10 days golf in Thailand
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.
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.Â
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
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.
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.
Pattaya worlds well for golfers who want to stay in one resort and play several distinctive courses.
Day 1:Â Arrive at a Bangkok airport and transfer to Pattaya.
Day 2:Â Play Siam Country Club, Old Course.
Day 3:Â Play Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club.
Day 4:Â 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
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.
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
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.Â
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.Â
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 |
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.
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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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.
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.
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
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.
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