7 Days Thailand First Trip
Bangkok → Chiang Mai
7 daysmid-range
Updated for 2026Based on real traveler experience
Route Overview
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Day by Day
1
bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok — Temples & Street Food
- • Check in to hotel in Sukhumvit or Khao San area
- • Visit Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha
- • Evening street food tour in Yaowarat (Chinatown)
2
bangkok
Grand Palace & River Life
- • Morning visit to Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
- • Longtail boat tour through Bangkok canals
- • Afternoon at Chatuchak Market (if weekend) or Jim Thompson House
- • Rooftop bar sunset drinks
3
bangkok
Modern Bangkok & Travel Day
- • Morning at Lumpini Park
- • Explore Sukhumvit area — malls, cafes, local life
- • Afternoon flight to Chiang Mai (1 hour)
🚌Domestic flight to chiang-mai·1 hour·฿2,000 (~$60)
4
chiang-mai
Temples & Old City
- • Morning visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- • Explore Old City temples on foot
- • Afternoon Thai cooking class
- • Evening at the Night Bazaar
5
chiang-mai
Nature & Adventure
- • Full-day ethical elephant sanctuary visit
- • Evening massage at a local spa
6
chiang-mai
Markets & Culture
- • Morning visit to Warorot Market
- • Explore Nimman neighborhood — cafes and boutiques
- • Afternoon at Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls or Doi Inthanon
- • Farewell dinner at a riverside restaurant
7
chiang-mai
Departure Day
- • Last-minute temple visits or souvenir shopping
- • Depart from Chiang Mai International Airport
Estimated Trip Cost
฿24,500 (~$735)total (mid-range)
฿3,500 (~$105) per day × 7 days
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Good to Know
Flights Bangkok → Chiang Mai sell out in peak season — book 2+ weeks ahead
Elephant sanctuaries have limited daily spots