most beautiful stupas of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Prang is 82 m (270 feet) in height, the highest in Bangkok.

Wat Arun is a truly beautiful temple, definitely my favourite in Bangkok, so make sure to visit!

The entrance fee is 200 baht (£4.5) and of course, you must dress accordingly.

💡Speaking of dressing, you can also rent traditional clothes in the nearby shops. They can do your hair and make up too. I skipped it last time because it was so humid and I was already sweaty, but I would love to do it the next time.

To get to Wat Arun from Wat Pho, you must cross the bridge and get on the other side of the river. There are ferries that go every 20 minutes. They cost about £1 and the total ride is about 15 min.

Day 2: Bangkok

On your second day of this Thailand 2 week itinerary, you will explore more temples in Bangkok, but these are hidden gems that barely anyone visits!

At the end of the day, you will experience Bangkok from the top and finish your day at the night market.

Wat Ratchabophit

Wat Ratchabophit was my favourite temple in Bangkok crowds-wise and second favourite after Wat Arun.

We were literally ALONE there. I think we may have spotted a tourist or two and that was IT.

And if you think it couldn’t get any better than that – well, it’s completely free to visit!

Wat Suthat

Wat Suthat is one of the most important and oldest temples of Bangkok. It is one of the six temples in Thailand of the highest grade of the first class Royal temples.

It is also one of the largest in Bangkok covering 10 acres.

Like Wat Ratchabophit, it was free to visit Wat Suthat and free from the crowds!

Loha Prasat (Iron Palace)

Loha Prasat, also called the Iron Palace, was the least impressive if you ask me, but it’s still nice to visit if you have extra time. I liked the hall with messages from Buddha and the views from the top weren’t bad either.

Wat Saket

Wat Saket, also called the Golden Mount Temple, is a pretty cool temple that has a bit different ambience than the other ones.

Firstly, it is on the hill, therefore the Golden Mount Temple name. That also means you have to climb 344 steps to the top. Rest assured, they made the trail so beautiful, scenic and tranquil, you will actually enjoy it.

The temple grounds are also very interactive because you can play with the gong and other musical instruments.

The entrance fee is about 100 baht (£2).

King Power Mahanakhon

Bangkok has an incredible city skyline, so you don’t want to miss seeing the views from the top!

The best skydeck in Bangkok is King Power aka Mahanakhon. What I really loved about it is that there is a big outdoor skydeck on 2 stories, so the great views are inevitable.

There’s also a restaurant (reservation is required) and a bar where you can get the drinks while enjoying the views.

However, the most unique and unusual experience at Mahanakhon is to do the skywalk. Practically, there’s a glass-floor with Bangkok underneath you. It’s a cool experience which is included in the general ticket.

✅ Speaking of tickets, they are timed, so you have to buy them in advance. The good thing is that there’s an open window frame, so for example my time to enter was between 4 pm and 6 pm which gave me enough time to make it on time without feeling pressured I may miss my slot.

💡MY TIP: To experience the skyline in different day times (day, sunset, night), the best is to buy an afternoon ticket an hour before the sunset.

Khao San Road Night Market

Night markets in Thailand are extremely popular and a great way to experience the local life in the evenings.

Bangkok has some of the best night markets with the most popular one being the Khao San Night Market.

People are selling different things there, but the best part is the food!

You can also try some exotic and unusual food there, like the crocodile meat, worms and scorpions.

Day 3: Bangkok

Because the first 2 days of this Thailand itinerary were too busy, I recommend taking it easier on your third day.

Pool Time

My recommendation is to book a hotel with the infinity pool in Bangkok.

That way you can start and/or end your days in Bangkok by the pool, taking a fresh dip and enjoying the views.

That’s exactly what we’ve been doing every day, only on the third day we spent for the first time the whole morning just relaxing, swimming, reading and soaking up the views.

Chinatown

The biggest Chinatown in the world is in Bangkok.

The vibe is totally different compared to other parts of the city. We went there for lunch. And I recommend you to do the same because the food there is so delicious!

✅ I also recommend booking this Authentic Tasting Thai-Chinatown Walking Food Tour.

