9 Days Discovering Bangkok Area And Phuket Beach

Open your horizons by taking part in an unforgettable journey through the vibrant and diverse landscapes of Thailand with this captivating tour. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and culinary delights of the country, as you indulge in a plethora of experiences that will leave an indelible mark on your soul.

Your adventure begins in the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, where you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome. Explore the city’s awe-inspiring temples, their intricate designs and ornate decorations showcasing the country’s architectural marvels. Afterward, brace your taste buds for a night street food tour, where you’ll savor a cornucopia of delectable Thai dishes, each bite a burst of flavor.

Board a train that traverses the historic Death Railway, a poignant reminder of World War II’s dark past. As you journey along this poignant path, contemplate the sacrifices made by prisoners of war while marveling at the rugged beauty of the surrounding countryside.

Experience the charm of Chao Phraya River with a shared cruise, accompanied by a delightful lunch. Admire the enchanting sights that line the river banks, from ancient temples to modern skyscrapers, as you revel in the tranquil ambiance of this iconic waterway.

After bidding farewell to the bustling capital, venture to the tropical paradise of Phuket. Unwind on the pristine beaches, basking in the golden sun and savoring the cool ocean breeze. Let your worries melt away as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty and serenity of this coastal haven.

As your journey comes to a close, take with you cherished memories of Thailand’s vibrant culture, tantalizing cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes. Depart from Phuket with a heart full of gratitude and a longing to return to this captivating country.

Highlights

• Taste many delicious Thailand dishes with a night street food tour after visiting splendid temples of the city
• Board on a train ride along the Death Railway made of World War II prisoners of war
• Join a sharing cruise with lunch on Chao Phraya river , enjoying the enchanting sights along the river banks
• Relax on a really beautiful on the beach of Phuket

Itinerary in Brief

  • Day 1: Bangkok Arrival
  • Day 2: Bangkok City Tour – Night street food tour (B, D)
  • Day 3: Bangkok – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – Kanchanaburi (B)
  • Day 4: Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya (B)
  • Day 5: Ayutthaya Historical Park – back to Bangkok by cruise (B, L)
  • Day 6: Bangkok – Flight to Phuket (B)
  • Day 7: Phuket Beach Free & Easy (B) No guide, no driver
  • Day 8: Phuket Beach Free & Easy (B) No guide, no driver
  • Day 9: Phuket – Flight to Bangkok – Departure (B) No guide in Bangkok

Full Itinerary

  • Day 1: Bangkok Arrival

    Warmly welcome you on arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. We will pick you up with a comfortable vehicle to the center of Bangkok to check-in your hotel, then take your time to have a rest after a long flight and lunchtime.

    Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
    Meal:  Not available

  • Day 2: Bangkok City Tour – Night street food tour (B, D)

    Today, we will take the whole day to explore Bangkok – the city of golden temples.

    The first destination is the Grand Palace. This huge architecture complex is over 2 sq. kilometers, including 3 main sites: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) built in 1770s. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is no longer home of Thailand Royal, most of national significant events takes place there.

    Wat Phra Kaew is the most out-standing architecture in complex, built in 1785 when King Rama I moved the capital to Bangkok. Wat Pra Kwae is famous not only for its beauty of unique Thailand Buddhism architecture but also for the sacred jade Buddha statue. Thai people believe that the statue will bring back fortune and prosperity for the nation.

    Nearby Grand Palace is Wat Pho – the oldest and biggest pagoda in Bangkok with more than 1000 Buddha statues and the huge one sit-back Buddha in gold. This pagoda is also famous for being a birthplace of traditional Thai massage, since there is a traditional medicine school established in 1982, educating the arts of Thai massage.

    After having lunch, by your own account, we visit the last destination of the day: Wat Traimit. This pagoda is famous for its unique and historic beauty, and also for the huge golden Buddha statue. Thai people believe that the statue represents for prosperity and purity, as well as strength and power. The Golden Statue was defined to be built in Sukhothai period, the 13-15th century – one of the most famous periods of Thai Buddhism architecture.

    We will board on a boat to pay a visit along the Chao Phraya River, watching the life of local people close by.

