Home › Trip itineraries › Thailand
10-DAY ITINERARY · THAILAND

10 days in Thailand on a budget

📅 10 days · 9 nights💵 ≈ US$1,948 per person with flights✈️ Priced for December 2026👫 Friends🗓 Best: Nov–Feb
💵 About US$1,948 per person with flights from Toronto (US$3,897 for 2 adults)

Priced for travel in December 2026. Prices change with dates: peak holidays cost more, quieter months less. Pick your own dates with “Customise this trip” and the planner shows prices for them.

Experience the vibrant culture and delicious street food of Thailand on this 10-day budget trip. Explore Bangkok's temples and Chiang Mai's old city, while enjoying unique activities like a cooking class and visiting an ethical elephant sanctuary.

DAY 1Fly to Thailand
18:15🚆

Travel to the airport in Toronto

Taxi, ride-share or transit · arrive 3 hours before the flight · cost depends on where you live

22:00✈️

Flight from Toronto to Bangkok

Overnight flight · lands the next day at 16:30

See flights ↗
≈ US$565 pp
DAY 2Arrive & Explore Khao San Road≈ US$146 pp
17:15🚆

Taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport

About 45 min from the airport

Book ↗
US$9 pp
18:00🛏

Check-in at Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza (4 nights)

4 nights in Bangkok · ~US$64 per night · Check in and settle · Khao San Road

See hotels ↗
US$127 pp
19:00🍽

Dinner at Pad Thai Thip Samai

Famous for its authentic Pad Thai.

US$11 pp
20:30⭐

Explore Khao San Road

Vibrant street filled with food and shops.

Free
DAY 3Exploring Bangkok's Grand Palace and Wat Pho≈ US$64 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza

At your hotel, or a café nearby

09:15📍

Grand Palace

A stunning complex with rich history and architecture.

Book ↗
US$11 pp
11:00📍

Wat Arun

Iconic temple known for its beautiful spires.

Book ↗
US$7 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at The Sixth

Cozy spot for Thai dishes near the river.

US$11 pp
14:00📍

Wat Saket (Golden Mount)

Climb for panoramic views of the city.

Book ↗
US$4 pp
16:00📍

Jim Thompson House

Museum showcasing traditional Thai architecture.

Book ↗
US$7 pp
18:30🍽

Dinner at Baan Khanitha

Authentic Thai cuisine in a beautiful setting.

US$25 pp
DAY 4Wat Arun & Street Food Tour≈ US$64 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza

At your hotel, or a café nearby

09:15📍

Wat Pho

Famous for the Reclining Buddha and stunning architecture.

Book ↗
US$7 pp
11:00⭐

Street Food Tour

Explore local street food vendors and try various dishes.

Book ↗
US$18 pp
13:30🍽

Lunch at Thip Samai

Famous for its Pad Thai, a must-try in Bangkok.

US$11 pp
15:00📍

Chatuchak Weekend Market

A massive market with food, clothes, and souvenirs.

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at Raan Jay Fai

Michelin-starred street food, famous for crab omelettes.

US$28 pp
20:30⭐

Evening Walk along Chao Phraya River

Enjoy the riverside views and ambiance at night.

Free
DAY 5Day trip to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market≈ US$66 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

BTS Skytrain day pass

For getting around today

US$4 pp
09:15📍

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Day trip · One of the most famous sights here · allow about 5 hours

Book ↗
US$28 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch near your sightseeing in Bangkok

Pick a local spot along the way

US$13 pp
19:15🍽

Dinner in Bangkok

Ask your hotel for a favourite nearby

US$21 pp
DAY 6Chiang Mai Old City & Night Markets≈ US$157 pp
07:05🍽

Breakfast at Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza

At your hotel, or a café nearby

07:45⭐

Check-out from Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza

Check out

Free
08:00🚆

Taxi to Don Mueang Airport

About 30 min

Book ↗
US$7 pp
10:00✈️

Bangkok to Chiang Mai

About 1.7 hours

See flights ↗
≈ US$42 pp
11:55🚆

Taxi from Chiang Mai Airport

About 15 min

Book ↗
US$5 pp
12:10🛏

Check-in at De Lanna Hotel (4 nights)

4 nights in Chiang Mai · ~US$60 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Old City

See hotels ↗
US$120 pp
14:30🍽

Lunch at Huen Phen

Enjoy traditional Northern Thai dishes.

US$11 pp
15:45⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at SP Chicken

Famous for its grilled chicken and local dishes.