Accidentally we stumbled across a Chinese Temple Wat Mangkon Kamalawat while searching where to eat. We were left in awe, so make sure to check the temple when in Chinatown, it’s such a great place.

Unicorn Cafe

And now is the time for coffee and cakes!

Bangkok has a lot of pretty cool themed-cafes, but on top of my bucket list was the Unicorn Cafe.

Surprisingly, the coffee was really good and waffles too.

P. S. It is closed on Mondays.

Lumpini Park

Just a short 20 minute walk from Unicorn Cafe is Lumphini Park which got its name after Buddha’s birth place in Nepal, Lumbini.

It’s a really nice green oasis in the city where you do yoga, some acrobatic dance or simply relax.

Cocktails at Lebua

And the perfect way to end this nice relaxing day is to have cocktails at the most famous rooftop bar in Bangkok – Lebua.

It’s a filming location of Hangover II and therefore is an extremely popular place. You don’t need a reservation for drinks, but you do need if you want to have dinner there too.

Just bear in mind: this place is expensive A LOT! Cocktails range from £50+ (the highest I paid there was £75 for one cocktail!).

✅ P. S. You can also stay here.

Day 4: Bangkok

On your fourth day in Bangkok, I recommend taking a day trip.

I went with the Railway & Floating Market, but I will list down some other great day trips you can do from Bangkok too!

✅ I booked this Railway & Floating Market Guided Tour and cannot recommend it more to you guys!

Railway & Floating Market

Railway Market, officially called MaeKlong Railway Market, is unique because vendors put their shops on the railway. When the train is arriving at the station that is next to the market, the vendors are taking all of their stuff from the railway, so the train can pass. Once it does, they put everything back and that goes for several times a day every day.

The train arrives each day at 8:30 am, 11:15 am, 2:30 pm and 5:40 pm. You need to be there around 30 min before, so you can explore the market and then find a safe space to see the train coming. Your local guide and the driver will make sure you’re there on time, don’t worry!

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a completely different experience though! It’s totally chilled and laid back. I recommend you to hop on a boat and shop that way. You can buy literally anything: food, drinks, souvenirs, clothes. We got ourselves beers and just enjoyed the sail.

Later you can walk the market too and if feeling adventurous, you can even hold some dangerous animals like snakes and slow loris.

We also had lunch at the Floating Market, so it’s a great lunch-break stop too.

Other Great Day Trips from Bangkok

Day 5: Chiang Rai

It is time to catch a flight to Chiang Rai and explore a little bit of the north. You will spend 4 days in the north, out of 2 weeks in Thailand.

On your first day in Chiang Rai you will visit a couple of the most famous temples in Chiang Rai and the most instagrammable cafe – Lalitta Cafe.

✅ Consider joining this highest rated Chiang Rai Highlights Full Day Tour.

📖 Read my How to Spend 2 Days in Chiang Rai – Travel Itinerary blog post.

Lalitta Cafe

I don’t know about you, but I always love to grab an eat first, especially after a flight.

And honestly, there’s no better place in Chiang Rai than Lalitta Cafe! It’s straight out of a fairytale and is a perfect instagrammable place.

And the food is so delicious (which is not always the case with the most popular places)! I had a curry inside the coconut and it was amazing. You can also come for drinks only, but bear in mind that they don’t serve alcohol here.

However, if you don’t feel like eating or drinking, the good thing is that you can still visit to stroll around the man-made waterfall and botanic gardens.

Everyone has to pay 60 baht (about £1) to enter, but you can use this credit for food/drinks later.

Wat Huay Pla Kang

A 15 minute walk from Lalitta Cafe is Wat Huay Pla Kang. Even though it’s not far away, it does go uphill and if it’s a super hot day, you may consider taking a tuk-tuk to get you there.

Wat Huay Pla Kang, also known as Big Buddha of Chiang Rai, is known for its big white statue of Guanyin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy.

It is 90m (295 ft) tall (to compare Christ the Redeemer, which is a New World Wonder is only 38 m or 98 ft tall!)! You can also go inside the statue, which I recommend.