    On route, we stop at Wat Arun, known as the most beautiful pagoda in Bangkok not only for its location on the Chao Phraya’s riverbank but also for the different architecture from other pagodas. “Arun” means sunrise, but it is most beautiful in the sunset. The pagoda was decorated with glass pieces and Chinese ceramic, in a complicated style. You can climb up to the top of Wat Arun to see Chao Phraya, Grand Palace and Wat Pho at the opposite side.

    Your evening Tuk Tuk food journey begins at Sam Yan MRT subway station where we meet. A short ride brings you to the first stop, a Northeastern Thai restaurant.

    Then you will take a digestion break by visiting the flower market where you might have small snacks, and the temple.  Our last stop is Bangkok’s best Pad Thai. The tour finishes by or close to the Cinderella’s time with the Tuk Tuk dropping you off at your hotel.

    Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
    Meal:  Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 3: Bangkok – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – Kanchanaburi (B)

    Early in the morning, after having breakfast, we pay a visit to Meaklong Railway Market – a local market has grown up along the rail tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the sellers quickly clear their stalls, and set them up again when the train has passed.

    We continue our way to Damnoen Saduak Floating market, which is specialized in trading fruits, vegetables, etc… by small boat. In the old days, floating markets were formed because roads and means of road traffic have not developed. Due to the demand for buying and selling goods, people gather in the river by means such as boats.

    Nowadays, despite the fact that the road network has developed everywhere, floating market still exists and develops more and more.
    Proceed to Kanchanaburi for overnight.

    Accommodation: At the hotel in Kanchanaburi
    Meal:  Breakfast

  • Day 4: Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya (B)

    The first destination today is JEATH War Museum, which has the name standing for countries taking part in the World War II death railway construction from 1942 to 1945: Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand and Holland. As the name suggests, JEATH War Museum exhibits photographs and illustrations reflecting the living condition of prisoners of war during that cruel time, some of which were donated by former prisoners who survived after war.

    Nearby the JEATH War Museum is Kanchanaburi War Cemeteryholding almost 7.000 graves, most of them were AustralianBritish and Dutch soldiers. They were victims of Japanese immurement during their construction for the Burma Railway. The Cemetery contains prisoners buried beside the railway from Bangkok to Nieke, excepting those identified as Americans, who could come back to their hometowns.

    We then go to Kanchanaburi the famous Bridge over the River Kwaithe most important landmark of this city.

    We continue boarding a train ride along the railway death, Railway enthusiasts can travel on one of the historic routes to Southeast Asia, the remaining part of the “Death railway”.

    Transfer to Ayutthaya for overnight.

    Accommodation: At the hotel in Ayutthaya
    Meal:  Breakfast

  • Day 5: Ayutthaya Historical Park – back to Bangkok by cruise (B, L)

    Having a breakfast then we will transfer to pay a visit in some sites of Ayutthaya Historical Park, situated in the old city of Ayutthaya. The city was constructed by Ramathibodi I in 1350 and was the capital of Thailand until it was destroyed by Burmese – Myanmar army in 1767. Being a ruin with many temples which characterize this handicraft type of architecture built with red bricks, the park was recognized as World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO.

    – Wat Phu Khao Thong is a massive pagoda towering in the middle of paddy fields and can be seen from afar. Built by King Ramesuan in 1395, the pagoda is unique with the combination of 2 architectural styles: Thai – style and Mon – style. There is a high golden plated chedi on the top, which makes the pagoda outstanding.

    – Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most important temple of Ayutthaya and situated within the Ayutthaya Grand Palace grounds. It served as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok. The highlight of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is 3 towers standing high together in Ceylonese style, has the same architecture with Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.

    – Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit is the pagoda in which the bronze Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing Mara is situated. This is one of the biggest Buddha statue in Thailand. It was considered to be built during the Ayuttaya period of King Srongta, who transferred the location from the east side to the west and has been the location since then. After that he ordered to build a dome on top.

    – Wat Lokaya Sutha is considered as the sacred place for pilgrims since it’s famous for the reclining Buddha statue, which is the statue of the Blessed Buddha intact compared to other monuments in the entire Ayutthaya ruins.

