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Phuket Beach Stay and Bangkok City Stay
12 Day Multi-Centre
Thailand, South East Asia
10 Meals Included
Experience an unforgettable holiday with the perfect blend of tranquil beaches and vibrant city life! First, you’ll be heading south to Phuket – one of Thailand's premier shoreline destinations – where you can kick off your shoes, sit back, and relax on one of its picture-perfect sandy beaches. Afterward, immerse yourself in Bangkok's rich cultural heritage, artisanal markets, and vibrant nightlife.
Highlights
- Cruise the emerald green waters surrounding the stunning Phi Phi Islands near Phuket
- Lose yourself in the colourful carnage of Bangla Road or Batang Street where the bars and clubs never sleep
- 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
Itinerary
Day 1
UK to Phuket
Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Phuket.
Day 2
Phuket
On arrival you'll be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day will be spent at leisure - you could head out for some street food, take part in a temple ceremony, or simply soak up the vibrancy of this bustling urban centre before heading to your hotel for rest.
Day 3-8
Phuket
Breakfast
You’ll have the next 6 days to become fully acquainted with the beautifully rich nature around the region of Phuket. This will give you plenty of time to take a day trip over to the Phi Phi Islands too if you wish, home to some of the world’s most recognisable beaches which lead into impossibly clear waters. This is by no means necessary however, as Phuket (known as “the pearl of the Andamans”), has plenty of jaw-dropping sites to keep you amazed and thrilled throughout your time here. Although this island has seen a lot of tourism over the years, there are still plenty of untouched areas – shrouded by the surrounding hills – where you can simply lose yourself in the expansive ocean views.
Day 9
Phuket to Bangkok
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 10-11
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 12
Bangkok to UK
Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
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