Hi! I will be travelling to Thailand in November and as you know… there is so much to see and I am having doubts on my itinerary. I will do a few days in Bangkok, a few days in Chiang Mai, I want to go to Khao Sok and then some islands. The main question is what Islands to visit? Should I stay more on the Krabi/Phuket (Phi Phi islands + Koh Lanta) side? or Koh Samui, Koh Phangang, Ko Tao? I am travelling with my boyfriend, we are both 27 and we both enjoy a bit of everything when travelling, nature, relaxation, adventure, a little party (but not every day).
This is our potential itinerary:
Day 1-3: Bangkok
Day 4: Bangkok and night train to Chiang Mai
Day 5-7: Chiang Mai
Day 8-9: Fly to Krabi and relax there a bit (Ao Nang, Riley) – *I’ve heard it’s easier to travel from here to Khao Sok?*
Day 10-12: Khao Sok National Park
Day 13: Travel to Ko Tao
Day 14-16: Ko tao
Day 17: Koh Phangang
Day 18-19: Koh Samui
Day 20-21: Back to Bangkok & Travel back home
So the main questions are, is this realistic?
Should I even go to Krabi? or Should I head straight to Khao Sok from Chiang Mai? & then go to the islands?
I have decided for now to head more towards the east side as I’ve heard mixed things about Phuket, but I am unsure about not seeing Phi Phi Islands as I’ve seen it’s the highlight for some.
Thanks in advance for the help :) Will share my experience when coming back.
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