Others

Bangkok - Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Ao Nang – Baan Na Teen village community experience and home-cooked dinner Ao Nang - Four Islands Snorkelling Tour Baan Nai Nang CBT village - village walk Khao Ka Rot - sea kayaking Ao Makham Beach - home cooked lunch & Mulberry leaf tea tasting Phuket - Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation Khao Lak – Lampi Waterfalls Khao Lak – Tsunami Memorial Park

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Resort (4 nights)

Meals

6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

OVERNIGHT TRAINS: Overnight sleeper trains in Thailand are air-conditioned and have sleeping berths down both sides of the carriage. The carriage is multishare, with are curtains that close over the beds. A sleeping sheet and a pillow are provided, and our luggage travels in the carriage with us. There is a western and Asian-style toilet located at the end of the carriage, but no showers. Carriage lights staying on during the night, so an eye mask is a good thing to bring with you, as is warm clothes as the air conditioning can be cold. For more on overnight trains in Thailand and around the world: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/overnight-train-travel-around-the-world/ Overnight sleeper train , Private minivan , Taxi , Speed boat , Songtheaw

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Flights

International flights are not included.

Optional

Bangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure - THB2465 Bangkok - Bangkok Chinatown Food Discovery Urban Adventure - THB2149 Bangkok - Bangkok Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB1790 Bangkok - Bangkok by Bike Urban Adventure - THB1904 Bangkok - National Museum - THB200 Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB250 Bangkok - Wat Pho - THB200 Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500 Bangkok - Jim Thompson’s House - THB150 Ao Nang - Longtail Boat Taxi to Railay Beach - THB100 Krabi - Cycling Trip including waterfall visit - THB3000 Ao Nang - Thai Massage - THB300 Ao Nang - Rock Climbing - THB1800 Ao Nang - Scuba Diving (3 dives) - THB4000 Ao Nang - Thai Cooking Class - THB1300 Koh Yao Noi - Island Sightseeing Tour - THB1000 Koh Yao Noi - Snorkelling Koh Yao Noi - Phang Nga National Marine Park Phuket - Phi Phi & Khai Nok Island Day Trip - THB2800 Phuket - Thai kickboxing exhibition - THB600 Phuket - Elephant Sanctuary - THB3500

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Day 1 Day 1: Bangkok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Bangkok

Sa-wat dee! Welcome to Thailand. Bangkok is a vibrant mix of ancient traditions and slick modernity, where markets (obviously bustling) and world-class cuisine are only the beginning. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm today. If you do arrive early, kudos to you! How about acquainting yourself with this frenetic city of tuk tuks, street food and traditional khlong boats winding down the Chao Phraya River and just having a walk around. After your important meeting, you might want to experience the unique tourist mecca of Khao San Road with some of your new travel crew.
Day 2 Day 2: Bangkok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bangkok

You’ll start today with a visit to Wat Arun – Temple of the Dawn. Named after the Indian God of Dawn – Aruna, this impressive landmark of Bangkok sits on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The rest of the afternoon is free for optional activities, and this city has so much to offer – perhaps head next door to the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Pho, home to the country’s largest reclining Buddha and keeper of the magic behind Thai massage. You may want to take a riverboat to Chinatown and explore the crowded streets, or travel by longtail boat down the Chao Phraya River to explore the famous ’khlongs’ (canals) of Bangkok. Life along these canals seems a world away from the chaotic streets of the capital. Tonight, board an overnight train southbound for Surat Thani (approximately 13 hours).
Day 3 Day 3: Ao Nang/Krabi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ao Nang/Krabi

Arrive into Surat Thani this morning and continue by bus (approximately 2.5 hours) to the resort town of Ao Nang in Krabi Province. Ao Nang has a main street with open-air restaurants, shops that light up the sidewalk and bars perfect for kicking back with a beer. It’s also in a great position to hop on longtail boats to places like Railay Beach and the idyllic islands surrounding the bay. There’s plenty of free time to relax on the beautiful beaches and get into the spirit of southern Thailand. You also might want to take advantage of some of the optional activities on offer, like a cycling trip that takes you on back country tracks, gets you close to local culture, and rewards you with a lovely afternoon dip in a beautiful waterfall. Otherwise, consider a relaxing massage on the beach (no kidding), or just sit back with a good book and a cool cocktail to watch the sun slip beneath the horizon. This is living. In the late afternoon, visit Baan Na Teen village and take part in Batik Making to learn about this ancient technique of dyeing and then join in a local family for some home-cooked feast. Here is also an opportunity to assist with the preparation of tonight’s meal – learn some of the delicious secrets of southern Thai cooking and enjoy a dinner that tastes all the better thanks to your handiwork! This is a wonderful opportunity to absorb some of the daily rituals of Thai culture.
Day 4 Day 4: Ao Nang/Krabi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ao Nang/Krabi

