Bangkok’s Cultural Treasures & Phu Quoc Shores 8D7N

Bangkok - Phu Quoc
8 days
Thailand Vietnam Tours

Trip at a glance

Duration
8 days
Destinations
Bangkok, Phu Quoc
Travel Style
Thailand Vietnam Tours
Type of tour
Private
Price from
US$ 541
Tour code
TUE 61

Overview

Discover the cultural treasures of Thailand and the tropical beauty of Vietnam on this 8-day journey from Bangkok to Phu Quoc. Begin in Bangkok with visits to the city’s remarkable landmarks before cruising through the Thonburi canals and discovering local flavors on an evening street food tour. Venture beyond the city to experience the unusual Maeklong Railway Market, the colorful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and the historic temples and ruins of Ayutthaya, offering a closer look at Thailand’s everyday life and rich heritage.

The journey then shifts from cultural discovery to a more relaxed pace as you fly to Phu Quoc, one of Vietnam’s best-known island destinations. With two full days at leisure, you can unwind on tropical beaches, explore the island independently, sample local seafood or simply enjoy time by the sea. Combining vibrant cities, traditional markets, ancient heritage and a peaceful island escape, this tour offers a varied experience across Thailand and Vietnam.

Highlights

  • Discover Bangkok’s iconic cultural and historical landmarks on a guided city tour.
  • Cruise along the Thonburi canals and experience a quieter side of local Bangkok life.
  • Taste Bangkok after dark with an evening street food experience.
  • Visit Maeklong Railway Market and explore the waterways of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
  • Step back in time among the ancient temples and ruins of Ayutthaya Historical Park.
  • Enjoy two free days on Phu Quoc Island for beaches, relaxation or independent exploration.
  • Combine Thailand’s cultural heritage with a relaxing tropical escape in Vietnam in one journey.

Itinerary in Brief

Day 1: Bangkok - Arrival (-)

Day 2: Bangkok City Tour - Thonburi Canals - Evening Street Food Tour (B/D)

Day 3: Bangkok - Maeklong Railway Market - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Shopping (B)

Day 4: Bangkok - Bang Pa-In Summer Palace - Ayutthaya Heritage - Bangkok (B)

Day 5: Bangkok - Flight to Phu Quoc (B)

Day 6: Phu Quoc - Free Time (B)

Day 7: Phu Quoc - Free Time (B)

Day 8: Phu Quoc - Flight to Bangkok - Departure (B)

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Itinerary in Details

Day 8: Phu Quoc - Flight to Bangkok - Departure (B)

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your driver transfers you to Phu Quoc Airport for your flight to Bangkok.

Upon arrival, complete the necessary arrival and check-in formalities before your onward international flight.

The Phu Quoc–Bangkok flight will be selected according to your international departure time, allowing sufficient time for immigration, baggage collection and re-check-in where required. Any transfer between Bangkok’s airports must also be allowed for. An additional overnight stay in Bangkok may be necessary depending on flight schedules.

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Accommodation: None (the standard check-out time is at noon, surcharge for late check-out is not included)
Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 8: Phu Quoc - Flight to Bangkok - Departure (B)

Day 7: Phu Quoc - Free Time (B)

After breakfast, spend another relaxing day on the island.

Continue enjoying the beach or choose to book an optional excursion to discover more of Phu Quoc. Alternatively, treat yourself to a spa treatment or explore local dining options independently.

Optional activities and meals other than breakfast are at your own expense. No guide or transportation services are included today.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phu Quoc
Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 7: Phu Quoc - Free Time (B)

Day 6: Phu Quoc - Free Time (B)

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure.

Unwind on the beach, take a refreshing swim or spend a peaceful day by the pool. Enjoy the island at your own pace.

Meals other than breakfast are at your own expense. No guide or transportation services are included today.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phu Quoc
Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 6: Phu Quoc - Free Time (B)

Day 5: Bangkok - Flight to Phu Quoc (B)

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your driver transfers you to Bangkok Airport for your direct flight to Phu Quoc, Vietnam.

Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax on the beach or enjoy the hotel’s facilities.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phu Quoc
Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 5: Bangkok - Flight to Phu Quoc (B)

Day 4: Bangkok - Bang Pa-In Summer Palace - Ayutthaya Heritage - Bangkok (B)

After breakfast, travel north to Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Explore its landscaped grounds and discover buildings reflecting a blend of Thai, Chinese and European architectural influences.

Continue to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s former capital, to explore some of its most remarkable historical sites.

Begin at Wat Mahathat, where ancient brick ruins offer an introduction to the city’s past. Continue to Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the former royal temple, known for its three distinctive chedis.

Lunch is at your own expense.

In the afternoon, visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram, set beside the Chao Phraya River. Take time to admire its Khmer-influenced architecture and photograph the central prang and surrounding structures.

Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon. The evening is free to relax or explore independently.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 4: Bangkok - Bang Pa-In Summer Palace - Ayutthaya Heritage - Bangkok (B)

Day 3: Bangkok - Maeklong Railway Market - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Shopping (B)

After an early breakfast, depart for Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls line an active railway track. Explore the market and, subject to the train schedule, watch vendors pull back their awnings and goods as the train passes through.

Continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and take a boat ride through its lively canals. Discover vendors selling tropical fruits, local snacks and other goods from their boats, with time to browse the stalls along the waterways.

Return to Bangkok in the early afternoon. Lunch is at your own expense.

