12 DAY | Bangkok to Beaches
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This tour visits: Thailand
Make your way from city to sand on this epic adventure of Thailand. Think:
villages, temples, treks and all sorts of tasty food, this trip will show you the best
that amazing Thailand has to offer. You’ll travel on every mode of transport
imaginable and squeeze your way through some of the world’s most stunning
scenery. Roll along the streets and hit up the the night markets of Bangkok,
stock up on local crafts, cruise rivers and canals, visit historical sites and hear
the stories from the locals. One thing’s for certain, it’s excitement all the way.
The Bucket List
More Inclusions
Bangkok Tuk tuk street food tour
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Chiang Mai city tour by trishaw
10 nights hotels & hotels, 1 night on an overnight train
Visit Bang Pa-In
Private overland transport within Thailand
Phuket street eats tour
Internal Flights
Guided tours of all major cities
Awesome Local Trip Leader
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Bangkok, Thailand
Say sawasdee kha! It’s Bangkok time - prepare for the next few days of adventure. If you arrive early, fill up on culture at the 100+ museums
and get lost in nearby temples. Tonight you’ll meet your new BFF’s and hit the streets of Bangkok for a street food tour by tuk tuk. What a
welcome! Take in your surrounds and get excited, it’s going to be an incredible adventure.
Meals:
-Dinner
Day 2 - Bangkok
The sights of Bangkok are calling - rise and shine, or you’ll miss out! Feast on brekkie, then prepare for today’s city tour as we cover the A-Z of
this beautiful, buzzing city. For the record, we’re rolling through the city and ticking off the buddha statues at Wat Traimit, making a stop at
Wat Pho and having our own jaw-drop moment at the sparkling Grand Palace. Just wow. Before the day is out, feast your eyes on tonight’s
optional Nava dinner cruise. #Authentic.
Included today:
-Half day city tour via local transport
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
Optional activities:
-Nava dinner cruise
Day 3 - Bangkok to Ayutthaya via Bang Pa-In
History buffs say ahhhh – we’re off to Ayutthaya - the former royal capital once upon a time. You’re on the culture trail, and this is an
essential stop. Learn a thing or two as we stop off at Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, the former Summer Royal Residence of King Rama V. Keep
your jaw off the floor, k?
Included today:
-Visit to the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 4 - Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Today’s your last chance to get as much Ayutthaya action as possible, tonight you’ll travel by overnight choo-choo (train, duh!) to Chiang Mai.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 5 - Chiang Mai
Open your eyes – you’ve arrived in Chiang Mai. Straddling the historic crossroads and key areas in the region, we’ve stepped right into a
fusion of cultures. Nice! Keep your eyes peeled as we roll in style by trishaw on a city tour. All the sights. Phew!
Included today:
-Guided tour of Chiang Mai via trishaw
Meals:
-Breakfast
Day 6 - Chiang Mai
Free days are the best days! Recharge those batteries and explore the city at your own pace - we’re talking backstreets steeped in history
with a story to tell. Optional alert: for the daredevils - make like a monkey with a Flight of the Gibbon treetop adventure and for the foodies,
feast on a countryside dinner experience in Kad Mua theme. Spoilt for choice! What will be your pick?
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Countryside dinner - Kad Mua theme
-Flight of the Gibbon treetop adventure
Day 7 - Chiang Mai to Pai
Say “bye” to Chiang Mai. We’re heading north to Pai, no lie. Before we set your free, make the most of an included city tour of Pai. Heads up,
there’s a buzzing music scene calling your name. And, GO!
Included today:
-Guided tour of Pai
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Day 8 - Pai to Phuket via Chiang Mai
Time for Phuket. YES! Known to some as the ‘pearl of the Andaman’, call it what you want – you know it will be a great time. Drop your bags
and prepare for a nomfest of street food. Hungry? Good. This one’s for you. See the streets come alive as you explore the colourful blend of
cultures and influences that make Phuket sparkle. Rest up and prepare for the next few days of fun times and beach lovin’.
