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Illustrated Thailand island-hopping seascape with a passenger ferry, long-tail boat, route markers and limestone islands

Thailand Island Hopping Itinerary 2026: Three Routes That Work

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Plan a realistic Thailand island hopping itinerary with a 10-day Andaman route, a 10-day Gulf route, a mixed-coast option, ferry buffers, budgets and booking checks.

Sunrise over Pai valley with the Pai River, rice fields, mountain mist, a white Buddha and a minivan entering town

Pai 3-Day Itinerary: A Realistic First-Visit Plan

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This realistic Pai 3-day itinerary carefully balances the town, Yun Lai, Santichon, one countryside stop, Pai Canyon and Tham Lod Cave, with practical timings, transport choices, costs, weather alternatives and safer options for travellers who do not ride a scooter.

Panoramic Northern Thailand route with a Lanna temple city, mountain road, coach, waterfalls and white and blue Chiang Rai temples at sunrise

Northern Thailand 7-Day Itinerary: Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai

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This realistic Northern Thailand 7-day itinerary uses four nights in Chiang Mai and three in Chiang Rai, with Old City temples, Doi Inthanon, Doi Suthep, Chiang Rai’s temple circuit and a Golden Triangle day arranged in a route that protects time and energy.

Original illustrated Koh Phangan itinerary guide showing the island beach, nature, food and Full Moon planning themes.

Koh Phangan Itinerary 2026: A Realistic 5-Day Plan

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Follow a realistic five-day Koh Phangan route with beach time, nature, flexible party or wellness options and a sensible ferry buffer.

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Krabi Itinerary 2026: A Realistic 5-Day Plan

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Plan five days in Krabi with Ao Nang, Railay, one island trip, inland scenery and flexibility for Andaman weather.

Illustrated Phuket itinerary 2026 route showing a beach base, Phuket Old Town, Phang Nga Bay and a flexible island day

Phuket Itinerary 2026: A Realistic 5-Day Plan for First-Time Visitors

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Plan five realistic days in Phuket around one beach base, Old Town, Phang Nga Bay and a flexible island day.

Illustrated Thailand two-month itinerary linking Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, northern Thailand, Khao Sok and a southern coast

Thailand 2 Month Itinerary 2026: A Slow 60-Day Route

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Build a slow 60-day Thailand route through Bangkok, central Thailand, the north, rainforest and one season-appropriate southern coast.

Illustrated longtail boat crossing Cheow Lan Lake between rainforest-covered limestone karsts for a Khao Sok National Park guide

Khao Sok National Park Guide 2026: A Realistic 3-Day Jungle and Lake Itinerary

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Combine Khao Sok village and Cheow Lan Lake with a realistic three-day route, floating-stay advice, transfers, costs and packing.

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Bangkok 4 Day Itinerary: Realistic First Trip (2026)

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Follow a four-day Bangkok route that groups river sights, temples, food districts and modern neighbourhoods without wasting time in traffic.

Illustrated four-day Chiang Mai itinerary with temple roofs, mountains and route cards

Chiang Mai Itinerary 2026: A Realistic 4-Day Plan for First-Time Visitors

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Plan four days in Chiang Mai with the Old City, Doi Suthep, modern neighbourhoods and one flexible mountain or countryside day.

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