Suggested Thailand itineraries

Suggested Thailand itineraries

These are individual holidays which we've created by combining several of our short travel modules. Each itinerary offers a truly unique and rewarding Thailand adventure. You'll find that these trips are a mixture of individual and small group travel, providing a balance between personal and social experience. We are always careful to select attractive and centrally located accommodation that reflects the character of the area.

If you would like to choose a suggested itinerary but add a few tweaks of your own, just let us know via the quote request form. We can, of course, play around with your Travel Plan until we get it just right. If you would like to go ahead and book one of our Thailand suggested itineraries, go straight to the booking form.

The price quoted for each itinerary excludes international flights, although we can arrange these for you.

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Thailand itinerary - Giant Trees and Tree Houses

Thailand Itinerary 1
Giant trees and bounty islands - 12 days

Duration 12 days / 11 nights
Price £662 per person - based on 2 people
Transport Train, bus, boat and internal flight
Departure Sunday, Tuesday and Friday from Bangkok
Thailand itineraries - Travel by Boat
You’ll see: Bangkok - Giant trees and jungle lakes - Hidden paradise (or a variation of Ko Samui and Ko Tao)

This is by far our most popular itinerary, taking you on a whirlwind tour through Southern Thailand in just under a fortnight. After Bangkok, you’ll plunge immediately into the dense Thai jungle with its giant trees, spending a night in a floating bamboo hut on a glistening lake. Following this you'll stay on a tiny island in the magical Phang Nga Bay, looking out over rock monoliths that rise starkly from the sea. You'll then escape to hidden paradise on an idyllic island- picture postcard Thailand at its very best. You'll stay in small bungalows on a quiet beach with stunning views over the azure water. If you are planning to travel in autumn, we would recommend ending this holiday on the island of Ko Tao instead, giving you more chance of sunshine.

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Itinerary in Thailand - Traditional Thai Boat
Itineraries in Thailand

Thailand itinerary 2
Thailand in two weeks - 14 days

Duration 14 days / 13 nights
Price

£762 per person - based on 2 people

Transport Train, bus, boat and 2 internal flights
Departure Saturdays from Bangkok
Thailand itinerary - Trekking Northern Thailand

You’ll see: Bangkok - Kwai river & railway - Ayutthaya royal city – Mountain tribes and elephants in Chiang Mai – Ko Samui

Culture, nature and beaches - this itinerary has everything. You’ll start in Bangkok and travel onto Kanchanaburi and the famous river Kwai, staying overnight in a wonderful floating cabin. You'll wonder around the ancient royal city of Ayutthaya with its magnificent Khmer temples, and travel onto Thailands cultural heart, Chiang Mai in the north. You'll take a wonderful two day jungle hike through overgrown mountains, with a chance to ride elephants along the way. After your time in the north, you'll fly south to the resort island of Ko Samui for some well deserved relaxation to round off your holiday.

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Itinerary in Thailand - Palm Trees of Samui
Thailand itinerary - Thai Boats

Thailand itinerary 3
Dream islands and coral reefs - 15 days

Duration 15 days / 14 nights
Price £736 per person - based on 2 people
Transport Train, bus, boat and internal flight
Departure Everyday from Bangkok (Between November and April)
Thailand itineraries - James Bond island

You’ll see: Bangkok – Ko Raya - Phuket - Ko Yai Yai - Ko Lanta - Islands of the Trang Archipelago

The emphasis of this wonderful itinerary is relaxation, relaxation, relaxation. You'll hop between incredible islands in southern Thailand with secluded bays and ivory beaches, far away from everyday life. Spend your holiday indulging in massages, taking dips in the sea, lazing in a hammock, and enjoying fantastic Thai cuisine. If you're in the mood, you can also take a cooking or massage course. Bring a good, thick book with you, as these idyllic spots will give you plenty of time to yourself.

