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Bangkok City Stay and Krabi Beach Stay
12 Day Multi-Centre
Thailand, South East Asia
10 Meals Included
Experience an unforgettable holiday with this carefully blended mix of vibrant city-life and tranquil, beach-based relaxation. Immerse yourself in Bangkok's rich cultural heritage, artisanal markets, and vibrant nightlife. After your big-city fix you’ll be taken south on a journey bound for Krabi where giant, forested limestone cliffs emerge from emerald-green waters. From cultural marvels like the high-elevation Tiger Cave Temple, to modern icons like James Bond Island; from world-class diving, to deep sea bouldering – Krabi really has it all!
Highlights
- Sample some local delicacies from one of the many street-food vendors pitched up in the backstreets of Bangkok
- Explore the ancient Buddhist centres such as The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
- Take a shopping trip like no other as you browse from your boat along the Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Go for a dip in the hot spring tubs at Klong Thom
- Survey the prehistoric caves at Khao Khanap Nam
Itinerary
Day 1
UK to Bangkok
Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Bangkok.
Day 2
Bangkok
On arrival you'll be transferred to your hotel so you can unpack your bags and get ready to explore! You could head out for some street food, or simply take a walk through them - soaking up the vibrancy of this bustling urban centre before heading to your hotel to rest for the evening.
Day 3-4
Bangkok
Breakfast
Spend the next 2 days immersing yourself deeply in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of this unique capital city which never sleeps. You could go for a shop in the bustling markets for some souvenirs, party the night away in one of the all-night bars, or choose a more sedate, spiritual experience on a visit to one of the temples or monasteries to meditate with the resident monks. Whatever type of experiences you choose to do, they're sure to be exhilarating in a place like Bangkok!
Day 5
Bangkok to Krabi
Breakfast
Today you'll be leaving Bangkok and travelling to the airport to catch a short flight to Krabi. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel where you can unpack and catch a first glimpse of the magnificent vistas on offer in this stunning place. With coral reefs in the foreground and, in the distance, an assembly of offshore islands reaching to the horizon, this is an aesthetic which is almost unmatched in beauty, anywhere in the world.
Day 6-11
Krabi
Breakfast
You’ll have the next week to discover why Krabi is so renowned for being such a special travel destination. If you love being immersed in the ocean, you may want to spend some time coral diving around the magnificent reefs here; or, if you prefer resting on solid ground, you may want to explore the dense mangrove forests reaching up to the shorelines. For the more active and adventurous travellers, there’s also world-class limestone climbing to be found on the rainforested boulders near Railay Beach, accessed by boat. And, of course, there’s always the option of simply sitting back and relaxing on the golden shores of the secluded beaches here for a little sun worship instead!
Day 12
Krabi to UK
Breakfast
This morning you’ll be having your breakfast at the hotel before saying a fond farewell (or “jer gan”!) to Thailand, bringing this thrilling holiday to a close. You’ll then be transferred to the airport in Phuket where you’ll be catching your flight back to the UK, giving you time to reflect on the rich experiences you’ve just had over these past 12 days.
Hotel Information
This tour can be booked by calling 1800 804 006
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Important Information
Payment
If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of €324.50pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 12 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 12 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
Passport and Visa information
A visa is not required before you travel to Thailand; you will be issued with a tourist visa valid for 30 days on arrival into the country. Further advice should be sought from the applicable tourist authority for other nationalities and for general queries. We strongly advise you check your destinations' Tourist Board or Embassy for the most up-to-date guidelines regarding visas and passport validity.
Insurance
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras. To arrange your travel insurance with Holiday Extras, please call 0800 781 4237 and quote 'WK830' for preferential rates. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24-hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.
Health and Vaccinations
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
Currency Exchange
The currency in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB). We recommend that you exchange you currency before you leave the UK, however cash machines are available in all the major cities to withdraw money in the local currency.
Credit Card Information
As normal practice you may be asked for your credit card details on check-in at the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, you may be asked for a cash deposit. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels as well as American Express.
Personal Expenses and Tipping
You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any dinners where these are not mentioned on your itinerary and personal purchases, such as souvenirs, extra drinks and snacks. Approximately £200-£300 per person should be sufficient for the duration of your holiday.
Tipping is not compulsory and is at your discretion to tip for your driver and if you hire a guide. We would recommend to tip approximately £2-3 per person per day/trip. Tips are accepted in the local currency.
Group Size
We have no minimum number of passengers to run this holiday. If we are not able to operate your departure date for any other reason, then you may be asked to change to a different date and a full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.
Tour Guide
For this holiday, you will not be escorted by a tour guide. Your time here will be free to do as you wish. Details of your departure transfer will be confirmed by a representative in the hotel and you can book sightseeing trips through the hotel or representative.
Accommodation
Please note there is no international classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist compared to what you might expect in the UK.
Meals and Drinks
Both Western and local meals are available.
Please contact Customer Experience for questions about other dietary requirements or allergy information. Vegan, vegetarian options are available, all meal requests need to be sent over to our suppliers before travel.
It is not recommended to drink the tap water, even in developed countries water may contain unfamiliar elements that can cause upset stomachs. In less developed countries water is not filtered in the same way.
Public and Religious Holidays
The three most important Buddhist holidays are Makha Bucha Day, Visakha Bucha Day and Asahna Bucha Day. All three are public holidays in Thailand. During this time many shops and business close for the celebrations. Because they are such important religious occasions, there are temporary restrictions in place on alcohol sales with entertainment venues in some areas also closing.
Dress Code
If you chose to visit Churches/Temples, please note both men and women need to wear long trousers or skirts to cover knees, tops with sleeves should be worn to cover shoulders.
On Arrival Information
On arrival, you will be met just after the Customs office by a representative from our local agent, Tour East. The Mercury Holidays/Asian Trails representative will show you to your transfer vehicle.
Emergency Contact Numbers
If you need to contact Asian Trails, during your stay the details are:
Asian Trails Ltd, 9th Floor, SG Tower, 161/1 Soi Mahadlek Luang 3, Rajdamri Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Email : travis@asiantrails.org
24 hour emergency contact information: Travis Clark - +66 (0)6-3080-5580, Email: attinboundenglish@asiantrails.org / travis@asiantrails.org / supen@asiantrails.or