Trip Overview
Explore the vibrant city of Bangkok, immersing yourself in its rich cultural heritage with visits to iconic landmarks such as the Royal Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha and Golden Buddha. Experience the hustle and bustle of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and the unique Train Market. Fly to Phuket, where pristine beaches await. Discover the natural beauty of the Phi Phi Islands and up close & personal interaction with wildlife. Learn cultural dishes in Thai cooking class.
Trip Highlights
- Bangkok’s beautiful temples such as Reclining Buddha and Golden Temple provide a look into the city’s rich history and culture. The greatest temple contains the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, which is coated with gold leaf.
- The Grand Palace, located on the Chao Phraya River’s banks, is a glittering metropolitan landmark and the site of royal and official activities.
- Phuket is well-known for its beautiful beaches, which include Patong Beach, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach, all of which have white sands and turquoise waters.
- Phi Phi Island is one of Thailand’s top leisure destinations.
DAY 1 Arrive Bangkok
- Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by your guide, then transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Bangkok
- Meal: Breakfast
DAY 2 Royal Grand Palace & Bangkok City Temple Tour
- After breakfast at the hotel,
You begin your sightseeing excursion after breakfast at the hotel. Your journey will begin with one of the Bangkok’s most famous tourist attractions: the Royal Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, full of European-inspired buildings, with the exception view of the Grand Palace roof.
The next stop of the day is the Wat Trimit, known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. This modern temple was built to house the famous the 3-metre-tall Buddha statue crafted from 5.5 tons of solid gold. This gleaming Sukhothai style statue was accidently discovered after a painted and decorated statue was being moved to a new location, when it was accidently dropped, revealing a beautiful solid gold Sukhothai style Buddha.
As you pass through Chinatown you will come across one of Bangkok´s oldest temples, Wat Pho, known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. At 46 metres in length and 15 metres high the Buddha is the largest in Bangkok and illustrates the passing of the Buddha into nirvana. This beautiful temple complex is home to Thailand´s largest collection of Buddha images, the first university and was the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.
Overnight: Bangkok
- Meal: Breakfast
DAY 3 Optional – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tour + Boat Ride + Train Market
- After breakfast, you can visit Damnoen Saduak Floating market on an additional cost.
Pick up from your hotel and then transfer to one of the most attractive floating markets of Thailand; the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Here you will have the opportunity to take a long-tail boat tour to observe the lifeStyle of the local people along the small canals. You will visit not only the coconut farm and have the
chance to taste some delicious coconut juice, but also you will find a wonderful variety of seasonal fruits such as Rambutan, Mango, Papaya, etc.
We will take you to train market and will let you spend time here until the train leaving the station to go back.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will drive back to the hotel where you have the rest of the day is free at leisure to spend time relaxing or shopping.
Overnight: Bangkok
- Meal: Breakfast
DAY 4 Bangkok – Phuket By flight (FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED)
- After breakfast, check-out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.
Overnight: Phuket
- Meal: Breakfast
DAY 5 Discover the Magic of Phi Phi Islands
- After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up and transferred to the designated pier. From there, you will board a big boat to begin your journey to the breathtaking Phi Phi Islands.
During the tour, you will visit various picturesque locations around the islands, including Maya Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Pileh Lagoon. Enjoy swimming, snorkelling, or simply relaxing on the pristine beaches surrounded by crystal-clear waters. Take in the stunning natural beauty, explore the vibrant marine life, and capture memorable moments amidst the idyllic surroundings.
A delicious lunch will be provided on one of the islands, allowing you to refuel and savour local flavours while enjoying the scenic views. Throughout the tour, knowledgeable guides will provide information about the islands and their significance, ensuring you have a memorable and informative experience.
After a full day of island exploration and relaxation, you will be transported back to your hotel in Phuket. Take the evening to unwind, reflect on the beauty of Phi Phi Islands, and prepare for the next day’s adventures.
Overnight: Phuket
- Meal: Breakfast | Lunch
DAY 6 Optional Tour – Phuket Elephant Care Sanctuary Activities
- After breakfast, take a tour to Elephant Care Sanctuary Activities on an additional cost. Learning, feeding, walking, bathing, and playing in the mud with these gentle elephants is truly an unforgettable experience you won’t ever forget! Our heartfelt mission is to “rehab” disabled, elderly, and commercial elephants from a long life of unfair trade labour. Once you arrive to the camp, you’ll get a chance to see these majestic animals up close and personal. You can feed and bathe these gentle creatures amidst some of the most breathtaking nature scenes you will ever see with your eyes! The elephants enjoy being loved, walked with, spoken to, bathed in mud spas, and pampered so much. A free elephant is a happy elephant!
Overnight: Phuket
- Meal: Breakfast
DAY 7 DAY AT LEISURE OPTIONAL TOUR :TIGER KINGDOM & Thai Cooking class
- After breakfast day at leisure on your own or take an optional tour to Visit Tiger Kingdom at additional cost.
The Tiger Kingdom Phuket is one of only two such ventures in the whole of Thailand that allows the visitor an “up close & personal” experience with the tigers, allowing them to play, stroke & take photos in the tigers ACTUAL ENCLOSURE !!
Tiger Kingdom Phuket is part of a breeding program of tigers in Phuket. Safe and controlled interaction with animals in the center is an effective educational tool to encourage public awareness and understanding of wildlife. The animals themselves have been socialized since birth and enjoy all the personal attention!
This is not a Zoo but a combination of Tiger Park and Restaurant. The Tiger Kingdom is the Ultimate for big cat lovers. you will see tigers; they are not aggressive as you think. Tiger Kingdom Phuket is a fairly new attraction in the area of Kathu. Tiger Kingdom Phuket is a park and restaurant where you can play and touch with tigers and also have a good lunch here. At the Tiger Kingdom, you can choose to play and touch puppy tigers, small tigers and big tigers. There is friendly staff helping you with your choice. When you arrive over there, you can choose what tiger you want to see and touch (small, baby, big). Once you’re in the park and you get to a cage, there’s an instructor that guides you in and lets you get close to the different tigers.
Optional tour to Visit Thai Cooking class at additional cost.
Learn to cook famous Thai dishes in a relaxed and friendly kitchen for approximately 3-4 hours. You will be taught to cook a traditional delicious Thai food and will ensure you leave prepared to create the dishes when you get home.
Learn to prepare a menu of Thai dishes for lunch or dinner during a cooking class in Phuket. Gain hands-on experience making homemade curry paste and preparing popular dishes such as chicken satay, Panang curry with chicken, and mango sticky rice. Collect fresh ingredients at a local market and enjoy your meal afterward. Round-trip hotel transport is included
Overnight: Phuket
- Meal: Breakfast
DAY 8 Phuket – Departure
- Breakfast will be served at the hotel, then the day is free at leisure until the time for your transfer to Phuket Airport for your flight back.
- Meal: Breakfast
