Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok, airport pick-up
Arrival Note: Welcome you to Thailand’s City of Angels – Bangkok! Upon arrival, our guide will warmly greet you at the airport and prepare a comfortable exclusive car with chauffeur to transfer you to the hotel. On the way, the guide will brief you on this 7 days itinerary to Thailand that covers the most iconic metropolis Bangkok, the beautiful island Phuket, and the tropical secret land in Khao Sok.
Activities & Dinner Suggestion: After checking in, you can rest to get rid of jet lag in the hotel, which is fully equipped with several restaurants and a rooftop bar. Or you could go out on your own if time permits. The hotel has a free shuttle to the nearby Terminal 21, a shopping complex with a wonderful food court.
Accommodation: Movenpick Bangkok Sukhumvit 15 (4 stars)
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Day 2: Essence of downtown Bangkok
Sightseeing Activities: After breakfast, our guide will first lead you to the top tourist attraction in Bangkok, the magnificent Grand Palace, to see the large ancient architectural complex which used to be the imperial palace. We can appreciate the essence of traditional Thai architecture, paintings, carvings and decorations. The Wat Phar Kaew in the Grand Palace is a must-see. It is considered the holiest place for Thai Buddhism and houses the national treasure of Emerald Buddha. Next, we will visit Wat Pho. In addition to the huge Reclining Buddha statue it is famous for, this oldest and largest temple in Bangkok is rich in inscriptions on architecture, history, medicine, literature, geography and so on. Therefore, the temple is honored as the First University in Thailand. In the afternoon, to give you a different view of the city, the guide will take you on a pleasant boat trip along the Chao Phraya River which runs through central Bangkok. We will finally disembark at the Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) and visit its 79 meters (259 feet) tall stupa. The guide will take you up to the top of the Buddhist stupa, which is the ideal place to appreciate all of Bangkok in the sunset. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Movenpick Bangkok Sukhumvit 15 (4 stars)
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Day 3: Bangkok – Phuket – Khao Sok
Fly from Bangkok to Phuket: After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for a flight to Phuket. After an hour and a half flight, you will land at the Phuket International Airport. Our local guide and the driver in Phuket will greet you and we’ll make the transfer to Khao Sok National Park in a comfortable private car. It takes 2.5 hours on the way.
Afternoon Tour to Khao Sok: Our first stop is the Ratchaprapa Dam in the Khao Sok National Park. After visiting the landmark of the long dam that built for electricity generation and irrigation, we will take the Chiew Larn Lake sightseeing boat tour to the resort where we’ll be staying tonight. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the beauty of the Chiew Larn Lake, a very large lake that, viewed from above, looks like a large tree with many branches extending into the lush virgin rainforest. You can admire the bizarre limestone mountains on the lake while fishing in the crystal clear water. Upon arrival, you will find a wonderful floating resort where you will stay for two nights.
The rest of the afternoon is free for you. You can have a relaxing time appreciating the natural scenery around, kayaking, or jumping out of your room window to swim if you like. Dinner will be served at the resort. You can taste the authentic local food and then enjoy a peaceful night of total immersion in nature.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation: Panvaree Floating Resort
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Day 4: Full day exploration in Khao Sok National Park
Sightseeing Activities: Get up early, and we will have a morning safari today to watch the sunrise. The waters are shrouded in the mist in the early morning, and the sun rises slowly over the top of the mountain. It is a marvelous view not to be missed. Then go back to the resort for breakfast, and the rest of the morning is up to you. After lunch at the resort, we will experience an adventure tour to trek through the forest and take a bamboo raft to the Prakarang Coral Cave. Khao Sok boasts a tropical rainforest older than the Amazon, where you can see all kinds of wild animals and rare plants. Drifting in a natural channel through dense mangrove swamps, you will see monkeys, hear the chirping of various birds and insects, and see wild Asian elephants and even some endangered animals. Finally, we'll return to the resort for dinner as it gets late. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Panvaree Floating Resort
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Day 5: Cruise from Khao Sok to Phuket
Sightseeing Activities: Wake up in the scenic resort and enjoy your breakfast. Afterwards, check out and pack your luggage for an extraordinary ride on a long tail boat. During the cruise, you will see the amazing karst peaks on the lake, just like a beautiful landscape painting. When the boat docks, the expedition to Khao Sok comes to an end. You will be escorted back to Phuket by private car and arrive at the hotel in 3 hours.
► Tip: Phuket is one of the most popular tourist islands in Thailand, featuring beaches, water sports and island hopping tours. The hotel we have chosen for you enjoys an exceptional location right on the Patong Beach, one of the liveliest places in Phuket. It’s very convenient for you to go to the night market and have dinner in this neighborhood. You can enjoy a seafood meal and plan your free time for the next day.
Meals Included: Breakfast Accommodation: The Charm Resort (4 stars)
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Day 6: Leisure Day in Phuket
The whole day is your free time to explore Phuket. Activity Suggestions: You can spend a colorful day at the Patong Beach next to the hotel. In the morning, you can swim or try some exciting water activities at your own expense, such as jet ski, banana boat, and parasailing. In the afternoon, it’s a good idea to get sunbath or rent a recliner and relax under a beach umbrella. If the weather is good, you can also consider taking a speedboat day trip to some islands, such as Pipi Island, Emperor Island and Coral Island, to experience snorkeling, deep diving or sea walking. Meals Included: Breakfast Accommodation: The Charm Resort (4 stars)
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Day 7: Departure from Phuket, airport see-off
Departure Note: You can continue to enjoy a free morning in Phuket. Check out before 12:00 in the noon and we will arrange a private car with chauffeur to take you to the airport for your flight home or to your next destination. Have a good trip!
Meals Included: Breakfast
► If you would like to extend your stay in Phuket, or you want to travel to other destinations, please feel free to contact our travel consultant for further arrangements.
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