Itinerary Highlights

Stroll through Bangkok’s vibrant Chinatown, with its Temple of the Golden Buddha and busy streets filled with food stalls
Whiz down the Chao Phraya River by traditional longtail boat to the dazzling Wat Arun Temple
Relax with your feet in the sand on the tropical island of Koh Lanta

What's Included

Accommodation Throughout
Breakfast
Domestic Flights
International Flights

8 nights from £1,589 per person

Best time to travel Jan - Mar

All of our holidays are tailor-made to your requirements by an expert Travel Specialist

Bangkok is set on the Chao Phraya River, also known at the River of the Kings, feeds the klongs (canals) which are often referred at the arteries of the nation. Explore these klongs on an exhilarating longtail boat excursion and marvel at the dazzling Buddhist temple “Wat Arun”. Combine the cosmopolitan and cultural centre of Thailand with the tropical island escape, Koh Lanta. Set in the Andaman Sea island in Thailand’s southwestern region, Koh Lanta offers an undeveloped haven of peace and tranquillity, sandy beaches, and colourful coral reefs.

Itinerary

Day 1 Bangkok Arrival

bangkok city skyline and chao phraya river bangkok thailand

On arrival, you will be met by one of our destination guides and transferred by private car to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

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Resort Exterior at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

Premier suite at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

Exterior view of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Day 2 Bangkok’s Chinatown, Canals and Wat Arun

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel on your first morning in Bangkok. Your private half day tour takes you to Bangkok’s vibrant Chinatown, followed by a longtail boat adventure on the busy Chao Phraya River and a visit to Wat Arun, a dazzling riverside Buddhist temple.

Day 3 Bangkok

chatujak market secondhand market in bangkok thailand

Bangkok is one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting capital cities in the world. Explore the city at your leisure or add one of our Bangkok experiences such as the Bangkok Weekend Market or learn the secrets of Thai cuisine, in a cookery class under the guidance of local chefs.

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Day 4 Bangkok to Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta

Today you leave the hustle and bustle of Bangkok behind for a much more relaxed pace on the idyllic island of Koh Lanta. After your short flight to Krabi you will be transferred by private minibus and shared speedboat, the journey is approximately one and a half hours. The remainder of your day is at your leisure.

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Swimming Pool at Layana Resort & Spa Koh Lanta, Thailand

SeaSky Restaurant at Layana Resort & Spa Koh Lanta, Thailand

Beach Villa at Layana Resort & Spa Koh Lanta, Thailand

Day 5 Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta is all about relaxation, a relatively undeveloped island with a laid-back attitude, this is the perfect place to laze by the pool, enjoy beach walks and the facilities of the resort including the two pools and Linger Longer Spa.

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Day 6 Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta

If you are seeking a little adventure or wish to explore the island further, the hotel concierge can organise a range of excursions or moped rental if you wish to discover the island at your own pace. Stroll around Old Koh Lanta Town, a village of teak stilted houses or hike the trails of Koh Lanta National Park on the southern end of the island, keep an eye out for the monkeys.

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Day 7 Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta

A popular Koh Lanta activity is the Four-Island Island Hopping Tour around the nearby Trang Islands. You will spend the day snorkelling pristine coral reefs, kayaking through turquoise waters, and hopping between the breath-taking limestone islands. These tours often visit the impressive Emerald Cave at Koh Mook. The hotel concierge can help you organise this and many other tour options.

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Day 8 Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta

Layana Resort & Spa offers the perfect setting for you to relax and forget about the normal day stresses you may have at home. Join on of the restorative yoga classes, relax on a reclining by the half-Olympic size wellness pool where refreshments are served from the Healthy Juice Bar. Gaze across the beachfront infinity pool to sparkling ocean or spoil yourself with one of the Linger Longer Spa Packages.

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Day 9 Koh Lanta Departure

Enjoy your last few hours at Layana Resort & Spa before your shared speedboat and private minibus transfer to Krabi in time for your departure flight.