Thailand tour package or DIY? 7 days compared
By Ganesh ·
A 7-day Thailand package from India costs about ₹40,000–₹80,000 per person; doing Bangkok, Phuket and Krabi yourself costs about ₹35,000–₹65,000. Cost table, comparison and a day-by-day plan.
The short answer: a 7-day Thailand tour package from India covering Bangkok, Phuket and Krabi usually costs about ₹40,000–₹80,000 per person, including flights, hotels, transfers and island tours. Planning the same trip yourself costs roughly ₹35,000–₹65,000 per person. Thailand is one of the easiest countries in Asia to travel independently (cheap domestic flights, ferries between the islands and plenty of tour desks) so DIY makes sense for most people who can book a hotel online.
All prices are approximate, per person, for two people sharing, outside Christmas–New Year. Entry rules for Indians have changed several times; check the Thai embassy or e-visa page before you travel.
What a typical Thailand package includes
- Return flights to Bangkok or Phuket, plus one domestic flight between them.
- 2 nights in Bangkok (often near Pratunam or Sukhumvit) and 4 nights split between Phuket and Krabi.
- A Bangkok city and temple tour, Safari World or a Chao Phraya cruise.
- Phi Phi Islands and a Krabi four-island tour by speedboat.
- Airport and hotel transfers; breakfast; sometimes an Indian dinner on a couple of nights.
What it costs to do it yourself
| Item | Approximate cost per person |
|---|---|
| Return international flights | ₹15,000–₹32,000 |
| Entry | Visa-free for a limited stay for Indians at the time of writing (check current rules) |
| Bangkok → Phuket flight | ₹3,000–₹6,000 |
| Hotels, 6 nights (shared) | ₹7,000–₹18,000 |
| Phi Phi island tour + Krabi four-island tour | ₹4,000–₹8,000 |
| Ferry or transfer Phuket → Krabi | ₹1,000–₹2,000 |
| Bangkok temples, cruise and local transport | ₹2,500–₹5,000 |
| Food | ₹4,000–₹8,000 |
| Total | about ₹35,000–₹65,000 |
Package vs DIY side by side
| Package | DIY | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost, 7 days | ₹40,000–₹80,000 | ₹35,000–₹65,000 |
| Island tours | Big group speedboats | Choose small-group or longtail tours, or stay a night on Phi Phi |
| Hotels | Fixed, often busy areas | Quieter beaches like Kata, Railay or Ao Nang |
| Effort | None | Booking a domestic flight, a ferry and tours |
| Best for | Families, first-timers, groups of friends | Couples, repeat visitors, slower travellers |
Who should pick which
- Pick a package if you're a large group, travelling with parents, or want guaranteed transfers and an Indian meal plan.
- Go DIY if you'd rather stay on Railay or in Kata than in Patong, want to see Bangkok's food streets on your own, or plan to add Chiang Mai.
A sample 7-day DIY plan
- Day 1: Arrive in Bangkok. Evening at a night market or a rooftop bar.
- Day 2: Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun by river boat. Chinatown food at night.
- Day 3: Fly to Phuket; check in at Kata or Karon. Sunset at Promthep Cape.
- Day 4: Phi Phi Islands day trip (or ferry to Phi Phi and stay a night).
- Day 5: Ferry to Krabi; settle in at Ao Nang.
- Day 6: Four-island tour by longtail, and Railay Beach in the afternoon.
- Day 7: Fly home from Krabi or via Bangkok.
Tips
- November to March is the best weather on the Andaman coast; May–October brings rougher seas and some cancelled boats.
- Fill in Thailand's online arrival card before you fly if it applies to you, and carry proof of onward travel and funds.
- Use Grab or Bolt in Bangkok and Phuket instead of street taxis.
- Book island tours a day or two ahead in season; prices at hotel desks vary a lot.
- Dress modestly at the Grand Palace (no shorts or sleeveless tops).
FAQ
How much money is needed for a 7-day Thailand trip from India?
Roughly ₹35,000–₹80,000 per person including flights, depending on the season, hotels and whether you book a package.
Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?
Indians have been allowed visa-free entry for a limited stay, but the number of days has changed more than once. Check the official Thai embassy or e-visa page before you book.
Phuket or Krabi: which is better?
Phuket has more nightlife and hotels; Krabi (Ao Nang and Railay) is calmer and more scenic. Many people do both.
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