Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok
Your private guide meets you at Bangkok airport and transfers you to your hotel. After checking in, you'll find your room decorated specially with a cake waiting for you. You'll get a complimentary local SIM card that gives you unlimited 5G internet and free international calling, which is helpful for staying connected during your trip. The rest of the day is yours to relax and recover from your flight, or if you're feeling up to it, your guide can suggest nearby areas worth exploring.
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby dining options and places to see with guide recommendations
- Day 2
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Bangkok Temples
Early morning departure for a 2-hour drive to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, about 62 miles outside Bangkok. You'll take a long-tail boat through the floating village where hundreds of vendors line the water, or you can rent a 4-seat boat separately if you want more flexibility. After grabbing lunch, head back to Bangkok to see Wat Pho, one of the city's oldest temples featuring an enormous gold-plated Reclining Buddha. From there, continue to the Royal Grand Palace to view the Coronation Hall, Funeral Hall, and the sacred Emerald Buddha.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Visit to Wat Pho temple and Reclining Buddha
- Visit to Royal Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of floating market by 4-seat boat (at own expense)
- Clothes rental service at Grand Palace (200 baht refundable deposit)
Landmarks/POIs Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Wat Pho Royal Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha) - Day 3
Elephant Care and Erawan Waterfall
Travel to Kanchanaburi to spend the day at ElephantsWorld's Elephant Care program. You'll learn the sanctuary's background, help gather and prepare healthy food for the elephants, then bathe with them in the river. Following lunch, check out the seven-tiered Erawan Waterfall and hike through the jungle to reach the highest level. If you bring a swimsuit, you can swim in the clear waters where fish swim around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Elephant Care program at ElephantsWorld - gathering and preparing food for elephants
- Bathing with elephants in the river
- Erawan Waterfall visit and jungle hiking
- Swimming in Erawan Waterfall (swimsuit recommended)
Landmarks/POIs ElephantsWorld Erawan Waterfall - Day 4
Bangkok to Phuket and Phuket Town Food Tour
Transfer to Bangkok airport for your internal flight to Phuket. Your private driver picks you up and drives along scenic coastal roads through Patong, Karon, Kata, and Rawai. Stop at Three Beaches viewpoint on a hilltop for panoramic views across Kata Noi, Kata, and Karon bays toward Kho Pu Island. Next, see the Big Buddha on Nakkerd Hills and visit Wat Chalong temple. The day finishes with a culinary walking tour through Phuket Town's local markets and old town where you'll try Ba-Jang, Mee Hokkein, Thai coffee, fresh coconut, local desserts, and ice cream while learning about the area's Sino-Portuguese heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Three Beaches viewpoint visit
- Big Buddha visit
- Wat Chalong temple visit
- Phuket Town local market and food tour with 6 local food and drink stops
- Walking tour of Phuket Old Town, Chinese Shrine, Buddhist temple, and Sino-Portuguese heritage architecture
Landmarks/POIs Three Beaches Viewpoint Big Buddha Wat Chalong Phuket Town - Day 5
Phi Phi Islands Snorkeling and Beach Tour
Private transfer takes you to Boat Lagoon Marina where you depart by speedboat to the Phi Phi Islands. You'll start at Bamboo Island with its white sand beach and emerald waters for swimming. Then snorkel off Yoong Island, known for its antler corals and colorful fish. After a 30-minute cruise, arrive at Monkey Beach to see wild macaques. A simple local buffet lunch is served on Koh Phi Phi Don, then you'll visit Viking Cave to see where swifts' nests are collected. Stop by Maya Bay from the film 'The Beach' for swimming or relaxing on the white sand before your guide escorts you back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple local buffet lunch on Koh Phi Phi Don)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Phi Phi Islands
- Visit to Bamboo Island and swimming
- Snorkeling at Yoong Island
- Visit to Monkey Beach
- Local buffet lunch on Koh Phi Phi Don
- Viking Cave visit
- Maya Bay visit and swimming
Landmarks/POIs Bamboo Island Yoong Island Monkey Beach Koh Phi Phi Don Viking Cave Maya Bay - Day 6
Leisure Day in Phuket
This day is free for you to do as you like. Relax at your beachfront resort or wander around the surrounding area at your own pace, checking out whatever catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore surrounding area independently
- Day 7
Departure from Phuket
You have free time until your guide escorts you to Phuket airport for your onward flight. Use this morning to pack and make final arrangements before heading to the airport.
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore or relax before airport transfer
