10 Days Golf in Thailand: Itineraries, Costs and Tips

Last updated on October 8, 2026 in Best of Golf 0 comment.

Thailand is the perfect choice for golfers searching for a distinctive and thrilling golfing experience. The greatest golf courses in Thailand, travel advice, and where to stay will all be covered in this article’s discussion on how to spend 10 days golf in Thailand. So prepare for a memorable golfing vacation in Thailand by packing your clubs.

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Which 10-Day Thailand Golf Itinerary Should You Choose?

Thailand offers plenty of options for a 10-day golf holiday, from the championship courses of Bangkok and Pattaya to the scenic mountain layouts of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, or the tropical fairways of Phuket. Each destination brings a different mix of golf, sightseeing and relaxation, making it easy to plan a trip around your preferred travel style. To help you decide, here are five suggested 10-day Thailand golf itineraries, each offering a different way to experience the country’s best golfing destinations.

Itinerary 1: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai Golf Discovery

Route: Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Chiang Rai
Length: 10 Days 9 Nights
Golf Rounds: 6
Best for: First-time Thailand golfers who want the broadest mix of courses and culture
Main strengths: Three destinations, different course styles, Bangkok city experience and northern mountain golf
Main limitation: Two destination changes make this busiest of the three routes
Best time: November to January
Consider avoiding: April and May if you dislike intense heat, and the wetter middle months if dry conditions are a priority.

Day 1: Arrive in Bangkok

Day 2: Alpine Golf & Sports Club

Day 3: The Royal Gems Golf City, Dream Arena

Day 4: Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Day 5: Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club & Resort

Day 6: Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai

Day 7: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Day 8: Waterford Valley Golf Club & Resort

Day 9: Santiburi Chiang Rai Country Club

Day 10: Depart Chiang Rai

>>> Matching tour: Thailand golf package 10 days currently starts from $1470 per person for the published 3-star option, with higher hotel categories available

Itinerary 2: Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai Northern Golf Journey

Route: Chiang Mai → Chiang Rai
Nights: 9
Golf rounds: 5
Best for: Golfers who prefer mountains, cooler mornings, local culture and fewer flights
Main strengths: Slower pace, scenic courses, only one major hotel transfer
Main limitation: Less nightlife and urban variety than Bangkok or Phuket
Best time: October to February
Consider avoiding: March to May if heat is a concern; check current air quality as part of pre-trip planning during the late dry season

Day 1: Arrive in Chiang Mai

Day 2: Summit Green Valley Chiang Mai Country Club

Day 3: Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club & Resort

Day 4: Doi Suthep and recovery day

Day 5: Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort

Day 6: Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai.

Day 7: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Day 8: Santiburi Chiang Rai Country Club

Day 9: Waterford Valley Golf Club & Resort

Day 10: Depart Chiang Rai

>>> Matching tour: 10 Days Golf in Northern Thailand: Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai includes five rounds, nine hotel nights, transfers and a Doi Suthep excursion. The current package is priced on request rather than using a fixed published rate.

Itinerary 3: Phuket Golf and Beach Escape

Route: Phuket only
Nights: 9
Golf rounds: 6
Best for: Golfers traveling with non-golfing partners, beach lovers and groups wanting minimal hotel changes
Main strengths: One hotel base, six rounds, resort infrastructure and beach time
Main limitation: Less geographic variety than the multi-region routes
Best time: Late November to March
Consider avoiding: September and October if minimizing heavy rain is the priority

Phuket lies on Thailand’s Andaman coast, where the southwest monsoon brings more rain from roughly April to October. The dry period from late November into the first part of the year is more predictable for combining golf and beach activities.

Day 1: Arrive in Phuket

Day 2: Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort

Day 3: Red Mountain Golf Club

Day 4: Beach and recovery day

Day 5: Laguna Golf Phuket

Day 6: Blue Canyon Country Club, Lakes Course

Day 7: Phuket sightseeing or leisure

Day 8: Loch Palm Golf Club

Day 9: Phuket Country Club

Day 10: Depart Phuket

>>> Matching tour: Phuket Golf Tour Package 10 Days currently lists six rounds and starts from approximately USD 1,330 per person for its published budget option.

Itinerary 4: Pattaya: Six Champion rounds from one base

Pattaya worlds well for golfers who want to stay in one resort and play several distinctive courses.

