Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Bangkok
Morning Arrivée & Khao San Road
Land at Suvarnabhumi. Settle in and try a Thai massage to recover from the flight.
Afternoon Grand Palais & Wat Phra Kaew
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha), the most sacred site in Thailand. Dress code enforced.
Evening Street food à Yaowarat (Chinatown)
Chinatown (Yaowarat Road) at night: grilled seafood, pad thai, mango sticky rice — best street food in Bangkok.
Day 2 Bangkok — Temples & Markets
Morning Le Grand Palais et le Bouddha d'Émeraude
Wat Pho: giant Reclining Buddha (46 m, gold leaf) and Thailand's oldest massage school.
Afternoon Wat Pho et le Bouddha couché
Long-tail boat through Thonburi canals: stilted houses, orchid farms, riverside temples, floating vendors.
Evening Wat Arun au coucher du soleil
Sunset at Wat Arun then rooftop cocktail at a sky bar. City lights from 60+ floors.
Day 3 Bangkok — Chatuchak & Departure
Morning Le marché de Chatuchak
Chatuchak Weekend Market: 15,000+ stalls of fashion, art, antiques, plants, street food.
Afternoon Chinatown et la rue Yaowarat
Jim Thompson House (silk museum in teak house) or MOCA Bangkok. Then transfer to the airport.
Evening Khao San Road et la vie nocturne
Fly south to the islands. First sunset at your beachside accommodation.
Day 4 Krabi — Railay Beach
Morning Vol Bangkok – Chiang Mai
Long-tail boat to Railay Beach, accessible only by sea. Limestone cliffs, turquoise water, white sand.
Afternoon Tha Phae Gate et la vieille ville fortifiée
Rock climbing on limestone walls (all levels) or explore Phra Nang Cave shrine.
Evening Night Bazaar et gastronomie du Nord
Sunset from the Railay viewpoint (15 min steep climb). Beach dinner under stars.
Day 5 Phi Phi Islands
Morning Le temple Doi Suthep, sentinelle dorée
Speed boat to Phi Phi. Stop at Maya Bay (from "The Beach") — reopened with controlled access.
Afternoon Sanctuaire d'éléphants éthique
Snorkeling at Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Bamboo Island (pristine white sand, excellent coral).
Evening Cours de cuisine thaïe traditionnelle
Stay on Phi Phi Don. Sunset viewpoint (3 levels). Famous beach nightlife with fire shows.
Day 6 Koh Lanta — Relaxation
Morning Vol Chiang Mai – Krabi
Ferry to Koh Lanta — laid-back alternative. Long beaches, mangroves, Thailand-20-years-ago vibe.
Afternoon Railay Beach, paradis entre les falaises
Lanta Old Town: charming stilted Chinese-Thai shophouses, cafés, craft shops, waterfront restaurants.
Evening Coucher de soleil et fruits de mer à Ao Nang
Sunset at Kantiang Bay. Beachfront dinner with feet in the sand.
Day 7 Koh Lanta — National Park
Morning Ferry vers Koh Phi Phi et installation
Mu Ko Lanta National Park: jungle trails, rocky beaches, lighthouse panorama, monkeys and monitor lizards.
Afternoon Excursion à Maya Bay, le lagon mythique
Snorkeling/diving at Koh Rok or Koh Haa. Crystal water, manta rays, whale sharks (Nov-Apr).
Evening Soirée tropicale à Tonsai Bay
Thai cooking class: pad thai, green curry, mango sticky rice — skills to bring home.
Day 8 Transfer to Koh Samui
Morning Snorkeling à Shark Point et Bamboo Island
Ferry+bus to Koh Samui (or fly via Bangkok). More developed: luxury resorts, coconut plantations, nightlife.
Afternoon Phi Phi Viewpoint, panorama à 360°
Fisherman's Village in Bophut: restored shophouses, boutiques, galleries. Friday walking street.
Evening Dîner les pieds dans l'eau et plongée nocturne
West-coast sunset from a beach bar. Cocktail, sand, orange sky over the Gulf of Thailand.
Day 9 Koh Samui — Temples & Nature
Morning Ferry vers Koh Lanta et plage de Klong Dao
Wat Plai Laem (colorful lakeside temple) and Big Buddha on its causeway-connected island.
Afternoon Détente et yoga face à la mer
Na Muang waterfalls (2 cascades) or ATV tour through coconut plantations.
Evening Coucher de soleil à Kantiang Bay
Chaweng Walking Street: food, shopping, live music, Muay Thai shows, night market.
Day 10 Ang Thong Marine Park
Morning Kayak dans les mangroves de Thung Yee Peng
Day trip to 42 limestone islands: hidden lagoons, turquoise waters. Kayak caves, hike to Emerald Lake.
Afternoon Old Town de Koh Lanta, héritage multiculturel
Snorkeling, cave kayaking, beach time on Wua Talab Island.
Evening Parc national de Mu Koh Lanta et phare
Thai wellness: massage, herbal steam, or Muay Thai class to wind down.
Day 11 Koh Phangan
Morning Transfert vers Koh Samui
Ferry to Koh Phangan (30 min). Famous for Full Moon Party but also pristine beaches and yoga retreats.
Afternoon Le Big Buddha et le Wat Plai Laem
Quiet side: Bottle Beach (boat or jungle trail), Than Sadet waterfall, or yoga retreat.
Evening Fisherman's Village à Bophut
Full Moon Party at Haad Rin if timing aligns: 30,000 people, UV paint, fire shows until sunrise.
Day 12 Departure from Koh Samui
Morning Excursion au parc marin d'Ang Thong
Last island morning: sunrise swim, coconut pancakes, souvenir shopping at local markets.
Afternoon Hin Ta Hin Yai et Lamai Beach
Transfer to Samui Airport — one of Asia's most charming, with open-air garden lounges.
Evening Dîner d'adieu et coucher de soleil à Lipa Noi
Fly back to Bangkok or onward. 12 days of turquoise waters, golden temples, and island freedom.