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20-Day Thailand's City, Jungle and Beach

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Overview

Strike a balance and take it easy with this relaxing, fun-filled trip that will see slow travellers eyes light up!

Starting in the wild yet still easy-going Bangkok, where there really is something to suit everyone! With a mix of sightseeing trips that make sure you see the essentials and free time, you'll quickly fall in love with this huge city.

Escaping the chaos, you'll journey down south to Kanchanaburi to experience the Death Railway with its harrowing past before you go deep into the jungle in Khao Sok National Park while staying on the iconic Cheow Lan Lake. Don't forget to wake up early, the morning mist and light dust of dew to the echoing sound of gibbons is quite something!

Your Thailand tour package finishes with 10 blissful days on one of the country's best-kept secrets, Koh Yao Noi!
Beach & Sea
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Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Thailand!

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Welcome to Thailand!

You will already be expected at the airport in Bangkok by your English speaking guide and brought
to your hotel in the city. The rest of the day is at your free disposal. How about a first walk through the city?

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    Accommodation

    akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok5 star

  • transportations icon
    Transportations

    Private Driver from Suvarnabhumi Airport to 20 Sukhumvit Rd

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    Destinations

    Bangkok

Day 2

Full-Day Bangkok Sightseeing Tour

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Full-Day Bangkok Sightseeing Tour

Today you visit the most important sights of Bangkok. First, head to Wat Timitr, where you find a gold Buddha statue. Then, visit the breathtaking reclining Buddha in Wat Pho and the royal palace, which is highly revered by Thai people. You may have the chance to admire the impressive Emerald Buddha in its magnificent temple. Then continue your exploration with a tour of the klongs (channels), the legendary Chao Praya River and the Thonburi area. Finally, visit Wat Arun, the temple of dawn.

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    Accommodation

    akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok5 star

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    Activities

    Bangkok City Tour

    Wat Traimit

    Wat Pho

    The Grand Palace

    Wat Arun

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Bangkok

Day 3

Explore Bangkok

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Explore Bangkok

On a free day in Bangkok, it's best to travel as locals do: by using the Metro trains and long-tail boats. Navigate between temples, cool down in shopping malls and snack on street food throughout the day. You might wish to explore Chinatown, which is always a fascinating place to explore and one of the best places to try some street food! Alternatively, head down to Siam where giant shopping malls fill the streets.

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    Accommodation

    akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok5 star

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    Activities

    Long-tail Boat Cruise through BangkokOptional Activity

    BangkokOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bangkok

Day 4

Drive to Kanchanaburi

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Drive to Kanchanaburi

You check out and get ready for the drive to Kanchanaburi. Our first stop will be in Damnoen Saduak. The floating market is a great insight into the life of Thai people. Your tour guide will show you what local specialities to taste at the market. In Kanchanaburi, visit the JEATH War Museum, a realistic depiction of the living quarters of prisoners of war, then you will proceed to Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. In the afternoon, visit the world-famous bridge over the River Kwai.

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    Accommodation

    The FloatHouse River Kwai Floating Villa Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    JEATH War Museum

    Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

    The Death Railway

    Mon Dance

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bangkok

    Damnoen Saduak

    Kanchanaburi

    Lum Sum

    Sai Yok District

Day 5

Museums and Waterfalls in Kanchanaburi

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Museums and Waterfalls in Kanchanaburi

After breakfast, the driver and your tour guide will pick you up. First, you will visit the Hellfire Pass Museum, which is built and maintained by the Australian government. It is located above the Hellfire Pass. In the afternoon you visit Sai Yok waterfall. It is famous for its idyllic beauty, once visited by King Rama V. Falls flows into Kwai Noi River cliffs. Later in the afternoon, you'll return to your hotel to drive back to Bangkok. Arriving early evening.

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    Accommodation

    akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok5 star

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    Activities

    Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum

    Sai Yok Yai Waterfall

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sai Yok District

    Tha Sao

    Sai Yok

    Bangkok

Day 6

Explore Bangkok

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Explore Bangkok

On a free day in Bangkok, it's best to travel as locals do: by using the Metro trains and long-tail boats. Navigate between temples, cool down in shopping malls and snack on street food throughout the day. You might wish to explore Chinatown, which is always a fascinating place to explore and one of the best places to try some street food! Alternatively, head down to Siam where giant shopping malls fill the streets.

