Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel Overnight: Bangkok
Day 3
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
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
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
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
Full day at leisure to explore Phuket independently Optional: Full Day Phi Phi & Khai Islands by Speedboat with lunch Overnight: Phuket Meals: Breakfast
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
Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging
Radisson Hotel
Mercure Patong Phuket
Disclaimer
*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.