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Bangkok

• Activities:

  Arrive in Bangkok, check in hotel, relax and visit the Royal Palace

• Meal:

  Lunch

• Included:

  Lunch, airport pickup with guide, ground transportation, taxi/ tuk tuk, entrance fee, Bangkok

On arrival in Thailand, you'll be collected from the airport and taken to a hotel in central Bangkok, around 10 mins walking (or 5 mins by tuk-tuk) along bustling Khao San Road. The hotel is located on the Chao Praya River, an ideal starting location to take the river taxi to all the interesting attractions nearby. You’ll stay in a nicely decorated room with air-conditioner. The hotel also has a roof-top swimming pool, so you can start your trip with a dip. Suitably refreshed, you can really begin your Thailand holiday as you explore your fascinating neighbourhood. Those crave for an instant culture access can head straight to the Royal Palace. This is the number one place of interest for most Bangkok visitors. The palace can be reached in only 10 mins by taxi or tuk-tuk and the doors are open until 3:30pm. Remember to dress modestly - your knees and shoulders must be covered. If you choose to travel in Style, you'll stay in a stylish hotel with a pool overlooking the Chao Praya river.

Bangkok - Tuk-Tuk and Longtail boat tour

• Activities:

  Take tuk-tuk through Bangkok, travel to Thewet river pier to visit 'fresh market', embark on a classic long-tail boat

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, tuk tuk, boat fee, guide, ground transportation, hotel in Bangkok

It's day two of your Thailand holiday and this morning you'll be met by your guide in the lobby of your hotel, and together you'll embark on an exciting drive through Bangkok by tuk-tuk. You'll travel to Thewet river pier where you'll first visit the local 'fresh market' and then board a classic longtail boat! Your boat journey will give you an insight into how much the city life still revolves around the river and its network of 'klongs' (canals). In some ways it is a trip through the past where you'll see wooden houses on stilts, local folks doing their laundry in the klongs, monitor lizards suddenly swimming by, and lots of other fascinating sights. Back at the pier again your guide will return you to your hotel by tuktuk! You should be back before noon, and the rest of your day is free to explore the city.

Bangkok - River Kwai

• Activities:

  Travel to the River Kwai by minibus, stop at the Samut Sakhon 'train market', visit the famous Bridge, embark a boat along the River Kwai, arrive at your floating bamboo bungalow

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, dinner, boat fee, guide, ground transportation, train fee, accommodation in a floating bamboo bungalow in Bangkok

You'll be picked up early this morning for the next stage of your Thailand trip; travelling by air-conditioned minibus to the River Kwai accompanied by an english-speaking guide. First stop will be the Samut Sakhon 'train market' where you'll get to try your haggling skills. Afterwards you'll head to the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, where you'll take a train ride along a stretch of the infamous Burma Death Railway. On arrival at the small station, a tasty lunch will be served and you'll step into a longtail boat. This boat will drift along the River Kwai, deep into the thick evergreen jungle. Just 40 minutes later, you'll arrive at your floating bamboo bungalow on the river. You'll have your own room with a swimming jetty and a hammock. There's no electricity, and you'll eat an ambient dinner by the light of flickering oil lamps. Seated at long tables, you'll share the meal with your fellow travellers with a background chorus of jungle sounds. If you choose to travel In Style, you'll spend the next 2 nights in a comfortable tented camp with ensuite.

Bangkok - River Kwai

• Activities:

  Ride to the Erawan Waterfalls, short walk to the JEATH War Museum and the Memorial Cemetery

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, boat fee, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Kanchanburi

On day four of your Thailand holiday, you will wake from a night in the jungle and sail along the river by boat for the hour long ride to the Erawan Waterfalls (400 Baht, approx £8 entrance fee paid locally). The waterfall has seven different levels, dropping a total height of 1500m. You can reach the top in about 1½ hours depending on your walking speed, but you'll be duly rewarded for your efforts. Sparkling water cascades down into bright turquoise pools against a backdrop of smooth limestone rocks. You'll have three hours here, so don't forget your swimsuit. At the end of the visit the guide will drop you off at your friendly hotel with pool in Kanchanburi. From here it's only a short walk to the JEATH War Museum and the Memorial Cemetery.