    It is also the most important relics in most of those in Wat Lokaya Sutha. Thai people believe that if they paste the golden leaf onto Buddha statues, they will be protected by Buddha.

    13:15 Hrs.

    Welcome aboard the Grand Pearl Cruise Liner at Wat Chong-lom Pier (Nonthaburi). Sumptuous buffet lunch with a choice of a variety of oriental and western cuisines will be served, while you may relax and enjoy the fascinating scenery on the River of Kings. The cruiser will then head towards Nontaburi, past Koh Kred, The monn community before reaching Bangkok city.

    15:00 Hrs.

    Coffee will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the River banks such as the colorful Royal Barges House, Thammasart University, Siriraj hospital, The Royal Grand Palace and the graceful Temple Of Dawn, with its magnificent 79 M. spire, next is Wat Kallayanamitr, one of the most renowed temples.

    16:00 Hrs.

    Arrival and disembark at the River City Shopping Complex Pier. Transfer back to hotel by air-conditioned van.

    Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
    Meal:  Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 6: Bangkok – Flight to Phuket (B)

    The time is on your own until we transfer to the airport for a flight to Phuket.

    Upon arrival, proceed to hotel for check-in and free to relax.

    Accommodation: At the hotel in Phuket
    Meal:  Breakfast

  • Boost your mood in Vietnam and Thailand
    Day 7: Phuket Beach Free & Easy (B) No guide, no driver

    The time is on your own to relax on the beach.

    Accommodation: At the hotel in Phuket
    Meal:  Breakfast

  • Day 8: Phuket Beach Free & Easy (B) No guide, no driver

    The time is on your own to relax on the beach.

    Accommodation: At the hotel in Phuket
    Meal:  Breakfast

  • Boost your mood in Vietnam and Thailand
    Day 9: Phuket – Flight to Bangkok - Departure (B) No guide in Bangkok

    Having breakfast at the hotel and then the time is on your own until we pick you up and transfer to the airport, taking an international flight to your hometown via Bangkok.

    Accommodation: Not available
    Meal:  Breakfast

Price

Private tour price
Price in USD per person based on group size of private tour - Validity from 01/04/2024 - 31/10/2024
2-3 pers. 4-6 pers. 7-10 pers. Single Suppl.
Superior
1st class
Deluxe
- Child under 3 year old shares bed with their parents - ----> free of charge
- Child from 3 to 12 year old share rooom with their parents --------> 50% of adult price
Private tour price
Price in USD per person based on group size of private tour - Validity from 01/11/2023 - 31/03/2024
2-3 pers. 4-6 pers. 7-10 pers. Single Suppl.
Superior
1st class
Deluxe
- Child under 3 year old shares bed with their parents - ----> free of charge
- Child from 3 to 12 year old share rooom with their parents --------> 50% of adult price

Accommodation

Superior
Location Accommodation name Star Room Type
Bangkok Le D’tel Hotel Deluxe
Kanchanaburi Good time resort Standard
Ayutthaya Classic Kameo Hotel Deluxe
Phuket Tony Resort Deluxe
1st class
Location Accommodation name Star Room Type
Bangkok Centre Point Silom Hotel Deluxe
Kanchanaburi Good time resort Superior
Ayutthaya Kantary Hotel Ayutthaya 4* Studio suite
Phuket Maikhao Palm 4* Deluxe Sea View
Deluxe
Location Accommodation name Star Room Type
Bangkok Pullman Bangkok Hotel G Deluxe
Kanchanaburi U Inchantree Kanchanaburi Deluxe Garden
Ayutthaya Kantary Hotel Ayutthaya 4* One Bedroom suite
Phuket The Nature Phuket Deluxe

Trip Note

Tour includes:

  • Accommodations based on twin/Double Room
  • Private transfer as private air-con vehicle
  • Private tour as mention as above itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned (B=breakfast)
  • English  speaking guide
  • Service charge & Government tax
  • Entrance fee

Tour excludes:

  • Other meals, drinks,
  • Airport tax, internal & international flight, visa
  • Single room supplement
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Any optional additional tours or activities during free time
  • Tips
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