9 days tour

Thailand Beaches: Bangkok To Phuket

This tour includes:

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader 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 leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader 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 leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Meals

6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Others

Bangkok - Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Ao Nang - Sea kayaking Koh Yao Noi - Snorkelling Koh Yao Noi - Phang Nga National Marine Park Phuket - Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre & Bang Pae Waterfall

Transport

Overnight sleeper train,Private minivan,Taxi,Longtail boat,Songtheaw 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/

Accommodation

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

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services not included.

Flights

International flights are 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).

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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Itinerary of your trip Thailand Beaches: Bangkok To Phuket

  • 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.Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2: Bangkok
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Bangkok

      Youโ€™ll start today with a visit to Wat Arun โ€“ Temple of the Dawn. Named after the Indian God of Dawn โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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).Accommodation: Overnight sleeper train

  • 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. Itโ€™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 โ€“ 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.Accommodation: Hotel

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Tour leaving from Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital and most populated city of Thailand, it is more commonly known by its inhabitants as the โ€œcity of angelsโ€. It is one of the cities that keeps a huge cultural buddhist history, with more than 400 temples.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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