Kanchanaburi - Phuket

• Activities:

  Visit the JEATH war museum, travel back to Bangkok airport for Phuket, head to the resort on Kata beach

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, airport transfers, flight ticket from Bangkok-Phuket, resort in Phuket

(Travel time approx: 5 hours) On day five of your Thailand trip, you can take it easy in Kanchanaburi, getting ready for the journey ahead. You'll also have time to visit the JEATH war museum and the cemetery of honour. At the end of the morning you'll travel back to Bangkok airport for the next part of your adventure. We'll have arranged a flight to the island of Phuket. Because Phuket is the most convenient departure point for most of the tropical islands of southern Thailand, you'll stop here for the night on the way to the next island destination on your Thailand holiday. From Phuket airport simply take a taxi straight to your comfortable resort with pool right on Kata Beach (45 minute drive). Spend the rest of the day chilling by the pool or on the beach overlooking the beautiful bay.

Phuket - Ko Phi Phi

• Activities:

  Travel to Phi Phi islands, enjoy atmosphere there

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, guide, gliding, accommodation in a local mid-class resort/ a teak bungalow (In Style option) in Ko Phi Phi

(Travel time approx: 2-3 hours) After your boat trip from Phuket, you'll glide past Phang-Nga Bay's majestic limestone cliffs to the tropical isle of Ko Phi Phi. The Phi Phi islands - more developed Ko Phi Phi Don and the more authentic Ko Phi Phi Leh - have become a travel hotspot thanks to their idyllic white sandy beaches, incredibly clear waters and stunning limestone cliff backdrop. You can easily spend several days enjoying Ko Phi Phi Don's island atmosphere. During your time on Ko Phi Phi you'll stay at a centrally located mid-class resort; it's less than a 5 minute stroll away from the soft white sandy shore. If you choose to travel In Style you'll stay in a teak bungalow set up a hillside overlooking the Andaman Sea. How you spend day six of your Thailand holiday is up to you. There aren't any cars or roads, so the best way to get around is either by boat or on foot. You could take a hike up to a lookout point and enjoy the view of the rest of the island and the Andaman Sea. Later on you can hit the beach, lounge on the sand and sip on a fresh fruit smoothie. In the evening try browsing and haggling at the island's small shops, and eat a fantastic fish BBQ for dinner.

Ko Phi Phi - Maya Bay and Bamboo Island trip

• Activities:

  Take around the tropical isles surrounding Ko Phi Phi island, visit Maya Bay and Bamboo Island, enjoy snorkeling

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, boat fee, guide, accommodation in a local mid-class resort/ a teak bungalow (In Style option) in Ko Phi Phi

You'll start day seven of your Thailand holiday with a tasty breakfast, or if you wake up early enough you can go for a short stroll along the beach to work up an appetite. We'll arrange a longtail boat trip to take you around the small tropical isles surrounding the main island of Ko Phi Phi. A camera and swimsuit are your only essentials during this laid-back sailing trip. Maya Bay and Bamboo Island are both absolutely stunning; it'll be difficult to put down your camera whilst you sail around this area. Throughout the day your boat will make an occasional stop to allow you to do some snorkelling. Upon arriving back the main island, the rest of the day is yours to spend doing anything and everything you want.

Ko Phi Phi - Free Time

• Activities:

  Free time to join in many interesting activities

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, accommodation in a local mid-class resort/ a teak bungalow (In Style option) in Ko Phi Phi

Day eight of your Thailand holiday is free for you to go ahead with your personal activities. Sunbathing, lounging in a hammock, snorkelling, swimming, taking a walk up to the islands look out or just sit back and enjoy a tropical fruity cocktail...there are just so many choices.

Ko Phi Phi - Ko Lanta

• Activities:

  Travel from Ko Phi Phi to Ko Lanta, stay in a comfortable eco-resort

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, boat fee, guide, accommodation as in a eco-resort/ beachside resort (In style option) in Ko Lanta

Today you'll travel from Ko Phi Phi to Ko Lanta; a small island with idyllic long stretches of white beaches. You'll stay in a comfortable eco-resort in a quiet part of the island, tucked away in a secluded bay with a small beach and a lovely pool. The resort was built using only natural resources and the plants in the garden are all labelled so you can remember the names of those sweet smelling flowers and exotic trees. If you choose to travel In Style, you’ll stay in a beautifully decorated tropical resort set right on the beach.

