3 day itinerary
Thailand
Itinerary
You’ve listed Bangkok, , and four beach days, so that’s at least six full days—and really seven if you want travel time without rushing. Here’s a relaxed plan that covers all three. If you truly have only three days total, I’d pick Bangkok or rather than trying to squeeze in the beach too.
Days 1–2: Bangkok
Day 1 — Temples, river, and vegan street food
- Morning: Visit the and early, before the heat and crowds build. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered).
- Lunch: Find a plant-based meal around the old town, or look for a jay restaurant—Thai Buddhist vegetarian food, often vegan. When ordering elsewhere, say “kin jay” and confirm there’s no fish sauce, shrimp paste, egg, or dairy.
- Afternoon: Take a boat along the and visit .
- Evening: Explore for a lively food wander; ask vendors carefully about fish sauce and other animal products.
Day 2 — Markets and modern Bangkok
- Morning: Visit if it’s a weekend; otherwise browse a neighborhood café or market.
- Lunch: Try a vegan restaurant in or —Bangkok has plenty of dedicated plant-based spots.
- Afternoon: Cool off at a mall or visit .
- Evening: Take in the skyline from a rooftop bar, or enjoy a relaxed dinner in a vegan-friendly neighborhood.
Day 3: Travel to
- Morning: Fly from Bangkok to ; it’s much quicker than traveling overland.
- Afternoon: Check in around the and visit and nearby temples.
- Evening: Have dinner at a vegan restaurant, then browse the or, if it’s Sunday, the .
Days 4–5:
Day 4 — and local food
- Morning: Visit and wander the at an unhurried pace.
- Lunch: Sample northern Thai flavors in vegan versions—look for dishes such as khao soi made without egg noodles or animal-based curry ingredients.
- Afternoon: Take a Thai cooking class that can accommodate vegans, or visit a café and explore the area.
- Evening: Enjoy a night market; double-check ingredients, since curry pastes and sauces often contain fish or shrimp.
Day 5 — Nature day
- Morning to afternoon: Choose a responsible ethical elephant sanctuary or a guided trip into the mountains. For sanctuaries, look for observation-focused visits with no riding or forced bathing.
- Evening: Return to town for a quiet vegan dinner and an early night before the beach leg.
Days 6–9: Beach time
For four beach days, choose one coast to avoid spending a chunk of your trip transferring between islands. A convenient option is or , reached by flight from , usually with a connection depending on the schedule.
Day 6 — Fly south and settle in
- Travel to your beach base, check in, and keep the day easy: swim, sunset, and a vegan-friendly dinner.
Day 7 — Beach and island outing
- Spend the morning on the beach. If you take a boat trip, ask in advance for a vegan lunch and bring snacks.
Day 8 — Choose your pace
- Have a slow beach day, or book a kayaking, snorkeling, or island tour. Bring reef-safe sun protection and avoid touching coral or wildlife.
Day 9 — One last swim
- Enjoy breakfast, a final swim, and some downtime before your onward journey.
Vegan travel tip: Thai food can be very vegan-friendly, but “vegetarian” doesn’t always mean vegan. A useful phrase is: “I eat jay—no meat, fish sauce, shrimp paste, egg, or dairy, please.” If your actual trip is only three days, tell me which destination matters most and I’ll make a realistic three-day version.