Thailand (Chiang Mai, Koh Lipe, Phuket)

9 days · Couple (honeymoon)

7 Days in Thailand — Honeymoon Couple (Chiang Mai → Koh Lipe → Phuket)

Three distinct experiences: northern culture, remote island paradise, and polished beach resort. Skips Bangkok entirely — flies in/out of Chiang Mai and Phuket. This preview covers the first 7 days of a 9-day trip — claim it to build the full itinerary with Voyaige.

Built for couple (honeymoon) spending 9 days in Thailand (Chiang Mai, Koh Lipe, Phuket)

Budget Estimate

$1,400

~$200/day for 9 days · USD

Accommodation 40%Food 20%Transport 20%Activities 20%

Before You Go

Book Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai online — popular slots fill 2–3 weeks ahead.

Pre-book Koh Lipe accommodation; Sunset Beach and Pattaya Beach resorts sell out in peak season.

Check speedboat schedules for Koh Lipe — services are weather-dependent and seasonal (Nov–May is best).

Arrange Hat Yai minivan + speedboat combo transfer via a guesthouse or booking site before Day 4.

Ask your Phuket hotel to set up a private beach dinner — needs at least 48 hours notice.

Good to Know

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Always negotiate songthaew and tuk-tuk fares before boarding — agree on the price in advance.

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Koh Lipe has no ATMs; bring enough Thai baht cash for your full stay on the island.

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Dress modestly entering temples — shoulders and knees covered; carry a sarong in your day bag.

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Grab is the Thai equivalent of Uber and works in Chiang Mai and Phuket — avoids tourist taxi markup.

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Travel insurance is non-negotiable here — motorbike accidents and boat cancellations are common claims.

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Koh Lipe is most accessible November through April; outside these months, rough seas may cancel boats.

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For the honeymoon touch, mention it at check-in — Thai hotels often add flowers, fruit, or room upgrades at no cost.

Day by Day

1

Chiang Mai Arrival & Old City Exploration

Afternoon

Check in & freshen up

2:00 PMOld City, Chiang Mai

Settle into your Old City boutique hotel and decompress after the flight.

$80–$150/night

Wat Chedi Luang

4:00 PMOld City, Chiang Mai

Walk the moat road to this ancient ruined temple in the Old City center.

Free
Evening

Three Kings Monument

5:30 PMOld City, Chiang Mai

Short stroll to the iconic bronze statue — good golden-hour photo stop.

Free

Sunday Walking Street (if Day 1 is Sunday) or Wualai Night Bazaar

7:00 PMOld City, Chiang Mai

Browse street stalls for silk scarves, handicrafts, and local snacks.

Free to browse; ฿200–600 shopping

Zoe in Yellow Bar

9:00 PMOld City, Chiang Mai

Lively outdoor bar cluster with live music — classic first-night Chiang Mai spot.

฿150–250/drink

Where to eat

dinner

Huen Phen

Legendary Northern Thai; order khao soi.

Grab a Grab app taxi from airport — fixed fare, no haggling.
2

Temples, Doi Suthep & Romantic Hilltop Sunset

Morning

Wat Phra Singh

8:00 AMOld City, Chiang Mai

Visit the most revered temple in Chiang Mai before the tourist crowds arrive.

฿20

Doi Suthep Temple

9:30 AMDoi Suthep, Chiang Mai

Climb 309 steps to the gold-spired mountain temple with panoramic city views.

฿30 entry + ฿300 songthaew round-trip
Afternoon

Nimman Art & Design Market browse

12:00 PMNimman, Chiang Mai

Trendy neighborhood walk through cafes, galleries, and boutique local brands.

Free to browse

Thai Cooking Class

3:00 PMNimman, Chiang Mai

Join a half-day couples cooking class — market visit plus 3-course cook-off.

฿1,200–1,800/person
Evening

North Gate Jazz Co-op

8:00 PMOld City, Chiang Mai

Intimate live jazz bar just outside the old city moat — perfect honeymoon evening.

฿150–200/drink

Where to eat

breakfast

Ristr8to Lab (Nimman)

Best espresso in Chiang Mai.

lunch

Nimman street stalls

Pad see ew or mango sticky rice.

dinner

The Riverside Bar & Restaurant

Riverside setting; great Northern Thai food.

Hire a red songthaew to Doi Suthep; negotiate fare before boarding.

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3

Elephant Sanctuary & Chiang Mai Farewell Night

Morning

Ethical Elephant Sanctuary (Elephant Nature Park or Samui Elephant Sanctuary equivalent)

8:00 AMMae Taeng Valley, Chiang Mai

Spend a half-day feeding and bathing rescued elephants — no riding involved.

฿2,500–3,500/person
Afternoon

Return to city & rest

1:00 PMOld City, Chiang Mai

Relax at the hotel pool — mornings at sanctuaries are physically tiring.

