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8 days / 7 nights
Arrive in Bangkok and receive a warm welcome from your guide and private transfer to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free at leisure.
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Today, visit Wat Traimit, with its Golden Buddha Image. The Golden Buddha Temple is located right in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown and it features a 5.5 ton solid gold Buddha image. Continue on to see Wat Po, Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple which was built nearly 200 years ago and houses the enormous Reclining Buddha. Have lunch at a local restaurant with a view of the Chao Phraya River. Then take a long-tail boat to enjoy scenes of life on the water. You will see a more traditional and serene way of living. A stop will be made at the “Temple of Dawn”, officially named Wat Arun. Next, your guide will take you to the glittering and iconic Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is situated close to the Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s River of Kings. The palace occupies nearly one square mile. Built in 1782 by King Rama I, it was the center of power for more than 150 years. Take a walk around the vast grounds and visit the Emerald Buddha Image, the most revered Buddhist image in Thailand. Learn about its mysterious origins. Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the building
Breakfast, Lunch
Today is free on your own activities.
At 4:30pm, meet your guide at hotel lobby and explore the beauty of Bangkok at night by the iconic tuk-tuk and enjoy a fun evening activity when the temperatures are cooler, traffic is lighter, and there are few crowds. Stop and walk around a selection of local sights including temples (Wat Pho) and the Pak Khlong Talat flower market. Sample local food as your guide stops for snacks, a main course and dessert. Dinner is served at a Michelin guide restaurant, Elvis Suki that has been making the same recipe of sukyaki beef for 30 years. The suki can be ordered with or without soup, but the dry perfectly cooked sukiyaki beef with Elvis’ secret eggy sauce and smoky aroma from the coal stove is the best. (or other Michelin guide restaurant)
(Availability: Every day except Monday)
Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to the airport for flight to Phuket.
Arrive in Phuket, you have a warm welcome from your guide, private transfer to hotel.
Breakfast
Starting at Phuket’s most famous viewpoint, take in breathtaking views of Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon beaches.Continue to Promthep Cape, a spectacular natural landmark known for amazing sunsets. Your guide will escort you on a walk through charming Phuket Old Town where you will see Sino Portuguese houses and buildings built over a century ago. Experience Baba Phuket traditional community life. Dinner will be served at Tung Kah Café on the hill top in Phuket town.
Remarks: Please note that the above mentioned program is subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions, or upon the client’s request, required rerouting or change of times and limitations.
Breakfast, Dinner
Spend a day on a private trip exploring Phang Nga Bay. Drive to the local fishing village of Klong Kian where your longtail boat is waiting. Cruise the emerald-green waters of the bay, passing dramatic limestone karsts and astounding uninhabited islands. Enjoy sea canoeing at Hong island, a distinctive rocky island and a popular place for spectacular photos. Cruise through a pristine mangrove forest and experience other astonishing stops along the way.
In the afternoon,explore secluded beaches and swim in the pristine picturesque environment (Lawa Island). Enjoy a sumptuous picnic lunch in a picturesque location while the fresh air and tropical breeze create an ambience of paradise. Return to Phang Nga and drive to the Samed Nang Chee Viewpoint for an amazing panorama. Arrive at the hotel just before the sunset.
Breakfast, Lunch
Today is free on your own activities.
Breakfast
Private transfer to airport for flight departure.
Breakfast