Leave no stone unturned on this 2-week cultural tour through Thailand’s cherished islands. This tour leads you to exalted environments that are teeming with wildlife and cultural landmarks. Escape the hustle and bustle on castaway beaches, unravel Phuket’s industrious heritage, sail across sapphire seas, and submerge yourselves in the country’s complex blend of cultures.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Bangkok – Thailand’s Finest Delights
After landing, you will collect your luggage and meet your private transfer for a quick drive to your accommodation. After your long flight, you may wish to rest or see the city. You may luxuriate on velvet loungers around your rooftop swimming pool or set off along the spirited streets, where you will be enveloped by an exuberant ambiance that typifies Southeast Asia’s daily lifestyle. Vivacious markets serve traditional fare for hungry visitors who desire to tuck into the local cuisine.
What's Included:
Day 2
Bangkok – Cultural Landmarks
Day 3
Si Racha – Serene Spectacles
Day 4
Si Racha – Koh Si Chang’s History
Day 5
Pattaya – Witness Pattaya’s Appeal
Day 6
Pattaya – Koh Larn’s Shores
Day 7 - 8
Koh Chang – Sun-Kissed Beaches
Day 9
Koh Chang – Diverse Habitats
Day 10
Ao Nang – Classy Dining with a View
Day 11
Ao Nang – Sail across the Sea
Day 12
Ao Nang – Explore Cliffs and Caves
Day 13 - 14
Phuket – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Traverse the fabled river canals of Bangkok to discover the local riverside life
- Transfer to the town of Si Racha to learn more about where globally renowned Sriracha hot sauce originated
- Witness the staggeringly bright Tham Chakrabongse monument and the venerated Khao Nang Buat landmark
- Explore beloved heritage sites of impressive design throughout Pattaya on an exclusive tour
- Bask in the sunshine sands of Koh Larn’s secluded beaches
- Traverse the diverse environments of Koh Chang to witness wildlife highlights
- Charter a yacht bound for the dramatic views of Phang Nga Bay’s Andaman Sea
- Climb lush headlands and circle Ao Nang’s pristine crescent bays
- Tour Phuket’s Sino-Portuguese architecture and iconic museums
Detailed Description
Thailand’s islands are an idyllic display of geological wonders and deep-rooted cultural traditions. With this 2-week island-hopping tour, you will have the pleasure of immersing yourself in awe-inspiring highlights that highlight the country’s beauty and allure. Your expedition will begin with a brief stay in the bustling city of Bangkok. For your first experience in Thailand, you will tuck the country’s revered cuisine. The following morning, your guide will lead you on an immersive cultural tour. Afterward, you will board a traditional riverboat and glide through the city canals to golden temples of spiritual significance. Educational tours allow you to uncover the history and traditions that date back decades.
You will continue along the southern coast of Bangkok the next morning to the modest town of Si Racha before continuing to Koh Si Chang. Here, you can slip into the emerald water of the Gulf of Thailand and encounter magnificent environmental highlights. From colossal Buddhist images to sprawling beaches, you will luxuriate and appreciate all that the fabled island has to offer. Afterward, you will venture to Pattaya for a cultural immersion. From the intricate architecture that stands as a beacon of artistic craftsmanship to the fragrant wildflower gardens of Nong Nooch Botanical Garden, you will submerge yourself in Pattaya and its surroundings.
Koh Chang is an island of wilderness spectacles, and you will be able to bask in these brilliant sights upon your arrival. You will spend two days among the island’s balmy waters and verdant jungles. This immensely relaxing island lifestyle will continue to wrap you up in its splendor in Ao Nang, which is a seaside town nestled in the Andaman Sea. Here, majestic marine life lives within vibrant coral reefs. During your time here, you will have the chance to witness the incredible display of marine life in addition to a sailing expedition that will allow you to witness incredible landscapes. The last stop of your vacation will lead you to Phuket, where you will admire the city’s incredible heritage on a tour that will have you visiting iconic museums and spiritual sites. Besides unraveling the stories that shroud Phuket’s serene landscape, you will savor the country’s tantalizing cuisine at accomplished restaurants and authentic eateries.
