35 days in Thailand Itinerary

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: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, enjoy breathtaking views from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, stroll through Elephant Rescue Park, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Chiang Mai online tour itinerary planner.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Chiang Mai is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Israel Standard Time to Indochina Time is 5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Tel Aviv in December; daily highs in Chiang Mai reach 34°C and lows reach 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can go by car to Mae Wang.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): surround yourself with nature on Elephant Special Tours. On the 8th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic scenery at Wachirathan Falls, tour the pleasant surroundings at Maeklang Elephant Conservation Community, and then admire the sheer force of Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall.

To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Mae Wang trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang in 1.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Mae Wang are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can drive to Doi Inthanon National Park.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Doi Inthanon.

Plan my day in Doi Inthanon National Park using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

You can drive from Mae Wang to Doi Inthanon National Park in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in December, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Chiang Rai.

Enjoy a cultural and relaxing vacation in Chiang Rai, the capital city of an eponymous province.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): indulge your taste buds at Coconut Tours, then admire the striking features of Wat Rong Khun, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Huay Pla Kang. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), relax and float downstream with Bamboo Tours, and then explore the galleries of De'Cashmere Co.,Ltd.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, read Chiang Rai trip tool.

You can drive from Doi Inthanon National Park to Chiang Rai in 4.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Doi Inthanon National Park in December; daily highs in Chiang Rai reach 31°C and lows reach 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Patong.

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

Change things up with a short trip to Big Buddha Phuket in Chalong (about 46 minutes away). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Bangla Road, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, kick back and relax at Patong Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Freedom Beach.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Patong trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by flight from Chiang Rai to Patong takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Chiang Rai in December, expect Patong to be a bit warmer, temps between 36°C and 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel to Ko Lanta.

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

Spend the 17th (Thu) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lanta Animal Welfare, enjoy the sand and surf at Khlong Dao Beach, stop by The Boss Collection, and get outside with Ko Ha Yai.

For ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Ko Lanta sightseeing planner.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Patong to Ko Lanta in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or ride a ferry. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) 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: take a memorable tour with Tours, relax and rejuvenate at Baan Sabai Thai Massage Koh Phi Phi, enjoy the sand and surf at Loh Lana Bay, and explore the fascinating underground world of Ko Phi Phi Le.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Ko Phi Phi Don travel website.

You can ride a ferry from Ko Lanta to Ko Phi Phi Don in 1.5 hours. In December in Ko Phi Phi Don, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Krabi Town.

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

Go for a jaunt from Krabi Town to Phang Nga to see Phang Nga Elephant Park about 1h 45 min away. Spend the 25th (Fri) peacefully gliding across the water with Krabi Sunset Cruises. Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Railay Beach, stroll around Krabi Elephant Sanctuary, stroll through PhraNang Cave Beach, and shake up your sightseeing with Krabi Rock Climbing.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Krabi Town vacation maker site.

You can ride a ferry from Ko Phi Phi Don to Krabi Town in 2.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Krabi Town are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to 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 30th (Wed): kick your exploration up a notch at Flying Trapeze Adventures, then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Koh Tao holiday planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Krabi Town to Koh Tao takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Koh Tao are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can travel to Bangkok.

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

Explore Bangkok's surroundings by going to Ayutthaya (Wat Borom Puttharam & Wat Maha That). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, browse the different shops at Siam Paragon, explore the world behind art at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC), and shop like a local with Chatuchak Weekend Market.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Bangkok trip tool.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Koh Tao to Bangkok in 6.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of ferry and train. Traveling from Koh Tao in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Bangkok, with lows of 26°C. On the 4th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.