Price Includes:

Round trip international airfare from London to Bangkok

One way domestic flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai to Koh Samui and Koh Samui to Bangkok

Accommodations with daily breakfast

All private transfers and activities by air-conditioned car

An English speaking guide to escort all transfers and tours

All entrance fees and activities as mentioned

Meals where specified (food only)

Government tax and services charge

Bangkok afternoon excursions:

Bangkok waterways:

A cruise through the Thonburi canals is an experience that no other Asian capital can offer. The Bangkok water ways show how this bustling fast developing city retains its traditional way of life and why the city has been known as the “Venice of the East”. Beyond the limits of the typical tourist boats, is a world where stilted houses line the banks. See people bathing in the canals, and generally beginning their day, while you meander through areas of lush vegetation dotted with quaint old Buddhist temples. This tour also includes a visit to the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) and the Royal Barges Museum.

Elephant and crocodile show at Samphran:

Situated a mere 1 km from the Rose Garden and 30 km from Bangkok is the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo. Watch the exciting Elephant Theme Show – the only show of its kind in central Thailand – where kings and princes fight on elephant back and conduct games such as elephant races and elephant football, which are only some of the highlights. Visitors can also stroll around the zoo and see keepers showing off their skills in handling tropical reptiles and crocodiles.

National Museum:

Within walking distance of the Grand Palace, this complex was once a palace consisting of several old beautiful Thai style buildings. It houses a vast and interesting collection of artifacts found in all parts of the country ranging from Neolithic times, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya to the Bangkok period. From every day objects to weapons of war designed for use from Elephant back, the pieces reflect a rich history. The museum is open from Wednesdays to Sundays, 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. and closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and public holidays.

Koh Samui Excursions

Ang Thong Island by speedboat

Get away from it all with this great day out to a wonderland of nature. Ang Thong National Marine Park consists of 42 islands with tranquil blue lagoons, reefs, and deserted sandy beaches. There are fascinating rock formations, beautiful natural caves and even a salt lake or “keyhole” lake surrounded by sheer rock walls. Come and join a trip that offers the ultimate in tropical relaxation. There will be time for snorkeling, swimming and kayaking. Lunch and soft drinks are included. There is a small fee for entry into the Ang Thong National Marine Park.

Coral Island

A short boat ride from Koh Samui lies Koh Taen (Coral Island), a classic desert island location The adventure starts with a short drive to Thong-Krut Bay where we board a long-tailed boat for the 20-minute journey to this adjoining island situated off the southern tip of Samui. Lunch is served at a beach restaurant and time is set aside to “recharge the batteries”. For those keen to do more than soak up the rays, the southern end of the beach has a fantastic snorkeling spot with an abundance of coral that is home to a plethora of colorful tropical marine creatures. The west side of the island has a mangrove forest with a sturdy boardwalk so visitors can see how the mangroves act as a haven for land and sea creatures without damaging the sensitive eco-system. The island is traffic-free and without electricity so there is total solitude. Although less than half-an-hour from Samui, Koh Taen is a world away from its bigger neighbor.

Koh Pha-Ngan by speedboat

Koh Pha Ngan is another beautiful island renowned for its famous full moon parties. The island is less developed than Samui so this tour offers guests a different experience of a Gulf of Thailand island. The tour starts with a speed boat journey to Koh Pha Ngan, followed by exploration of the island by pick-up truck. A long-tailed speed boat takes us to a smaller island for snorkeling, swimming and sun bathing. Back on Koh Pha Ngan, the tour takes in a Buddhist temple; a traditional fishing village; and an elephant camp, with the chance to feed these hungry jumbos. The excursion includes lunch, soft drinks and snorkeling equipment.

Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan by speedboat

A speedboat takes you to Koh Tao for a fun day of swimming, snorkeling and sun bathing on an island named “Turtle Island” by the first settlers because of its turtle-like geographic shape. The shallow sea off the beach is an excellent place to snorkel and view the colorful corals and abundant tropical fish. The most popular place for tourists is Sairee beach on the west coast. This has a 1.7-km white sandy beach interrupted only by a few huge boulders. Lunch will be served in the popular Thai local restaurant before the party heads over to Koh Nang Yuan where you can climb a small hill to a viewpoint to take photographs. A small fee is charged for entry to the National Marine Park. Soft drinks and snorkeling equipment are provided.

Notes:

• For Day 3, it is recommended that for religious reasons, ladies have their shoulders covered and do not wear shorts or very short skirts. No sleeveless top and the sleeve have to be part of the top. Gentlemen should wear trousers and short sleeved shirts. Shoes must be removed before entering the Emerald Buddha Temple. Full length trousers and pants are required.
• Additional supplements may apply between 19 December – 7 January with a set minimum of consecutive nights required for bookings between 23 – 5 January. Special conditions apply between 30 December – 2 January.
• Guests staying over the night of 31 December are subject to a compulsory Gala Danner at an additional cost.
• Citizens of most countries including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and members of the EU staying for fewer than 30 days as a tourist do not require a visa, but passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry into Thailand.
• Malaria is found in rural, forested areas of Thailand that border Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, including the districts of Phang Nga and Phuket. Malaria does not exist in the cities of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Phang Nga and Phuket. If you will be visiting an area of Thailand with malaria, you will need to discuss the best ways to avoid getting sick with your physician.

• Although yellow fever is not a disease risk in Thailand, the government requires travelers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever virus transmission to present proof of yellow fever vaccination. Besides this, there are no other vaccine requirements, although it is wise to be up to date on your routine inoculations. All travelers should consult their physician or a travel health clinic with plenty of time before their departure date.