1066 - Long Trip around central Thailand,

Phuket


Sightseeing tour with holiday Stay at Phuket Island.
Place:	Thailand - Bangkok, river Kwai, Phuket
Length:	13 D / 10 N
Price:	from 1.220,- USD

Program:

1. Day : Departure from your destination

Departure by your Airticket.

2. Day : Bangkok arrival

Arrive in Suvarnabhumi International Airport Bangkok by ...... at ..... a.m./p.m. (GMT + 7 hours). Welcome with local English speaking guide, transfer to hotel (45 minutes) and check in. Individual leisure. The traditional Thai massage for relaxation your body are recommended. Approximately at 6.00 p.m. depart from hotel to the pier and welcome on board in a luxury cruiser Chao Phraya Princess with the big buffet dinner accompanied by music. Along the Chao Phraya River you also seeing beautiful night around Bangkok´s Temples. Then return back to hotel about 10 p.m.
Meal : Dinner

3. Day : Bangkok, full-day city tour

08.00 a.m. depart from hotel by private tour for seeing around Bangkok City. This trip is absolutely essential for you to visit Bangkok. In the China Town area has gloriously reconstructed temple known as "Wat Traimit" (Temple of the Golden Buddha) will see the world's largest golden Buddha image which weight 5,5 tonnes. Then visit Wat Pho - biggest and oldest Bangkok´s temple which the largest reclining Buddha image and the King's Pagoda (chedi). Afterwards will cross river and visit Wat Arun and ride by long tail boat on the Chao Phraya River and canals in Thonburi district. See the traditional living along the river. Have rich buffet lunch at riverfront hotel.
Afternoon - visit The Grand Palace, once a royal residence and Wat Phra Kaew, one of Asia's most beautiful architeture which houses the Emerald Buddha - most precious Buddha image of Thailand. Before return to hotel, we will visit Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) and then Gems Gallery (The World 's Biggest Jewellery Store). Return back to hotel around 6 p.m. for leisure.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

4. Day : Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Bang Pa In

8 am. Depart by private minibus to the historical park Ayutthaya - the former Thai capital city, located 80 km north of Bangkok. Ayutthaya was conquered and completely destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Ayutthaya has a beautiful large historical park, has been included in UNESCO's World Heritage list. Majesticruins are gladnessplace for photography. Visit the most famous temples : Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wihan Phra Mongkol Bophit, Wat Phra Mahathat and Wat Yai Chaimongkol. Lunch and afterthat visit the royal summer palace in Bang Pa In. Large beautiful park adjustments pomp of the royal buildings and romantic quiet here attract many visitors. Back to Bangkok at 5 pm.
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch

5. Day : Bangkok, Floating Market Damnoen Saduak, Kanchanaburi, River Kwai

Check out from hotel and 6.30 am. departure from hotel by private minibus to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market at Ratchaburi province (80 km). On the way stop in desalination farms at Samut Songkhram province, colourful market on railway track on who between stand pass through train and visit manufactory on production palm sugar. Take boat trip after canals between fruit plantation and visit famous floating market where trader offer his product on small boat. Visit woodcraft workshop.

Then leave for Kanchaburi province have lunch in a local restaurant near the River Kwai bridge.Visit War Museum and War Cemetery. Afterwards go to Sai Yoke Noi, boat riding along the River Kwai for check in a romantic hotel on rafts which have no electricity, only petrolamp. Dinner and enjoy with Mon cultural dance, stay overnight
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6. Day : Kanchaburi, River Kwai, Elephant Village, Phuket

Visit Mon village. 9 am.departure by boat from hotel and transfer to Elephant Village and elephant riding in jungle. Lunch in a restaurant at Crasae Cave then ride on the train to death railway high above the river. Back to Bangkok (150 km) and transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport and flight to Phuket at .... by ...... arrival at Phuket on ..... then transfer to hotel.
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch

Phuket - is Thailand 's largest island (550 km2),which is also the province (the richest in country). The island is connected to the mainland by the famous bridge on behalf of lovers " Sarasin Bridge ". It was a regional headquarters with a rich history and color. Phuket 's topology is exceptional with 70% of its area covered with mountains which stretch from north to south (48 km long). The remaining 30% being plains located in the central and eastern parts of the island. It is one of the most visited recreational areas in Southeast Asia (more than 1 million / year). The island suffering from the surge of tourists continues to hold the azure sea and white sand. Perfect infrastructure and a wealth of attractions to satisfy even the most demanding clients.

7.- 11. Day : Phuket

Free leisure (snorkeling, diving, rest or local tours)
Meal : Breakfast

Phuket has a lot more to offer such as boat trip to the surrounding islands including the Phi Phi Island , the James Bond Island from the movie " The Man with the Golden gun " or a trip to the Islands Marine National Park in Phang Nga Bay. More attractions on the island are Elephant Trekking, Waterfalls, Underwater Aquarium, Phuket Zoo, Sea Shell Museum, Phuket Fantasea or Chalong Temple (Phuket 's most beautiful and renowned temple). This course is not everything, Phuket still has plenty to offer. The island is also an excellent opportunity to buy and if not too tired , you are off to survey this night life in Patong. All of this are recommended.

12. Day : Phuket, Bangkok, departure

Check out from hotel. ...... transfer to Phuket Airport and departure by ...... at ...... and arrival in Bangkok at.........Flight to your destination by ..... at .......

13. Day : Arrival

Arrival in your country

Accommodation:

Bangkok: Royal Benja Hotel *** (3 nights) , Hotels Bangkok

River Kwai: Jungle Raft Hotel ** (1 night) , Hotels Kanchanaburi

Phuket: Karon Princess Hotel *** (6 nights) , Hotels Phuket

This hotels is only suggestion. Can change by you request.

Local Tours:

Sample program serve for your inspiration and possible is arbitrarily combine and change.

Local Tours Bangkok

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Price include

- Accommodation double-bedded room (air conditioning, toilet, H/C shower or bathtub),

television and telephone). Riwer Kwai accomodation without electricity!
- All admission fees to visiting places mentioned in the program.
- All meals mentioned in the program.
- Local english-speaking tour guide 5 days
- Transportations mentioned in the program

- Airticket Bangkok - Phuket - Bangkok

Price exclude

- Airticket to Bangkok
- Thai visa fee
- Travel Insurance (do not forget it, please!)
- Local tours and personal expense not mentioned in the program
- Tips

- Bank transfer fee (OUR)