The interior is really amazing and you have nice views of Chiang Rai. The lift to the top will cost you 40 baht (less than £1), otherwise it is free to visit.

The assembly hall and pagoda next to it are pretty cool too, so make sure to check these out as well.

My favourite part: the dragons!

The Blue Temple

Next up in Chiang Rai is The Blue Temple, or as it is officially called Wat Rong Suea Ten, which translates into The House of The Dancing Tiger. Apparently tigers once roamed in the area…

It’s a really, really impressive temple. I just love all the dragon motifs!

The Blue Temple surely has the most beautiful interior from all the Thai temples I have seen during this trip. The blue colour of the ceiling reminded me of tombs in the Valley of The Kings in Egypt.

The entrance is free and the best is to take Grab or tuk-tuk to get there.

Day 6: Chiang Rai

On your second day in Chiang Rai, you will visit the most famous temple after which I recommend taking it easy and enjoy some free time at the resort.

White Temple

The White Temple, or in Thai Wat Rong Khun, is the temple I have saved to my Pinterest board ever since I first saw it. I remember how I was shockingly impressed and intrigued by its architecture, the hands coming out of the ground and full with skulls. I knew that if I ever get to Thailand, I will have to go there. And that day finally came.

The White Temple is unique because it’s made with pieces of glass in the plaster that are sparkling in the sun. The white colour signifies the purity of the Buddha, while the glass symbolises the Buddha’s wisdom and the Dhamma, the Buddhist teachings.

The temple is truly stunning and even exceeded my expectations, however, this is the most popular sight in Chiang Rai and therefore the busiest. But, you can always find good corners to take a beautiful photo and enjoy it peacefully.

The entrance is around 100 baht (£2) (covers the Cave of Art and Golden Temple too) and it’s open daily from 8 am until 5 pm.

You can take a Grab to get there or join a guided tour.

Cave of Art

A lot of people make a mistake and once they’re done with seeing the White Temple, they just exit and leave. DON’T be one of these people!

When you’re done with the White Temple, instead of going left to the exit, just walk right. After 3 min you will find a Cave of Art. Honestly, once more I felt like I was in a Game of Thrones or Lord of The Rings scene.

It’s just unbelievable that places like these exist.

It’s the newest installation at White Temple. You can pay 50 baht (£1) to go inside, which I skipped this time. What I’ve seen from the outside was pretty amazing too!

Golden Temple

Next to the Cave of Art and opposite of the White Temple is the Golden Temple.

It is fairly small, you can’t go up close, but also it is overlooked and therefore very peaceful for sightseeing. There was only one other couple with us there, so it was pretty enjoyable.

After a little bit of sightseeing, we had a snack. There’s a nice little market next to the White Temple with street food options too. We had a good breakfast, so we went with Mango Sticky Rice to try it for the first time (really delicious!), but all the food looked really amazing.

Pool Time

And now is the time to finally enjoy your chosen Chiang Rai hotel. Definitely make sure that whatever option you choose, it has an outdoor swimming pool where you can refresh.

✅ We stayed at Le Meridien and I cannot recommend it more!

Day 7: Chiang Mai

After you’ve spent 2 days exploring Chiang Rai, it is time to go to Chiang Mai where you’ll spend the next 2 days.

We ordered a driver with Grab and paid around £50 for a 3h drive. Alternatively, you can go via public transport.

Once there, you will explore the highlights of Chiang Mai.

✅ Consider joining this best rated Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour.

📖 Read my How to Spend 2 Days in Chiang Mai: Ultimate Itinerary blog post.

Wat Phantao

Start your tour of Chiang Mai at Wat Phantao, one of the oldest temples of Chiang Mai in the old walled centre of the city and was built towards the end of the 14th century.

The vihara of the Wat Phantao was originally a throne hall for one of Chiang Mai’s Kings in 1846.

The temple is free to visit.

Wat Phra Singh

Wat Phra Singh is also known as The Monastery of the Lion Buddha or The Temple of the Lion Buddha. It is an active temple with hundreds of monks and novices living there.

