Thailand Temples, Phuket and Khao Lak

Board your overnight flight from the UK to Bangkok Airport BKK.

Arrive in Bangkok, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.

This evening you will head to Bangkok’s Chinatown, renowned for its culinary delights. Start with a fruit platter of mango, mangosteen, rambutan, and guava to cleanse your palate. Enjoy satay pork, followed by crab and prawn dumplings, and chicken pad thai. Sip on fruit juices like sweet orange, persimmon, and pomegranate, paired with Pad See Ew and Chang beer. End with the iconic mango sticky rice.

Next, visit Pak Klong Talat, Bangkok's bustling 24-hour flower market, brimming with colourful blooms sold for garlands and offerings, before heading back to your hotel.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* The Salil Riverside, Bangkok or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Dinner

This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Phuket, and on arrival meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.

In the afternoon, start your tour with a drive up a forested hill to visit Phuket’s Big Buddha, a seated statue built in 2004, overlooking Phuket and Ao Chalong Bay. This third tallest statue in Thailand is 80% complete and offers panoramic views and you can also join monks for a seven-minute meditation at the base of the Buddha.

Next, visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s largest and most popular temple, dating back to the 19th century. The temple honours monks Luang Pho Cham and Luang Pho Chuang, known for their role in quelling a local rebellion and their knowledge of traditional medicine. Explore the beautifully designed temple, a replica of the monks' house, and the 60 metre tall Chedi, which houses a Buddha relic and offers more panoramic views of Phuket.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, lunch

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Royal Phuket Marina, and after a safety briefing and welcome tea/coffee with snacks, you will board a speedboat for a scenic one hour journey.

First, visit Bamboo Island (Koh Pai) for snorkeling, swimming, or relaxing on the beach. Then, head to Phi Phi Don Island for a delicious international buffet lunch with sea views. Continue to Phi Phi Lay Island to admire the magical Maya Bay, famous from "The Beach" film. Explore Lho Sa Mah Bay and Pi Leh Cove, swimming and snorkeling among colourful fish. Finish the tour with a visit to Viking Cave before returning to Royal Phuket Marina and transferring back to your hotel.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast, lunch

Enjoy a day at leisure or join an optional excursion.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXCURSION (AT A CHARGE): SIAM NIRAMIT SHOW WITH BUFFET DINNER

Pick up at 17:30, drop off at 22:30. Show starts at 20:30 and runs for 70 mins.

Experience the enchanting Siam Niramit Show in Phuket, a spectacular theatrical performance that showcases Thailand's rich cultural heritage. This unforgettable event takes place in a stunning theater with a capacity of over 2,000 people, featuring state-of-the-art technology and breathtaking sets.

Suitable for all ages, this show is a wonderful way to introduce children and adults alike to the beauty of Thai culture.

Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the magical world of Siam Niramit—a celebration of Thailand’s art, culture, and history that you’ll remember long after the curtain falls!

(AVAILABLE EVERY DAY EXCEPT TUESDAYS)

OPTIONAL EXCURSION (AT A CHARGE): JAMES BOND ISLAND BY LONG TAILED BOAT WITH LUNCH

Pick up at 09:00, drop off at 18:30.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to James Bond Island, famous for its stunning limestone cliffs and crystal-clear waters, as featured in the film ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’. This tour offers a unique experience aboard a traditional long tail boat, allowing you to explore the beauty of Phang Nga Bay at a leisurely pace.

Pick up at your hotel, visit Suwankuha Temple (Monkey Cave), and travel to Kasom Pier to join a long tail boat and do sightseeing with sea canoes at Phang Nga Bay National Park. Visit Koh Payee (a Muslim Fishing Village) and have lunch.

Visit James Bond and Ping Gun. Departure from Kasom pier and transfer back to your hotel.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION (AT A CHARGE): ANDAMANDA PHUKET WATER PARK DAY PASS WITH TRANSFER

Pick up and drop off flexible.

Dive into fun at Andamanda Phuket Water Park, a premier water park that promises an exciting day for families and thrill-seekers alike! Nestled amidst lush tropical surroundings, this vibrant water park features a wide range of attractions for all ages.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Phuket, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel In Khao Lak.

Once you are checked in, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* Graceland Khao Lak Beach Resort or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Check out from your hotel in Phuket, meet your driver for your transfer to your Khao Lak hotel by private minivan.

Khao Lak is known for its stunning beaches, lush national parks, and as a gateway to the Similan and Surin Islands, renowned for their incredible diving and snorkelling opportunities.

Enjoy the rest of your day at your own leisure.

Accommodation: Pullman Khaolak Resort (Deluxe Room) or similar.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Enjoy the day at your own leisure.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* Graceland Khao Lak Beach Resort or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXCURSION (AT A CHARGE): SIMILAN ISLAND TOUR BY SPEEDBOAT WITH LUNCH

Pick up at 07:30, drop off at 16:30

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the stunning Similan Islands, a paradise renowned for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and breathtaking landscapes. 

Meet your driver and transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok.

Discover the heart of Bangkok on a half-day tour of Rattanakosin Island. Start with a visit to Wat Pho, a historic Buddhist temple complex and Royal Monastery. Dating back to the late 17th century, Wat Pho was rebuilt under King Rama I. Its most famous feature is the 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha, symbolizing Buddha’s entry into Nirvana. The Buddha’s feet are divided into 108 panels depicting auspicious Buddhist symbols like elephants and flowers.

Next, walk to The Grand Palace, a royal and religious complex that has been Thailand's official royal residence since 1782. While no longer a royal residence, the palace is used for ceremonies and state visits, and remains an iconic architectural symbol of Thailand.

ACCOMMODATION: 5* The Salil Riverside, Bangkok or similar

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast

Spend your final day relaxing until check out, meet your tour guide and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK. Depending on your flights you will arrive home today or the next day.

MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast