Thailand, day by day

2–20 December 2026 · Vilnius ⇄ Bangkok with Finnair

Thailand, day by day

Temples, lizards, a glass floor and Muay Thai in Bangkok, then three islands: Phi Phi, Lipe and Lanta. Every day is planned below, with times, tickets and a map.

☀️ Your trip
  1. Bangkok3 nights
  2. Koh Phi Phi3 nights
  3. Koh Lipe5 nights
  4. Koh Lanta4 nights
  5. Bangkok2 nights

Each square is one night, coloured by where you sleep. Striped means a night on the plane.

Your Bangkok list

Everything you asked for is in the plan. Tap a card to jump to its day.

Water monitors

Lumphini Park's giant lizards swim the lake and laze on the banks. They're most active in the cool early morning. Free.

Sat 5 Dec · 07:00

Thai Niyom

Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai cooking in Mahatun Plaza, Phloen Chit Road, about 15 minutes' walk from the park.

Sat 5 Dec · lunch, backup Sat 19

Glass-floor SkyWalk

King Power Mahanakhon: walk out on the glass, 78 floors up, at sunset. About 1,000 THB online, last entry 18:30.

Sat 5 Dec · 17:00, backup Sat 19

Temples

The Grand Palace at opening, Wat Pho's giant Reclining Buddha, then Wat Arun across the river. 500 + 300 + 200 THB.

Fri 4 Dec · from 08:30

Muay Thai

ONE Friday Fights at Lumpinee Stadium, every Friday. Seats about 1,200–2,000 THB, ringside about 3,000. Round two: Reggae Bar on Phi Phi, Mon 7.

Fri 4 Dec · from about 18:30

MBK

Gadgets, clothes and souvenirs on your last day, so you don't carry shopping round the islands. Far fewer fakes since a big raid in March 2026.

Sat 19 Dec · from 10:00

Anything else? Yes, these are in the plan too

🚂 Fancy a day trip? Ayutthaya, the temple ruins of the old capital, or the Maeklong railway market, where a train rolls right through the stalls, could take Sat 19. MBK is open until 22:00, so you could shop on the Friday evening instead.

Day by day

Numbers in each day match the numbers on the map. Tap 📍 Map, or a number, to see it. On a big screen the map follows you as you scroll.

Boat transfer Day trip by boat Van Flight 1Stops of the day Coastlines GADM 4.1 and Natural Earth; places and river © OpenStreetMap contributors; drawn with Leaflet. Boat lines are schematic.

What to book, and when

Now This week

  • A Long Beach hotel on Phi Phi first: it sells out. Then Lipe (few rooms), SriLanta on Lanta if it isn't booked yet, and both Bangkok stays.
  • Flights: Bangkok → Krabi on Sun 6 Dec, landing by about 10:30. Krabi → Bangkok on Fri 18 Dec, leaving about 15:00 or later. They're separate tickets, so add a checked bag when you book.
  • Muay Thai: ONE Friday Fights on Fri 4 Dec, on ThaiTicketMajor.
  • Travel insurance that covers scooters and diving.

Late Nov A week or two before

  • Krabi airport → Phi Phi van and ferry for Sun 6 Dec, together on 12Go.
  • eSIM (AIS, TrueMove H or dtac), set up at home.
  • Check your passport is valid for 6 more months.

1–2 Dec Just before you fly

  • TDAC arrival card, free at tdac.immigration.go.th.

On the trip 1–2 days ahead

  • SkyWalk sunset ticket for Sat 5: on Thu 3 or Fri 4, once the forecast looks clear.
  • Maya Bay boat: on the evening of Sun 6.
  • Phi Phi → Lipe boat: by Tue 8. It only runs in high season.
  • Lipe → Lanta boat: by Sat 12.
  • Koh Rok tour: by Mon 14. Cooking class: by Tue 15.
  • Van to Krabi airport: by Thu 17.
  • Taxi to the airport for 04:45 on Sun 20: on Sat 19.

Tickets and fees

Prices checked on 10 Nov 2026. Bring cash: most of these are cash only.

WhatPriceGood to know
Bangkok
Lumphini ParkFreeOpen 04:30–21:00. Lizards are most active early morning and from about 17:30.
Grand Palace500 THBFrom 08:30, last entry 15:30. Shoulders and knees covered.
Wat Pho300 THBMassage school inside.
Wat Arun200 THBCash only.
Mahanakhon SkyWalk~1,000 THBOnline price; sunset slots and resellers cost more. 10:00–19:00, last entry 18:30.
ONE Friday Fights1,200–2,000 THBRingside about 3,000 THB. Online tickets are often non-refundable.
Getting around the islands
Krabi airport → Phi Phi~US$22Van and ferry together, on 12Go.
Longtail, Tonsai ↔ Long Beach100–150 THBAgree the price first. It's about double after dark.
Lipe → Lanta boatUS$41–67About 3 hours.
Lipe longtail ashore50–100 THBFrom the floating platform off Pattaya Beach.
Lanta → Krabi airport van350–400 THBShared. A private van is 2,500–2,800 THB.
Island fees and trips
Phi Phi Viewpoint30 + 20 THBThe extra 20 THB is for viewpoint 3.
Maya Bay park fee400 THBNo swimming in the bay.
Reggae Bar Muay ThaiFreeBuy a drink and you're in. Reviews say drinks cost more than elsewhere.
Lipe park fee~200 THBPaid on arrival, in cash.
Lipe snorkel trip600–700 THBShared. Your own longtail from 1,800 THB (inner islands), 2,200 (outer) or 2,800 (both).
Koh Rok + Koh Haa tourUS$40–60Plus a 400 THB park fee.
Money
ATM withdrawal~220 THBEach time, on top of your bank's own fee, so take out bigger sums.

Good to know

💵 Cash

Island ATMs charge about 220 THB a go. Lipe's can run dry, so arrive with cash for all five nights. Park fees and longtails are cash only.

👕 Temple clothes

Shoulders and knees covered, nothing tight or see-through. Shoes off inside the halls.

🚕 Bangkok transport

Grab or Bolt for taxis. The BTS Skytrain and MRT beat the traffic. River boats are cheap and the nicest ride in town.

🐒 Monkeys and lizards

Never feed them. Hide food and plastic bags at Monkey Beach and in Lanta's national park. Give Lumphini's monitors a few metres.

🌊 Sea days

Reef-safe sunscreen, a rash vest, and travel-sickness tablets for the long speedboat rides.

🛵 Scooters

Bring an International Driving Permit, wear the helmet, and make sure your insurance covers scooters.

📱 Phone

Set up an eSIM (AIS, TrueMove H or dtac) before you fly, so you have data when you land.

📅 Holidays

5 Dec is Father's Day (it may also be observed on Mon 7 Dec) and 10 Dec is Constitution Day. Expect crowds and some closures.

🔌 Plugs and water

EU two-pin plugs usually fit, but pack an adapter. Drink bottled or filtered water, not tap.

⏱️ Times

Your Finnair times are from your e-ticket. Domestic flight and boat times come from schedule trackers and booking sites, not the airlines or boat companies, so check them when you book.

Sources

Researched on 10 Nov 2026. Your Finnair times are from your e-ticket; the other flight and boat times come from schedule trackers and booking sites.