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Itinerary in Thailand - Thai beaches
Thailand itinerary - washing elephant

Thailand itinerary 4


Taste of Thailand: Jungle, Temples and Samui - 16 days

Duration 16 days / 15 nights
Price £640 per person - based on 2 people
Transport Minibus, sleeper train, elephant, bamboo raft
Departure Tuesday from Bangkok
Thailand itinerary - monkey
You'll see: Bangkok - River Kwai - Safari Tent - Hill tribes of the North - Mystical temples of Ayutthaya - White palm beaches on Ko Samui

An exciting 16-day trip across Thailand, giving you a taste of everything the country has to offer. Starting in Bangkok you’ll travel to the floating markets, the Bridge over the River Kwai and tropical jungle waterfalls and sleep in a real safari tent on the banks of a peaceful river. You’ll then head north for a two-day trek to the hill tribes and go on an elephant ride through the jungle. Taking the overnight train south you’ll stop off to see the temples and palaces of one of Thailand’s ancient kingdoms at Ayutthaya. You’ll end your trip with a couple of days of paradise on the soft white beaches of Ko Samui.

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Thailand itineraries - beach hut
Itineraries in Thailand - Erawan waterfalls

Thailand itinerary 5
Economical Thailand - 19 days

Duration 19 days / 18 nights
Price £646 per person - based on 2 people
Transport Train, bus and boat
Departure Tuesdays and Saturdays from Bangkok
Thailand itinerary - Thai Hilltribes

You’ll see: Bangkok - Kwai river & railway – Ayutthaya royal city – Three day hike in Chiang Mai – Ko Tao - Ko Pha Ngan

This is an ideal Thailand itinerary for those hoping to travel extensively without breaking the bank. All of the journeys are undertaken by train, bus, or boat- keeping costs down. From Bangkok, you'll travel to the River Kwai National Park. From there, you'll take the an overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai- the cultural capital of the north. This is where you'll begin your three day hike through spectacular mountains to the traditional hill tribe peoples. During the trek, you’ll also ride an elephant and float down the river on a bamboo raft. After this incredible trip, you'll travel southwards by train via the old royal capital Ayutthaya, and end your journey on the sparkling beaches of Ko Tao and Ko Pha Ngan.

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Thailand itineraries - Ko Toa (Turtle Island)
Thailand itinerary - Canoeing in  Khao Sok National Park

Thailand Itinerary 7
Thailand Travel Plan's choice - 19 days

Duration 19 days / 18 nights
Price £1050 per person - based on 2 people
Transport Train, bus, boat and internal flight
Departure Saturdays from Bangkok (between November and June)
Thailand itineraries - Hill Tribe Child

You’ll see: Bangkok - River Kwai & railway - Ayutthaya - Elephants & hilltribes around Chiang Mai - Khao Sok National Park - Ko Hai and Ko Muuk

During this itinerary, you'll visit destinations in Thailand handpicked by our travel specialists. The trip will take you to some of the most beautiful spots in the Land of Smiles. You'll start in Bangkok before travelling via the floating market to the bridge over the River Kwai. You'll also take a dip in the enchanting Erawan Waterfalls. You'll then visit the atmospheric temples of Ayutthaya, and onwards to Chiang Mai where you'll take an easy two day trek to the colourful hill tribes in the northern mountains. After seeing the best of Northern Thailand, you'll head south, where you'll stay in a bamboo hut buried deep in the tropical jungle of Khao Sok National Park. You'll finish your holiday on two paradise islands in the spellbinding Trang Archipelago.

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Itineraries in Thailand - Wonderful Beaches

Thailand Comfort Itinerary
Carefree as Buddha - 15 days

Duration 15 days / 14 nights
Price £1435 per person - based on 2 people sharing
(Supplements apply in high season)
Transport Private transfers and internal flight
Departure  Tuesdays & Sundays from Bangkok
Route: Hua Hin - Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Pai - Mae Hong Son - Ko Samui

Carefree as Buddha is our Thailand Comfort Itinerary and perfect if you’re looking for a little more luxury and flexibility. You’ll cover the longer distance by internal flight, and for the other stretches you'll travel mainly by private car with driver. You'll stay in comfortable hotels with local character, in some of the best locations that Thailand has to offer. In Bangkok, you'll sail through the khlongs on a traditional longtail boat and then travel up to Chiang Mai, to explore the jungle to Pai and Mae Hong in your chauffeur-driven car. On the way, you’ll visit hot springs, waterfalls, mountain villages and meet ethnic mountain tribes. Finally, you'll fly south to the tropical island Ko Samui where you'll let everything just sink in as you relax in the soft white sands under the waving palm trees.

