Best of Thailand – West Coast Islands
20 days
Duration20 days
This 20-day whirlwind experience of Thailand brings together all the cultural beauty of the north with the stunning nature of the south. Discover the gorgeous temples of ancient Ayutthaya, roam the bustling streets of Bangkok, and swim in the idyllic waters of the south's coastal paradise. See Thailand the right way on this journey of a lifetime.
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Duration: 20 daysService level: Standard
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Physical Grading: Average
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Ends in: Ao NangAges: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a klong boat tour of Bangkok including a visit to Wat Pho. Travel to Kanchanaburi and head to your floating rafthouse accommodation. Enjoy free time to explore.
Meals: B, D
Day 3: Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a day of sightseeing at Erawan Falls and the Bridge on the River Kwai.
Meals: B
Day 4: Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
Explore the Allied War Cemetery and the Thai-Burmese Railway Centre to learn more about the area's history. Travel to Ayutthaya and visit the historical sites of the old capital city. Opt to visit Chan Kasem National Museum and Chao Sam Phraya Museum.
Meals: B
Day 5: Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Spend a full day exploring Ayutthaya before boarding an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Meals: B
Day 6: Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a vibrant city with heaps to see and do. Famous for its night market, cooking classes, and Muay Thai, it's a feat to fit it all in.
Arrive in Chiang Mai and explore the city. Visit Doi Suthep in the afternoon.
Day 7: Chiang Mai
Enjoy free time to explore Chiang Mai. Opt for a bicycle tour, a visit the Mae Sai waterfall, shopping at the night market, or getting a traditional Thai massage. Enjoy a local cooking class with dinner.
Enjoy a local cooking class and meal.
Meals: B, D
Day 8: Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai
Travel to Chiang Rai and start exploring.
Meals: B
Day 9: Chiang Rai
Visit the town of Mae Sai and the Opium Museum.
Meals: B
Day 10: Chiang Rai/Lampang
Continue on to Lampang and enjoy a homestay in a traditional Lanna village. Participate in craft demonstrations and opt to help prepare a local meal.
Meals: B, D
Day 11: Lampang/Sukhothai
Take in traditional morning activities, followed by lunch in the village. Travel to Sukhothai and enjoy a free afternoon.
Meals: B, L
Day 12: Sukhothai
Take a half-day guided bike tour of Sukhothai Historical Park and explore the area with some free time.
Meals: B
Day 13: Sukhothai/Bangkok
Travel to Bangkok and enjoy some time for last minute shopping.
Meals: B
Day 14: Bangkok/Ko Ngai
Fly to Trang and board a ferry to tiny Ko Ngai, a pristine paradise. Opt to relax, snorkel or trek rainforest trails to deserted beaches.
End place: Ko Ngai
Meals: B
Day 15: Ko Ngai
Start place: Ko Ngai
Enjoy an included snorkelling trip to nearby Ko Chueak and experience the amazing Emerald Cave of Ko Mook.
End place: Ko Ngai
Meals: B
Day 16: Ko Ngai/Ko Lanta
Start place: Ko Ngai
Take a ferry to the secluded island of Ko Lanta. Enjoy some free time before a beach barbecue this evening.
Enjoy a beach barbecue.
Meals: B, D
Day 17: Ko Lanta
Opt for a day trip to nearby Ko Rok where you can snorkel at Ko Rok's national park, trek to a view point and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Spend the day on Ko Lanta. Opt for a day trip to nearby Ko Rok.
Meals: B
Day 18: Ko Lanta/Ao Nang
Take a ferry to Ao Nang in Krabi. Enjoy free time exploring the small town or relaxing on its beautiful beaches.
End place: Ao Nang
Meals: B
Day 19: Ao Nang
Start place: Ao Nang
Spend a free day in the area. This area boasts plenty of activities such as kayaking, diving, snorkelling, jungle trekking, whitewater rafting and quad biking. Opt to visit Railay Beach, to head out on a snorkelling trip or go rock climbing on the limestone karsts. Discover the idyllic beaches of the Phi Phi islands by pre-booking the Phi Phi Island Tour by Speed Boat extra.
End place: Ao Nang
Meals: B
Day 20: Ao Nang
Start place: Ao Nang
Depart at any time.
Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bangkok? Book the Bangkok Express, a two-day post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book. Add the “Bangkok Express: Ao Nang to Bangkok” to your adventure and make your way back to bustling Bangkok with the guidance of a CEO. This nifty post-tour Extra includes a transfer to Surat Thani where you’ll board an overnight train to Bangkok arriving in the city early the next morning. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bangkok? Book the Bangkok Express, a two-day post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book. Add the “Bangkok Express: Ao Nang to Bangkok” to your adventure and make your way back to bustling Bangkok with the guidance of a CEO. This nifty post-tour Extra includes a transfer to Surat Thani where you’ll board an overnight train to Bangkok arriving in the city early the next morning. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
End place: Ao Nang
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Overnight Rafthouse Excursion, Kanchanaburi Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class, Chiang Mai Your Local Living Moment: Village Homestay, Lampang
- Klong boat tour (Bangkok)
- Wat Po guided visit
- Erawan Falls and Bridge on the River Kwai visit (Kanchanaburi)
- Temple ruins tour (Ayutthaya)
- Thai Burma Railway Centre visit
- Doi Suthep temple visit (Chiang Mai)
- Mae Sai visit (Chiang Rai)
- Opium Museum visit
- Bicycle tour (half-day, Sukhothai)
- Beach barbecue (Koh Lanta)
- Trang Islands snorkelling tour (Koh Ngai)
- Free time on spectacular beaches
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Train, Private vehicle, Bicycle, Longtail boat, Longtail boat, Ferry, Plane, Walking -
Accommodation
Hotels/guesthouses (16 nts), Rafthouse (1 nt), Sleeper train (1 nt), Homestay (1 nt)