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Treasures of Thailand & Phuket Beach

  • Duration
    13 days
  • Tour Type
    Group Tour
  • Tour Style
    Tour & Beach
  • Price From
    £3,590pp
Discover the very best of Thailand, from the glittering temples and vibrant street life of Bangkok to the cultural treasures of Chiang Mai and the poignant history of Kanchanaburi. Wander through bustling markets, cruise scenic waterways and meet gentle giants at an ethical elephant sanctuary. Reflect at the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, sample delicious Thai cuisine and soak up warm local hospitality along the way. Then unwind with four blissful nights on Phuket, where palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters and spectacular sunsets provide the perfect tropical finale.
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 11 , Lunches: 5 , Dinners: 6
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Visa Included
    Visa fees for UK passport holders
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 28
  • Physical Rating 1Learn More
    X A reasonable level of fitness is required and you should expect to be on your feet for much of the day. You’ll be getting on and off coaches, trains or boats and walking around the sights, often including steps, plus occasional longer walks. Download the detailed tour dossier for details of your chosen tour. Learn More
    Walking, some steps and time on your feet

Tour Highlights

Our Treasures of Thailand & Phuket Beach tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.

Fly Direct to Asia

Choose from our specially selected airline partners flying non-stop to Asia.

Tour Experiences

Chiang Mai's Elephant Sanctuary

See Asian elephants at an elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, a refuge for rescued pachyderms, where you can admire these magnificent residents up close.

Visit Maeklong Railway Market

Visit Maeklong Railway market, famous for being along a railway line – witness the fascinating bustle of activity by the stallholders to move their wares out of the way as a train comes through!

Visit Hellfire Pass

Visit Hellfire Pass, one of the most poignant sections of the railway, and explore the memorial museum to learn about its history.

Tour Itinerary

  • Days 1-2
    Fly overnight to Bangkok
    Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Bangkok

    Fly overnight to the vibrant city of Bangkok. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

    • Dinner
  • Day 3
    Discover Bangkok
    Day 3: Discover Bangkok

    Discover Bangkok’s historic heart with visits to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho’s reclining Buddha. Experience the energy of Chinatown before cruising the Chao Phraya River and canals by longtail boat, with a stop at Pak Khlong Talaat flower market.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 4
    Bridge over the River Kwai
    Day 4: Bridge over the River Kwai

    Travel southwest to the Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls clear as trains pass through, then visit the colourful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Continue to Kanchanaburi to explore the Thai-Burma Railway Centre, see the Bridge on the River Kwai and visit the Allied War Cemetery.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 5
    Death Railway
    Day 5: Death Railway

    Visit Hellfire Pass, one of the most poignant sections of the railway, and explore the memorial museum. Later, enjoy a scenic journey on the Death Railway, crossing wooden viaducts with sweeping jungle views.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 6
    Ayutthaya
    Day 6: Ayutthaya

    Explore UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam, visiting atmospheric ruins including Wat Chaiwattanaram and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. Continue to Bang Pa-In Summer Palace before returning to Bangkok and flying to Chiang Mai.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 7
    Elephant Sanctuary
    Day 7: Elephant Sanctuary

    Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary to learn about conservation and observe rescued elephants in a natural setting. Later, visit mountaintop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for panoramic views over Chiang Mai, before enjoying a traditional Khantoke dinner with cultural performances.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 8
    Fly to Phuket
    Day 8: Fly to Phuket

    Transfer to the airport and fly south to Phuket, Thailand’s largest island. On arrival, transfer to your resort and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

    • Breakfast
  • Days 9-12
    Phuket
    Days 9-12: Phuket

    Enjoy three days at leisure in Phuket. Relax on Kata Beach, explore the colourful streets of Old Phuket Town or admire island views from scenic lookouts. Perhaps take a boat trip to Phang Nga Bay, visit Wat Chalong, browse local markets or simply unwind by the pool and enjoy sunsets over the Andaman Sea.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 13
    Depart Phuket
    Day 13: Depart Phuket

    Transfer to the airport for your return flight, arriving home the same or following day.

    • Breakfast

Our tours feature hand-picked properties selected for their comfort, modern amenities and convenient location for sightseeing. We occasionally include a stay in a guesthouse or lodge where we feel the character of the property will enhance your tour, or to allow access to a more unique and memorable location. Here is a taster of the type of hotels you will be staying in on your tour.

