Bangkok
Grand Palace mornings, river boats at dusk and street food that keeps going after midnight.
Thailand
Islands · Temples · Street Food · Nightlife
Best time · November – MarchIdeal length · 5 – 8 days
Overview
Turquoise island bays, golden temples and some of the best food in Asia.
Thailand is the easiest introduction to Southeast Asia and still the hardest to leave. Limestone islands rise out of the Andaman Sea, night markets run late in Bangkok, and mountain temples sit quietly above Chiang Mai. Whether you want five days of beach, or a route that threads the cities, the coast and the north together, we build it around how you actually like to travel.
At a glance
- Currency
- Thai Baht (THB)
- Language
- Thai
- Time zone
- Indochina Time (UTC+7)
- Best time to visit
- November – March
- Ideal trip length
- 5 – 8 days
Popular places
Where to go in Thailand
Most trips combine two or three of these. We'll tell you which pairings actually work together.
Phuket
The Andaman base camp — island day trips, long beaches and easy sunset evenings.
Krabi
Railay's cliffs, Phi Phi by longtail boat and the quietest water in the south.
Phi Phi Islands
Maya Bay's cliffs, longtail boat hops and the clearest water in the Andaman.
Chiang Mai
Mountain temples, slow mornings in the old city and the cooler, greener side of Thailand.
Chiang Rai
The White Temple's mirror-still reflections and a quieter, artier north.
Khao Sok
Floating rafts on Cheow Lan Lake, ringed by rainforest and limestone peaks.
Phang Nga
Sunrise over the bay from Samet Nangshe, and karst islands by longtail boat.
Curated holidays
Thailand packages
Every itinerary below can be adjusted — nights added, cities swapped, pace changed.
Explore by experience
Start with the kind of trip, not the map.
Most people know how they want a holiday to feel before they know where it is. Begin there.
Itinerary inspiration
Route ideas, not fixed plans.
Editorial sketches to start the conversation — every route here can be shortened, extended or rebuilt around your dates. Not a bookable product on its own.
Inspiration5 Days
The Andaman Coast
Phuket as your base, with island days around Phi Phi and Krabi's cliffs.
- Phuket
- Phi Phi Islands
- Krabi
Inspiration7 Days
City to Sea
A few days in Bangkok, then south to the coast for water and slower evenings.
- Bangkok
- Phuket
- Phang Nga
Inspiration10 Days
North Meets South
Temples and cooler mountain air in the north, then the islands to close the trip.
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai
- Krabi
- Phi Phi Islands
Inspiration12 Days
The Full Route
Bangkok, the northern hills, rainforest lakes and the Andaman coast — the long version.
- Bangkok
- Chiang Mai
- Khao Sok
- Phuket
- Phi Phi Islands
Good to know
Travel essentials
The practical basics — nothing here replaces confirming your specific trip with us.
Domestic flights connect Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai quickly; within a region, transfers, longtail boats and private cars cover the rest. We map the route so connections make sense before you book anything.
The Thai Baht (THB) is the local currency. Cards are widely accepted in cities and resorts; smaller islands, markets and longtail boat trips are more cash-friendly, so it's worth carrying some on hand.
Light, breathable clothing year-round, a rain layer if you're travelling June–October, reef-safe sunscreen for island days, and modest coverage for temple visits (shoulders and knees).
Requirements depend on your passport and change from time to time. Tell us your nationality when you enquire and we'll confirm exactly what applies to your trip.
FAQs
Common questions
Yes — every route on this page is a starting point. Nights, cities and pace can all be adjusted once you tell us how you like to travel.
Each package page lists its own inclusions and exclusions in full — typically accommodation, listed transport and entry tickets. Flights, meals not listed and personal expenses vary by package, so check the specific one you're considering.
The earlier the better for festive dates and school holidays, when island tours and popular hotels fill first. For quieter months, a few weeks' notice is usually enough.
Yes — WhatsApp is how we plan every trip. Send us your dates and rough plan and a real person will reply with a route and a price.
Why Compass & Atlas
A travel company small enough to answer you personally.
We plan a limited number of trips at a time, across five destinations we visit and re-check ourselves. That's the whole model — and the reason the answers you get are specific rather than generic.
Curated Itineraries
Routes built around how you travel, not a fixed template.
Local Expertise
Five destinations we know properly, rather than fifty we don't.
Personal Travel Assistance
One person who knows your trip, from the first question onwards.
Handpicked Experiences
The days worth doing, and the ones worth skipping — we'll tell you both.
Transparent Guidance
Clear inclusions, clear starting prices, no surprises at the end.
Support Throughout
Reachable on WhatsApp before you go and while you're away.
Plan your Thailand trip
Let's build your Thailand itinerary.
Send us your dates and rough plan. We'll come back with a route, a price and honest advice about what's worth your time.
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