It dates back to the 14th century when Chiang Mai was the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, and is one of the finest examples of classic Lanna style temple architecture in Northern Thailand.

The entrance is also free.

It was very beautiful here! There are several buildings in the complex, so you can easily spend an hour there.

Recommended Restaurants

We enjoyed the food scene in Chiang Mai, so here are my two favourite restaurants you need to check when in Chiang Mai:

Day 8: Chiang Mai

On your 8th day of this Thailand 2 week itinerary you will spend a day with elephants (my favourite activity in Thailand!).

While you can visit elephant sanctuaries anywhere in Thailand, I recommend doing it in the North because the nature is gorgeous there and it really adds to the whole experience.

Elephant Sanctuary

One thing I knew I will always do in Thailand was to visit an Elephant Nature Park & Sanctuary.

💡But before we go into details of this day trip – please, please, please, never ride an elephant or book a tour with an operator that is offering that service! These elephants are 99% abused and not well taken care of!

✅ I was carefully researching which tour operator to book and when I found this tour on GetYourGuide that has over 5k reviews and 4.9 score, I knew they were the one. Honestly, CANNOT RECOMMEND THEM MORE!

The owner of this sanctuary is an older lady who is saving elephants on the border with Burma (Myanmar). She has around 20 elephants on her farm, but you only play with females as males are bigger and more aggressive since they’re territorial.

First we met with mama elephant and her baby girl Mali who was 13 months old and already weighed 350 kg (770 pounds).

We fed mama and played with the little one. She was so funny, we were laughing so much with her, especially when she was trying to fit into her swimming pool which she has obviously outgrown.

After that we had lunch at the farm and then went to feed 3 other grown up elephants.

Later we bathed them in mud and played with them in the river. They were hilarious, like little kids playing and joking with us and splashing us with their trunk!

It was once more time for feeding and then we left them to relax.

We had one more activity and that was swimming in the waterfall (so refreshing!).

Chiang Mai Night Market

After a long and playful day, I recommend checking the Night Market in Chiang Mai.

✅ You can also go on this most booked Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour.

Day 9: Krabi

Initially I thought we’re going to go to Phuket, but as I was researching about and comparing it to Krabi, I realised Krabi was a better choice for us at that moment. We wanted a little bit of peace while still being in a lively place with easy access to beautiful beaches. And it was a good decision. Next time I’d like to visit Phuket though and spend a few days on the islands too. My itinerary in southern Thailand is covering Krabi with island hopping from there.

On your first day in Krabi I recommend relaxing by the beach or pool and exploring the food scene.

📖 Read my The Perfect 4 Days Krabi Itinerary blog post.

Lunch Time

Considering you’d most likely be coming to Krabi from elsewhere in Thailand, I would assume you’d be hungry by the time you’re there, so I will start with a restaurant recommendation.

We went to Haweli, an Indian restaurant which was close to our hotel.

It was delicious! If you like Indian food, this is a place to go.

Hotel Check-in & Pool Time

We decided to stay at Pakasai Resort and I cannot recommend it more to you guys!

It’s a beautiful eco-resort that promotes sustainability and green-tourism.

On our balcony we had an open bird cage with little birds inside whose mama was coming often to feed them. But the main surprise was when we saw an endemic monkey climbing from one tree to another. They are called dusky leaf monkeys and their babies are all YELLOW! I’ve never seen such monkeys!

Monkeys are climbing the trees next to the outdoor pool, so it’s a great way of observing nature while relaxing and refreshing.

Ao Nang Beach

Ao Nang Beach is the main beach of Krabi, but don’t be surprised when you realise this is NOT the paradise beach you’ve seen online. Me and my husband always choose swimming in the sea over the pool, but we got pretty disappointed with Ao Nang.

Basically, Ao Nang serves mainly as a port connecting Krabi with other islands, so the beach at Ao Nang was not the best. The sea was not clear nor turquoise blue as you would have expected it. The beach itself didn’t have any shade nor a place where you can just lay down and relax.

But, it’s a nice place to watch the sunset, either directly from the beach or from the nearby bars and restaurants, so definitely check it out!

