This 7-day route follows Bangkok → Chiang Mai, with sightseeing, meal suggestions and transport connections for each day. Allow USD 222–1366 for one room over 6 nights across the listed hotel tiers. Main travel options: Rail, Metro, Ferry, Car / taxi, Walking, Flight. These are planning allowances; flights, meals, admission and taxes are separate.
| Day | City | Transport | USD / room / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Bangkok | Rail / Metro | USD 35–208 |
| D2 | Bangkok | Metro / Ferry | USD 35–208 |
| D3 | Bangkok | Metro | USD 35–208 |
| D4 | Bangkok | Car / taxi / Walking / Metro | USD 35–208 |
| D5 | Chiang Mai | Metro / Rail / Flight / Car / taxi | USD 41–267 |
| D6 | Chiang Mai | Car / taxi / Walking | USD 41–267 |
| D7 | Chiang Mai | Car / taxi | No overnight stay |
Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.
Bangkok temples and riverside, followed by Chiang Mai’s old town, with a full transfer day.
Bangkok → Chiang Mai
Plan a trip with this routeMorning · Arrive at BKK, clear immigration and transfer to the hotel. Luggage storage and early check-in depend on the property.
Afternoon · If arriving early: An easy walk in Lumphini Park. For a late arrival, rest instead of rushing to sights.
Dining · Eat near the selected hotel after arrival, checking opening for a late arrival; do not cross town for a lunch suggestion.
Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai; DMK needs a different Red Line/bus connection. · 35–50 min
Transport sourceBTS to Siam, Silom Line to Sala Daeng, then walk to the hotel. · 45–65 min
Transport sourceMorning · Wat Pho, allowing about 2 hours; cover shoulders and knees.
Afternoon · Cross the river to Wat Arun, then stay around the riverside.
Dining · Tha Tien riverside: Thai curry and mango sticky rice.
Walk to Si Lom; MRT Blue Line to Sanam Chai, then walk to Wat Pho. · 35–50 min
Transport sourceWalk to Tha Tien and use the operating cross-river ferry to Wat Arun; avoid it in severe weather. · 20–35 min
Transport sourceFerry back to Tha Tien; walk to Sanam Chai and take the Blue Line to Si Lom. · 45–65 min
Transport sourceThai dishes and a range of dining options
Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): THB 200–600
Menu, opening & reservationsConfirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.
Morning · Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew; allow half a day and check ceremonial closures.
Afternoon · Rest over lunch, then take the metro to walk along Yaowarat Road.
Dining · Yaowarat: noodles and grilled seafood at stalls with clear prices.
MRT Blue Line from Si Lom to Sanam Chai, then about 20 minutes on foot. · 45–65 min
Transport sourceReturn to Sanam Chai; Blue Line to Wat Mangkon, then walk to Yaowarat. · 35–50 min
Transport sourceBlue Line from Wat Mangkon to Si Lom, then walk. · 20–35 min
Transport sourceThai dishes and a range of dining options
Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): THB 200–600
Menu, opening & reservationsConfirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.
Morning · Jim Thompson House, allowing about two hours and checking opening days.
Afternoon · Walk to Bangkok Art and Culture Centre; use the Siam district if it is closed.
Dining · Siam / National Stadium: boat noodles and Thai iced tea.
Use a licensed taxi to Soi Kasem San 2 and walk to the museum. · 20–40 min
Transport sourceWalk along Rama I Road to BACC; canal boats remain an optional checked excursion. · 10–20 min
Transport sourceBTS Silom Line to Sala Daeng, then walk to the Silom hotel. · 30–45 min
Transport sourceThai dishes and a range of dining options
Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): THB 200–600
Menu, opening & reservationsConfirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.
Morning · Compare domestic flights between Bangkok BKK/DMK and Chiang Mai CNX. Flying is roughly 1–1.5 hours; allow 4–6 hours including transfers and check-in. Check airport and baggage.
Afternoon · Check in, eat nearby and rest after arrival. Leave ticketed attractions for another day to allow for transport and border delays.
Dining · Eat near the selected hotel according to arrival time, carrying water and a snack for the transfer.
Use this connection in reverse and confirm the departure airport: BTS to Siam, Silom Line to Sala Daeng, then walk to the hotel. · 45–65 min
Transport sourceUse this connection in reverse and confirm the departure airport: Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai; DMK needs a different Red Line/bus connection. · 35–50 min
Transport sourceCompare domestic flights between Bangkok BKK/DMK and Chiang Mai CNX. Flying is roughly 1–1.5 hours; allow 4–6 hours including transfers and check-in. Check airport and baggage.
Transport sourceTake a licensed taxi or hotel transfer from CNX; allow 30–60 minutes. · 45–120 min
Transport sourceMorning · Wat Chedi Luang, followed by a walk through old-town lanes.
Afternoon · Wat Phra Singh, with a café break in the afternoon.
Dining · Old-town restaurants: khao soi and sticky rice.
Arrange a licensed car from the northern hotel area to the old town. · 20–35 min
Open directionsWalk along old-town streets, watching for motorcycles. · 15–25 min
Open directionsUse a licensed pickup; agree the destination and fare if choosing a songthaew. · 20–40 min
Open directionsTraditional northern Thai dishes
Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): THB 150–400
Menu, opening & reservationsConfirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.
Morning · Have breakfast near the hotel, pack and check out. Go directly to the airport for an early flight.
Afternoon · Travel to CNX for your booked flight. Aim to reach the terminal around three hours before an international departure; no distant sightseeing today.
Dining · Eat near the hotel or at the airport according to flight time.
Take a licensed taxi or hotel transfer from CNX; allow 30–60 minutes. · 45–120 min
Transport source
Economy chain in Sathorn near Lumpini; walk to the MRT or check the hotel shuttle.
USD 35–63
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · ibis Bangkok Sathorn
A practical Silom base for exploring by urban rail.
USD 65–119
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · ibis Styles Bangkok Silom
Five-star Silom Road hotel with access to Chong Nonsi BTS for city sightseeing and dining.
USD 118–208
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · Pullman Bangkok Hotel G
Near Nimman and the university; use a short transfer for the old town.
USD 41–77
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · ibis Styles Chiang Mai
Four-star stay north of the old city; use a car or songthaew for the old town and night markets.
USD 59–104
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · Mercure Chiang Mai
Mountain resort in Hang Dong, better for a slower stay; arrange return transport for city sightseeing.
USD 148–267
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · Veranda High Resort Chiang Mai
USD 222–1366 · 6 nights. Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.
Compare domestic flights between Bangkok BKK/DMK and Chiang Mai CNX. Flying is roughly 1–1.5 hours; allow 4–6 hours including transfers and check-in. Check airport and baggage.
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