Bangkok and Koh Kood
When only the best will do, this idyllic city and beach combination will tick all the boxes. Arriving into Bangkok you will be met with intense heat and a bustling centre balanced by magnificent Buddhist temples and palaces. This vibrant and contrasting city offers a fascinating mix of traditional and modern, while still preserving it's cultural heritage.
The tiny island of Koh Kood is one of Thailand’s most easterly islands and can be reached by a short flight. It offers outstanding natural beauty, unspoilt beaches and wonderful hiking opportunities. This is a low-key destination, and one which should not be overlooked
Trip highlights
- Sampling the street food in Bangkok
- Luxurious accommodation throughout
- Try bartering in the colourful night markets
- Exploring the unspoilt beaches around Koh Kood
Tailor your itinerary
Why have an off the shelf holiday when you can go bespoke? Here are a few suggestions on how we can start to tailor make this itinerary into something really special that suits you to a tee.
Floating Market
Visit the world famous floating market of "Damnern Saduak". The colourfully clad merchants at these lively markets paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruits and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. There is a lot of chatter and activity - bargaining is common. You visit the lively market at its best early in the morning, before the crowds arrive and the day's heat breaks. This is an exciting and fun way to see the local life and to go bargain hunting.
Ancient Ayutthaya by River Cruise - Full Day
Ayutthaya lies about an hour’s journey by coach to the north of Bangkok and was the proud and powerful ancient capital of Siam until its destruction, 230 or so years ago. Much of the fabulous ornate city was lost at that time but what remains will still give you an excellent idea of life during the 4 centuries that the Kings of Ayutthaya ruled. You will also visit the nearby summer palace of the present modern day Chakri dynasty.
After the sightseeing, you will travel by coach for approximately 1 hour to join a cruise boat at Wat Chong- Lom Pier for a leisurely boat ride (approximately 2 hours) back down the Chao Phraya River to River City Pier taking in all of the splendid scenery and typical Thai water-borne life on the way.
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