How many days do you need in Bangkok & Kanchanaburi?
- Most travelers spend 5-7 days in Bangkok and Kanchanaburi combined
- With 8 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Chiang Mai and Phuket
How Many Days to Spend in Thailand
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Recommended Itineraries for Bangkok & Kanchanaburi
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bangkok, Self-Guided Exploration | Bangkok |
| Day 2 | Best of Bangkok Tour | Bangkok |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Kanchanaburi, Explore Ayutthaya | Kanchanaburi |
| Day 4 | Explore Erawan National Park, Visit Hellfire Pass & Death Railway | Kanchanaburi |
| Day 5 | Visit the Bridge on the River Khwae, Transfer to Bangkok | Bangkok |
| Day 6 | Depart Bangkok |
Delve into Thailand's rich history on this in-depth, six-day tour. Start in Bangkok before heading to ancient Ayutthaya, home to shrines, 13th-century ruins, and the famous Buddha Head. Take a dip in the seven-level waterfall at Erawan National Park, then discover World War II stories at the JEATH War Museum and the real Bridge on the River Kwai. Don't miss the Hellfire Pass Memorial, a moving tribute to the laborers who lost their lives building the Death Railway. Read more
Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Chiang Mai & Phuket
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bangkok, Explore | Bangkok |
| Day 2 | Bangkok City Tour | Bangkok |
| Day 3 | Visit Mae Klong & Damnoen Saduak Markets, Transfer to Kanchanaburi | Kanchanaburi |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Erawan National Park, Raft the River Khwae | Kanchanaburi |
| Day 5 | Fly to Chiang Mai, Explore | Chiang Mai |
| Day 6 | Eco-Elephant Care Tour, Optional Evening Bike Tour | Chiang Mai |
| Day 7 | Golden Triangle Tour | Chiang Mai |
| Day 8 | Fly to Phuket, Guided City Tour | Phuket |
| Day 9 | Phi Phi Island Boat Trip | Phuket |
| Day 10 | Depart Phuket |
Take a 10-day tour through Thailand's diverse landscapes. Begin in buzzing Bangkok to feast on street food, palaces, and temples before escaping to the countryside. You'll bathe in sparkling waterfalls at Erawan National Park, spend a day with elephants, and tour the Golden Triangle. Spend some time in temple-studded Chiang Mai, then head south to Phuket for white-sand beaches and a boat trip to the fabled Phi Phi Islands. Read more
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