Itinerary Details
A week in Thailand, except the majestic Grand Palace and the white sandy beaches in Phuket, you will have an opportunity to roam around Ayutthaya, the UNESCO World Heritage Site to soak yourselves in Thai culture and history. Bargain in the 100+years Damnoen Saduak floating market is another highlight of the tour.
Sawasdee ka! (Hello in Thai) Welcome to the Land of Smile--Thailand! You will be greeted by our tour guide at the arrival hall and transferred to hotel. Our guide will assist you with your hotel check-in. The rest of the day will be at your own disposal; you can start a little adventure on your own.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
Depart in the early morning and drive for about 2 hours to the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. It is the most well-known Thai featured living floating market located 100 kilometers (62 miles) away from Bangkok. It opens from 8:00 am to 11:00 am every day usually packed with hundreds of vendors and buyers rowing in the small boats to deal or exchange goods. You will have the opportunity to ride on a traditional long-tail boat to visit the floating village aside then change to a small boat to further experience the authentic Thai life in the market.
After lunch, when return to Bangkok, you will visit the Wat Pho, also called Reclining Buddha Temple built by King Rama I, about 200 years ago, where you will see a huge, gilded statue of the reclining Buddha.
Grand Palace, a national landmark and the most respected royal monument is the last stop of today where you will also pay a visit to famous Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most respected Buddha statue in Thailand.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok
- (4 Ratings)
Damnoen Saduak Market
Grand Palace
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, you will be driven about 2 hours to Ayutthaya 80km north to Bangkok. On the way visit Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace.
Ayutthaya is the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam and a UNESCO world heritage site since 1991 where you will soak yourselves in the Thai culture and history. Wat Mahathat is undoubtedly the landmark in the ruin where you see the tree surrounds the head of the stone Buddha. The temples in the ruin recorded the prosperity and decline of ancient Thailand. During the visit, your guide will take you to taste the famous local snack-Roti Sai Mai (Roti Sai Mai), also known as "Sweet Angel Hair". Then transfer back to your hotel.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok
- (4 Ratings)
Ayutthaya
breakfast
Today, you will fly from Bangkok to Phuket. Upon arrival at airport, you will meet your private guide at the exit with your name sign. Then you will be escorted to the hotel. You can arrange the remaining day by yourself.
Accommodation option:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort
- (4 Ratings)
Phuket
breakfast
Free day on your own. Relax at your hotel, or explore the surrounding area.
Accommodation option:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast
Free day on your own. Relax at your hotel, or explore the surrounding area.
Accommodation option:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure until depart for Phuket Airport for your flight home or to your next destination.