Escorted Tours
Today, you will be picked up from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Gate No. 3. Your tour will start with a visit to The Royal Grand Palace, where the Kings of Thailand once resided and to see a spectacular example of an Ancient Siamese Court. Stroll around the Funeral Palace, Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, Royal Guest House and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. After lunch, enjoy a voyage of discovery through the canals of Thonburi on a long tailed boat, observing the venerable Temples sitting amongst lush greenery, wooden houses built on stilts, coconut groves, garlanded Shrines and spirit houses. Experience the 'Venice of the East' with vendors selling goods from their boats. Life along the river and canal is an integral part of the Thai culture and a boat cruise gives visitors the chance to see traditions that have barely changed with the passage of time. Your guide will then take you to Wat Pho, which has the largest sleeping Buddha in Thailand. Wat Pho tops the list of six first class Royal Temples in Thailand and is recognised by UNESCO in its Memory of the World Programme. Meals: Lunch
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After breakfast, you have the morning free to spend at leisure. This afternoon at 17:00pm, we will take the sky train with our guide and go on a walking food tour through one of the most captivating areas of Bangkok. Bangkok's Chinatown, Yaowarat, is one of the most renowned street food destinations and a local dining favourite. During this early evening activity, you will discover the sophisticated flavours of a 200 year old Bangkok community rich in delicious food and Thai-Chinese tradition. As you wander along the street, you can explore and taste the local cuisine at seven famous eateries, from street vendors to renowned Thai-Chinese restaurants. Between each tasting location, you will have the chance to experience this unique neighbourhood from behind the scenes, meeting fascinating characters at the food bazaar, listening to stories and visiting cultural landmarks. This unique adventure will be one of the highlights of your trip to Bangkok. Meals: Breakfast
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel at 08:00am and taken to Ayutthaya. Along the way, you will visit Bang Pa-in Summer Palace, which was first used as a summer retreat in the 17th Century by the Royal Court. The tour will then take you to Wat Yai Chaimongkol to see one of the biggest Reclining Buddha images and the ruins of the Old Royal Grand Palace and Temples before visiting Wat Mahathat, which is situated in front of the Grand Palace and next to Pa Than Bridge, believed to be one of Ayutthaya's oldest Temples. We then cross the river to see Wat Na Phra Men where, although it has been restored numerous times, the fine ancient ubosot in typical Thai style still exists today and so does the Viharn. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Wat Chong Lom Pier in Nonthaburi Province to enjoy a cruise to Bangkok, which includes a delicious meal onboard. Sit back and relax on the cruise deck or in the air conditioned passenger cabin as you observe rural life along the riverbanks and take in the beauty of the Chao Phraya River. As you cruise into Bangkok, you will pass by the majestic Grand Palace and Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn). Upon return to your hotel in Bangkok, the evening is free to spend at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, at 08:00am you will be picked up and transferred by private car from Bangkok to Kaeng Krachan National Park (approximately 3 hr trip). After dropping off your luggage at the resort, you will be driven through the wilderness to the National Park. Upon arrival at Baan Krang, your guide will take you on a trek to find families of Langur and maybe some wild Elephants. After lunch, you will take a different trail to visit some mineral Licks before joining the Birding trail. After our tour you will be driven back to the resort, stopping at different places to observe large mammals. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, there is an early morning bird watching opportunity. After breakfast, you will be driven once again to the National Park and up towards the Mountain where you can see the mist over Phanenthung. Your guide will then take you on a trek down the Thor Thip Waterfall, the most beautiful in Kaeng Krachan. After a picnic lunch, we continue trekking until the late afternoon when you will be driven back to your hotel. The evening is free to spend at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, we return to the National Park and join the Butterfly trail to observe Butterflies and Beetles. Your trek will continue and include an encounter with families of Gibbons. We leave the jungle around midday and be driven back to our hotel where the afternoon is free for relaxation. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be driven by private car from Kaeng Krachan to Bangkok for a short flight to Phuket. Upon arrival in Phuket Airport, you will be picked up at 13:30 [1:30pm] and driven to Khao Lak to check in at the hotel. The remainder of the day is free at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy the day free at leisure to explore or simply relax. Meals: Breakfast
This morning after breakfast, enjoy another beautiful day free at leisure to continue exploring or relaxing. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy most of the day free to spend at your leisure. This afternoon, you will be transferred by private car to Phuket Airport for your late afternoon return flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival in Bangkok, you will be taken to your hotel for check in. The rest of the evening is free to spend relaxing or exploring on your own. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, your morning is free at leisure until a private transfer takes you to Bangkok Airport for your departure flight home or onward journey. Safe travels and we look forward to seeing you again! Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and escorted tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (tmt)