Included today:
-Guided tour of Phuket
-Phuket street eats tour
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Day 9 - Phuket
Throw on your flip flops, grab your beach towel then kick back with a coconut. FYI: you’re surrounded by some of the world's best beaches,
so enjoy and get exploring! Live it up with a free day to do as you please. Fill the day by sipping on a sample of local brews with a visit to a
rum distillery (optional), or for the adventure fiends, let’s talk about the tree top zip-lining optional. Tonight, dinner is all you - go forth and
explore the streets for local treats.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Rum Distillery tour
-Tree-top zip lining
Day 10 - Phuket to Krabi
Leave Phuket then head to Krabi and roam free, taking selfies and just generally being awesome. Take the option to paddle your way across
the 50 shades of blue surrounding Krabi. Here, it’s all about the sunsets and the beach - exactly why you came here, right? Find a steaming
dish of pad thai, grab a satay stick and end the day on a high. Cocktails by the beach, anyone?
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Kayaking
Day 11 - Krabi
Beach-a-holics rejoyce! From one paradise to another, it just keeps getting better and today is no exception. Free day (hurray!) with more
Krabi love as we spend the afternoon chillin’, cookin’ or climbin’, before the day is out. Thrill seekers, talk to us about rock climbing, we’ll look
after you. If that isn’t enough to keep you entertained, just around the corner is a hidden gem of an island – Railay. Explore the caves and
keep your peepers peeled for some big ol’ limestone cliffs. Tonight say buh-bye to your new besties at the farewell dinner.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-Half day rock climbing
-Cooking class
Day 12 - Krabi to Bangkok
Today we swap Facey details and islands for cities, our trip ends just before lunch. Is it too soon to plan the next adventure? You be the judge.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel Plus trips host our most eclectic types of accommodation. While modern hostels make up the majority of your overnighters you could
also stay in hotels (free upgrade – yeah!).
The ‘More Inclusions’ section details what type of accommodation will be used for overnight stops on your trip.
The number of people to a room on Hostel Plus trips will vary. For hostels you will have multi-share rooms and share with between 3 and 5
others while in hotels there will be twin or triple-shares (and the odd quad-room). Bungalows can be up to 4 people to a room.
Please note: When staying on a Hostel Plus trip, multi-share accommodation is single-sex and therefore couples should not expect to share a
room.
Optional Activities
On all trips we have arranged extra activities that we think will enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not
you will participate. These are not included in the cost of your trip. They are usually organised on a group participation basis and should be
taken into consideration when budgeting your spending money.
None of the Optional Activities on your trip are operated by Topdeck, nor do they form part of your contract with Topdeck for your trip.
Topdeck arranges the activity as an agent of the local supplier. Should you participate in any Optional Activities your contract will be with the
local supplier and their conditions will apply.
Please note: while we make every effort to keep these prices as accurate and up-to-date as possible, they are subject to change and in rare
circumstances the actual price may vary slightly to what is published here.
Thailand - Bangkok
Yodsiam sightseeing boat with free flow beer and soft drink 500 THB
Muay Thai live show at the Asiatique Riverfront 900 THB
Thailand - Chiang Mai
Flight of the Gibbon treetop adventure 3600 THB
Thailand - Phuket
Phuket Street Eats 1500 THB
Flying Hanuman zipline adventure 3200 THB
Phi Phi Island by speedboat 3200 THB
Thailand - Krabi
Half day kayaking at Ao Thalane 1400 THB
Full day Poda 4 Islands tour by speedboat 1600 THB
Meals
Your included meals are detailed in the 'More Inclusions' section of this document.
Breakfasts are included every day in the hotel (except on the first morning). They are usually 'continental breakfasts', which are typical in
most countries. A typical breakfast may consist of cereals with milk or yoghurt, bread, croissants, cold meats, cheese and a range of spreads,
with fruit juice, tea or coffee to drink. It is rare to get a hot breakfast in Asia, though on some occasions there may be some hot food available
as well.
Included evening meals are in local restaurants or accommodation places, and are either two or three courses. In most cases table water is
provided with the meals, and if you wish to purchase additional drinks you can do so at your own expense.
If you have any dietary requirements we will make every effort to cater to your specific needs as long as you advise your travel agent or
Topdeck Trip Consultant when you book, or make note of this in the Topdeck app when you check in (refer below). But please be aware that
although we will do everything in our power to arrange it, we cannot guarantee that every restaurant we use will be able to cater to all
dietary needs, particularly in Asia. We also cannot cater for tastes or dislikes, as most of our included evening meals feature a set menu.