Sizzlingly Fruity Bustling Bangkok and spectacular seascapes are the stunning backdrops to this spicy holiday in Thailand. Perfect for a winter break, 9 day trip, but you only need to take 5 days off work. Can also be combined with other trips and/or customised.
Plenty of swimming, snorkelling and pool time but this is no 'fly and flop', you're going to discover the food of southern Thailand and how to cook it too. Day 1: (typically Saturday but can be flexible on this itinerary) Direct flight from London Heathrow to Bangkok with Thai Airways or Eva Air. Or you can arrange own flights and start the trip in Thailand. Day 2: This afternoon, you'll arrive at Bangkok airport and one of our drivers will meet you. He will drive to an old mansion converted into a boutique inn, located in the the heart of Bangkok. Settle into your room and have a dip in the pool. Evening at leisure to stroll to a nearby restaurant or you can go shopping via the visitor-friendly 'Sky Train' right near by. Day 3: A leisurely start then a day with a private guide including a boat trip along Bangkok's Chao Phraya River and visiting the famous Grand Palace set in landscaped grounds and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Day 4: Time to move on. You'll be driven to Bangkok airport for an hour's flight to Krabi in southern Thailand, the jewel of the Andaman sea. You'll be picked up at the airport and driven 15 minutes to a small resort where you can settle into your lovely room and relax by the pool. This evening, you'll be taken to dinner at Krabi night market by our local area manager Elizabeth and her husband Sun. One highlight in this area are the sizzling curries, and the way they make roti (similar to Malaysia which influences the cuisine of this area) is quite an art form. Day 5: Morning at leisure to enjoy the pool. Get sizzling in the afternoon, you're going to learn the basics of Thai cookery and how southern Thai food fits into it. You'll feast on your efforts at the end of the afternoon. Day 6: Private boat trip with Elizabeth and Sun. Explore the islands and hidden lagoons of the Andaman sea, snorkel amongst the tropical fish or lie back and enjoy the spectactular limestone karst scenery. You'll have your delicious picnic lunch, prepared by the ever-smiling Sun, on one of the sandy beaches of the uninhabited islands. Day 7: This morning, our friend Eh and his sister Pah are going to pick you up and take you to Krabi market (different from the night market). The stalls sell everything, seafood, Thai spices and exotic vegetables and of course the fruit. Fresh fragrant lemon grass is in regimental order, coconuts are stripped of their liquid and flesh, bunches of small live crabs, swinging on strings, hanging from the stalls and spices, cumin, cinnamon and bright orange, fresh turmeric root. Then they'll teach you their secret family recipes including Pah's delicious Massaman curry. Eh will also take you for a walk around the local village of which he is the deputy Headman. Day 8: Day at leisure. Day 9: (Sunday if started on a Saturday) Time to say goodbye! You'll be driven to Krabi airport for the short flight to Bangkok to connect to the lunchtime international flight. You'll get back to Heathrow about 7pm. This private tour costs £1,400* per person based on two people sharing a private tour. It includes direct flights from Heathrow with Thai Airways or Eva Air, accommodation, activities and excursions, some meals and transfers in chauffeur-driven cars.
*This price applies for most of the year. However, travelling during airline peak periods, namely Easter, mid July to mid August and Christmas will cost more. If you are from another country or you wish to slot this trip into other travel plans, then you can book the trip without flights for £750. Phone us today!
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