This holiday to Thailand is a mixture of beach relaxation on the stunning island of Koh Chang and a little bit of culture and nature thrown in. Giving you a nicely balanced Thai holiday itinerary that will leave you yearning to return for more.
Your holiday starts in Thailand’s capital of Bangkok, where you have the first night to sleep off your flight or explore the city under your own steam. You then leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind you and travel South West to Chao Lao Beach. Along the way, you will visit the magnificent Wat Sothorn Wararam Woraviharn. From here you continue your journey to Chantaburi, where you will enjoy a relaxing walk through the luscious Kung Krabaen Mangrove Forest, before visiting the National Maritime Museum, the largest church in Thailand and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Your final resting place is the oasis of Koh Chang itself, which will be your home for 4 nights. The Island of Koh Chang is Thailand’s third-largest island and is also known as ‘Elephant Island’ due to its elephant shaped headland. The island is perfect for those that want to avoid big crowds as even though the island is developing, it has still kept its laid back character and has plenty to offer for those that visit it for some needed vacation time.
Highlights
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Bangkok
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Chachoengsap Town
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Wat Sothorn Waram Woraviharn temple
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Wat Saman Rattanam temple
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Wat Pho Bang Khla temple
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Chao Lao Beach
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Kung Krabaen Mangrove Forest Study Walkway
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Chanthaburi’s National Maritime Museum
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The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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Wat Khetnaboonyaram
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Chanthaboon Waterfront
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Namtok Phlio Natural Park
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Koh Chang Island
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Upon arrival in Bangkok you will be met by a ‘See Asia Differently’ representative and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you can choose to relax or take a short tour of the city.
Overnight in Bangkok (Meals: _/_/_)
Day 2
Chao Lao Beach
Bangkok to Chao Lao Beach | Drive: 3.5 hours
Today you travel west to the town of Chachoengsap on the way to Lao Beach. Along the way you will visit the magnificent Wat Sothorn Wararam Woraviharn, the oldest temple in town and the colourful Wat Saman Rattanam with a 16 meters high pink Ganesh statueб and then finish your day at Wat Pho Bang Khla, where you can see some giant fruit bats that live in the surrounding trees.
Overnight in Chao Lao Beach (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 3
Chantaburi
Chao Lao Beach to Chanthaburi | Drive: 45 min
This morning you will enjoy a relaxing walk through the luscious Kung Krabaen Mangrove Forest. Before visiting the National Maritime Museum, the largest church in Thailand and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. From here you get to explore more of the old town by discovering the unusual Wat Khetnaboonyaram temple and then taking a walk along Chantaboon’s peaceful riverfront, where you can enjoy a sunset cocktail.
Overnight in Chantaburi (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 4
Koh Chang
Chantaburi to Koh Chang | Drive: 2 hours | Ferry: 45 min
Today you get to explore the gorgeous Namtok Phlio Natural Park and the impressive Namtok Phlio waterfall that pours straight out of the mountain. Next, you can enjoy a beautiful Nature Trail, where you will see a remarkable chedi covered in moss, built by King Rama V as a memorial to his wife. Another great sight is a miniature pyramid, which is actually a shrine containing the ashes of the King’s wife. The day ends with you travelling to Thammachat Pier, where you take a boat to the beautiful island of Koh Chang.
Overnight in Koh Chang (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 5
Koh Chang
Free Day
You will have three full days to explore Thailand’s second-largest island with its various long sandy beaches. One of the most popular is ‘White Sand Beach’, which has a lot of restaurants; or the beautiful Klong Prao Beach, which is the longest beach in Koh Chang.
Overnight in Koh Chang (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 6
Koh Chang
Free Day
Today you can spend the day again as you wish. You can try one of the many exciting activities, such as kayaking, trekking, diving and snorkelling, or just simply unwind and sunbathe on one of the island’s stunning beaches.
Overnight in Koh Chang (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 7
Koh Chang
Free Day
Another relaxation day awaits you. Alternatively, you can take a day trip to discover some many glorious waterfalls on the island, which will take your breath away. Another option is to visit the pretty Wat Salak Phet temple built by King Rama V after his visit to the island; or do absolutely nothing at all.
Overnight in Koh Chang (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 8
Bangkok
Back to Bangkok & Departure | Ferry: 45min | Drive: 4.5 hours
Today you will catch a ferry back to the mainland and onwards to Bangkok and straight to the airport for your flight back home.
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Tour includes
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Airport pick up and drop off
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Overnights as mentioned
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Excursions as mentioned
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Transportation in private A/C vehicle
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English speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – excludes drinks)
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All taxes
Tour excludes
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All flights unless included in itinerary & Visa fees
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International airport tax (Included in Airline Ticket)
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Meals, unless mentioned differently
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Beverages and personal expenses
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Other excursions and entrance fees
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Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation and evacuation in the event of accident of illness)
Please note: You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining on it as well as bringing with you 4 passport size photos with you for your visa, as well as having a couple spare.
Call us on 0208 150 5150, for International callers 004420 8150 5150, send us an e-mail [email protected] or just use the form opposite.
Your next steps:
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Get in touch and talk to our specialist Asia travel team
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We then craft a unique and tailor-made itinerary just for you.
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We will stay in touch with you all the way through your holiday experience
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Pack you bags and get ready for your Asia holiday of a life time
On arrival in Asia we will meet you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel and then sit down to run over your holiday program again. We then introduce you to your local guides and give you some helpful local travel tips; such as local restaurant and bar suggestions and some cultural insights.
Towns & Cities in Thailand
Thailand has no shortage of captivating destination to visit on your holiday. Refer to our Towns & cities guide to plan the perfect trip.
There are so many beautiful hotels to choose from in Thailand. So we have selected a few of our most favourite and characterful hotels; giving you a taste of what you can expect.
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