This morning, head out to Ao Nang beach and on board a speed boat to start today’s exploration. Immerse in the beauty of the coast line with stops at Phra Nang Cave, Railey Beach, Koh Tup, Koh Gai and discover the amazing coral and tropical fish through snorkelling in the crystal clear water. Enjoy a day of swimming and snorkelling and return back to Ao Nang beach in mid-afternoon. Tonight, why not grab some travel pals and stroll down the main drag to find a seafood restaurant.
Day 5 Day 5: Khao Lak
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Khao Lak

Say goodbye to Ao Nang this morning and continue your journey to Khao Lak. On the way, stop at a great Community-based tourism initiative at Baan Nai Nang village (supported by Mangrove Action Project) and you’ll spend a better half of the day here, experiencing the amazing nature and learning about local culture. Get active and venture out in a kayak to explore the amazing water, limestone cliffs and mangrove forests at Khao Ka Rot. Return back to the village and enjoy a hearty home-cooked lunch after a good workout, then learn to prepare and taste the organic local mulberry leaf tea. Head out for a walk in the village and its organic fruit orchards after lunch before hopping back on your bus and continue to Khao Lak (approx. 3 hours).
Day 6 Day 6: Khao Lak
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Khao Lak

Enjoy a free day at Khao Lak. There are plenty to do in Khao Lak. Why not visit Lam Ru National Park andTon Chong Fa Water Fall, or make it a day trip to Similan Islands or Surin Islands? Your tour leader will be on hand to help you make the best of the day.
Day 7 Day 7: Phuket
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Phuket

This morning leave for the tourist haven of Phuket, Thailand’s largest and most visited island. This island is certainly a brasher, more vibrant extrovert to the mellower sibling of the last few days. If a little modern pizazz is what you’re after with your dose of sunshine exotica, look no further – this island offers a little something for everyone. It’ll take about 3 hours to get to Phuket.Once you’ve arrived on the island, there’s a chance to stop at the Tsunami Memorial if you would like to visit. Then continue to Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation which support the protection of turtles and research of the Marine Biodiversity. You’ll be able to learn about the important work that they do here and see the different type of turtles at the foundation. Then it’s another hour to Kata beach. You’ll stay in the heart of Kata beach, where everything from shops to restaurants to nightclubs awaits.
Day 8 Day 8: Phuket
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Phuket

Phuket is ringed with beaches, each with their own distinct personalities, from a party vibe to perhaps something quieter and more romantic. If you can pull yourself away from the beautiful beaches and curving coasts, Phuket also has a range of activities to fill your day, from Thai boxing exhibitions to cabaret shows. If you love getting out on the water and exploring the islands, then perhaps use your last day to take a day trip out to the stunning Phi Phi and Khai Nok, a tiny island surrounded by white sandy beach perfect suitable for swimming and snorkelling. If you want to spend some time with Thailand’s magnificent elephants, take a visit to the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. You will get to see the elephants in the safety and security of their natural home and get an insight into the behaviour and personal history of each elephant. Perhaps gather together your fellow travellers tonight and enjoy a celebratory dinner.
Day 9 Day 9: Phuket
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Phuket

There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time. That doesn’t mean your adventure has to end! If you’d like to continue to soak up the very best of Phuket, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).

9 days tour

Thailand Beaches: Bangkok To Phuket

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Itinerary of your trip Thailand Beaches: Bangkok To Phuket

Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok

Day 3: Ao Nang/Krabi

Day 4: Ao Nang/Krabi

Day 5: Khao Lak

Day 6: Khao Lak

Day 7: Phuket

Day 8: Phuket

Day 9: Phuket

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