Route: Bangkok airport to Pattaya, one Pattaya hotel base, then back to Bangkok airport
Nights: 9
Golf rounds: 6
Best for: Golf-focused groups who want six distinctive rounds without changing hotels
Main strengths: Two Siam Country Club layouts, Chee Chan and three others courses with two rest days
Main limitation: St Andrews 2000 needs a longer drive toward Rayong; Bangkok airport transfers add road time
Best time: November to February
Consider avoiding: September and October if heavy rain would disrupt a fixed six-round schedule

Day 1: Arrive at a Bangkok airport and transfer to Pattaya.

Day 2: Play Siam Country Club, Old Course.

Day 3: Play Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club.

Day 4: Rest, visit the coast or plan an activity for non-golfers.

Day 5: Play Siam Country Club, Plantation Course.

Day 6: Play Chee Chan Golf Resort.

Day 7: Keep a flexible leisure day.

Day 8: Travel to St Andrews 2000 Golf Club for a round.

Day 9: Play Laem Chabang International Country Club.

Day 10: Transfer to a Bangkok airport for departure.

>>> Compare the complete Pattaya 10-day golf tour and request the current per-person quote for your group

Itinerary 5: Hua Hin: Five Rounds with Space to Explore

This is a useful choice for mixed-interest parties: Black Mountain and Pineapple Valley provide the headline golf, while the railway station, palace visit and vineyard give non-golfers specific alternatives.

Route: Bangkok airport to Hua Hin, one Hua Hin hotel base, then back to Bangkok airport
Nights: 9
Golf rounds: 5
Best for: Mixed-interest groups who want coastal golf, resort downtime and sightseeing
Main strengths: Black Mountain and Pineapple Valley headline five varied rounds, with three non-golf days
Main limitation: Road transfer from Bangkok at both ends; golfers wanting six rounds must replace a leisure day
Best time: December to February
Consider avoiding: October if minimizing rain is a priority; or March and April if heat is a concern

Day 1: Arrive via Bangkok and travel to Hua Hin.

Day 2: Play Black Mountain Golf Club.

Day 3: Visit Maruekhathaiyawan Palace and Hua Hin Railway Station.

Day 4: Play Pineapple Valley Golf Club Hua Hin.

Day 5: Take a spa, cooking or beach day.

Day 6: Play Springfield Royal Country Club.

Day 7: Visit Monsoon Valley Vineyard or rest.

Day 8: Play Palm Hills Golf Club.

Day 9: Play Royal Hua Hin Golf Course.

Day 10: Return to Bangkok for departure.

>>> Read the day-by-day Hua Hin 10-day golf package and request a dated hotel and golf quote

When Is the Best Time for a 10-Day Golf Trip in Thailand?

Thailand’s main golf destinations do not share identical weather conditions. November to January offers a useful overlap for Bangkok, Northern Thailand and Phuket, but each route has its own seasonal advantages and limitations.

Destination	Preferred playing window	Main seasonal challenge	Golfing strategy
Bangkok	November – February	Hot conditions from March onward; rain during monsoon months	Prioritize morning tee times and allow for city traffic
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai	November – January	Seasonal burning haze, particularly March – April	Check air quality and avoid booking multiple outdoor rounds during hazardous conditions
Phuket	December – March	Heavy rain during he southwest monsoon, particularly later in the wet season	Include flexible days and confirm rain-check policies
Pattaya	November – February	September and October have highest rainfall averages	Schedule priority courses early in the stay and retain a spare day
Hua Hin	December – February	October is the wettest month in local long-term data	Use the early tee times in hot months and keep an October buffer day

Essential Rules, Caddie Etiquette and Travel Logistics

Complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card

Non-Thai nationals entering Thailand generally need to submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card before arrival.

The official submission window is within the three days before arrival, including the arrival date.

Complete the card through the official Thailand Immigration Bureau website. The TDAC is not a visa, so check your nationality’s entry requirements separately.

Confirm Caddie and Cart Inclusions

Caddies are standard at the courses included in these itineraries, but the published package inclusions are not identical.

The Northern Thailand package explicitly lists green fees, caddie fees and shared golf carts. The Bangkok multi-region package confirms green fees but requires the caddie and cart inclusions to be checked against the final quotation. Phuket’s published package lists green fees and caddie fees, but golfers should confirm all compulsory cart charges.

How Much Should You Tip a Caddie?

A practical 2026 budgeting allowance is THB 400–600 (approximately $12–18) per golfer for an ordinary 18-hole round. Some premium courses or particularly demanding rounds may justify a higher gratuity.

The tip is normally paid directly to the caddie in cash after play and is separate from the compulsory caddie fee.

For six rounds, allow approximately THB 2,400–3,600 ($72–108) in caddie tips alone.
USD estimates use an illustrative exchange rate of approximately THB 33.4 per USD, based on September 2026. Actual exchange rates will vary.

Arrange Suitable Golf Transfers

Private golf transfers are useful when several players carry large golf bags and luggage.
Confirm the vehicle’s luggage capacity, number of passengers and pickup arrangements before departure. A large group may require a high-roof van or an additional luggage vehicle rather than a standard passenger car.

Keep Domestic Travel Separate from Golf Days

For the Bangkok–Chiang Mai–Chiang Rai itinerary, keep the Bangkok–Chiang Mai flight and Chiang Mai–Chiang Rai transfer on separate travel days.
This avoids unnecessarily tight schedules if a golf round runs late, bad weather interrupts play or traffic causes delays.

How Much Does 10 Days Golf in Thailand Cost?

A ten-day golf holiday in Thailand can vary considerably in cost depending on the destination, numbers of rounds, hotel category and travel season. Bangkok and Northern Thailand involve intercity travel but offer a wider choice of accommodation, while Phuket eliminates domestic transfers but can be more expensive f premium golf and beachfront resorts.

For a comfortable trip with five or six rounds, nine hotel nights and shared private golf transfers, the following estimates provide a starting point for planning.

10- Day Route	Rounds	Estimated budget per golfer (THB)	Estimated budget per golfer (USD)	Main cost considerations
Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai	6	THB 58,000 – 68,000	$1,723 – $2,020	Premium Bangkok rounds, accommodation, domestic flight and intercity transfer
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai	5 or 6	THB 42,000 – 62,000	$1,248 – $1,545	Five or six rounds, hotel standard and Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai transfer
Phuket	6	THB 62,000 – 78,000	$1,842 – $2,320	Six rounds, premium courses and beach front accommodation
Pattaya	6	THB 55,000 – 65,000	$1,635 – $1,935	Premium six-round Pattaya tour with a similar course mix
Hua Hin	5	THB 40,000 – 50,000	$1,190 – $1,490	Seasonal 4-star;nine-night comparator has six rounds; venue mix differs

What other expenses should you include?

Beyond golf and accommodation, allow for caddie gratuities, meals, drinks, club rental, optional sightseeing and personal spending. Caddie tips commonly add around THB 400–600 ($12 -$18) per round, depending on the course and service received. For six rounds, that represents approximately THB 2400 – 3600 ($73-109).

Weekend golf, peak-season hotel rates and private transport for small groups can also increase the final budget. Check which services are already included in your chosen package to avoid counting the same expense twice.

Build Your 10-Day Thailand Golf Trip Around the Right Pace

The best route is the one that balances rounds with the travel your group is happy to make. A multi-region journey gives the broadest contrast; Phuket, Pattaya and Hua Hin each offer a simpler single-base stay with different golf and leisure priorities. Share your travel dates, party size, preferred hotel standard and desired rounds with GolfLux to obtain a tailored itinerary, confirmed inclusions and a dated total price. Start with the linked day-by-day tour that matches your preferred route, then ask for any course or rest-day changes before booking.

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FAQs

Is 10 days enough for a golf trip in Thailand?

Yes. Ten days is enough for around five to seven rounds, depending on how many destinations you include.
A single-region itinerary such as Phuket can comfortably support six rounds. A three-destination trip should normally include at least two transfer or recovery days so golfers are not moving hotels immediately after every round.

What is the best month for 10 days of golf in Thailand?

December and January provide one of the best overall weather windows for Bangkok and Northern Thailand, with lower humidity and relatively little rain. November and February are also strong options.
For Phuket, roughly November through February offers a reliable combination of golf and beach weather.

Should I choose Northern Thailand or Phuket for a 10-day golf holiday?

Choose based on the type of holiday you want:
Northern Thailand: better for mountains, culture, cooler mornings and a slower itinerary
Phuket: better for beaches, resort stays, non-golfing partners and staying in one destination

Are caddies required when golfing in Thailand?

Caddies are standard at Thai golf courses and are built into the operating model at most courses used for international golf travel. However, golfers should confirm the exact package inclusion for each course.