33 days in Thailand & Siem Reap Itinerary

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

On the 18th (Tue), contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Pho, then look for gifts at St Armani Fashion, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), and finally take an in-depth tour of Patpong Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Wed): admire the striking features of Jim Thompson House, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Chatuchak Weekend Market.

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Brussels, Belgium to Bangkok is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Indochina Time (ICT) is 6 hours. When traveling from Brussels in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Bangkok, with highs around 39°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Chiang Rai.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chiang Rai: Chiang Saen (Golden Triangle Park, House of Opium, &more) and Doi Tung Royal Villa (in Mae Fa Luang). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), stroll around Singha Park, don't miss a visit to Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple), and admire the striking features of Wat Rong Khun.

To see other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Chiang Rai day trip site.

You can fly from Bangkok to Chiang Rai in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Bangkok in July: highs in Chiang Rai hover around 35°C, while lows dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Chiang Mai.

Discover the diverse history and culture of northern Thailand during a holiday in Chiang Mai, the largest and most significant city in the region.

Change things up with these side-trips from Chiang Mai: Wachirathan Falls (in Chom Thong) and Maeklang Elephant Conservation Community (in Mae Win). Spend the 23rd (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 27th (Thu), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Siam Rice Thai Cookery School, take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Chiang Man, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and explore the ancient world of Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan.

For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Chiang Mai online vacation planner.

Drive from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Siem Reap.

Once a small village in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap now serves as a gateway to the Angkor region's World Heritage-listed temple and other attractions.

Spend the 29th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 1st (Tue) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. The adventure continues: delve into the distant past at Angkor Wat, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Banteay Srei.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Siem Reap visit planner.

Fly from Chiang Mai to Siem Reap in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Bophut.

Rocky cliffs and sandy bays draw visitors looking for a action along the coastal area in Bophut, where diving and snorkeling opportunitys abound.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Maenam Beach, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Chaweng Beach.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Bophut journey maker.

Fly from Siem Reap to Bophut in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 31°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can catch the ferry to Ko Pha-Ngan.

Ko Phangan vacations serve as an ideal escape for backpackers and other spontaneous travelers.

On the 4th (Fri), kick back and relax at Mae Haad Beach, then kick back and relax at Salad Beach, and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On the 5th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bottle Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Thong Nai Pan Noi, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Ko Pha-Ngan journey maker site.

Traveling by ferry from Bophut to Ko Pha-Ngan takes 1.5 hours. August in Ko Pha-Ngan sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 31°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to catch the ferry 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.

Koh Tao is known for wildlife, adventure, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and tour the pleasant surroundings at John-Suwan Viewpoint.

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You can ride a ferry from Ko Pha-Ngan to Koh Tao in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in August, and nighttime lows around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to travel to Krabi Town.

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

Krabi Town is known for beaches, nature, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Railay Beach, get a dose of the wild on Aonang Elephant Sanctuary, take in the exciting artwork at Dao Art Gallery, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea).

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Krabi Town road trip planning site.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Koh Tao to Krabi Town takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Koh Tao in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Krabi Town, with lows of 27°C. You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Sun) before leaving for Khao Yai National Park.

The oldest national park in Thailand--and a World Heritage Site to boot--Khao Yai National Park impresses visitors with its waterfalls, mountainous terrain, and abundant monsoon forest.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Khao Yai National Park. On the next day, get a dose of the wild on Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip by Thailand Bird Watching, then Head underground at Khao Luk Chang Bat Cave, then don't miss a visit to Primo Piazza Khao Yai, and finally browse the different shops at Palio Khao Yai.

For ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Khao Yai National Park trip planning website.

Getting from Krabi Town to Khao Yai National Park by car takes about 13 hours. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in August, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bangkok.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): wander the streets of Khaosan Road, then stop by R.Boss Bespoke, then browse the different shops at Siam Paragon, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Observatory Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World and then browse the different shops at MBK Center (Ma Boon Khrong Center).

To find ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Bangkok trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Khao Yai National Park to Bangkok takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.