Starting Price
$5,100 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.86 stars based on 737 reviews.
A huge shout-out to Zicasso's trip coordinator, who orchestrated this incredible trip for us. Each outing was better than the previous one; our guides were awesome, both fun and informative; the hotel selections were just what we wanted, intimate and special. And everything was scheduled like clockwork.
Despite epic rainfall (which led to flash flooding in areas of Chiang Rai and, in fact, prevented normal access to the Black House Museum), they carried on, delivering every bit of our planned itinerary on time and to a tee. This type A control freak (me) never felt the need to “manage” a thing, which speaks volumes about this tour operator's extraordinarily high level of organization, communication, and coordination.
Thank you to everyone involved. It was clearly a team effort. We are most grateful for the magical, once-in-a-lifetime experience you made possible for us.
Reviewed By Julia U.
Zicasso's travel company was amazing! I cannot say enough good words about this company and all the people we worked with!
We planned our honeymoon to Thailand with our travel specialist. He gave us a call shortly after we filled out the contact form. We talked about what we were hoping for on our vacation and what kinds of hotels we like to stay at, etc. Our specialist was very responsive over the whole planning process and would send us sample itineraries until my partner and I were completely happy with the whole trip. His suggestions were thorough and we didn't have to do any research on our own.
We did a trip around the whole country: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, a couple of national parks, and Koh Samui. We had mostly private tours and they were all fantastic! The drivers and tour guides were all friendly and knowledgeable.
Each night, our contact messaged us all the details we needed for the next day. It was super-helpful and allowed us to relax more knowing someone was there for us. We really enjoyed our experience and would be happy to work with this travel company again!
Reviewed By Jessica T.
Our trip was seamless from start to finish. We were thoroughly impressed by the expertise and attentiveness of our local guides—their knowledge, perfectly timed tours, and the thoughtfully planned itinerary by the Zicasso trip planner made for an exceptional experience.
Reviewed By Bernadette B.
Everything was very well arranged by Zicasso's travel specialists. It was a smooth and pleasant experience. The tour guides were always on time. Airport pick-ups and drop-offs were very helpful. The hotels where we stayed were amazing. It was a great experience!
Reviewed By Maitraye S.
We had a great trip to Thailand with our Zicasso trip planner. They set us up with a very helpful guide in Bangkok, who made it easy from the time we stepped off the plane, through all the temples, activities, night markets, tuk-tuks, and boats.
Our hotel in Bangkok was great, with nice views and a nice breakfast buffet. We took the free hotel ferry to the shopping mall and it was a lot of fun.
Our resort in Koh Samui was incredible. It had a great beach and pool. The elephant sanctuary and the cooking class were highlights. We would probably pass on Pig Island next time as it was very dirty and we saw pigs getting attacked.
Overall, we had a great time and the tour guide took care of us completely, from start to finish.
Reviewed By Miles K.
We had an amazing, nearly three-week trip throughout Southeast Asia. Zicasso's tour operators did an incredible job planning all of the details of the trip. In general, I am not easily impressed and I tend to be pretty upfront with my criticism. In this case, I was truly impressed. I really don't have any criticism about the whole experience.
This was a very complicated trip, with eight cities/locations and six internal flights. We had great communication in the months and weeks leading up to the trip. They were receptive to all of our requests and they gave very good advice when we had questions.
All of the guides were great. The hotels were amazing and all of the details of the activities, transfers, and internal flights were well thought out and well coordinated. I was so impressed by their attention to detail. They were also willing to be flexible and able to make changes, even during the trip. I was able to reach them throughout the trip by WhatsApp and they responded quickly every time. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
Reviewed By Jeffrey W.
