Thai culture
Wat Ratchanatdaram Temple , Bangkok Railay , Krabi
This welcoming kingdom lures visitors with smiles as golden as its glistening temples ; with colourful hill tribes and rich culture ; with dense rainforests and abundant wildlife ; with traditional fishing villages and exuberant cities of high rises and neon lights ; and with jungle-topped islands and gorgeous beaches anchored in azure seas .
With so many contrasting destinations , a multicentre holiday is just the recipe for a perfect Thai getaway . It ’ s no problem getting from place to place as numerous flights connect northern , central and southern regions , including some of the larger islands , while more far-flung isles are easily reached by boat .
Where better to kickstart your Thai adventure than Bangkok , with its cacophony of colourful sights , sounds and smells . Delve deeper into Thai culture by heading north to the fascinating trio of Chiang Mai , Chiang Rai or Mae Hong Son . For soft adventure and ethical elephant encounters Khao Sok National Park is your go to place , while in the historic River Kwai region there ’ s so much more to discover than just a famous bridge .
Of course , no visit to Thailand would be complete without time beside an idyllic palmfringed beach . Choose from secluded romantic hideaways , lively resorts thronging with bars and restaurants , or family-friendly options with recreational activities galore and inviting sands perfect for a bucket and spade .
For those that love to shop , have your wallet at the ready . Choose from department stores and boutiques within swanky malls or , barter with the locals at a weekend , night time or even a floating market .
The final ingredient to add to your holiday mixture is Thai cuisine which , with its symphony of flavours , is quite simply sublime . Tuck into authentic local specialities dished up at streetside food stalls , feast on fresh seafood plucked straight from the ocean or on gourmet delights at one of Bangkok ’ s Michelin-star restaurants .
OUR FAVOURITE COMBINATIONS
We have handpicked a few of our favourite itineraries to tempt you ; however , these are just a guide to the many possibilities available . Prices are per person based on two sharing and include return international flights , onward domestic flights or road travel , accommodation and hotel transfers .
13 nights from £ 1849
BANGKOK , KOH SAMET & PATTAYA Koh Samet ’ s pristine sands and laidback style are sandwiched between the bright lights of Bangkok and pleasure-seeking paradise of Pattaya .
3NTS BANGKOK ~ 6NTS KOH SAMET ~ 4NTS PATTAYA
14 nights from £ 1995
KHAO LAK , ELEPHANT HILLS & KOH SAMUI This Thai treat gives you beach , wildlife and more beach ! First , a few days by the sea , then soft adventure and elephants in Khao Sok National Park before Koh Samui ’ s inviting sands beckon .
7NTS KHAO LAK ~ 2NTS ELEPHANT HILLS ~ 5NTS KOH SAMUI
10 nights from £ 2099
LUXURY CHIANG MAI , PHUKET & KRABI Combine the epic scenery and engaging culture of Northern Thailand before taking time to stretch out on gorgeous swathes of sands on Thailand ’ s west coast . Stay in style throughout .
2NTS CHIANG MAI ~ 4NTS PHUKET ~ 4NTS KRABI
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