Included in this offer :

• The 12-day / 11-night tour, accommodation in the 3 and 4* hotels mentioned or similar
• Meals as listed in the programme
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Round-trip airport-hotel transfer and inter-hotel transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Welcome and assistance at the airport of arrival
• Transfers to visits included in the program in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Visits and activities mentioned.
• The services of an English-speaking guide during the transfers and visits mentioned in the program
• Admission tickets to the sites listed in the programme
• The assistance of an on-site office 24 hours a day.

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BANGKOK AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH EXTENSION TO KOH SAMET IN THREE AND FOUR-STAR HOTELS

Bangkok, the bustling capital, welcomes you with its majestic temples, colourful markets, and vibrant nightlife. Then, venture out into the Thai countryside to visit Mae Klong, famous for its floating market, and Kanchanaburi, where you can discover the Bridge over the River Kwai. Immerse yourself in the history of the kingdom of Ayutthaya, a former capital, before relaxing on the heavenly beaches of Koh Samet. Finally, round off your trip by returning to Bangkok for a final dose of culture and shopping.

This is a 12-day private tour.

Your daily itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Bangkok!

Day 2: Bangkok

Day 3: Bangkok

Day 4: Bangkok - Maeklong - Kanchanaburi

Day 5: Kanchanaburi and visit to the Elephant Sanctuary

Day 6: Kanchanaburi and Erawan National Park

Day 7: Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya

Day 8: Ayutthaya - Koh Samet

Days 9 to 11: Free days on Koh Samet

Day 12: Koh Samet - Bangkok for your return flight

Your detailed itinerary

JOUR 1 | Arrival in Bangkok

Arrival in Bangkok. Welcome!

You will be met at the airport by our local representative at gate number 10 in the arrivals hall, who will guide you to your vehicle and transfer you to your hotel (room available from 2 p.m.).

Check-in and free time for leisure and relaxation. Make your own dining arrangements. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 2 | Bangkok

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, meet your local English-speaking guide in the lobby of your hotel and set off to explore the city and the historic district of Bangkok by local public transport (metro, tuk-tuk, boat, etc.).

You will start your tour with the majestic Royal Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) with its jade Buddha statue, which is a real favourite with anyone visiting Thailand (Note regarding the dress code: for religious reasons, ladies must have their shoulders covered and must avoid wearing shorts or skirts that are too short. Shoes must be removed before entering the Temple of the Emerald Buddha).

Then, set off to discover the Wat Po Temple, founded in the 16th century. The great reclining Buddha of Wat Po, measuring 45 metres long and 15 metres high and covered in gold leaf, represents Buddha as he enters Nirvana.

Make your own lunch arrangements. In the afternoon, departure for a boat trip through the Klongs of Thonburi, the ancient capital on the water. You'll discover traditional life along the canals. Then a stroll through the lively Chinatown district.

Return to the hotel and make your own dinner arrangements.

DAY 3 | Bangkok

Breakfast at the hotel before setting off on a bike ride to Bang Krachao located 5 minutes by boat from Bangkok City Centre, Bang Kachao Island - also known as the green lung of Bangkok - offers a bike ride full of surprises and a change of scenery. It's quiet, it's green and gives you the impression of being 1,000 miles from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Return to the hotel. Rest of the day free to relax.

Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 4 | Bangkok - Maeklong - Kanchanaburi

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive to the Maeklong Market on the railway tracks close to the train terminal. Take a stroll along the tracks to visit the colourful market and see how quickly the traders pack up their stalls for the train scheduled to pass through at around 8:30 a.m. Drive to Kanchanaburi and board the Bridge of the River Kwai Death Train: Famous the world over, thanks to photos, films, and books, the metal bridge was imported from Java by the Japanese army and reassembled on site by prisoners of war.

Arrival at Krasae station. Drive to the kayak activity (1 hour).

Transfer to the hotel and the rest of the day free.

Make your own dining arrangements, and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 5 | Kanchanaburi and Elephants World

Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning, your driver will take you to Elephants World, an association that rescues and helps elephants (approx. 45 min drive). You will help the staff collect the food to feed the animals in their natural environment.

Make your way down to the river bank. The Mahout, an elephant specialist, will teach you how to give the pachyderms a proper bath. Go ahead and jump right in! Join in the fun and scrub these adorable giants as they splash about. A memorable experience that will stay with the whole family.

Lunch at the sanctuary and return to the hotel. Free afternoon.

Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 6 | Kanchanaburi

Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning, drive to Erawan National Park, famous for its 7-tier waterfalls. The park is vast, covered in lush jungle inhabited by monkeys, and has signposted paths winding through the exotic natural environment. The ascent is marked by various landings with natural pools of turquoise water where swimming is permitted. The journey through this lush tropical vegetation takes 1.5 hours (3-hour round trip) if you go as far as the 7th level (you need to be in good physical condition, but the effort is well worth it).

Make your own lunch arrangements around the park.

Return to your hotel and enjoy some free time.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 7 | Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya

Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning, drive to Ayutthaya (approx. 3 hrs), previously the capital of Siam from the 14th century prior to being completely destroyed by the Burmese. Follow your guide who will take you on a tour of the main ruins: visit the Mahathat Temple, probably the most visited monument on account of the Buddha's head entangled in the roots of a large tree. Afterwards, visit the Wat Phanan Choeng, best known for its enormous seated Buddha, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the country.

Check-in at your hotel and the rest of the day free.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 8 | Ayutthaya - Koh Samet

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check-out and unguided departure for Koh Samet for your beach holiday.

Arrival in Koh Samet and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Take the opportunity to relax or explore the surrounding area.

Make your own dining arrangements, and overnight stay at the hotel.

NB: National Park entrance fees (not included) must be paid locally.

DAY 9 | Free day on Koh Samet

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.

On-site activities:

• Scooter hire
• Boat trip
• Diving/snorkeling
• Traditional Thai massage...

Make your own dining arrangements. Overnight in the hotel.

DAY 10 | Free day on Koh Samet

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day.

Make your own dining arrangements. Overnight in the hotel.

DAY 11 | Free day on Koh Samet

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day to enjoy the last of the island's treasures.

Make your own dining arrangements. Overnight in the hotel.

DAY 12 | Return to Bangkok for your departure

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free morning. At midday, you will have to vacate your room.

Unguided transfer from your hotel to Bangkok International Airport for your return flight.

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will stay for 11 nights in the following three and four-star hotels (local standards) or similar*:

Bangkok: 3 nights at the three-star Galleria 10 Bangkok in a Deluxe Chill Room

Kanchanaburi: 3 nights at the four-star Royal River Kwai Resort & Spa in a Deluxe Room

Ayutthaya: 1 night at the three-star Baan Thai House in Deluxe Villa

Koh Samet: 4 nights at the three-star Samed Cabana Resort in Double Room

NOTE: The hotels listed above are subject to availability. Changes may be made; however, we always strive to accommodate you in hotels of a similar category.

Your board

During your tour, you will enjoy breakfasts on days 2 to 12 as well as lunches on days 3 (local restaurant) and 5 (at the elephant sanctuary).

Entrance / residence formalities

Visa / passport

Before travelling to Thailand, you must ensure the following, otherwise immigration police will systematically refuse entry into the country:

the validity of your passport, which must run for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Thailand;

the condition and legibility of your passport: in the event of any anomaly, the traveller may be refused entry to Thailand without any possible intervention by the respective embassy.

Since 15 July 2024, French nationals holding an ordinary passport can now stay in Thailand for up to 60 days, for tourism purposes only, compared with 30 days as was previously the case.

For more information, visit the website of the Thai Embassy in France: http://www.thaiembassy.fr/fr/visa-rdv/infos-generales/ (http://www.thaiembassy.fr/fr/visa-rdv/infos-generales/)

WARNING: Any passport reported lost or stolen to the relevant authorities, whether in France, Thailand, or elsewhere, is automatically reported as invalid. Holders of any such passport will be refused entry or permission to exit Thailand by the Thai immigration police.

We also strongly recommend that you take out an insurance policy covering the entire duration of your stay abroad before you travel.

Good to know

Transfers and guide services:

Round-trip airport-hotel transfers and the transfers mentioned in the itinerary are included and areprovided in a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver.

You will be accompanied by a local English-speaking guide on all included tours.

Health:

No vaccinations are compulsory, however, certain vaccinations are recommended: make sure you are up to date with your usual vaccinations, as well as those for the areas you will be visiting.

It is recommended that you are up to date with your diphtheria-tetanus-polio (DTP) and measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations. Vaccination against tuberculosis is also advisable.

Currency:

The official currency is the Thai baht (THB). Its symbol is ฿. As of 28 October 2024, EUR 1 = THB 36.5240.

Other (religion/culture):

• Dress code: When visiting temples or other religious monuments, women are required to wear modest clothing. Avoid exposing your shoulders and legs. It is also occasionally requested that one remove one's shoes in temples.
• Tipping: Tipping is not compulsory in Thailand, but it is a widespread practice and is much appreciated. We recommend that you bring some change to tip the guides/drivers.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to the proper channels for information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism. Detailed country by country here: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries

VISA

For the latest information on which travel documents British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resource: https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check

IDENTITY

For the latest information on which identity documents British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resource: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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