Live like a local
Level: Easy
Ideal Travel Time: October to April

Travel Guide & Routes Thailand ● Travel Itinerary Live like a Local

Discover Thailand through the eyes of a local and experience this fascinating culture for yourself! Be prepared to get to know a country that you will want to explore all the more the further you go, while marveling at some of Thailand’s hidden gems along your route. Embark on an adventure to encounter the essence of Thailand.

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quick guide
  1. How many days do you have available for traveling?
  2. Where do you want to start?
  3. Verify the transportation time.
  4. Plan your sightseeing.
  5. Book your accomodation.

You’ve selected your travel vibe—great! Now it’s time to plan your trip.

First, determine how many days you have for traveling. The route is organized in a recommended order that can be managed by bus, train, car, or flight. If flights are necessary, this will be indicated in the legend.

You can start at any destination along the route according to your available travel days. Click on a city to access the corresponding travel guide.

The number of days suggested for each location represents the minimum recommended stay including travel time. It is crucial to account for travel time between destinations, which usually takes several hours. Make sure to decide where you want to spend the most time and check bus and train schedules before booking accommodations or planning your sightseeing.

When you have leftover days between two destinations, prioritize the second-to-last location (for example, if you have 4 days left and the minimum stay at the second-to-last destination is 3 days, stay there for all 4 days and end your trip there).

If you find the schedule too rushed or prefer a slower pace, feel free to extend your stay in various places and disregard the recommended days. The travel level is intended as a guideline to indicate how easy it is to follow the itinerary, the remoteness of locations, and whether prior travel experience would be beneficial to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

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