| Thailand is the most visited tourist destination of | | | | Days 8-9 - Enjoy the beach life for a couple of |
| Southeast Asia, with a tropical climate, | | | | days. |
| breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, | | | | Day 10- Return to Bangkok and depart Thailand. |
| great beaches and superb cuisine. Even | | | | If you are particularly interested in ruins, make a |
| inexperienced travelers can travel independently in | | | | loop north and northeast from Bangkok and see |
| Thailand, as long as they don't travel too far off | | | | all of the best ruins in about 5 days using a rented |
| the beaten track. Adventurous travelers could | | | | car with driver (or in a week if you're taking |
| head almost anywhere without too much | | | | trains and buses). A nice route is |
| difficulty. The itinerary below will give first-time | | | | Bangkok-Ayutthaya-Lop Buri-Sukhothai-Udon |
| visitors a whirlwind tour of the country: | | | | Thani-Phimai-Bangkok. |
| Day 1 - Arrive in Bangkok. | | | | Whatever itinerary you choose, you will likely pass |
| Day 2 - Bangkok. | | | | through Bangkok more than once-the best ruins |
| Day 3 - Day trip to Ayutthaya to see the historic | | | | are north and northeast of the capital, the best |
| ruined temples; or for nature lovers, a trip to | | | | trekking is northwest and the islands are all south |
| Khao Yai National Park. Return in the evening. | | | | of Bangkok to the east and west. Nearby |
| Days 4-6 - Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and | | | | beaches can be reached within three to four |
| explore the northern provincial capital and | | | | hours from Bangkok by bus; the large island |
| surrounding area. | | | | beaches such as Koh Samui and Phuket are an |
| Day 7 - Fly directly south to Koh Samui or | | | | hour away by plane. |
| Phuket. | | | | |