Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll touch down in Bangkok and get picked up by your private driver at the airport. The drive to your hotel in the city center takes about 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Once you check in, the rest of the day is flexible—you can rest from the flight or wander around the neighborhood to get a feel for the city.
- Start point
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Cargo Clearance Customs Bureau, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (At Ease Saladaeng or similar), Hotel (Aira Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Riva Surya or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bangkok at your own pace
- Relax at the hotel
- Day 2
Bangkok
This is your local Bangkok day using public transport like buses, boats, and the BTS/MRT system. Start at Wat Po Temple to see the massive Reclining Buddha, then move on to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Keo for the Emerald Buddha. Grab street food for lunch somewhere in the area, then hop in a tuk-tuk to Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall. From there you'll take a boat ride through the canals before heading back by BTS in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local street food lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (At Ease Saladaeng or similar), Hotel (Aira Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Riva Surya or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Po Temple (Reclining Buddha)
- Visit Grand Palace and Wat Phra Keo (Emerald Buddha)
- Local street food lunch experience
- Tuk-tuk to Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall
- Canal boat ride to Hua Chang Pier
- Shopping complex area visit
- Return by BTS to hotel
Landmarks Wat Po Temple Grand Palace Wat Phra Keo Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall Hua Chang Pier - Day 3
Bangkok - Samut Songkhram - Bangkok
After breakfast, you're heading out around 7:00 am to Samut Songkhram to catch the railway market in action, where vendors set up right next to the train tracks. Check out a coconut sugar workshop to see how they make it locally, then take a boat out to the floating market. You'll have lunch at a local spot, visit the large Phra Pathom Chedi pagoda, and stop by the Jesada Technik Museum to browse the vintage vehicles. The drive back to Bangkok takes until about 5:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (At Ease Saladaeng or similar), Hotel (Aira Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Riva Surya or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Samut Songkhram railway market
- Coconut sugar workshop visit
- Floating market boat trip
- Local restaurant lunch
- Visit Phra Pathom Chedi (tallest pagoda)
- Visit Jesada Technik Museum (vintage vehicles collection)
Landmarks Samut Songkhram Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Phra Pathom Chedi Jesada Technik Museum - Day 4
Bangkok to Krabi
You'll have the morning to enjoy Bangkok one last time before your driver picks you up for the airport. After your included domestic flight, you'll arrive in Krabi and get transferred to your beach accommodation. Settle in and take the rest of the day to adjust and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Style Krabi Ao Nang or similar), Hotel (Krabi La Playa Resort or similar), Hotel (Tubkaak Boutique or similar)
Optional Activities
- Relax at beach accommodation
- Day 5
Krabi
Krabi is all yours today to explore however you want. The area has nice beaches with dramatic limestone cliffs around every corner. You could rent a kayak, swim off the beach, or take a long-tail boat to Phranang Cave Beach to see the cave and white sand shoreline. Walking around town gives you a feel for the authentic vibe, or you can check out Wat Kaew Temple. In the evening, the night market has food and local goods if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Style Krabi Ao Nang or similar), Hotel (Krabi La Playa Resort or similar), Hotel (Tubkaak Boutique or similar)
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation and swimming
- Kayak rental to explore surrounding areas
- Long-tail boat to Phranang Cave Beach
- Walk around town
- Visit Wat Kaew Temple
- Shopping at night market
Landmarks Phranang Cave Beach Wat Kaew Temple - Day 6
Krabi - Phi Phi Islands
A speedboat team picks you up in the morning and takes you to the pier. You'll spend the day snorkeling at different spots with colorful corals and fish, cruising past Maya Bay, Pileh Cove, Monkey Beach, and Viking Cave. Later you get time to swim and relax on Bamboo Island. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, and the boat drops you back in Krabi by 3:30 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Style Krabi Ao Nang or similar), Hotel (Krabi La Playa Resort or similar), Hotel (Tubkaak Boutique or similar)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Phi Phi Islands
- Snorkeling at multiple spots with corals and fish
- Panoramic cruise: Maya Bay, Pileh Cove, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave
- Swimming and relaxation at Bamboo Island
- Local restaurant lunch
- Return transfer to hotel
Landmarks Maya Bay Pileh Cove Monkey Beach Viking Cave Bamboo Island - Day 7
Krabi to Samui
After a final morning in Krabi, your driver takes you to the airport for your included domestic flight to Samui. You'll get picked up on arrival and transferred to your accommodation near the beach. The afternoon and evening are yours to settle in and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baan Samui Resort or similar ), Hotel (Caba Cabana Beach Resort or similar ), Hotel (Muang Samui Spa Resort or similar )
Optional Activities
- Relax at beach accommodation
- Day 8
Samui
Samui has about 30 different beaches, so you've got plenty of options. Chaweng Beach offers white sand and lots of restaurants and shops if you want that atmosphere. Lamai or Maenam beaches are quieter if you prefer less crowds. For something different, you can trek through jungle to Hin Lad waterfall, visit temples in the area, hike to Lamai Viewpoint for views across the island, or try a zipline ride. If it's Sunday, the Lamai night market is worth checking out for local food and gifts, or catch a cabaret show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baan Samui Resort or similar ), Hotel (Caba Cabana Beach Resort or similar ), Hotel (Muang Samui Spa Resort or similar )
Optional Activities
- Visit Chaweng Beach
- Visit Lamai Beach
- Visit Maenam Beach
- Jungle trek to Hin Lad waterfall and temple
- Swim at waterfall
- Visit Lamai Viewpoint for panoramic island views
- Zipline ride from Lamai Viewpoint
- Visit Lamai night market (Sundays)
- Cabaret show in the evening
Landmarks Chaweng Beach Lamai Beach Maenam Beach Hin Lad Waterfall Lamai Viewpoint Lamai Night Market - Day 9
Samui - Ang Thong National Marine Park
The speedboat team picks you up and heads to Ang Thong National Marine Park in the morning. You'll snorkel at spots like Koh Wao or Koh Tai Plow where you can see sea creatures, cruise past the green islands scattered through the Andaman Sea, and hike up to the Emerald Lake (Talay Nai) on one of the islands. Lunch happens at the marine park. Afterward you can relax on the beach, go kayaking, or explore more before heading back to Samui around 3:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at National Marine Park)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baan Samui Resort or similar ), Hotel (Caba Cabana Beach Resort or similar ), Hotel (Muang Samui Spa Resort or similar )
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Ang Thong National Marine Park
- Snorkeling at Koh Wao or Koh Tai Plow with sea creature viewing
- Panoramic cruise past green islands in Andaman Sea
- Island hike to Emerald Lake (Talay Nai)
- Lunch at National Marine Park
- Afternoon beach relaxation or kayaking
Landmarks Ang Thong National Marine Park Koh Wao Koh Tai Plow Emerald Lake (Talay Nai) - Day 10
Samui Departure
Eat a good breakfast on your last morning and check out of the hotel. You'll have some time to hit up local markets for souvenirs before your driver takes you to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Samui International Airport (USM) ท่าอากาศยานนานาชาติสมุย, 99 Moo 4 Sanam Bin Rd., Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand (Samui International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
