Thailand -22/01 - 11/02 - Advice needed on itinerary
Hello everyone,
I will reach Bangkok from 22/01 and leave the same city from 11/02. So I was wondering if you guys can share some advice on itinerary.
My focus would be more on laid back nature, nature, good food, beach, islands, snorkeling.
Less emphasis on big crowds, too touristic and too crowded places.
So I am thinking;- Bangkok (maybe 2 days)
- Ayutthaya ( 1 day trip)
- Chang Mai (flight to there and then 2-3 days)
- Phuket (flight there. excellent base to go to different islands)
It is from Phuket that I am bit stuck on going deciding on which other locations. I am thinking of visiting the different island; for the beaches, snorkeling and visit the local flora and fauna. I don't think it is necessary to go to the east coast islands, so to avoid additional travelling. West coast islands should be just fine.
The question is which islands?
So my idea is- Phuket (several days)
- Phi Phi (day trip or overnight or longer days?)
- Similan Islands (day trip or overnight or longer days?)
- Krabi - for nature and backpacking etc (several days)
- Then after Krabi, fly back to Bangkok, which the next day flight back to home.
So what do you guys think? Should I add more islands or locations? Is staying several days as Phuket, PhiPhi etc ok for just too long. I have in total approximately 20 days to spend.