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Indochina Itinerary 1
Impressive Indochina

- 21 days - Thailand, Laos, Cambodia

Duration 21 days / 20 nights
Price £1298 per person based on 2 people sharing
Transport Minibus, boat, internal flight.
Departure  Mondays from Bangkok
Route:  Bangkok - Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Trekking - Mahout elephant camp - Boloven Plateau - Dolphin river - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Angkor Wat - Bangkok


This Impressive Indochina tour will take you Thailand, Laos and historic Cambodia in under three weeks. After a short stop in Bangkok you’ll set off on a journey through Laos, beginning in Vientiane, with its French colonial influences. Then, you’ll head to Luang Prabang, voted by many travellers as ‘most’ fun destination in South East Asia. Experience life among the elephants as a mahout and enjoy a trek through the rice paddies with spectacular views across the mountain valleys. Across the border in Cambodia, you'll travel down the mighty Mekong River to the historic capital Phnom Penh, where you'll spend a couple of days before continuing on by boat to Siem Reap, home to jaw-dropping Angkor Wat. The trip ends back in Bangkok, but if you fancy spoiling yourself with a couple of days on the white tropical beaches at the end of your Indochina tour, you can extend the trip with a short stay on the island of Ko Chang.

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Indochina Itinerary 2

Indochina loop - 29 days - Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia

Duration 29 days / 28 nights
Price £ 1720 per person based on 2 people sharing
Transport Plane, (mini)bus, boat, train
Departure Departs Bangkok on Mondays
Route: Bangkok (Thailand) - Vientiane (Laos) - Luang Prabang - Hanoi (Vietnam) - Sapa - Halong Bay - Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi tunnels - Mekong Delta - Phnom Penh (Cambodia) - Siem Reap - Angkor Wat

Travel across four countries in four weeks and discover a fascinating mix of cultural highlights, historic monuments and natural beauty and experience the richness in culture and tradition of the four Asian countries that together make up Indochina. Starting in Bangkok you’ll travel through the green rice paddies to Laos and across the highlands to the serene town of Luang Prabang where you’ll be woken to the sound of chiming temple bells. Then it’s into the jungle to train as a mahout and help wash the elephants. In Hanoi you’ll get your first taste of the energy of Vietnam before boarding a wooden junk and sailing through the magical world of Halong Bay. Next it’s the green fields of Sapa and the harrowing tunnels of Cu Chi in Ho Chi Minh City, before sailing to Cambodia through the Mekong Delta. Via the Killing Fields of Phonm Penh you’ll wander among the overgrown temples of Angkor Wat before ending up back in Bangkok almost a month later.

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What is included in our Thailand suggested itineraries ? 
- All accommodation with breakfast. Sometimes other meals are included, for example when you're staying in the jungle. Check the daily programme.
- All transport including domestic flights as described in the daily programmes.
- Excursions and organised visits with an English-speaking guide as indicated (see the descriptions).
- When necessary, assistance from our local agent, available 24 hours a day.

What is not included in our Thailand suggested itineraries ?
- The international flights to Thailand are excluded. See flight tickets
- Travel insurance. See travel insurance
- A few of the smaller transfers are excluded. (This gives you more flexibility, so you can decide. The public transport in Thailand is well organised.
- Visa or Passport costs.
- Optional extras, such as drinks, laundry, departure taxes or items of a personal nature.

A tailor-made Thailand itinerary ?
It is possible to customize your Thailand itinerary. Perhaps you'd like to treat yourself to different hotel, or add a few extra days on the beach?
It’s very easy to change these Thailand itineraries to suit your personal requirements, just let us know what you want when you complete the quote request form.

If you'd like to create your own itinerary by using our modules, then feel free to request your own Travel Plan.

You can always call us on Tel.01273 322040 for more help.

 

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