10 Day Bangkok & Phuket

$939 Land Only

$1739* Air & Land

Home : : April 2008 - March 2009

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Round trip flights LAX-Bangkok ▲ Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges Round trip flight Bangkok-Phuket-Bangkok 8 nights First Class accommodations 4 nights Radisson, Bangkok 4 nights Mercure Patong Phuket, Phuket All transfers Breakfast daily Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking local tour manager Entrance fees per itinerary ▲ Flights from the USA may arrive early on DAY 3. Sightseeing commences in the afternoon of Day 3 Itinerary DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart USA Depart the USA to Thailand. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Bangkok Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Bangkok Overnight: Bangkok DAY 3, Thursday - Tour Bangkok Morning at leisure in Bangkok. This afternoon, enjoy a half day city and temples tour, including visits to three of Bangkok's most unusual Buddhist temples: Wat Traimit, Wat Po and Wat Benchamabophit. Visit Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha) boasting the world's largest solid-gold Buddha, believed to be cast over nine centuries ago. The seated statue is nearly 10 feet high, weighing 5.5 tons, and carved in the ancient Sukhothai style. Pass through Chinatown to visit Wat Po (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, before continuing to Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple) to view the "Phra Buddhajinaraja," or Bronze Buddha Optional: Thai Dinner & Dances Overnight: Bangkok Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Friday - Bangkok Full day at leisure to explore Bangkok independently Optional: Half Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (AM), Half Day Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha (PM) Overnight: Bangkok Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Saturday - Arrive and Tour Phuket This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon arrival, enjoy a half day tour of Phuket. Visit the 100-year-old Sino-Portuguese buildings along the roads of Dibuk and Thalang, before continuing south to visit the Gypsy village at Rawai Beach. From here, visit Chalong Temple, the largest and most beautifully ornamented Buddhist temple in Phuket. The temple is dedicated to 2 monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who used their knowledge of herbal medicine to aid the injured Chinese tin miner's of the 1876 rebellion. Proceed to Phromthep Cape, the southern most point of Thailand, and admire spectacular views of Koh Kaew Yai Island and the Andaman Sea. Enjoy a scenic drive by Kata and Karon Beach before arriving at your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure in Phuket Overnight: Phuket Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Sunday - Phuket Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently Optional: Full Day Phang Nga Bay and Lawa Island by Cruiser with lunch Overnight: Phuket Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Monday - Phuket Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently Optional: Full Day Phi Phi & Khai Islands by Speedboat with lunch Overnight: Phuket Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Tuesday - Phuket Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently Overnight: Phuket Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Wednesday - Bangkok Morning at leisure. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Arrive and transfer to your hotel Overnight: Bangkok Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Thursday - Depart for USA Transfer to the airport in Bangkok for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Thai Dinner & Dances (BKK-03a) Day #3 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Oct 2008     $33 01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $33 Tonight, enjoy an authentic buffet dinner, Thai-style. Delightfully surrounded by beautiful decorations and set in a rich atmosphere, you'll experience dinner Thai-style, accompanied by classical Thai music and dance. (D) Departs at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick up and drop off at the hotel. Half Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (BKK-18) Day #4 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Oct 2008     $39 01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $45 Drive to the unique floating markets of Damnoen Saduak in the Ratchaburi Province, approximately 80 km southwest of Bangkok. The markets are Thailand’s largest and most colorful and exotic. Here, watch as hundreds of locals buy, sell, and trade a variety of goods including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and handicrafts. Riding along the canals of Damnoen Saduak in a long tail boat, you'll have an excellent opportunity to experience the local culture and pace of life. The tour also includes a short visit to Phra Pathom Chedi, near Nakorn Pathom. Towering over 415 feet, this impressive structure is the tallest Buddhist pagoda in the world. Return to Bangkok and to your hotel. Pick-up from hotel. Details to be advised locally. Half Day Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha (BKK-02a) Day #4 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Oct 2008     $38 01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $38 Half day morning tour of Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the adjoining Grand Palace. Together they form what is perhaps the greatest spectacle for the visitor to Bangkok. Wat Phra Kaew consists of over 100 brightly colored building, golden spires and glittering mosaics, and dates back to 1782, when Bangkok was founded. From Wat Phra Kaew head to the Grand Palace. Despite the proximity of the two, there's a distinct contrast in style between the very Thai Wat Phra Kaew and the more European-inspired designs of the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is used only for occasional ceremonial purposes and is no longer the royal residence. Pick-up from hotel. Details to be advised locally. Full Day Phang Nga Bay & Lawa Island by Cruiser with lunch (HKT-01B) Day #6 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Oct 2008     $57 01 Nov 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $60 Enjoy a full day excursion to Phang Nga Bay and Lawa Island, including lunch. This exciting tour takes you to the Phang Nga Bay, one of the most unusual and beautiful coastal locations in the world. Travel by cruiser through the mangrove jungles and limestone peaks, where cliff faces rise vertically from the sea. Visit Koh Ping Kan, the island made famous by the James Bond film "The Man With The Golden Gun." In the afternoon, visit Koh Pannyi Sea Gypsy Island for lunch. This remarkable village is built over the water on wooden stilts, and is guarded by a giant rock monolith. After exploring the village, cruise to Lawa Island to relax on its white-sand beach. Departs at 7:00 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick up and drop off at the hotel. Full Day Phi Phi & Khai Islands by Speedboat with lunch Day #7 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $111 Enjoy a full day excursion to the Phi Phi Islands, with lunch. Departing from the pier by speedboat, travel first to Monkey Beach for sightseeing and a relaxing swim. The tour continues to the island of Phi Phi Ley where you will discover the beautiful scenery of Maya Bay, the site where the movie The Beach was partially filmed. Here you will have time for snorkeling in the refreshing waters of the Bay. Afterwards, continue to Lho Sa Mah Bay and Pi Leh Cove before arriving at Viking Cave, which is named for its numerous cave paintings of vessels resembling Viking longboats. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant nearby and time at leisure to walk along the beach or sunbathe before continuing to Bamboo Island. Afterwards, stop at Khai Nai Island for the chance to swim, snorkel or simply relax on the beach before returning to the pier. Departs at 7:30 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick up and drop off at the hotel. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land May 20 939 2369 Sep 16 939 1739 Oct 7 959 1759 Nov 25 1099 1899 Dec 23 1199 2599 2009 Land Only Air & Land Jan 13 1099 1889 Feb 17 1099 1899 Mar 17 1099 1889 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, tips to local guides, drivers and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). ▲Flights from the USA may arrive early on DAY 3. Sightseeing commences in the afternoon of Day 3 Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flight Bangkok-Phuket-Bangkok. Hotel Plans 10 Day Bangkok & Phuket - [details] Radisson Hotel   Bangkok This first class hotel is located in the heart of Bangkok's commercial and entertainment district. [more] Mercure Patong Phuket   Phuket This first class hotel is located in central Phuket, only five minute walk to famous Patong Beach. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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