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Getting There Direct flights are available with Thai Airways, Eva Air, British Airways and Qantas. Flight times are between 11 and 12 hours.
Best Time to Visit November to April offer pleasantly cool, dry conditions in most of the country. In the southern peninsular, east coast beaches receive their warmest temperatures during our summer months, while the west coast enjoys its warm, dry conditions during our winter and spring.
Your Perfect Honeymoon We’ve got perfect ideas for a honeymoon in Thailand - enjoy a speedboat trip to a secluded spot for lunch, a sunset cocktail cruise or private jungle trip. Contact us for more romantic tips for your trip-of-a-lifetime.
Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi is the site of the famous Bridge over the River Kwai and the Death Railway, built in 1943 by thousands of Allied prisoners of war. In contrast to its brutal history, Kanchanaburi is blessed with abundant natural beauty, including the mighty Erawan waterfall and the deep Lawa and Kra Sae caves, which have enormous stalagmites and stalactites. Activities: raſting, boat rides, jungle treks, train rides
Chiang Rai Chiang Rai is the most northerly province of Thailand, bordering Burma and Laos at the infamous Golden Triangle. Chiang Rai is known as the “Crown of the North” - a relaxed base from which to visit some of the nearby hilltribe villages and appreciate the unique scenery of this mountainous region. Activities: trekking, hilltribes, boat trips, elephant rides, temples and markets
Krabi and the Southern Islands Krabi has pristine white sand beaches and towering, limestone outcrops that rise out of bright, turquoise waters. You can experience remote, unspoilt islands or luxury resort hotels. You can also take a boat trip to one of the nearby Andaman Islands; Krabi is ideal for either a relaxing or an adventure-based stay. Activities: rock climbing, snorkelling and diving
Rainforest and Coast Sample Itinerary:
One to get you started...
Day 1 Overnight flight to Bangkok. Day 2 Relax and explore the city. Day 3 Tour Bangkok’s canals by long-tail boat, visiting the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Day 4 Spend the morning in Bangkok and then take the overnight train to Surat Thani. Day 5 Walk and take an elephant ride in Khao Sok National Park. Day 6 Take a boat across tranquil Cheow Lan Lake and explore nearby caves by sea kayak. Days 7 & 8 Continue to Krabi. Relax on the beach and enjoy seafood BBQs. Day 9 Discover the sea and islands around Krabi by sea kayak. Day 10 Fly back to Bangkok for an aſternoon to explore the city. Days 11 & 12 Fly to the UK.
2013 AUTHENTIC £1,615 COMFORT £1,695
INDULGE £2,075 From price per person including flights
For more itinerary ideas, speak to a regional specialist
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