Each and every place in Thailand is tailor made for a romantic escape, so choosing the right one for your special trip can be a challenge. But fret not, we have your back.
Check out our cherry picked list of the 10 best places in Thailand for honeymoon.
1. Phuket
Phuket‘s glorious beaches and warm climate have made it almost synonymous with a life of sunshine and sun loungers. Throw in luxury pool villas, world class restaurants, spas, mega malls and you can see why it’s the most favored destination among couples.
It’s almost impossible to have a dull moment in Phuket, there are just so many things to do here. You can go for island tours and sunset cruises. There are private beach side dinners and spectacular cultural shows.You can party in any of the countless pubs or just chill with a drink at a beach side bar.
Phuket is also a hotbed for adventure – scuba diving, snorkeling, bungee jumping, zip lining. You name it and Phuket has it.
That is the essentiallybeauty of this place. It has everything.
How to reach: Take a flight 1.5 hour from Bangkok to reach Phuket.
2. Koh Samui
Serving the perfect cocktail of luxury and natural beauty, Koh Samui is Thailand’s most famous honeymoon destination. You can take your pick from a line of uber luxury villas, beach clubs, Michelin starred restaurants and world class spas.
Despite its rapid development, a sense of respect for the island persists, the jungles and resorts blissfully co-existing with each other. Koh Samui is where you live the dream of sipping coconut in a hammock as it rocks under the sound of gentle waves.
Once you have soaked up the beach life, you can explore the island and its varied attractions. At night, you can stroll through night markets, sit in a romantic café, watch fire shows and if you are in the mood for it, attend raging beach parties.
How to reach: Take a flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani. From Surat Thani, a 1.5 -2 hour ferry would take you to Koh Samui.
3. Koh Lipe
Koh Lipe is the exotic Thai island that you have always dreamed of. A decade ago, it was Thailand’s best kept secret, but now travelers have slowly started pouring in, spawning ocean front resorts and luxury villas.
While it’s a small island, it has all the essentials to make for a heavenly retreat. Milky white sand fading into electric blue waters. Check. Local restaurants that serve amazing food. Check.Lush green jungles that lead to beaches.Check mate.
Being part of a national park, its waters are unbelievably clear, brimming with tropical fishes and colourful corals. Scuba diving around the island is a fantastic experience, in fact one of the best in Thailand.
If you are looking for a romantic escape away from the crowds, look no further.
How to reach: Take a flight directly from Bangkok to Hat Yai. It’s a 4.5 hour journey from there by van and ferry.
4. Koh Samet
Koh Samet has come a long way from being a backpacker hangout to the extent that it is currently challenging even Phuket and Koh Samui as island getaways. It helps that it’s quieter than both.
The rising number of luxury accommodations and its close proximity to Bangkok makes it ideal for those who are short on time.
Beach lovers are spoilt for choice, right from bar studded ones to secluded stretches. Come night, they serve as venues for fire juggling shows and barbecues.
If you ever get tired lolling under the shade of trees, you can hire a moped and explore the island and discover its remote viewpoints for unadulterated views of the bay. Or you could plunge into its shallow aquamarine waters before washing up at a beach side massage parlor.
5. Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta sits on the edge of a national park, so the energetic and curious can hike and kayak through tangled greenery. On other days, you are sure to succumb to Lanta’s mellow vibe and just lounge on its white sand beaches listening to bird songs. After all, it has been rated by The Sunday Times as having one of the best beaches in the world.
There are all kinds of creature comforts available on Lanta – beach villas, pool villas, deluxe suites and even award winning spas. Those looking for some nightlife can head to its lovely beach bars, the perfect place to catch a spectacular sunset.
The island has fantastic scuba diving with incredible underwater visibility, bright corals and masses of marine life. Its dive sites are touted to be some of the world’s best.
How to reach: You can fly from Bangkok to Krabi. From Krabi, it’s a 2-3 hour ferry to Koh Lanta.
6. Krabi
Krabi is a like a slice of rural Thailand in a contemporary package. The countryside landscape is surrounded by limestone cliffs, jutting out from the sea like the pointed spine of a dragon. The mainland is covered in a carpet of green, the pace of life tuned to local.
Just stepping outside your resort onto the talc-soft private beaches would reward you with stunning views. It’s common for travelers to get so comfortable in their cozy resorts that they end up dozing their trip off.
The best of Krabi is experienced in its national parks and walking through them, you can discover emerald green pools, natural hot water springs and stellar waterfalls – all providing a respite from the tropical climate of Thailand.
Krabi has tonnes of islands around it, so if you ever feel like stepping out, you can cover many of them as day trips.
How to reach: Take a flight 1.5 hour from Bangkok to reach Krabi.
7. Bangkok
Bangkok is all the flavors of Thailand served in a single dish. If it had beaches, you wouldn’t have had to go anywhere else to experience the essence of this country.
The city maintains a fine balance between the traditional and the modern. You will see billboard covered skyscrapers, mega malls and high speed sky trains. But step into any of the alleyways and you can see the presence of a strong local culture.
Bangkok is a complete package when it comes to experiences – river cruises, Buddhist temples, floating markets, cultural shows, and a bustling nightlife. It covers the entire spectrum.
While it serves as a base to travel anywhere in Thailand, ensure you reserve a couple of days in Bangkok to appreciate all its flavors.
8. Koh Ta
A typical day in Koh Tao starts and ends at the beach. The island is lined with little secluded coves where you plant yourself firmly under a tree after gorging on some sumptuous seafood. You wake up in the evening and party at a beach bar. Yes, ‘Take it slow’ is pretty much the motto here.
Most travelers come here to dive in its luminous green waters. Its vibrant corals and flawless waters are a siren call to friendly whale sharks. It helps that Koh Tao is also the cheapest place in Thailand to scuba dive.
Not a fan of diving? No problem, there is still plenty to keep you happy, assuming you leave the embrace of your cozy hillside villa.
The island has many viewpoints with panoramic views of the ocean and nearby islands. The best way to discover them would be on two wheels. For a low key island, Koh Tao has an insane party culture with world famous pub crawls.
How to reach: Take a flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani. From Surat Thani, a 2-3 hour ferry would take you to Koh Tao.
9. Koh Phi Phi
Phi Phi is the paradise DiCaprio discovered in the movie The Beach. Ever since then, Phi Phi islands have had a steady stream of travelers dropping in to experience its sublime beauty. Roads are happily absent and the only way to explore is by foot. Being just a thin sliver of land, walking is not pretty easy.
Colourful reefs wrap the island, making it a popular spot for scuba diving and snorkeling. For the active, stunning viewpoints serve as short treks.
Night is when Phi Phi comes alive. Thousands descend on its bars and the entire island throbs to the beats.Fire shows and beach parties galore.
If you are a party loving couple who want a balance of action packed nights and an idyllic beach life, Phi Phi is perfect. Nonetheless, it can also be enjoyed as day trip from Phuket or Krabi.
How to reach: Koh Phi Phi can be reached by ferry from either Phuket or Krabi in 2 hours.
10. Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a land of unhindered beauty, rich history, friendly people and authentic cuisine. The city is covered on all sides by a red wall, bearing resemblance to its olden days. But once you walk into the city through its wooden gates, the world is starkly different.
The streets are lined with western food outlets, cafes, bars and five star hotels with swimming pools. Alongside you will also notice canals, Buddhist shrines and street markets. The old and the new blend in easily.
The city is surrounded by rainforests and mist covered mountains, making it a paradise for hikers. The terrain lends itself to many adventure sports like ziplining, river rafting and rock climbing.
For the offbeat traveler, there are loads of things to do right from Thai cooking classes, elephant training, night markets, massage by prison mates to monk chat programs. It is these unique experiences which pull travelers to this part of Thailand.
Foodies will especially love Chiang Mai. Its authentic Thai cuisine with a hint of Burmese touch is sure to delight your taste buds.
How to reach: Chiang Mai can be reached from Bangkok by flight in a 1-2 hours.