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    Accommodation

    akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok5 star

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    Activities

    Chatuchak MarketOptional Activity

    Chinatown BangkokOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bangkok

Day 7

Fly to Khao Sok and Night Safari

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Fly to Khao Sok and Night Safari

Early morning, head to the airport for your flight to Phuket. The driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Khao Sok. Arrive at Our Jungle Camp and explore the vast property, we highly recommend visiting the Organic Farm or explore the riverbank of the Sok River and nature trails. At 7 pm, you will meet with your guide to go on a night safari in Khao Sok National Park. Try your luck and look out for the world’s smallest deer, a civet cat, insects, and maybe even a slow loris.

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    Accommodation

    Our Jungle Camp - Eco Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Khao Sok Night Safari

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from 20 Sukhumvit Rd to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    Plane from Bangkok to Phuket

    Private Driver from Phuket International Airport to Khao Sok National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bangkok

    Phanom District

    Khao Sok

Day 8

"Little Guilin" Explore Cheow Lan Lake

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"Little Guilin" Explore Cheow Lan Lake

Wake up early for breakfast, at 8.30 am, meet at the reception area to transfer to Takun town. En route, stop at a local market. At 10:30 explore the lake by local long-tail boat taking in the scenery of striking white limestone cliffs and emerald green waters. Visit secluded inlets and “Little Guilin” where you can jump from the boat for a swim. Continue to your raft house in time for a 3-course lunch served at the water's edge. In the afternoon, you can choose from a range of activities.

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    Accommodation

    Panvaree The Greenery3 star

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    Activities

    Coral Cave

    Nam Talu CaveOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Our Jungle Camp - Eco Resort to Anan Takun

    Boat from Anan Takun to Cheow Lan Lake

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phanom District

    Ban Ta Khun District

    Khao Phang

Day 9

A Morning on Cheow Lan Lake and Boat to Koh Yao Noi

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A Morning on Cheow Lan Lake and Boat to Koh Yao Noi

Start the day with an early morning safari (6:30 am) by boat, keep an eye out for dusky langurs, macaques, gibbons or even wild elephants. Morning times are very special; the morning mist and gibbon calls provide a unique serenity. Following breakfast, enjoy the surrounding natural beauty, take a canoe out on the lake, swim or relax. At around 10 am, say goodbye to the raft house and return to Cheow Lan Lake Pier where you transfer to the pier in Phuket to board the boat to Koh Yao Noi.

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    Accommodation

    Cape Kudu Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Wildlife Boat Safari on Cheow Lan Lake

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    Transportations

    Boat from Panvaree The Greenery to CheoLan Pier (Ratchaprapha Pier)

    Private Driver from Cheow Lan Lake to Bang Rong Pier

    Boat from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ban Ta Khun District

    Surat Thani

    Phang-nga

Day 10

Relax in Koh Yao Noi

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Relax in Koh Yao Noi

These days are at your free disposal. Enjoy the silence on the beach or explore the area on your own. There are many activities to choose from including tours of the surrounding islands and a breakfast experience unlike any other. However, we highly recommend relaxing by the pool or at the beach. This little slice of paradise is exactly what you were looking for!

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    Accommodation

    Cape Kudu Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Yao NoiOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phang-nga

    Ko Yao Noi

Day 11

A Day in Koh Yao Noi

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A Day in Koh Yao Noi

These days are at your free disposal. Enjoy the silence on the beach or explore the area on your own. There are many activities to choose from including tours of the surrounding islands and a breakfast experience unlike any other. However, we highly recommend relaxing by the pool or at the beach. This little slice of paradise is exactly what you were looking for!

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    Accommodation

    Cape Kudu Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Yao Yai with Cape Kudu HotelOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phang-nga

    Ko Yao Noi

Day 12

Explore Koh Yao Noi

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Explore Koh Yao Noi

These days are at your free disposal. Enjoy the silence on the beach or explore the area on your own. There are many activities to choose from including tours of the surrounding islands and a breakfast experience unlike any other. However, we highly recommend relaxing by the pool or at the beach. This little slice of paradise is exactly what you were looking for!

