Allure of Thailand Centre and South 8 Days

Destination: Bangkok/Phuket

Day 1: Bangkok arrival (D, G)

On arrival at Suvanphumi Airport, you’ll be driven to your hotel. Rest of the day, you'll be free to stroll around the city as you wish. You’ll enjoy a Welcome dinner at one of famous restaurants. You’ll spend the night in Bangkok.

Day 2: Bangkok City Tour (B, L, G)

After breakfast, you’ll begin your tour of Bangkok with a long tail boat ride along the Chao Phraya River to see many lively inner canals which provide some fantastic views of the local life. Along the way you will stop over at Wat Arun, the temple of dawn, before continuing to the Grand Palace which dedicated to the Thai Royal Family’s ceremonies. Nearby is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image. After seeing this complex, you will drive through the many vibrant streets of China Town to some of the most significant temples in Bangkok. The landmark of Wat Traimit is well known as the Golden Buddha Temple while Wat Po houses a gigantic Reclining Buddha. You will spend the night in Bangkok.

Day 3: Bangkok/Floating Market/Rose Garden (B, L, G)

In the morning, you’ll be driven southwards of Bangkok to the garden province of Samut Songhkhram in the Mae Klong river delta area. Firstly, you’ll visit a unique country market along the railway tracks. See the train arrive bringing the people to the market. Later on, you’ll continue to visit fascinating floating market at Damnoen Saduak about 110 km from Bangkok in the Ratchaburi province. On arrival, you’ll visit local Sugar Palm factory before board on a long tails boat along Damnern canals. After spend time at the floating market, you’ll continue to visit teakwood carving. On the way return to Bangkok, you’ll stop at the Rose Garden which is a picturesque country resort consisting of over 50 acres of tropical paradise with flower gardens, orchards and a typical Thai village. Buffet lunch inside the Rose Garden and then followed by Thai cultural shows, you can witness ordination into the fingernail dance, Thai boxing, hill tribe dance, sword fighting, elephants at work and folk dancing. You will spend the night in Bangkok.

Day 4: Bangkok/Phuket (B, G)

After breakfast, you’ll proceed to Bangkok airport for morning flight to Phuket, Thailand's largest island, which is often dubbed as the pearl of the Andaman, or the pearl of the south. Its natural resources- rocky peninsular, limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil broad bays and tropical in-land forests contribute to making it the South's wealthiest, busiest, most visited and most popular island and province. Arriving at Phuket airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for a check in and free at own leisure.

A sightseeing tour in the afternoon will introduce you the life and beauty of Phuket Island. Check out the yesteryears of Phuket’s old Sino-Portuguese buildings, built more than 100 year, these building portray Thai characteristic and heritage although architecturally they are blend of Chinese and European styles. You will then visit Wat Chalong a famous Buddhist temple in town, nice beaches, rubber plantation cashew nut factory and see sunset at Promthep Cape. Your overnight stay will be in Phuket.

Day 5: Phuket/Phang Nga Bay (B, L, G)

After breakfast, you will enjoy a lovely 45-minute drive from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay, one of southern Thailand's most beautiful areas. Upon arrival, you will cruise along the bay to discover the unusual ecosystem which thrives in this amazing landscape, taking a closer look at Ko Panak and Ko Hong. You will also have a visit at ‘Jame Bond Island’, where Roger Moore shot the villain with his golden gun. Afterwards, you will continue to Koh Talu to explore the mangrove swamp and visit Tham Lod Noi and Tham Lod Yai (depending on the tide level and weather conditions). You’ll enjoy delicious lunch at the fishing village on Ko Pannyi island and then have time strolling around to visit this surprising village. 

Afternoon, the boat departs to Lawa island where you can swim, or simply relax on the beach.  You will return to Phang Nga Eco Tourism’s pier at 16.00 p.m and then take your vehicle back to Phuket for overnight stay.

Day 6: Phuket/Phi Phi Island (B, L, G)

In the morning, you’ll be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the pier for the boat trip to Phi Phi Island, just 48 km to the east of Phuket, famous for its natural scenic beauty with silver sand beaches fringed with palm trees, towering limestone cliffs and hills full of lush greenery. Our boat will first carry you to the famous ‘Ao Maya’ which was the setting for Leonardo Dicaprio’s movie, ‘The Beach’ filmed just a few years ago. The beaches there are absolutely gorgeous, truly a paradise on earth. Here you can admire Phi Phi Ley Island’s magical landscape and enjoy swimming, snorkeling with the colorful fishes and crystal clear water. You will then discover "Loh Samah Bay" and "Pileh Cove" and sightsee at the historic "Viking Cave". You will have lunch at Phi Phi Don Island and have free time to explore its surroundings until returning to the habour and driving back to Phuket. You will spend the night in Phuket.

Day 7: Phuket free (B)

The day will be free for strolling in the town, lazing on the beach, or whatever takes your fancy. You’ll spend the night in Phuket.

Day 8: Phuket/Bangkok departure (B, G)

After breakfast, you’ll be free until your driver arrives to take you to Phuket airport for a flight to Bangkok to connect with your international departure flight.

Price in US$ per person:  

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Validity until: October 30, 2009

Our price includes:

• Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double room.

• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above

• Return domestic flight tickets: Bangkok – Phuket - Bangkok, including domestic airport taxes.

• Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver.

• Boats cruise as programme.

• The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary

• Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.

• Lunches and dinners, as specified, in the best local restaurants, picnics where suitable restaurants are not available.

• VAT and other taxes

Our price does not include: 

• International flight tickets and airport tax.

• Visas

• Dinners, except as specified above.

• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

• Insurance.