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Wat Arun viewed across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

Bangkok and Khao Lak slowly

Three city nights followed by six on the Andaman coast, with Phang Nga Bay by boat.

  • 9N / 10D
  • Bangkok · 3N
  • Khao Lak · 6N
  • Best Nov–Mar · Samui Feb–Sep

Duration

9N / 10D

Places

2 bases

Hotels

5★

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Pace

Relaxed

Best for

A premium city-and-coast holiday with fewer moves

Trip overview

Begin with Bangkok's river and royal architecture, then fly to Phuket for a road transfer north to Khao Lak. Six coastal nights balance one Phang Nga Bay excursion with local exploring and several genuinely free days; domestic airfare is additional.

  • Bangkok riverside stay
  • Wat Arun and royal Bangkok
  • Six nights in one coastal resort
  • Private Phang Nga Bay boat outing
  • Takua Pa heritage streets
  • Unscheduled beach days

Route

  1. 1

    Bangkok

    3 nights

  2. 2

    Khao Lak

    6 nights

Day by day

10 days · every day can be changed

  1. Meet your driver at Bangkok airport and transfer to a riverside hotel, allowing roughly 45–90 minutes or longer in heavy traffic. Settle in and leave the evening free to enjoy the river setting.

    • Private airport transfer
    • Riverside hotel check-in
    • Free evening
    Meals at leisureOvernight Bangkok
  2. Start early with a private guided visit to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. Cross the river to Wat Arun before returning to your hotel for an unhurried afternoon.

    • Grand Palace
    • Wat Phra Kaew
    • Wat Arun
    • River crossing
    BreakfastOvernight Bangkok
  3. Keep the day free for galleries around the river, shopping or a long lunch. Optional private neighbourhood touring can be added, but no excursion is built into today's price.

    • Independent riverside exploring
    • Optional galleries
    • Free afternoon
    BreakfastOvernight Bangkok
  4. Transfer to the airport for your separately quoted Bangkok–Phuket flight. On arrival, meet your driver for the approximately 75–120-minute journey north to Khao Lak, depending on the resort's location.

    • Private airport transfers
    • Domestic flight at extra cost
    • Khao Lak resort check-in
    BreakfastOvernight Khao Lak
  5. Spend your first coastal day at the resort, with a beach walk in the cooler morning or late afternoon. Sea swimming depends on local flags and conditions; the pool offers a more predictable alternative.

    • Free resort day
    • Coastal walk
    • Pool time
    BreakfastOvernight Khao Lak
  6. Drive to a mainland Phang Nga pier, allowing around 1.5–2 hours each way, then take a private longtail boat among the limestone formations. Visit Khao Phing Kan and view Ko Tapu, with lunch included; routing follows tides, weather and park instructions.

    • Private pier transfers
    • Private longtail boat
    • Khao Phing Kan
    • Bay-side lunch
    Breakfast, LunchOvernight Khao Lak
  7. Take a private half-day visit to Takua Pa's old town, with its shophouses and quieter streets. Return for an afternoon at the resort; the walking market is only added if your dates match its operating day.

    • Takua Pa old town
    • Shophouse walk
    • Free resort afternoon
    BreakfastOvernight Khao Lak
  8. Leave today unscheduled for reading, the pool and independent dining. Spa treatments can be arranged at extra cost.

    • Free coastal day
    • Pool time
    • Optional spa treatment
    BreakfastOvernight Khao Lak
  9. Enjoy a final full day at the resort or use it as a weather buffer for the bay excursion. Seasonal offshore trips are optional and subject to park opening dates, sea conditions and separate pricing.

    • Free resort day
    • Weather-buffer flexibility
    • Independent sunset walk
    BreakfastOvernight Khao Lak
  10. Check out and transfer privately to Phuket Airport, normally 75–120 minutes away. Allow the road journey plus the airline's international check-in time when choosing your departure flight.

    • Resort checkout
    • Private Phuket airport transfer
    BreakfastDeparture day

Where you'll stay

Hotel names are confirmed in your proposal against your dates and budget.

Bangkok · 3 nights

5★ riverside hotel on the Chao Phraya

Deluxe twin or double room

Khao Lak · 6 nights

5★ coastal resort in the Khao Lak area

Deluxe garden-view twin or double room

What's included

Included

  • Nine nights' accommodation on twin share
  • Nine hotel breakfasts
  • Private Bangkok airport transfers
  • Private Phuket Airport–Khao Lak return road transfers
  • Private guided Bangkok palace and Wat Arun tour with admissions
  • Private Phang Nga Bay longtail excursion with transfers, lunch and listed park fees
  • Private half-day Takua Pa outing

Not included

  • International and domestic flights, including Bangkok–Phuket
  • Meals and drinks not listed
  • Spa treatments and optional offshore excursions
  • Travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Applicable Indian GST and TCS
  • Festive supplements, room upgrades and late checkout

Indicative price basis: per person on twin share, land only, before applicable GST and TCS. Final price depends on dates and availability.

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Thailand essentials

Flight time
Around 2.5–5 hours nonstop to Bangkok from major Indian metros; island connections add time
Visa
Indian passport holders currently qualify for a visa-exempt tourist stay of up to 30 days, subject to entry conditions and the Thailand Digital Arrival Card. Rules can change; we confirm before you pay.
Currency
Thai baht (THB)
Time difference
1 hour 30 minutes ahead of IST

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