9 Days 8 Nights Classic of Thailand

DAY 01: ARRIVAL BANGKOK.
Upon arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport, transfer to hotel to check in. Overnight in Bangkok

DAY 02: BANKGOK HIGHILIGHTS TOUR. (B/L)
AM: A visit to the Royal Grand Palace, the nation’s landmark and most praised royal monument in Thailand, with the enclosed and dazzling Wat Phra Keo with its revered Emerald Buddha, the Golden Chedi, the Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and the Eight Coloured Towers, is a must. In Thailand by many, it is considered to be a living example of classical Siamese Court, being the former residence of the kings of Thailand.
Then continue to visit Wat Pho, also regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues found in the temple-educated people on varied subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation and to be considered, home of the Thai traditional massage. Here, you will enjoy a 30-minutes’ Thai massage as an excellent break after a morning sightseeing.
PM: experience an afternoon trip along the bustling Chao Phya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) in a long tail boat enjoy scenes of life by water. We bring you to a more traditional way of living, more serene and traditional, away from all the high-rise and modern buildings of Bangkok City Centre, as we gently pass Thonburi residential areas. A stop will be made at the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun).
Finally, a visit to the Flower and vegetable market will round off this day. Located close to the Chao Phraya River, this part of Bangkok brings you to a rural piece of Bangkok where they have a vast selection of all kinds of flowers, especially orchids and tropical flowers and see how the merchants create very special flower garlands. The end of this Bangkok day ends at the Golden Mountain.
Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.
Note: Please dress respectfully by not wearing sleeveless, shorts or sandals, when visiting the Grand Palace and temple complex.

DAY 03: BANGKOK – HUA HIN. (B/L)
AM: you will leave Bangkok for Hua Hin. The first stop is Mahachai market. Take a stroll across the market and get a glimpse of the daily Thai- life, before heading for Samut Songkhram. Finally you reach the “Umbrella Market”- the market is located directly on the left and right side of the railway- track. When a train signals its approach by whistling, the vendors fold away the roofs (hence the “umbrella”- reference) and wait patiently for the train to pass. When the train is through, roofs will be unfolded again and life continues.
After exploring the Railway Market, you will continue to visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Once you arrive in Damnoen floating market you will be impressed by various boats with different shapes and sizes used by local to carry their goods. You will get on a long tail boat to go around this colorful floating market to see how people here living, selling and buying goods.
PM: Lunch on a local restaurant before driving further to Hua Hin for the night

DAY 04: SAM ROI YOD NATIONAL PARK – HUA HIN BY NIGHT (B/L/D)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, the drive takes you to visit “Sam Roi Yod National Park” (Join Tour) Thailand is first coastal national park The Three Hundred Peaks ” is a small but fascinating area of limestone mountain,coves , beaches , island and marshy wetlands , home to a great number of plants , birds and some endangered animals. A wonderful and not too difficult place to explore.The journey starts with a visit to a pineapple plantation. We travel pass Bang-Pu fishing village. Observe Bang-Pu is thriving fishing industry and preparing for the day catch. Then take a boat from boat station to Phayanakorn Beach [subject to sea condition] Only 20 minutes boat ride concludes at a beautiful stretch of beach below the Pra-Ya-Na-korn Cave. Good walking shoes are recommended as walking 430 meter up to the cave dome. Once inside we can see the dripping stalagmites around the pavilion built by King Rama V. After lunch we have time to relax and swim in the warm sea before back to the hotel.
Evening, Hua Hin By Night (Join Tour) This is an introduction trip of Hua Hin City and it is recommended as a tour to be taken soon after your arrival. The introduction of the railway in the 1920 transformed this once tiny fishing village into an elegant resort where royalty and the aristocracy spent their summer months. Today luxury hotels have merely added to the regal and tranquil atmosphere which western travelers are now beginning to discover. We start this trip by going by Tuk Tuk to visit Hua Hin is famous railway station where the guide will give some fascinating facts of Hua Hin. On by Tuk Tuk we go through the bustling town to see the busy fishing pier watch the day-catch being off-loaded before we enjoy dinner in one of Hua Hin is Thai-seafood restaurants in the Night Market Area. After dinner we walk to the Night-Market with free time to explore before our return to the hotel. Overnight in Hua Hin

DAY 05: HUA HIN – CHUMPON – KOH TAO (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver (no, guide) will pick up and take you to Chumpon. And then take High Speed catamaran to Koh Tao. Arrive at Koh Tao, staff will pick you up to resort.
Accommodation Koh Tao Hillside Resort or similar

DAY 06: SNORKELING TRIP KOH TAO – KOH NANGYUAN (B/L)
10.30 am. Pick you up at your resort
10.40 am. Check-in at Mae Haad pier
11.00 am. Depart from the pier
11.30 am. The first stop is Shark bay where Black tip reef sharks and Turtles can be seen
12.00 pm. Snorkeling at Aow leuk to see the Giant Clams
01.00 pm. Visit Hin Wong bay with it’s beautiful hard and soft coral. Look out for Nemo’s cousin the pink anemone fish
01.30 pm. Enjoy your Buffet lunch as well as fresh fruit and drinks on the boat
02.00 pm Snorkel at Mango bay where you can see beautiful coral formations and an abundance of marine life
03.00 pm Visit the unique Koh Nang Yuan, three island connected by white sand beach. Walk up to the view point and look out over Koh Tao and the surrounding area
05.30 pm Head back to Mae Haad pier and transfer back to hotel
Accommodation Koh Tao Hillside Resort or similar

DAY 07: KOH TAO – KOH PHANG NGAN (B/L)
Have a breakfast and check-out, Depart from Koh Tao Hillside Resort to the pier. The Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran leave from Koh Tao to Koh Phang Ngan. Arrive at Koh Phang Ngan, staff will pick you up to resort.
Accommodation at Milky Bay Resort or similar

DAY 08: ANGTHONG NATIONAL MARINE PARK BY SPEED BOAT (B/L)
08:00 Pick up from your hotel to the pier.
08:30 Check-in with your booking voucher, enjoy a snack and get tour information.
09:20 Speedboat departs to Angthong National Marine Park.
10:00 Arrive at Angthong National Marine Park for snorkeling the beautiful coral reefs with many colorful fish. Sightseeing and cruising around the archipelago, go and see the beauty of the emerald lake “Talay Nai”, with spectacular views.
12:00 Have a delicious buffet lunch on Koh Woa-Ta-Lab (Marine Park Headquarters).
13:00 “Go on an adventure” kayaking off the island or hiking up to the most incredible viewpoint to see all 42 of Angthong National Marine Park’s islands. Enjoy swimming, sunbathing and relaxing on the picturesque white sandy beach.
14:45 Speedboat departs Angthong National Marine Park for Koh Phangan
15:30 Arrive back in Koh Phangan, transfer to your hotel by minibus.
Accommodation at Milky Bay Resort or similar

DAY 09: KOH PHANG NGAN – DEPARTURE (B)
Have a breakfast and check-out, Depart from hotel to the pier then onward to the airport for your departure flight