Thailand’s cosmopolitan capital throngs with traffic, bustles with people and glitters with temples among the high-rise buildings. Full of life, it’s a vibrant city with plenty to entertain. The old city is overrun with sights, with the opulent Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun being the most popular, and you can catch sight of the Emerald Buddha in Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand’s most sacred Buddhist temple. Later, discover the culinary delights of the city by tuk-tuk, gaze in wonder at the gold shops, try the numerous teas and slurp steaming noodles on the roadside.

Accommodation: 4* Mode Sathorn Hotel
Included Excursion: Bangkok Street Food and Night Lights by Shared Tuk Tuk

Fly south to Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, which is brimming with adventures. Trek into the jungle, visit a traditional market, learn to cook pad thai, meet the monks and tour the temples of this vibrant island. On one of your days here, why not join a shared speedboat tour and cruise across the sparkling Andaman Sea to the stunning Phi Phi Islands, taking in the dramatic limestone cliffs of Phi Phi Ley before enjoying time to swim in the crystal-clear emerald waters of Phi Phi Don. Back in Phuket, you can relax with a round of golf or treat yourself to a traditional Thai massage.

Accommodation: 5* Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket

Why not add:
Phi Phi Island Shared Speedboat Day Tour, from £32pp

Experience an unforgettable 3-day Elephant Hills luxury safari in Khao Sok National Park, combining ethical wildlife encounters, breathtaking rainforest scenery and unique floating lake accommodation.

Highlights include the renowned Ethical Elephant Experience, where guests observe rescued elephants in a natural, welfare-focused environment while learning about conservation efforts, a peaceful canoe journey along the Sok River through ancient rainforest, and a scenic long-tail boat cruise across the emerald waters of Cheow Larn Lake.

Stay at both Elephant Hills Jungle Camp and the exclusive floating Rainforest Camp, enjoy guided jungle trekking through one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests, spot exotic wildlife including hornbills, gibbons and monkeys, and explore hidden waterways by canoe or kayak.

Inclusions:
Return shared transfers to and from Elephant Hills, all meals, guided excursions and luxury tented accommodation.

Finish your Journey with a relaxing stay on the soft sands of Khao Lak, a collection of 20 kilometres of beautiful beaches along the Andaman Sea. The area is named after Lak Mountain, which forms a pretty, jungle-covered backdrop to the coastline, and is found in Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park. You can venture into this lush environment in search of waterfalls, or just to trek and soak up the nature. For something less strenuous, chill out at your hotel, indulge in a massage or two, take a dip in the pool (or indeed the sea!) or just kick back on the beach.
On your day of departure, return to Phuket International Airport via a private airport transfer for your journey home.

Accommodation: 5* Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa