30 days in Thailand Itinerary

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

Bangkok is known for shopping, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at The Grand Palace, get a taste of the local shopping with Chatuchak Weekend Market, take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Saket, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Bangkok online visit planner.

Knoxville, USA to Bangkok is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Indochina Time (ICT) is 12 hours. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Knoxville in November: high temperatures in Bangkok hover around 91°F and lows are around 77°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel to Koh Tao.

A holiday in Ko Tao ensures a mix of adventure and relaxation on a fast-developing island in the Gulf of Thailand.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour and then get interesting insight from Tours.

To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Koh Tao travel planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Bangkok to Koh Tao takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and ferry. In November, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 78°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Krabi Town.

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

Spend the 8th (Sun) peacefully gliding across the water with Krabi Sunset Cruises. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Railay Beach, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Agnes Catholic Church, stop by De' MARCO Fashions, and identify plant and animal life at Aonang Elephant Sanctuary.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Krabi Town tour planning site.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Koh Tao to Krabi Town takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or take a bus. November in Krabi Town sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 74°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (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.

Ko Phi Phi Don is known for wildlife, nature, and adventure. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience, stroll through Laem Tong Bay, relax and rejuvenate at Baan Sabai Thai Massage Koh Phi Phi, and explore the fascinating underground world of Ko Phi Phi Le.

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Ko Phi Phi Don trip planner.

Traveling by ferry from Krabi Town to Ko Phi Phi Don takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in November, and nighttime lows around 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to catch the ferry to Ko Lanta.

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

Spend the 16th (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lanta Animal Welfare, stop by The Boss Collection, head outdoors with Ko Ha Yai, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Warin Spa.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Ko Lanta trip itinerary site.

Traveling by ferry from Ko Phi Phi Don to Ko Lanta takes 1.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can travel to Patong.

Take advantage of nighttime entertainment and daytime relaxation on a Patong vacation.

Get out of town with these interesting Patong side-trips: Big Buddha Phuket (in Chalong) and Kao Khad Views Tower (in Wichit). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Bangla Road, have fun at Kidzoona, stroll through Green Elephant Sanctuary Park, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Patong trip planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Ko Lanta to Patong takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or ride a ferry. In November, daily temperatures in Patong can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to travel to Doi Inthanon National Park.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Doi Inthanon. On the 25th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Maeklang Elephant Conservation Community and then don't miss a visit to Phra Maha Dhatu Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri Pagoda.

To find more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Doi Inthanon National Park trip itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Patong to Doi Inthanon National Park takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in November, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can go by car to Chiang Mai.

Discover the diverse history and culture of northern Thailand during a holiday in Chiang Mai, the largest and most significant city in the region.

Chiang Mai is known for wildlife, classes, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phra Singh, admire the landmark architecture of Wat Chiang Man, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Elephant Rescue Park.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Chiang Mai journey maker.

Traveling by car from Doi Inthanon National Park to Chiang Mai takes 2 hours. November in Chiang Mai sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 71°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.