  • Nights 2
    Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside
    Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside
    Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside is set along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, on a spacious riverside site slightly away from the city’s busiest areas. The rooms are generously sized, with a blend of contemporary design and understated Thai details. Facilities include a swimming pool, several bar areas and a buffet restaurant where breakfast is served.
    • Swiming Pool
    • Restaurant
    • Bar
  • Nights 2
    Mida Resort Kanchanaburi
    Mida Resort Kanchanaburi
    This boutique resort set in beautiful natural surroundings outside of Kanchanaburi’s downtown, the Mida exudes a contemporary Thai-style. The stylish rooms are elegantly furnished with views of the tropical gardens – the en suite bathroom complete with bath and shower as well as a private outdoor shower. The restaurant has beautiful views over the river and there is a swimming pool plus pool bar.
    • Wi-Fi
    • Swiming Pool
    • Bar
  • Nights 2
    The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai
    The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai
    Situated in the heart of Chiang Mai, The Empress Hotel is centrally located close to the city’s iconic night market, the airport, and train station. Rooms are decorated in a traditional northern Thai style and features a flat screen TV, fully stocked mini-bar, and complimentary high-speed WiFi.
    • Wi-Fi
    • Swiming Pool
    • Restaurant
    • Elevator
    • Bar
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 28°c
  • 13mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 22°c
  • 4mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 26°c
  • 3mm
  • Phuket
  • 29°c
  • 113mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 29°c
  • 20mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 24°c
  • 9mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 29°c
  • 18mm
  • Phuket
  • 30°c
  • 67mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 30°c
  • 42mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 27°c
  • 18mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 31°c
  • 29mm
  • Phuket
  • 31°c
  • 99mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 31°c
  • 91mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 30°c
  • 57mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 32°c
  • 78mm
  • Phuket
  • 30°c
  • 163mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 30°c
  • 248mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 29°c
  • 162mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 31°c
  • 145mm
  • Phuket
  • 30°c
  • 275mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 30°c
  • 157mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 28°c
  • 124mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 30°c
  • 86mm
  • Phuket
  • 29°c
  • 320mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 29°c
  • 175mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 28°c
  • 140mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 29°c
  • 103mm
  • Phuket
  • 29°c
  • 263mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 29°c
  • 219mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 28°c
  • 217mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 29°c
  • 98mm
  • Phuket
  • 29°c
  • 341mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 29°c
  • 334mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 27°c
  • 211mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 29°c
  • 220mm
  • Phuket
  • 28°c
  • 395mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 29°c
  • 292mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 27°c
  • 118mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 28°c
  • 209mm
  • Phuket
  • 29°c
  • 354mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 28°c
  • 50mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 25°c
  • 54mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 27°c
  • 59mm
  • Phuket
  • 29°c
  • 239mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Bangkok
  • 27°c
  • 6mm
  • Chiang Mai
  • 22°c
  • 16mm
  • Kanchanaburi
  • 25°c
  • 6mm
  • Phuket
  • 29°c
  • 94mm
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Treasures of Thailand & Phuket Beach map

Places Visited: Bangkok (2N) - Kanchanaburi (2N) - Chiang Mai (2N) - Phuket (5N)

Your Beach Stay

Phuket
Unwind after your tour with a four-night stay on the tropical island of Phuket, where golden sands, swaying palms and the warm waters of the Andaman Sea create the perfect setting for relaxation.

Spend your days enjoying palm-fringed beaches, exploring lively local markets or taking in spectacular sunsets from the shoreline. With a wide choice of cultural sights, vibrant dining scenes and easy access to nearby islands, Phuket offers the ideal blend of comfort, scenery and laid-back island charm to round off your holiday in style.

Beyond Kata Resort

Set directly on the golden sands of Kata Beach, Beyond Resort Kata offers a relaxed beachfront escape with sweeping views of the Andaman Sea. Combining contemporary design with a laid-back tropical atmosphere, the resort provides the perfect setting to unwind, enjoy stunning sunsets and experience the best of Phuket’s coastline.
A range of bright, comfortable rooms and suites are spread across the resort, many featuring private balconies with views of the ocean, gardens or pool areas. Each room is designed with modern amenities and a relaxed coastal style, creating a comfortable space to unwind after a day by the beach.
Guests can enjoy a variety of facilities designed for both relaxation and activity, including beachfront access, swimming pools, a fitness centre and a spa. With its tropical gardens and direct access to Kata Beach, the resort offers a perfect balance of leisure and seaside living.
Dining at the resort includes a selection of restaurants and bars serving a mix of Thai and international cuisine. With beachfront and open-air settings, guests can enjoy meals with views of the ocean in a relaxed tropical atmosphere.

Tour Dates & Prices

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Dedicated Solo departures are available on selected dates for this tour.
These solos-only departures feature smaller group sizes of up to 18, along with free airport lounge access.

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There are no dedicated Solo departures for this year. You can enjoy any of our tours with no Single Supplement on our Happy to Share option or explore the solo departures in other years.

The same great Wendy Wu tour - just with an extra level of comfort. Enjoy relaxed 5-star city hotels, unique properties, and overnight cruises, each selected to deliver an elevated experience. See Upgraded Tour Hotels above for more details.

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