The remainder of the afternoon is free for shopping. Choose to be dropped off at your hotel or a central shopping area, where you can browse independently for clothing, handicrafts and souvenirs.

Guide and vehicle services end upon drop-off in Bangkok. If you continue shopping, the return transfer to your hotel is at your own expense. The order of the market visits may be adjusted according to the train schedule.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 3: Bangkok - Maeklong Railway Market - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Shopping (B)

Day 2: Bangkok City Tour - Thonburi Canals - Evening Street Food Tour (B/D)

After breakfast, begin your discovery of Bangkok at the Grand Palace, a magnificent complex used for royal ceremonies and official occasions. Within its grounds, visit Wat Phra Kaew, home to the revered Emerald Buddha.

Continue to Wat Pho, famous for its impressive Reclining Buddha, followed by Wat Traimit, which houses the remarkable solid-gold Buddha.

Lunch is at your own expense.

In the afternoon, board a traditional long-tail boat for a journey along the Chao Phraya River and through the canals of Thonburi. Pass waterside homes and neighbourhood temples, offering a glimpse into daily life along Bangkok’s waterways.

Afterwards, visit Wat Arun, the iconic Temple of Dawn, before returning to your hotel for some time to freshen up and relax.

In the evening, meet your guide and transfer to Chinatown for a walking street food tour. Explore the lively streets and stop at selected local eateries to sample a variety of Thai-Chinese flavours. Your guide will introduce the dishes and share insights into Bangkok’s food culture.

The included tastings together make up your dinner. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Food stops and dishes may vary according to availability. Please advise us of any food allergies or dietary requirements in advance so that suitable arrangements can be assessed.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (local food tour)

 

Day 2: Bangkok City Tour - Thonburi Canals - Evening Street Food Tour (B/D)

Day 1: Bangkok - Arrival (-)

Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free to rest after your journey or begin exploring the city independently.

Meals are at your own expense.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meals: None

 

Day 1: Bangkok - Arrival (-)
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Accommodation

W22 BY BURASARI 3*
Bangkok
W22 BY BURASARI 3*
Superior
Phu Quoc Eco Beach resort
Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc Eco Beach resort
Superior Bungalow Garden view
Price For Superior Accommodation
Bangkok’s Cultural Treasures & Phu Quoc Shores 8D7N
Guide Included Pickup Included Private Tour
Cost in USD Per Person Based On Private Tour
From
$541
Season/ No of per. 1 2 3 - 4 5 - 7 8 - 10 Single Supplement
HIGH SEASON
from 1st October 2026
to 30th April 2027
$1,279
$274
LOW SEASON
from 1st May 2027
to 30th September 2027
$1,254
$249
HIGH SEASON
from 1st October 2027
to 31st December 2027
$1,339
$301
ARTE HOTEL
Bangkok
ARTE HOTEL
Deluxe Double/Twin Room
SUNSET BEACH RESORT & SPA PHU QUOC
Phu Quoc
SUNSET BEACH RESORT & SPA PHU QUOC
Deluxe
Price For First Class Accommodation
Bangkok’s Cultural Treasures & Phu Quoc Shores 8D7N
Guide Included Pickup Included Private Tour
Cost in USD Per Person Based On Private Tour
From
$591
Season/ No of per. 1 2 3 - 4 5 - 7 8 - 10 Single Supplement
HIGH SEASON
from 1st October 2026
to 30th April 2027
$1,402
$397
LOW SEASON
from 1st May 2027
to 30th September 2027
$1,304
$299
HIGH SEASON
from 1st October 2027
to 31st December 2027
$1,405
$368
Eastin Grand Sathorn Bangkok
Bangkok
Eastin Grand Sathorn Bangkok
Superior
Green Bay Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc
Green Bay Phu Quoc
Garden Villa
Price For Deluxe Accommodation
Bangkok’s Cultural Treasures & Phu Quoc Shores 8D7N
Guide Included Pickup Included Private Tour
Cost in USD Per Person Based On Private Tour
From
$1,000
Season/ No of per. 1 2 3 - 4 5 - 7 8 - 10 Single Supplement
HIGH SEASON
from 1st October 2026
to 30th April 2027
$1,799
$1,346
$1,213
$1,093
$1,086
$794
LOW SEASON
from 1st May 2027
to 30th September 2027
$1,713
$1,260
$1,127
$1,007
$1,000
$708
HIGH SEASON
from 1st October 2027
to 31st December 2027
$1,869
$1,400
$1,262
$1,137
$1,129
$832

Trip notes

Included:

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check-in and check-out around noontime)
  • Excursions by boat as mentioned in the programme
  • Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers
  • Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program (Food only, excluding drinks)
  • Bottled drinking water

Excluded:

  • Early check-in or late check-out
  • International & Domestic flight tickets (Flights are subject to change without notice)
  • Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
  • Optional services
  • Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
  • Visa - as per country requirements
  • Surcharge fees (tour guide, transfer, hotel…) for public holidays like: New Year Period, Christmas Holiday, Lunar New Year.../Compulsory Gala dinners on Dec 24 and 31
  • Compulsory tips:
  • • Group size 1-5 persons: 5-6 USD/person/day for guide, 3-4 USD for driver
  • • Group size 5-10 persons: 4-5 USD/person/day for guide, 2-3 USD for driver
  • • Group size 11-20 persons: 2-3 USD/person/day for guide, 1 USD for driver
  • Drinks & Beverage
  • Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
  • Airport transfer surcharge for guide between 10:00 pm to 6:30 am is 15 USD/way.

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