Colorful tuk tuks, exotic smells, exotic islands, friendly locals and tasty spicy street food... It’s just the beginning! Amazing activities such as visiting preserved temples and Buddha statues, cooking your own authentic Thai dishes, taking care of elephants, partying in one of Thailand’s most lucrative islands are just few of the many impressive things you will do during this trip!
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Welcome Dinner
Sawatdee! Welcome to Thailand, the land of smiles! We will pick you up from the airport and take you to your comfortable hotel room in Bangkok, where you can settle in and relax. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner with delicious food and drinks.
Day 2 - Culture and History
Today we visit the most important palace and temple complex, the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. After, we continue on the Chao Phraya river and disembark at Wat Arun.
Day 3 - Cooking Experience
Rise and shine! Today we visit a market and learn how to make some delicious Thai food.
Day 4 - We Fly to Phuket
Thailand has so much to offer that that it wouldn’t be fair to only experience Bangkok. Today we fly south to the beautiful Island of Phuket where we will create many more lasting memories in our beachfront hotel for the days to come. After We will visit an elephant sanctuary in Phuket where they are well taken care and learn more about these wonderful beings.
Day 5 - Island Hopping
After a wonderful breakfast we board out boat and cruise the ocean and head to the beautiful island of Phi Phi.
Day 6 - Your Day
Today is your day to do as you please, we have optional packages available at checkout. We meet later today for our complimentary farewell dinner.
Day 7 - Return Home
Book your return flight to return from Phuket. All good things must end. Today we return home, full of great stories and moments to remember. No worries, I’m sure we will see you back on another trip!
PAST TRIP
PACKAGE INFO
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Airport pickup and dropoff
local flight from Bangkok to Phuket
7 days and 6 nights accommodation in Bangkok and Phuket
State-of-the-art welcome dinner
Daily breakfasts, some lunches, and 2 dinners
History Tour
Temple Visit
Market Visit
Cooking Class
Foot Massage
Ground Transportation in Bangkok
Ground Transportation in Phuket
Boat to Phi Phi island
Snorkeling
Elephant Sanctuary
Partying in Patong
Wifi at accommodation
Access to our team before and during the tour
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Flight from the USA to Bangkok and from Phuket to home
Mandatory Travel Insurance (Buy Here)
Meals and drinks (only some meals are included not all, see itinerary)
Non-listed excursions/experiences
Tips and gratuities to local guides ($100 collected on day 1 of the trip)
Passport and visa fees (if applicable)
Big Buddha (Additional Package)
4-hour Spa Treatment (Additional Package)
Tiger Kingdom (Additional Package)
Additional Information
DISCLAIMER
THIS TRIP ISN’T FOR EVERYONE.
Understand that Thailand is located in southeast Asia and standards are not the same as the USA.
IT IS FOR YOU IF:
- You are open-minded
- You enjoy eating, walking and off-the-beaten-path ideas.
- You love to have a great time and are open to meeting others and accept the different personalities you will encounter.
THIS TRIP IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
- You have a tendency to bring first world expectations with you everywhere.
- You have a tendency to be negative or dramatic or are just plain depressing to be around.
- You're not into trying new things or stepping outside of your comfort zone.
- You don’t like Thai food. That is what we’ll be eating. Every day.
- You have very specific and particular travel preferences and tend to criticize everything around you.
- You can’t easily walk up stairs. If you find walking tough, then this trip isn’t suited to you.
- You are looking for luxury. Thai standards are not the same as in the USA. Keep an open mind and you will have a great time!
IMPORTANT DETAILS
PRIOR TO YOUR DEPARTURE
- Check if you need to update your passport, your expiration date needs to be more than 6 months from the date of the trip
- Check if you need a visa and apply on time, if you have a US passport you won’t need a visa for this trip
- Check vaccination requirements
- Inform your bank of travel destinations to avoid blocked transactions
- Sign up for State Department/Embassy alerts
FLIGHT
Book your departure flight to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok (BKK) and return flight from Phuket (HKT). Book as early as you can to save more. USA citizen tourists do not require a visa. Please make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your entry into Thailand.
GENERAL INFO
Rooms are double occupancy with 2 beds (unless selected otherwise). If you don't have a roommate yet, you will be paired with one.
All activities and meals are done as a group, choosing to opt out of an activity or group dinner, you automatically become responsible for your own expenses.
FOOD/DRINKS
We will consume a variety of Thai food. Meals are not provided every day, so you are free to eat other dishes in non-group meal activities. The Thai cuisine tends to be spicy and consists of a lot of vegetables, carbohydrates and meat or fish. They do have great vegetarian options as well.
Alcoholic drinks are not included.
WARNING - PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
This tour involves a lot of walking and sometimes hiking. Please ensure that you are physically
able to participate in those activities.
MONEY/CURRENCY
Thailand utilizes the Thai Baht (TBH) as its currency. 1 USD is equivalent to 31.47 TBH. Many places do not accept credit cards, please bring cash for tips, restaurants expenses and souvenir shopping. Upon arrival, you can change your USD to the local currency THB at the Airport. You can also withdraw money from the ATM but beware that ALL ATMs charge a 220 Bath (~$7.20 USD) withdrawal fee every time you withdraw money.
TRAVEL TERMS & CONDITION
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