13 days in Ko Phi Phi Don, Phuket & Bangkok Itinerary

Find your inner peace on Ko Phi Phi Don, the largest island in the eponymous archipelago.

Visit Nui Beach and Long Beach for some beach relaxation. The adventure continues: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, don't miss a visit to Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint, stroll through Laem Tong Bay, and enjoy the sand and surf at Ao Ton Sai.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Ko Phi Phi Don trip planner.

Panama City, Panama to Ko Phi Phi Don is an approximately 33- hour combination of flight, bus, and ferry. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Indochina Time (ICT), which is usually a 12 hour difference. In May, daytime highs in Ko Phi Phi Don are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel to Patong.

Take advantage of nighttime entertainment and daytime relaxation on a Patong vacation.

We've included these beaches for you: Patong Beach and Karon Beach. Get some historical perspective at Big Buddha Phuket and Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong). Take a break from Patong with a short trip to Nai Harn Beach in Nai Harn, about 40 minutes away. There's lots more to do: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Gay Patong, enjoy the sand and surf at Kata Beach, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Patong Mosque.

To find reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Patong road trip planning tool.

Getting from Ko Phi Phi Don to Patong by combination of ferry and taxi takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In May, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Bangkok.

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

Popular historic sites such as The Grand Palace and Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) are in your itinerary. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Pho, take some stellar pictures from Wat Saket, admire the landmark architecture of Jim Thompson House, and pause for some serene contemplation at Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun).

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Bangkok road trip tool.

Do a combination of bus and flight from Patong to Bangkok in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and taxi; or drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel back home.