Guide

Expert English-speaking local guide

Transport

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space

Meals

Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let UME Travel know the food option that you prefer.

Insurance

Basic insurance is included on this tour. The policy comes into effect on arriving at the destination, at the start of the services with UME Travel and it expires when the circuit arranged by our company has ended.

Accommodation

Day1-3 Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort - SHA Plus Certified or similar- 5 stars Day4-7 Katathani Phuket Beach Resort or similar- 5 stars Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added) Well screened Hotels Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room. Super nice location Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

You have the option to enhance your tour with additional experiences, which come at an extra cost. Details for these optional activities will be included in your finalized travel documents.

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

Arrive In Bangkok

Sawasdee ka! Welcome to Thailand! Your private guide will greet you at the arrival hall with warm welcome kits. A private car will take you to your hotel, where your guide will assist with luggage and check-in, ensuring a hassle-free arrival

Travel’s Welcome Kits:

We provide a local SIM card with unlimited 5G internet and complimentary international calling credit for a worry-free stay in Thailand.

Good to know

You might feel like going for a walk and checking out places nearby. Your hotel is right located in Bangkok’s most vibrant and famous shopping area, with easy access from major roads, Airport Rail Link and BTS Sky Train. It is within a walking distance from Bangkok’s shopping paradise – from luxury shopping malls as Gaysorn Plaza, Amarin Plaza, Central World, to the famous wholesale malls as The Palladium World Shopping Centre and The Platinum Fashion Mall, and also the famous Big C supermarket. Stroll the night market street and try some street food, experience the local life. Feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.

Accomodation：

-Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort - SHA Plus Certified
Day 2 Floating Market & The Royal Grand Palace
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Floating Market & The Royal Grand Palace

Depart early morning for a 2-hour drive to the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market located 100 km (62 mi) from Bangkok, one of Thailand’s most famous attractions. Day-in and day-out from about 8 am to about 11 am, the Floating Market is routinely crowded with hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their small rowing boats selling and buying or exchanging their goods. You will have a chance to take a ride on a long-tail boat to get a real sense of a floating village. After the long tail boat cruise around the village, you will stop at a transit point where you can choose to further explore the floating market by a 4-seat boat (at your own expense) or stroll around by the river’s banks.

After having lunch, you will return to Bangkok, and you will visit Wat Pho, which is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was built by King Rama I about 200 years ago and houses the gigantic, gold-plated Reclining Buddha image. This unique image is 49 meters long and 12 meters high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Your last stop is The Royal Grand Palace, the nation’s landmark and the most revered royal monument. You will see the Palace, which is used for many different occasions, and you will see The Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the mysterious, famous Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.

Good to know

*Most temples & palaces in Thailand are sacred place, you’ll need to respect the strict dress code in place. You’ll need to wear pants or a dress/skirt that extends well past your knees, and a top that fully covers your shoulders. No shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers,tights,see-through shirts, culottes or quarter length trousers,sleeveless shirts or vests and Sandals (without ankle or heel straps) etc.

*The Grand Palace does offer a clothes rental service in which you can borrow some stylish trousers and/or tops for a refundable 200 baht deposit from an office near the entrance. Hang onto your claim ticket, however, as you will need it to get that deposit back.

Accomodation：

-Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort - SHA Plus Certified

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 3 Ayutthaya History Park & Luxury Chao Phraya River Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ayutthaya History Park & Luxury Chao Phraya River Cruise

Depart for a 1.5-hour drive through Bangkok’s rural outskirts to Ayutthaya History Park which was the capital of the Thai Kingdom for 417 years. The city was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and in 1767 it was destroyed by the Burmese army. Nowadays the ruins of the former city are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Stroll around the ruins of several ancient temples including Wat Yai Chaimongkol, a temple famous for its huge reclining Buddha lying comfortably in the sun (28-meter-long reclining Buddha); Wat Mahathat, where the roots of a tree surround the head of Buddha. During the visit, your guide will take you to sample a notable local snack – Roti Sai Mai which is also referred to as ’Sweet Angel Hair’.

This afternoon at around 1:00 pm, Welcome on board the Chao Phraya River cruise and enjoy a Superb buffet lunch whilst cruising back to Bangkok. Coffee breaks will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sight along the river banks such as the Royal barges, Thammasat University, The Royal Grand Palace, and the graceful Temple of Dawn. Witness the daily life of the river’s inhabitants and watch the scenery change from rural to cosmopolitan transfer back to Bangkok (at around 4:00 pm).

Good to know

When you are visiting Ayutthaya, you must try Boat Noodles (Kuai Tiao Ruea)! Originally, this dish was only sold on small paddle boats in Ayutthaya. As time went on, it started to be sold on the shore, too. Now, this Thai noodle dish is sold in tiny bowls, and there is always a challenge - to see whose bowl is piled higher! Ask your private UME guide to stop at one of these popular local restaurants and try this delicious dish. It is hard to find this dish in any other place in Thailand!

Accomodation：

-Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort - SHA Plus Certified

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 4 Fly To Phuket & Phuket Aquarim
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Phuket & Phuket Aquarim

You will transfer to Bangkok airport for your internal flight to Phuket. On arrival, your private driver will take you to the hotel for check-in.

This afternoon you will visit Phuket Aquarim, it is part of the internationally renowned Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC), located on the southernmost tip of Cape Panwa on Phuket Island. It is surrounded by breathtaking scenic bays and islands and is the perfect destination for a family excursion. After the visit, you will continue to visit the Big Buddha in Phuket. Phuket big buddha is one of the island’s most important and revered landmarks. It is the huge image sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata and at 45 metres high and it is easily seen from far away. The lofty site offers the best 360-degree views of the island (sweeping vistas of Phuket Town, Kata, Karon beaches, Chalong Bay and more.) The panoramic views from Phuket Big Buddha are really breathtaking.

Accomodation：

-Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 5 James Bond Island Canoeing & Releasing Flower Lantern
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

James Bond Island Canoeing & Releasing Flower Lantern

Enjoy an afternoon of sea cave exploring literally inside Phang Nga Bay’s marine geology, - including the caves and hidden lagoons John Gray found in 1989. Great nature and wildlife surround you.

Our World Famous Entry Trip starts mid-day to avoid the crowds, customized transfers included. Skipped breakfast? No worries - an exquisite Thai-style lunch will be served on board. After lunch, briefing, and a raptor show, a professional guide paddles you through Phang Nga Bay’s “Tidal Nape Sea Caves” in our custom-designed kayaks hand-made in Oregon by SOTAR, the World’s premier white water raft manufacturer. The unique experience is dramatic, but Caveman’s SOTAR custom kayaks are specially designed for your trip. The hidden cliff-lined lagoons are populated with macaques, water monitors, kingfishers, mudskippers, egrets, Sea Eagles, and Brahminy Kites.

We finish after dark by floating our own self-made flower “Kratong” in a spiritual and spectacular Natural light show. Eating our delicious seafood-vegan buffet on the trip back, you return to the pier two hours after sunset. Guests say our evening Loi Kratong ceremony complete with fireflies and dinoflagellates (bioluminescent plankton) is a "Spiritual Experience", "Best Trip of our lives anywhere", and "Best Thai Food We’ve ever had – and on a boat".

Accomodation：

-Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 6 Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Enjoy a private ride to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket. It takes approximately 1 hour through scenic agricultural areas, hills, and beaches, before arriving at the Sanctuary. There, you will meet your English-speaking guide and learn a little about the elephants, before changing into traditional Karen clothing.

After being allocated bananas and sugar cane to feed the elephants, you will walk with your guide through the Sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors.

Finally, eat some snacks and seasonal fresh fruit, after you have done at the Sanctuary you can go to Naithon beach to hang out before enjoying once again the impressive rural scenery as you drive back to the hotel.

Accomodation：

-Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 7 Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Free Time

Day of leisure. Relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.

Accomodation：

-Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 8 Return Flight
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Return Flight

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes to escort you to the airport for your onward flight.

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8 Days Thailand Essential & Island Tour With Kids (Private G

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Days Thailand Essential & Island Tour With Kids (Private G

Arrive In Bangkok

Floating Market & The Royal Grand Palace

Ayutthaya History Park & Luxury Chao Phraya River Cruise

Fly To Phuket & Phuket Aquarim

James Bond Island Canoeing & Releasing Flower Lantern

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Free Time

Return Flight

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