Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Siem Reap are a classic combination for travelers headed to Thailand and Cambodia. To make the most of your trip, maximizing time between travel days at each incredible stop, you'll want to plan your trip for about nine to 10 days. Plan your perfect trip to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Siem Reap with our itinerary ideas below.
How many days do you need in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & Siem Reap?
- Most travelers spend 9-10 days in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, and Chiang Rai combined
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend in Thailand
Recommended Itineraries for Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & Siem Reap
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bangkok, Self-Guided Exploration | Bangkok |
| Day 2 | Temples, Grand Palace & Klong Tour | Bangkok |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Chiang Rai, Free Day | Chiang Rai |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Chiang Mai via the Golden Triangle | Chiang Mai |
| Day 5 | Visit the Happy Elephant Home Sanctuary | Chiang Mai |
| Day 6 | Half-Day Cycling Tour in the Villages | Chiang Mai |
| Day 7 | Fly to Siem Reap, Free Day | Siem Reap |
| Day 8 | Explore the Angkor Wat Temple Complex | Siem Reap |
| Day 9 | Depart Siem Reap |
On this incredible nine-day tour, uncover the history and beauty of Thailand and Cambodia's most revered sites. Start in buzzing Bangkok, exploring its temples and shrines, before departing for Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai to see the Golden Triangle. Feed and play with elephants at the Happy Elephant Home Sanctuary, take a cultural cycling trip around the villages, and then fly to Cambodia to spend a day at the spectacular Angkor Wat. Read more
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