Ko Lanta - Free Time

• Activities:

  Take a Thai cookery course

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, cookery course, accommodation as in a eco-resort/ beachside resort (In style option) in Ko Lanta

The east coast of Ko Lanta is made up of dense mangrove forests, limestone islands jutting straight up from the sea and dark caves leading to hidden emerald lagoons. It's the perfect place for canoeing or kayaking. If you're staying ashore, you can also take a Thai cookery course so you can master the perfect Pad Thai noodles or Tom Yum soup, or take an elephant safari through the rainforest. The resort also organises Thai massage courses. There's plenty to choose from, but we'll leave the planning to you so decide whatever takes your fancy. Further along the coast you'll find plenty of bars, shops, internet cafes, spas and restaurants.

Ko Lanta - Ko Hai

• Activities:

  Head to Ko Hai island, stay in a traditional Thai-style bungalow, relax at the beach

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, guide, boat fee, accommodation in a Thai-style bungalow in Ko Hai

(Travel time approx: 2 hours) After breakfast around 8.30am it’s time to board the boat for the two-hour trip to the next island on your tropical Thailand holiday. You’ll be heading further south to Ko Hai, a tiny island in the Trang archipelago, far from the tourist crowds and with a very serene, peaceful atmosphere. You’ll stay in a traditional Thai-style bungalow set back from the beach with jungle behind you. Your bungalow has a private patio where you can relax and enjoy the peace and quiet as you look out across the beach and the blue bay. We selected this accommodation for its fantastic location on a beautiful stretch of sandy beach and, the fact that the bay is right on your doorstep means it is one of the few spots on the island where you can snorkel amongst coral and tropical fish. If you travel In Style your bungalow will be situated right on the beach.

Ko Hai - Free Time

• Activities:

  Free time to choose your activities

• Meal:

  Breakfast,

• Included:

  Breakfast, accommodation in a Thai-style bungalow in Ko Hai

The twelfth day in your Thailand holiday is free for you to decide what you’d like to do. You could rent a snorkel at the restaurant and wade into the warm water to swim among the little clownfishes, anemones and rainbow-coloured coral. The islands of the Trang Archipelago are still largely undiscovered by mass-tourism which means you'll have the place almost to yourself which really adds to the peaceful atmosphere. Soft white sands, azure sea, sunshine make this the perfect tropical getaway. Even though the region is virtually closed from May - October due to monsoon season, this Thailand islands holiday is too good to miss out so we hope you'll be able to plan your trip somewhere between November and May. Pack your flip-flops, sun-hat, sarong and a good novel and you're all set.

Ko Hai - Free Time

• Activities:

  Free time to choose your activities

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, accommodation in a Thai-style bungalow in Ko Hai

The thirteenth day in your Thailand holiday is free for you to decide what you’d prefer to do. You could rent a snorkel at the restaurant and wade into the warm water to swim among the little clownfishes, anemones and rainbow-coloured coral. The islands of the Trang Archipelago are still largely undiscovered by mass-tourism which means you'll have the place almost to yourself which really adds to the peaceful atmosphere. Soft white sands, azure sea, sunshine make this the perfect tropical getaway. Even though the region is virtually closed from May - October due to monsoon season, this Thailand islands holiday is too good to miss out so we hope you'll be able to plan your trip somewhere between November and May. Pack your flip-flops, sun-hat, sarong and a good novel and you're all set.

Ko Hai - Bangkok

• Activities:

  Catch the early ferry to the mainland, transfer to Krabi airport and fly to Bangkok

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, ferry, airport transfer, drop-off guide, flight ticket from Krabi-Bangkok

(Travel time approx: 6 hours to Bangkok) All good things must come to an end, and today your tropical Thailand holiday must draw to a close. You'll rise early to catch the ferry over to the mainland. Here we'll arrange for a private transfer to take you to Krabi airport. Flights from Krabi are much more reliable and more frequent than those from nearby Trang. In Krabi you'll catch a flight up to Bangkok. We'll arrange it so that you can connect onto your international flight home.