Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok and get transferred to your hotel. Once you've settled in and had time to recover from travel, spend the rest of the day wandering the historic streets around your area at whatever pace feels right. There's plenty of architecture to see and local shops to browse through. Head back to the hotel for a quiet evening to rest up.
- Start point
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Cargo Clearance Customs Bureau, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Arrival gate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Silon Serene A boutique hotel or similar ), Hostel (Riva Surya hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of Bangkok independently
- Day 2
Bangkok
This morning starts with a guided tour through Bangkok's main areas, where you'll see the Golden Buddha and the Reclining Buddha. From there, head to the Grand Palace to walk through the Coronation Hall, Funeral Hall, and check out the famous Emerald Buddha. After grabbing lunch, you'll take a long-tail boat ride through the canals to see traditional Thai houses and get a sense of rural life outside the city. The day ends at the Temple of Dawn.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Silon Serene A boutique hotel or similar ), Hostel (Riva Surya hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Buddha
- Visit Reclining Buddha
- Visit Grand Palace, Coronation Hall, and Funeral Hall
- Visit Emerald Buddha
- Long-tail boat tour along canal to see Thai houses and rural life
- Visit Temple of Dawn
Landmarks/POIs Golden Buddha Reclining Buddha Grand Palace Emerald Buddha Temple of Dawn 
- Day 3
Bangkok
Leave early and drive southwest from Bangkok toward the Maeklong railway market where you can take photos and try local snacks. Then head to Damnoen Saduak floating market and take a motorboat through the waterway. About 40 minutes further south, you'll reach Klong Klone mangrove forest for lunch in a small house overlooking the water. After eating, take a long-tail boat upriver through the mangroves, and you might spot monkeys along the way. Return to Bangkok by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in a small house in the middle of the sea)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Silon Serene A boutique hotel or similar ), Hostel (Riva Surya hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong railway market
- Enjoy local snacks at the market
- Motorboat trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Visit Klong Klone mangrove forest
- Long-tail boat expedition through mangroves
Landmarks/POIs Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Klong Klone Mangrove Forest - Day 4
Bangkok to Phi Phi Islands
Have breakfast at the hotel and take time to relax before checking out. A private car picks you up and takes you to Bangkok airport for a flight to Phuket. Once you land, you'll board a boat heading to the Phi Phi Islands for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Bay View Resort or similar ), Resort (Phi Phi Coco Beach Resort or similar ), Resort (Saii Phi Phi Island Village or similar )
- Day 5
Phi Phi Islands
Spend the entire day on the Phi Phi Islands doing whatever you want. Most people lounge on the beaches, swim, and just take it easy. There's no schedule, so you have the freedom to relax however you prefer.
- Accommodation
- Resort (Bay View Resort or similar ), Resort (Phi Phi Coco Beach Resort or similar ), Resort (Saii Phi Phi Island Village or similar )
Optional Activities
- Sunbathe on the beaches
- Explore the island at leisure
- Day 6
Phi Phi Islands
Another full day of free time on the Phi Phi Islands. Similar to yesterday, you'll have the beaches to yourself and can spend hours sunbathing, swimming, or just sitting back and watching the water. It's yours to enjoy at your own speed.
- Accommodation
- Resort (Bay View Resort or similar ), Resort (Phi Phi Coco Beach Resort or similar ), Resort (Saii Phi Phi Island Village or similar )
Optional Activities
- Sunbathe on the beaches
- Explore the island at leisure
- Day 7
Phi Phi Islands to Phuket
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a relaxing morning before you need to check out. Then take a boat from the Phi Phi Islands back to Phuket. You'll arrive by evening and have time to settle into your new location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Poolside or similar), Resort (Karon Beach Resort or similar hotels), Hotel (Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery by Sofitel or similar )
- Day 8
Phuket
You've got a full day to spend on Phuket's beaches. Sunbathe, go for a swim, read, or just relax under an umbrella. There's no structured activities, so do as much or as little as you want.
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Poolside or similar), Resort (Karon Beach Resort or similar hotels), Hotel (Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery by Sofitel or similar )
Optional Activities
- Sunbathe on the beaches
- Explore the island at leisure
- Day 9
Phuket
Eat a good breakfast on your last morning and then check out of the hotel. Before heading to the airport, stop by local markets to pick up souvenirs and gifts for people back home. Then it's off to the airport for your flight home. Your trip ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets and buy souvenirs
