International Tours

Thailand Bangkok & Phuket

Duration8 days

LocationThailand

Group4 persons

Rating

Mix temples and tropical beaches on this 8-day Thailand holiday. Tour the Grand Palace and floating markets in Bangkok, then fly south to Phuket for island hopping, snorkelling and sunsets.

Bangkok's Grand Palace, temples and street food
Island-hopping and snorkelling around Phuket
4-star city hotel and a beach resort
Domestic flight and transfers arranged

A favourite for honeymooners and families. Contact Day Safaris Adventures for dates and flight options from Nairobi.

What's included

Airport transfers
Entrance tickets to listed attractions
Guided sightseeing tours as per itinerary
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
Local tour manager / English-speaking guide
Private/shared air-conditioned transport
Taxes and service charges

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Lunches and dinners unless stated
Optional tours and excursions
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

8-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival in Bangkok - City of Angels

Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Transfer to your hotel. Evening visit to Khao San Road (backpacker street) for street food and nightlife.

4-star hotel in Bangkok (Shangri-La or similar)Full Board

Airport
Transfer,
Street
Food
Tasting

Day2

Bangkok - Grand Palace & Temples

Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha). See Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha - 46m long). Take a longtail boat through Bangkok's canals (khlongs). Afternoon Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) at sunset.

4-star hotel in BangkokFull Board

Palace
Tour,
Reclining
Buddha,
Boat
Ride,

Day3

Bangkok - Floating Markets & Train Market

Drive to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (2 hours). Shop from boats selling food and souvenirs. Visit Mae Klong Railway Market - where a train passes through the market every day. Afternoon Chatuchak Weekend Market (only weekends).

4-star hotel in BangkokFull Board

Floating
Market
Boat
Ride,
Train
Market

Day4

Bangkok to Phuket - Beach Paradise

Morning flight to Phuket International Airport (HKT) (1.5 hours). Transfer to your beach resort. Afternoon relax on Patong Beach or Kata Beach. Evening Bangla Road walking street for nightlife.

Beach resort in Phuket (Patong or Kata area)Full Board

Domestic
Flight,
Beach
Arrival,
Phuket
Orientation

Day5

Phuket - Phi Phi Islands Tour

Full day speedboat tour to Phi Phi Islands (2 hours each way). Visit Maya Bay (The Beach movie location), Pileh Lagoon (emerald water), and Viking Cave. Snorkel with colorful fish. Monkey Beach stop. Lunch on Phi Phi Don.

Beach resort in PhuketFull Board

Speedboat
Ride,
Island
Hopping,
Snorkeling,
Beach

Day6

Phuket - Big Buddha & Phang Nga Bay

Morning visit to Big Buddha (45m tall marble statue on Nakkerd Hill). Visit Wat Chalong temple. Afternoon Phang Nga Bay tour (James Bond Island - Khao Phing Kan). Sea canoeing through limestone caves and hongs (collapsed cave roofs).

Beach resort in PhuketFull Board

Big
Buddha
Climb,
Temple
Visit,
Bay

Day7

Phuket - Elephant Sanctuary

Morning visit to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary (ethical rescue center). Feed, walk with, and bathe rescued elephants (no riding). Learn about elephant conservation. Afternoon free at resort - massage or spa treatment.

Beach resort in PhuketFull Board

Elephant
Feeding
And
Bathing,
Spa
Time

Day8

Phuket to Bangkok - Departure

Morning beach time or souvenir shopping at Jungceylon Mall. Flight back to Bangkok. Connect to international departure flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

No accommodationFull Board