ITINERARY
Day 1: Bangkok | Arrive in Bangkok
International Flight: Excluded
Welcome to Thailand! Upon arrival in Bangkok, our guide will greet you at the airport welcome area and transfer you to the hotel along the riverside for check-in.
Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental
Day 2: Bangkok | Bangkok by Boat
Meals: Breakfast
In the early morning, take a boat to Wat Arun – the Temple of the Dawn to enjoy a stunning view and explore the gem of Bangkok.
Temple of dawn at dusk
Continue to one of the must-see sights, the spectacular Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city’s most famous landmark. Built-in 1782- and for 150 years the home of the Thai King, the Royal court and the administrative seat of government – the Grand Palace of Bangkok is a grand old dame indeed, that continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail, all of which is a proud salute to the creativity and craftsmanship of Thai people.
Within its walls were also the Thai war ministry, state departments, and even the mint. Today, the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom. Within the palace complex are several impressive buildings including Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains the small, very famous and greatly revered Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century. The robes on the Buddha are changed with the seasons by HM The King of Thailand and forms an important ritual in the Buddhist calendar. Thai Kings stopped living in the palace around the turn of the twentieth century, but the palace complex is still used to mark all kinds of other ceremonial and auspicious happenings. Also visit Wat Po, with it’s large reclining Buddha. Then return to the hotel for some leisure time in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental
Day 3: Bangkok | Ayutthaya Kingdom Discovery
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Start early and transfer North to the Ancient Kingdom of Ayutthaya. Start by visiting Wat Phu Khao Thong – a temple outside of Ayutthaya started by the invading Burmese who built the base when they overtook Ayutthaya and was finished by Siam who later took back their city. Continue to Ayutthaya and start with the Royal Palace and Royal Temple – dating back to the 14th century. Continue to the nearby Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit where the largest bronze Buddha in Thailand is housed.
Enjoy a Thai lunch and some free time. Have a short visit to Wat Lokaya Sutha – the image of the reclining Buddha. Then continue to the Royal Palace at Bang Pa In, which is the Summer Palace of the Thai Royal Family. Return back to your hotel in Bangkok for leisure time.
Ayutthaya Ancient Ruin – 15 Days Best Southern Thailand Beaches
Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental
Day 4: Bangkok – Khao Yai | Khao Yai National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, drive to Khao Yai National Park. Start with a visit to their View Point and Visitor Center. Go hiking through dry evergreen forests & grasslands. It is common to see gibbons, monkeys, and hornbills on the way. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then transfer to Haew Narok Waterfall. Take a 2-hour trail trek. Then elephant spotting around dusk. Continue to the resort for overnight.
Accommodation: Muthi Maya
Day 5: Bangkok | Khao Yai National Park | Return to Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
At the resort in the morning, enjoy pleasant views of the surrounding natural beauty while sipping some hot tea or coffee from your balcony/terrace. The trogons and cuckoos make their calls from the trees while the sun slowly makes it’s way over the horizon. Take some time to unwind and reflect in this natural setting.
Khao Yai National Park – 15 Days Best Southern Thailand Beaches
Transfer in the afternoon to Bangkok.
Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental
Day 6: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi | Transfer to Kanchanaburi | At Leisure
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning, travel West to Kanchanaburi. Check in your villa over the Kwai River and relax during the rest of the day.
Accommodation: The Float House River Kwai
Day 7: Kanchanaburi | Elephant World Sanctuary
Meals: Breakfast
Today, our guide will transfer you to Elephant World Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi. First, you’ll learn about the project and hear the amazing stories of each elephant. Learn how they became a proud herd free from abuse and misuse. Then have an opportunity to feed them. Next, enjoy a picnic spread. Then take a stroll with the herd to the nearby river. Here you will have the opportunity to observe or participate in bathing the elephants with the sanctuary staff.
After you have said your farewells, return back to the float houses for some leisure time.
Accommodation: The Float House River Kwai
Day 8: Bangkok – Krabi | River Kwai and Bridge | Flight to Krabi
Internal Flight: Included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Check out of the hotel in the morning and continue to the world-famous bridge on the River Kwai, built during World War II by the prisoners of war. Learn about the history of the allied forces who lost their lives to connect this railway.
Afterward, transfer to the airport in Bangkok for an evening flight to Krabi. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport. Then transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Floating Resort at River Kwai
Accommodation: Andakiri Pool Villas
Day 9: Krabi | Relax on the Beach
Meals: Breakfast
Krabi is like something out of a dream. Limestone mountains covered in vibrant jungles make it the perfect getaway in the tropics. Ao Nang Beach at the center of the bay with the Andaman Sea beyond some isles in the distance. Explore the beach or enjoy the luxury offerings of the resort.
Accommodation: Andakiri Pool Villas
Day 10: Krabi | Phi Phi Island and Maya Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Discover the spectacular limestone rock formations of Phi Phi Island. Enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the crystal clear water of the bay. Last stop on a lovely island with great white sandy beaches. A great spot to lay down and relax at the beach. Or go snorkeling in the beautiful reef around the island.
Phi Phi Island
Accommodation: Andakiri Pool Villas
Day 11: Krabi – Phuket | Scenic Road Trip to Phuket | Leisure
Meals: Breakfast
Today you’ll take a scenic road transfer to Phuket. The transfer is around 3 hours with pleasant views en route. Upon arrival, get checked in.
Enjoy the beaches of Phuket. North of the resort is two stunning beaches facing the Andaman Sea, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach. Perched above Kata Noi beach – a quiet stretch of white sand meets blue waves with forested mountains.
Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Day 12: Phuket | James Bond by Traditional Junk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
The tour by speedboat and a mesmerizing combination of sightseeing and activities. The perfect way to discover all of the many attractions of Phang Nga Bay. Visit the world famous ” James Bond Island”, Hollywood filmed parts of the movie “The man with the golden gun”. Sightseeing & canoeing to explore hidden caves and lagoons. Gliding through the waterways of the mangrove swamps in the north of the bay, an untouched nature preserve. Traditional Thai set lunch at “Panyi village” the Muslim village built on stilts in the sea. Some swimming stops during the day trip.
James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay
Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Day 13: Phuket | Sea Caves by Starlight
Meals: Breakfast
World famous kayaking inside marine limestone karst islands with macaques, water monitors, kingfishers, and Sea Eagles. Meet at the hotel around 11 AM to transfer to the pier. Then continue by boat with a light lunch served onboard. Self-paddle with your own sea cave guide through tunnels and lagoons. When darkness falls, stars shine overhead in the circle of black night, fireflies flash in the cliffside jungle and, most of all, the sea glows with phosphorescence. Enjoy a spiritual ceremony with your own made “Krathong”. Have a magnificent dinner onboard. Then return to land. A truly magical and out of this world experience (Listed among National Geographic’s “World’s Top 50 Adventures”).
Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Day 14: Phuket | Relax on the Beach | Private Seaside Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is at your leisure to explore the beautiful beaches of Phuket.
As dusk approaches, you’ll enjoy a private seaside dinner with candles, personal butler, and the sound of the sea. Dinner will feature a 4-course traditional Thai menu.
Romantic Seaside Dinner
Accommodation: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Day 15: Phuket | Farewell!
Meals: Breakfast
Today our representative will transfer you to the airport before your homeward flight and will bid you a fond farewell. Thank you for traveling with us!
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