US$14 pp
DAY 7Elephant Sanctuary Visit≈ US$189 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at De Lanna Hotel

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Songthaew ride

For getting around today

US$2 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Cooking Love

Enjoy authentic Thai dishes in a cozy setting.

US$11 pp
14:00⭐

Cooking Class at Baipai Thai Cooking School

Learn to cook traditional Thai meals.

Book ↗
US$53 pp
18:30🍽

Dinner at The Good View Village

Dine with a view of the river and city lights.

US$18 pp
20:30⭐

Visit Elephant Nature Park

Meet rescued elephants in a beautiful sanctuary.

Book ↗
US$106 pp
DAY 8Cooking Class and Night Markets in Chiang Mai≈ US$34 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at De Lanna Hotel

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Songthaew ride

For getting around today

US$2 pp
12:00🍽

Lunch at Khao Soi Khun Yai

Famous for its Khao Soi, a must-try Northern Thai dish.

US$11 pp
17:00⭐

Warorot Market

A local market with a variety of food and goods to experience.

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at The Riverside Bar & Restaurant

Enjoy dinner with a view of the river and live music.

US$21 pp
20:30📍

Night Markets

One of the most famous sights here · allow about 2 hours

Free
DAY 9Free Day in Chiang Mai≈ US$36 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at De Lanna Hotel

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Songthaew ride

For getting around today

US$2 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch near your sightseeing in Chiang Mai

Pick a local spot along the way

US$13 pp
14:00📍

Elephant Sanctuary visit

One of the most famous sights here · allow about 2 hours

Free
19:15🍽

Dinner in Chiang Mai

Ask your hotel for a favourite nearby

US$21 pp
DAY 10Last Day in Chiang Mai≈ US$23 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at De Lanna Hotel

At your hotel, or a café nearby

09:30📍

Chiang Mai Zoo

Explore the diverse animal exhibits and gardens.

Book ↗
US$7 pp
12:00⭐

Check-out from De Lanna Hotel

Leave your bags at the hotel until it is time to go

Free
12:30🍽

Lunch at SP Chicken

Enjoy delicious Thai-style grilled chicken.

US$11 pp
16:45🚆

Taxi to Chiang Mai Airport

Arrive 3 hours before the flight

Book ↗
US$5 pp
20:00✈️

Flight from Chiang Mai to Toronto

Flight home

See flights ↗
≈ US$565 pp
🚆

Travel home from the airport

Taxi, ride-share or transit · cost depends on where you live

Prices are estimates per person, checked November 2026, for 2 travellers sharing, shown in US$. Times are a guide: check opening hours before you go. Booking links go to our travel partners; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planned with the Nanajee AI trip planner and reviewed by Nanajee Travels.

Questions about this trip

How much does a 10-day trip to Bangkok and Chiang Mai cost?

About US$1,948 per person (US$3,897 for 2 adults) for this 10-day plan travelling in December 2026, including return flights from Toronto (about US$1,171) and 9 nights in a budget hotel, sharing a room. Without flights it is about US$777 per person. These are estimates checked in November 2026; prices change with dates, and peak holidays cost more.

What is the best time to visit Bangkok and Chiang Mai?

November to February is cooler and dry; March to May is very hot.

How many days do you need in Bangkok and Chiang Mai?

10 days (including travel days) covers the highlights: Arrive & Explore Khao San Road; Exploring Bangkok's Grand Palace and Wat Pho; Wat Arun & Street Food Tour; Day trip to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. For a slower pace or more day trips, add a day or two with “Customise this trip”.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Press “Customise this trip” and the free Nanajee planner opens with this trip filled in. Change the length, dates, budget, who is coming or your home city, and you get a new day-by-day plan with costs in about a minute.

How do you get around Bangkok and Chiang Mai?

This plan uses taxi and domestic flight to get between places; local transport costs about US$35 per person for the whole trip. Each journey is shown on the day it happens, with its time and cost.

Where should you stay in Bangkok and Chiang Mai?

This plan uses Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza (Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza, Bangkok), then De Lanna Hotel (De Lanna Hotel, Chiang Mai) (or similar), 8 nights in total, chosen to be close to the places you visit. Hotels cost about US$247 per person for the trip, sharing a room. You can pick a different hotel or area with “Customise this trip”.

Can I do this trip with kids?

Yes, with a few changes. This plan is written for 2 adults. Press “Customise this trip”, choose “We have kids” and add their ages: the planner adjusts the pace, the stops and the costs for your family.