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Day 1 : International Outbound Flight

Today you will begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bangkok.

Day 2 : BANKOK

Your guide will be waiting for you at Bangkok Airport and will accompany you on your private transfer to your small boutique hotel, tucked away along a narrow soi (street).

Accommodation: Ariyasom Villa

Day 3 : BANKOK

Your guide will collect you this morning for a private tour of the city taking in the key attractions. You will get to experience a variety of the local public transport systems giving you the confidence to further explore Bangkok at your leisure in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Ariyasom Villa

Day 4 : BANKOK,  CHIANG MAI

Private transfer to the airport for your 1hr 20 min flight to the historical and colourful city of Chiang Mai, located in the north of Thailand. Your driver will be waiting for you at Chiang Mai airport to take you by private car to your boutique hotel. In the afternoon you will join a group for an unusual and exciting way of exploring the city - on a guided Segway tour!

Accommodation: Puripunn Boutique Hotel

Day 5 : CHIANG MAI

This morning your guide will collect you for your private tour of the Mae Sa Valley. The tour includes a visit to the Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens, a butterfly farm and a visit to one of the local Hmong hill tribes.

Accommodation: Puripunn Boutique Hotel

Day 6 : CHIANG MAI

Today you will have a free day to explore Chiang Mai. Late afternoon is a great time to visit Chiang Mai`s most famous land-mark: the temple of WatPhra That DoiSuthep. This is one of Thailand`s most important temples and has fantastic views of the city. In the evening you may like to visit the city`s famous night bazaar.

Accommodation: Puripunn Boutique Hotel

Day 7 : CHIANG MAI,  KRABI,  KHAOSOK NATIONAL PARK

You will have an early start today for your private transfer to the airport to catch your 2 hour flight to Krabi. Upon arrival at Krabi airport you will be met by staff from Elephant Hills who will take you and other guests for the 3 hour road transfer to the KhaoSok National Park. The Elephant Hills Camp is a fantastic rainforest and elephants experience. A programme of group tours is included in the stay as are all your meals. The welfare of the elephants is at the heart of this camp and it has received numerous awards for this. This is one of the few places where you will see elephants without chains. Upon arrival at the camp you will meet the elephants and learn more about these magnificent creatures. You will have the opportunity to help feed and bathe them. After a traditional Thai lunch you will have the opportunity to take a jungle canoe down-river paddling past stunning limestone karsts.

Accommodation:  Elephant Hills tented camp

Day 8 : KHAOSOK NATIONAL PARK

Today you will leave the tented camp with other guests and head inland by road and then by boat for your scenic journey to the relatively untouched and stunning CheowLarn Lake. This is a great place to be amongst nature and experience a unique accommodation experience - a floating tent! Your afternoon includes a guided canoe safari.

Accommodation:  Elephant Hills Rainforest camp

Day 9 : KHAOSOK NATIONAL PARK,  PHUKET

After breakfast you will have the option to join your guide on a walk through the jungle listening to the chorus of the many primates, reptiles and birds that inhabit the national park. After lunch you will join other guests on the 3 hour transfer to Phuket where you will spend the night before your cruise.

Accommodation: Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach

Day 10 : PHUKET

Your cruise experience starts today on the lovely Star Clipper. The Star Clipper harks back to the grand age of sailing with its 4-masted sails, tastefully decorated to reflect its nautical heritage. Cruising on the Star Clipper is a wonderful way to explore the local islands. During your stay all meals are included as well as a programme of group tours.

Accommodation: Star Clipper

Day 11 : PHUKET

Today you will visit the Surin Islands, famous for its diving and sports fishing and home to a variety of wildlife including monitor lizards and macaques.

Accommodation: Star Clipper

Day 12 : PHUKET

Today you will sail to the remote Similan islands, considered to be one of the world's best diving and snorkelling locations. Here you will have the chance to see Manta rays, barracuda and if you are lucky, Whale sharks.

Accommodation: Star Clipper

Day 13 : PHUKET

Further day exploring the Similan Islands.

Accommodation: Star Clipper

Day 14 : PHUKET

Today you will arrive at the breath-taking island of Langwaki in Malaysia. Its clear tropical waters is perfect for swimming and snorkelling.

Accommodation: Star Clipper

Day 15 : PHUKET

The cruise continues today to KohKradan home to beautiful white sandy beaches.

Accommodation: Star Clipper

Day 16 : PHUKET

Today you will be able to explore the limestone wonders of PhangNga Bay before journeying on to Koh Hong. Tonight will be your last night on board the Star Clipper.

Accommodation: Star Clipper

Day 17 : PHUKET-  International Return Flight

After disembarking the boat you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

Tour Plan

• INCLUSIONS

  • Cost of your round trip economy class air transportation.
  • Accommodation at the hotel mentioned or similar.
  • Visa & airport taxes.
  • Services of our Tour Manager (provided there are over 20 adult passengers traveling on the tour) / or local representatives.
  • Cost of Travel Insurance valid for the duration of the tour.
  • The tour price mentioned is applicable provided there are more than 20 adult passengers travelling on tour, else an FIT supplement may be applicable. 7. Meals, coach tours, transfers, entrance fees, sightseeing and surface transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • If there are less than 15 adult passengers travelling on a group departure, all applicable transfers including the cross country transfers will be on Seat-in- Coach (SIC) basis.

   

  EXCLUSIONS

  • Any increase in the Visa fees, Airfare/Taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket (calculated at 1st January, 2016 rates).
  • Cost of extension of the validity of your air ticket.
  • Porterage.
  • Mandatory tips of USD 2 per person per day towards tips to be paid to guide / driver.
  • Laundry, mineral water, telephone charges, optional tours and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in the Package Tour Price includes box.