Night Market

To finish our day 9 in Thailand, we explored the Night Market at Ao Nang where we had dinner.

Day 10: Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay Boat Trip

Your second day in Krabi is all about island hopping because it is time to see the famous Phi Phi Islands.

The best is to go on a guided tour with a speedboat or long-tail boat.

✅ We booked this tour and were very happy with it. Definitely recommend it!

💡The things I will mention here is what we’ve done on our tour, so it might be a bit different for you if you choose a different one, though they all cover the hot spots (mainly Maya Bay, Viking Cave, Phi Phi, Monkey Bay, Bamboo Island).

📖 Read my A Complete Guide to Visiting Koh Phi Phi in Thailand blog post for more.

Maya Bay

Maya Bay has a sad and warning story to tell. It gained on its popularity after the movie with Leonardo DiCaprio, The Beach.

Maya Bay was attracting 5000 visitors daily who were coming on speedboats. It all led to the destruction of coral reefs. Only 8% of it survived when the authorities decided to close it to renew the reef. It was closed in 2018 and reopened again in 2022, with a big change.

The maximum number of tourists allowed on the bay at a time is limited to 300 people, while visits are capped at 1 hour, allowing for 7 to 8 daily rounds of visitors from 10 am to 4 pm. The shores of Maya Bay will be off-limits for boats, which are only allowed to dock at the new piers. You also need to pay 400 baht (£9) to enter the bay.

The beach is truly stunning. It is such a shame what we’ve done to it and because of that, we are no longer allowed to swim in it.

💡IMPORTANT: There were some tourists ignoring the rules and were going further away, even dipping their full body into the sea, while it’s clearly said you can only go as far and dip your ankle only. Please respect the rules for nature’s sake!

Pileh Lagoon

Pileh Lagoon is situated on the idyllic island of Koh Phi Phi Leh. It is a popular swimming and snorkelling location.

We spent around 45 min there and really had a great time!

Viking Cave & Monkey Beach

Then we had a photo stop at Viking Cave and Monkey Beach.

Viking Cave is privately owned, so you can’t explore it, only enjoy it from the boat.

On the other hand, Monkey Beach is, as the name suggests, populated with monkeys who are known for biting and stealing, so you can’t really relax and enjoy the beach.

This stop is mainly to see the monkeys and feed if you like, but if you plan on doing it, please be extra careful!

Ko Phi Phi Don

After that we had lunch at Ko Phi Phi Don which was included with the tour. It was a buffet style lunch and the food was really good.

After lunch we had around 30 min to enjoy the beach. The sea was beautiful, but the beach mainly serves as a port and a lunch-stop, so it was crowded and the scenery was not so nice. But it was great to refresh, lay down and enjoy a coconut.

Bamboo Island

The best beach during this boat day trip was at Bamboo Island.

It’s a gorgeous white sandy beach with crystal clear sea and lots of natural shade – just perfect!

We had 1h free time there, but I wish we could’ve stayed longer. I can’t remember how many times during that one hour I went to swim because the water is just so inviting!

Evening at Ao Nang

We were picked up at 9 am and returned back to our hotel around 5 pm. We had coffee in the hotel bar and then got ready for dinner.

This time we went with Italian at Umberto’s Cuisine. Highly recommending this place!

Day 11: Hong Island Boat Trip

Next up on our Thailand 2 week itinerary is a day trip to Hong Island.

I recommend that on this day you choose between Hong Island and the Four Islands.

✅ We chose Hong Island and booked this tour which was great too!

Hong Lagoon & Hong Island

This day trip was more relaxed and easy-paced compared to the previous day when we went to Phi Phi islands.

We first visited Hong Lagoon due to its low tide from noon.

We only admired it from the boat, though it would have been nice if we could have swam in there, but regardless, it was beautiful to see.

After that we went to Hong Island where we spent 2h swimming and chilling.

The beach was really beautiful. Another gorgeous white sand soft as flour, turquoise clear water with amazing coral. The only minus: jellyfish. Be mindful of them!

Hong Island is an uninhabited National Park, so you will need to pay an additional 300 baht (£7) to enter.