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    Accommodation

    Cape Kudu Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Yao NoiOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phang-nga

    Ko Yao Noi

Day 13

Relax in Koh Yao Noi

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Relax in Koh Yao Noi

These days are at your free disposal. Enjoy the silence on the beach or explore the area on your own. There are many activities to choose from including tours of the surrounding islands and a breakfast experience unlike any other. However, we highly recommend relaxing by the pool or at the beach. This little slice of paradise is exactly what you were looking for!

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    Accommodation

    Cape Kudu Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Kudu Wanderer Trip with Cape Kudu HotelOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Phang-nga

    Ko Yao Noi

Day 14

A Day in Koh Yao Noi

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A Day in Koh Yao Noi

These days are at your free disposal. Enjoy the silence on the beach or explore the area on your own. There are many activities to choose from including tours of the surrounding islands and a breakfast experience unlike any other. However, we highly recommend relaxing by the pool or at the beach. This little slice of paradise is exactly what you were looking for!

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    Accommodation

    Cape Kudu Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Yao NoiOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phang-nga

    Ko Yao Noi

Day 15

Explore Koh Yao Noi

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Explore Koh Yao Noi

These days are at your free disposal. Enjoy the silence on the beach or explore the area on your own. There are many activities to choose from including tours of the surrounding islands and a breakfast experience unlike any other. However, we highly recommend relaxing by the pool or at the beach. This little slice of paradise is exactly what you were looking for!

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    Accommodation

    Cape Kudu Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    4 Islands Trip with Cape Kudu HotelOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phang-nga

    Nong Thale

Day 16

Relax in Koh Yao Noi

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Relax in Koh Yao Noi

These days are at your free disposal. Enjoy the silence on the beach or explore the area on your own. There are many activities to choose from including tours of the surrounding islands and a breakfast experience unlike any other. However, we highly recommend relaxing by the pool or at the beach. This little slice of paradise is exactly what you were looking for!

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    Accommodation

    Cape Kudu Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Yao NoiOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phang-nga

    Ko Yao Noi

Day 17

A Day in Koh Yao Noi

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A Day in Koh Yao Noi

These days are at your free disposal. Enjoy the silence on the beach or explore the area on your own. There are many activities to choose from including tours of the surrounding islands and a breakfast experience unlike any other. However, we highly recommend relaxing by the pool or at the beach. This little slice of paradise is exactly what you were looking for!

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    Accommodation

    Cape Kudu Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Hong with Cape Kudu HotelOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phang-nga

    Nong Thale

Day 18

Relax in Koh Yao Noi

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Relax in Koh Yao Noi

These days are at your free disposal. Enjoy the silence on the beach or explore the area on your own. There are many activities to choose from including tours of the surrounding islands and a breakfast experience unlike any other. However, we highly recommend relaxing by the pool or at the beach. This little slice of paradise is exactly what you were looking for!

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    Accommodation

    Cape Kudu Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Yao NoiOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phang-nga

    Ko Yao Noi

Day 19

Explore Koh Yao Noi

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Explore Koh Yao Noi

These days are at your free disposal. Enjoy the silence on the beach or explore the area on your own. There are many activities to choose from including tours of the surrounding islands and a breakfast experience unlike any other. However, we highly recommend relaxing by the pool or at the beach. This little slice of paradise is exactly what you were looking for!

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    Accommodation

    Cape Kudu Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Koh Hong Breakfast with a View

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phang-nga

    Nong Thale

Day 20

Return to Bangkok

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Return to Bangkok

This is the final day of your Thailand tour package. In the morning, you'll have breakfast then take the boat to Phuket and transfer to the airport. You'll fly back to Bangkok in time for your connecting flight.

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    Transportations

    Boat from Koh Yao Noi to Phuket

    Private Driver from Phuket to Phuket International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Phang-nga

Included in Price

  • 19 nights accommodation
  • 16 activities
  • 18 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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