40 days in Thailand Itinerary

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.

Spend the 3rd (Tue) exploring nature at Khao Yai National Park. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip by Thailand Bird Watching, take in nature's colorful creations at The Bloom By TV Pool, take some stellar pictures from Pha Trom Chai Viewpoint, and admire the sheer force of Haew Narok Waterfall.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Khao Yai National Park trip planner.

Bristol, UK to Khao Yai National Park is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Bristol to Khao Yai National Park, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. October in Khao Yai National Park sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to drive to Pattaya.

Famous for its nightlife and activity-filled seafront, Pattaya remains a major party destination for tourists and expats in Thailand.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Pattaya: Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin (in Bang Lamung), Spas (in Si Racha) and Na Chom Thian (Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden & Upside Down Pattaya). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of The Sanctuary Of Truth, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Underwater World Pattaya, head off the coast to Koh Larn, and enjoy the sand and surf at Pattaya Beach.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Pattaya trip maker site.

Drive from Khao Yai National Park to Pattaya in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in October, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): look for gifts at May & Co. General Store, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Ao Tanot Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Thu): trek along John-Suwan Viewpoint, then shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Koh Tao travel website.

Do a combination of flight and ferry from Pattaya to Koh Tao in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in October, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) to allow time to ride a ferry to Ko Pha-Ngan.

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

Ko Pha-Ngan is known for beaches, wildlife, and spas. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chao Mae Kuan Im Shrine, enjoy the sand and surf at Thong Nai Pan Noi, and enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at C&M Learn Thai Culture.

To find other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Ko Pha-Ngan trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by ferry from Koh Tao to Ko Pha-Ngan takes 2 hours. In October, daytime highs in Ko Pha-Ngan are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to catch the ferry 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Bophut side-trips: Na Mueang (I Love Elephant Samui & Amazing Elephant Dung Paper), Overlap Stone (in Lamai Beach) and Taling Ngam (Wat Khao Chedi & Taling Ngam Muay Thai). There's still lots to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at Anantara Spa, kick back and relax at Maenam Beach, stroll through Samui Elephant Sanctuary, and tee off at Koh Samui Golf Academy.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Bophut trip planner.

Traveling by ferry from Ko Pha-Ngan to Bophut takes 1.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Bophut can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Patong.

Take advantage of nighttime entertainment and daytime relaxation on a Patong vacation.

Change things up with a short trip to Big Buddha Phuket in Chalong (about 46 minutes away). There's much more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, visit Sam Collection, and kick back and relax at Karon Beach.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Patong day trip planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Bophut to Patong takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Bophut in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Patong, with lows of 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can travel 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: Maerim Elephant Sanctuary (in Mae Rim) and Doi Inthanon (in Doi Inthanon National Park). Spend the 5th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 6th (Mon), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. And it doesn't end there: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monkchat Meditation Retreat, admire the striking features of Wat Chiang Man, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

To see more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Chiang Mai trip itinerary maker site.

Do a combination of bus and flight from Patong to Chiang Mai in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in November, and nighttime lows around 25°C. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.