Free

Warorot Market (Kad Luang)

4:00 PMRiverside, Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai's largest local market for fabrics, dried goods, and souvenirs.

Free to browse; budget ฿500–1,500
Evening

Rooftop drinks at Villa Mahabhirom or Le Meridien rooftop

7:00 PMNimman, Chiang Mai

Sunset cocktails with skyline views — ideal honeymoon-worthy send-off.

฿300–500/cocktail

Where to eat

breakfast

Hotel or local café

Early start — grab something light.

dinner

Ginger & Kafe (The House)

Romantic garden setting; order curry.

Sanctuary provides hotel pickup — confirm the night before.
4

Fly to Koh Lipe — Arrival & Beach Bliss

Morning

Morning flight Chiang Mai → Hat Yai

7:00 AMChiang Mai Airport

Fly to Hat Yai then transfer by minivan + speedboat to reach Koh Lipe.

฿2,500–4,000/person flights + transfer
Afternoon

Check in on Koh Lipe

2:00 PMPattaya Beach, Koh Lipe

Settle into your beachfront resort on Sunset Beach or Pattaya Beach.

$120–250/night

Sunset Beach walk

4:00 PMSunset Beach, Koh Lipe

Stroll the quieter west-facing beach for your first Andaman Sea sunset together.

Free
Evening

Walking Street Koh Lipe

7:00 PMWalking Street, Koh Lipe

Explore the island's pedestrian strip for local food, cocktails, and fire shows.

฿200–500 drinks/food

Where to eat

lunch

In transit / airport

Quick bite — long travel day.

dinner

Daya Restaurant, Walking Street

Fresh grilled seafood; order whole fish.

Book Hat Yai minivan + speedboat combo in advance — limited seats.
5

Snorkeling, Island Hopping & Beach Day

Morning

Full-day snorkeling boat tour

9:00 AMKoh Adang, Koh Lipe

Tour hits Koh Adang, Koh Rawi, and nearby coral reefs with a local longtail.

฿1,200–1,800/person
Afternoon

Picnic lunch on Koh Adang beach

1:00 PMKoh Adang, Koh Lipe

Most tours include lunch on the uninhabited island — completely secluded.

Included in tour

Return & relax on Pattaya Beach

4:00 PMPattaya Beach, Koh Lipe

Swim, sunbathe, and watch the Andaman Sea change color in late afternoon.

Free
Evening

Beachfront bar night

8:00 PMSunrise Beach, Koh Lipe

Several bars on Sunrise Beach set tables in the sand with fire torch ambiance.

฿200–400/drink

Where to eat

breakfast

Resort or beach café

Eat before 8:30 AM — early departure.

dinner

Pooh's Bar & Restaurant

Beachfront tables; order seafood platter.

Arrange longtail directly from the beach — agree on return time upfront.
6

Fly to Phuket — Patong Beach & Nightlife

Morning

Morning speedboat to Pak Bara pier

10:00 AMKoh Lipe Ferry Pier

Catch the ferry back to the mainland, then minivan transfer to Hat Yai.

฿600–1,200/person
Afternoon

Arrive Phuket — check into hotel

3:00 PMPatong Beach, Phuket

Check in to a Patong or Karon beachfront hotel for your final stretch.

$120–300/night
Evening

Patong Beach stroll & swim

5:30 PMPatong Beach, Phuket

Hit the beach for a late afternoon swim before the strip lights up.

Free

Bangla Road nightlife

9:00 PMBangla Road, Phuket

Phuket's famous strip — open-air bars, live bands, and clubs like Tiger Disco.

฿200–500/drink; club entry ~฿300–500

Where to eat

lunch

In transit

Long travel day — eat en route.

dinner

Baan Rim Pa

Cliffside Thai; romantic for honeymoon.

Fly Hat Yai → Phuket if budget allows — saves 3+ hours vs. van.
7

Phuket Day Trip, Beach & Farewell Dinner

Morning

Phi Phi Islands speedboat day trip

9:00 AMPhi Phi Islands, Phuket

Classic Phuket excursion — Maya Bay, snorkeling, and Viking Cave in one tour.

฿1,500–2,500/person
Afternoon

Return & Karon or Kata Beach

4:00 PMKaron Beach, Phuket

Quieter beaches south of Patong — better for romantic late-afternoon swim.

Free
Evening

Promthep Cape Sunset

6:30 PMPromthep Cape, Phuket

Drive to Phuket's southernmost point for the island's most iconic sunset view.

Free

Honeymoon farewell dinner

8:30 PMPatong Beach, Phuket

Private beachfront dinner setup — many resorts arrange this with advance notice.

฿3,000–6,000/couple

Where to eat

breakfast

Hotel buffet

Load up before the boat trip.

lunch

On tour — included or island café

Most tours include basic lunch.

dinner

Beachfront private dinner or Acqua Restaurant

Book 48 hours ahead minimum.

Grab a taxi to Promthep Cape — it's 30 min south of Patong.

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