Thailand

Asia

Thailand

Land of smiles.

01 Overview

About Thailand

Bangkok’s street food and temples, the northern hills and island beaches on two coasts.

02 Where you’ll go

Sites to visit, day by day

8 scenic stops

Scenic stops and their locations — mix and match them into days, or ask Davema to build the route for you.

Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon 1 Half day
Heritage · Bangkok

Grand Palace

Phra Nakhon

Glittering halls and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

Big Buddha, Bophut 2 Quick stop
Landmark · Koh Samui

Big Buddha

Bophut

A 12-metre golden statue on a small islet.

Wat Arun, Thonburi 3 Half day
Landmark · Bangkok

Wat Arun

Thonburi

The Temple of Dawn on the Chao Phraya.

Chaweng Beach, Chaweng 4 Full day
Beach · Koh Samui

Chaweng Beach

Chaweng

Samui’s longest, liveliest beach.

Wat Pho, Phra Nakhon 5 Half day
Heritage · Bangkok

Wat Pho

Phra Nakhon

The giant reclining Buddha.

Ang Thong Marine Park, Gulf of Thailand 6 Full day
Nature · Koh Samui

Ang Thong Marine Park

Gulf of Thailand

Limestone islands, lagoons and kayaking.

Floating market, Damnoen Saduak 7 Half day
Culture · Bangkok

Floating market

Damnoen Saduak

Boats of fruit and street food.

Fisherman’s Village, Bophut 8 Evening
Culture · Koh Samui

Fisherman’s Village

Bophut

A seaside walking street.

03 Best places to visit

Where to go

04 When to visit

Month by month

JanBest
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AprGood
MayQuieter
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SepQuieter
OctGood
NovBest
DecBest

Best time Good Less ideal / wetter

05 Itineraries

Journeys in Thailand

All trips

08 Gallery

A temple gateway glowing at dusk in Bangkok Longtail boats on a Thai beach

09 Before you go

Travel notes

Visa & entry

Visa requirements depend on your passport and purpose of travel. Davema’s visa desk will confirm what you need for your nationality before you book.

Davema travel documentation

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