Why book this with OWT
- A proven route, tailored to your dates
- Domestic flights & transfers all arranged
- Vetted, ethical experiences only
- One dedicated specialist, start to finish
- Financial protection on packages
- 24/7 support, 4.8/5 service
Bangkok's temples, Chiang Mai's misty hills and the Andaman islands — a tailor-made 10-day route from the UK, day by day, planned and protected by One World Travels & Tours.
Ten days is the sweet spot for a first Thailand holiday: enough to feel the buzz of Bangkok, slow down in the northern hills of Chiang Mai, and still finish barefoot on the Andaman coast. Below is our most-loved 10-day Thailand itinerary from the UK — a proven day-by-day route you can follow as-is or use as a starting point. It's a template, not a package: One World Travels & Tours UK (part of OWT Group Ltd) tailors every day, hotel and flight to your budget, dates and pace, and every trip is financially protected. Prefer beaches over temples, a honeymoon resort, or a family-friendly version? We'll reshape it around you.
Land, transfer to your riverside hotel and ease in with a first taste of Thailand — a sunset drink over the Chao Phraya and a bowl of boat noodles at a local spot. We arrange your flights and private airport transfer.
The city's showpieces: the Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha, reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, then a longtail boat through the canals (khlongs) to Wat Arun as the light softens. Evening at a rooftop bar or the night markets.
A morning at a floating or railway market, an optional Thai cooking class, then time to shop Chatuchak or Icon Siam. We can add a day trip to Ayutthaya's ancient ruins if you'd like more history.
A short domestic flight (we book it) to the laid-back northern capital. Explore the walled old town's temples and, if it's a weekend, the wonderful Sunday Walking Street market.
A morning at a genuine ethical elephant sanctuary (no riding), then up to the golden temple of Doi Suthep for views over the city. Exactly the kind of experience we vet for you.
A free day to choose: Doi Inthanon national park and waterfalls, a hands-on Thai cooking class, or a hill-tribe and coffee-country day. We'll pre-book whichever you fancy.
Swap mountains for sea: a flight to Phuket (or Krabi) and a transfer to your beach resort on Kata, Patong or a quieter cove. Afternoon on the sand — you've earned it.
The postcard day: a speedboat to the Phi Phi Islands, snorkelling in glass-clear water, Maya Bay and a beach lunch. We book small-group or private options so it's never a cattle-market.
Kayak beneath the towering limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay and see the famous James Bond Island — or simply do nothing at all on the beach with a massage and a cocktail. Your call.
A slow breakfast, a final swim, and a private transfer to the airport for your flight home — or extend with a few more island days or a stopover. We handle every connection.
This 10-day itinerary is the classic first-timer's loop — but it's yours to reshape. Trade Chiang Mai for extra island time, upgrade to an over-water honeymoon suite, slow the pace for the kids, or stretch to 14 days and add Krabi or Cambodia. Tell us the trip in your head and we'll build it.
Yes — it's the sweet spot for a first trip. Three nights each in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the islands gives you temples, hills and beaches without rushing. We tailor the balance to your pace.
It depends on season, hotel level and airline — from great-value 3–4★ stays to luxury island resorts. We price every itinerary to your budget. Request a free quote and we'll build options to match.
Most travellers start in Bangkok, head north to Chiang Mai, then finish on the beaches so you end relaxed before the flight home. We can flip it if your flights suit better.
Completely. This is a template — we swap regions, add a honeymoon resort or family-friendly days, and match hotels and flights to your budget and dates.
Yes — package holidays with us include financial protection, and we're rated 4.8/5 Excellent on Trustpilot.
Send us your dates and budget and your dedicated specialist will tailor this itinerary and price it for you. No obligation, no pressure.
Get my free quotePhotography via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA). Itinerary is a sample and fully tailor-made by One World Travels & Tours (OWT Group Ltd).