Ko Pak Bia

If you ask me, this was my least favourite island on both tours, and mainly because the beach is sandy/pebble-y. Plus, as soon as you enter the sea, it has big slippery rocks and it is shallow for metres. We skipped swimming here and just enjoyed our lunch (included in the tour price) in the shade.

Ko Lao Lading

Ko Lao Lading is another popular island in the Krabi region.

It is very cute, like a smaller version of Hong Island, but the jellyfish were a nightmare here!

I went swimming once and I’m pretty sure I stepped on one… And all I could hear were people “screaming” whenever they saw one around them. I just couldn’t relax, so that was it from my side. My husband also went once only.

Later I heard our guide explaining how they won’t hurt you if you step on them (like I did!), it’s their bottom parts that burn you.

If you decide to swim here, please be really careful!

We had 45 min there too and then it was time to head back to our resort.

Sunset & Dinner Time

The first 2 days in Krabi we missed to watch the sunset at the beach, so we made sure we do it now.

We found a nice beach bar with a live band. It couldn’t not have been more perfect.

✅ Save this bar.

We had dinner at Sandee’s Thai Restaurant which I highly recommend. We came there the next day too. That’s how good it was!

Day 12: Railay Beach

This was our last day in Krabi, so we had to check its most popular beach – Railay Beach.

Railay Beach

You can only access it via long-tail boat, there’s a pier at Ao Nang where you buy the tickets which are about 100 baht round trip (£2). The boats go every 15 min and the whole journey takes 20 min one way.

📖 Check my How to Get to Railay Beach from Ao Nang by Long-Tail Boat blog post for more detailed guide.

Railay Beach is divided into 3 parts: the west part that is surrounded by limestone cliffs, the east part is popular for rock climbing and the third part is Phra Nang Cave Beach. Initially I wanted to go to Phra Nang, but in the end we stayed on the west side because it was most convenient. And we loved it!

Railay Beach is truly beautiful, make sure to include it to your 2 week itinerary in Thailand!

✅ Alternatively, you can also choose to stay on Railay Beach. This is the most popular hotel, but quite affordable: Railay Bay Resort & Spa.

There’s also a restaurant with great food where you can go for lunch & coffee. I don’t know why it has such low reviews, it was quite good if you ask me!

📖 Thinking between Railay Beach vs Ao Nang? Then check my Railay Beach vs Ao Nang: Which One Is Better for You? blog post.

Evening & Dinner at Ao Nang

The last boat from Railay Beach to Ao Nang usually departs at 6:15 pm, so make sure you leave on time.

We pretty much did the same things as the evening before: went to the same bar for drinks and sunset (sadly the sunset wasn’t as amazing as the day before) and to the same restaurant for dinner.

Day 13: Bangkok

The last day in this 2 week itinerary in Thailand we will again spend in Bangkok before our flight the next day.

You can check some of the things you missed or skipped on the first 4 days, or you can just take it easy and relax.

To treat ourselves before we get back to reality, we decided to stay in a luxury 5 star hotel with the highest infinity pool in Bangkok!

✅ The hotel is: 137 Pillars Suites Bangkok. You need to book Sukhothai Suite which will give you access to this private infinity pool on the 35th floor, which is THE HIGHEST INFINITY POOL in Bangkok!

And what is even better, the room was not that expensive either given it’s a 5 star hotel where you’ll have your own butler, bar and even your little balcony with stunning views of Bangkok. We paid £270 for 1 night! That’s what I call affordable luxury.

I’m definitely staying there again, but next time I will book at least 2 nights!

Is Thailand Worth Visiting

Before going there, and even after I returned, I heard from some people how Thailand succumbed to the mass tourism and lost its authenticity. I can’t speak for how it was 10 years ago, but I can tell that visiting Thailand was a very authentic experience and the cheapest country I’ve ever been to so far!

It is my favourite country in the whole world that offers so many different things and suits any kind of traveller – culture, adventure, solo, family, couples; literally anyone will find something for themselves in Thailand!

So, yes, Thailand is very much worth visiting!

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