Thailand Trip Itinerary
PHUKET
Week 1 - Phuket only - March 14th - March 18th
Week 2 - Phuket only - March 28th - April 1st
Day 1
Arrive in Phuket for the start of an incredible week in Thailand.
You will be picked-up from the airport along with other travelers that are arriving at the same time as you. The driver will stop at a cost efficient currency exchange on the way to the villa upon request.
Driving time to the villa: 25 mins
Check in starts at 2pm - Settle into the villa
Meet the other guests and get settled into your home for the next 5 days!
Rooms are pre-assigned and your name will be on your door.
Welcome dinner party
Lets start the trip off with great vibes and networking! Enjoy a Thai style buffet and performance while connecting with the rest of the group and after dinner the fun continues with a night out! (or turn in early if you are exhausted from traveling)
Pre-dinner photoshoot starts at 6:15pm
The welcome dinner starts at 7pm
Dinner theme & dress code: Semi formal - Living my best boujee life!
(We do not provide alcohol for safety reasons, purchasing alcohol is at your sole discretion you can ask the villa staff to purchase alcohol for you)
Day 2
Explore Phuket
Spend the day exploring the island of Phuket, you can choose to do your own thing or join the group on a scheduled Phuket city tour.
Optional Morning Yoga & meditation - 8:00am-9:00am
Private Phuket city tour (10:00am - 4:00pm):
Explore Phuket’s natural beauty and culture on this half day trip to the islands top highlights.
Lunch is included today
Scenic drive across the island, passing by iconic beaches
Wat Chalong, Phuket's most famous & beautiful monastery
Big Buddha - A must see in Phuket! A giant statue of Buddha with buddhist monks and the beautiful view will make you feel the soul of Phuket.
Views, Views, Views - Get a one of a kind perspective over the city at the Karon viewpoint
(Optional) Sunset Rooftop/Pool side hangout in the villa (From 5:30pm)
Tonight’s activities
Local boxing match near Bangla road pick up at 8:30pm
What to budget for today?
Dinner ($25-$40 depending on the restaurant you choose)
Shopping (Completely up to you - aprox. $30 or more)
Additional tours if you are doing your own thing ($30-$75 depending on the tour)
What to wear today?
Comfortable walking shoes
Loose breathable clothing for the heat
Pack sunscreen & a hat
Make sure your shoulders and cleavage are covered if you are a woman, packing a scarf is a good option!
Day 3
Island Hopping + Phi Phi Island Overnight stay
8:15 Pick up from the villa. (Please note this is a strict pick up time and we will have to leave without you if you are late.
9:00 Boat departure from Chalong Pier to Maithon Island.
10:30 Arrival to Maithon for dolphin watching
11:30 Leaving Maithon island for Phi Phi Islands.
12:30 Arrival to Phi Phi Leh Island to see Maya Bay. Here we can use kayaks and snorkel. Thai style buffet lunch is served (Included)
14:00 Cruising around Phi Phi Leh to see Viking Cave and Pileh Lagoon, and then to Phi Phi Don Island: Nui Bay and Monkey Beach.
15:00-16:00 Drop off at Phi Phi Island - check into your hotel and spend the night on Koh Phi Phi
WHAT TO BRING:
Overnight toiletries
Swimming suit
Hat or cap
Back Pack/small overnight bag
sun block lotion
Beach towel
Personal expenses
Change of clothes for the next day
Sneakers if you intend on hiking to the view point in the morning
Group photoshoot & yacht party theme for the day!
Week 1 - Jungle themed - Tropical Paradise swimwear
Week 2 - Orange or yellow swimwear (One solid color)
(Please note alcohol is not served on the boat if you would like some be sure to purchase it the day before we leave.)
Day 4
Explore Phi Phi Island - Back to Phuket
After breakfast, spend the morning exploring Phi Phi island
If you’re not too busy enjoying the beaches and islands, take the time to go explore at your own time and pace, you could also try hiking in Phi Phi as it has some of the most beautiful viewpoints in Thailand. From each peak, you are greeted with uninhibited views of the clear waters and lush greenery of Ko Phi Phi.
At 1pm take a 1 hour ferry back to Phuket Island - Return to the villa by 3:30pm
Tonight enjoy a 60 minute Traditional Thai massage in the villa 4:30pm-8:30pm
Night out - Lets enjoy our last night out in the town on Bangla road! (10:30pm)
Day 5
Goodbyes & Check out at 1pm
If your flight is later in the evening you will need to bring your bags out of the room so the staff can clean and you can hangout in the living room of the villa until your pick up.
For all guests leaving us in Phuket you will be missed!
If you signed up for the Chiang Mai experience you will be picked up for the airport at 7:45am.
Breakfast will be served as a takeaway box for connecting Chiang Mai travelers.
Each flight includes 20kg/44lbs baggage per person, to purchase additional baggage you can do so on the Air Asia website using your name and flight number. (More flight details will be provided Mid February.)
You are responsible for checking yourself into your flight and making it to the boarding gate on time. If you are late or you miss your flight for any reason you are responsible for handling all changes and expenses that arise as a result.
Chiang Mai
Week 1 - March 18th - March 22nd
Week 2 - April 1st - April 5th
We will be staying at Hotel Charla No.6 in old City Chiang Mai!
Check in day
You will be picked up from the airport and transported to Hotel Charla No.6!
Start your Chiang Mai adventure with an authentic welcome dinner in Old Chiang Mai at Khum Khantoke (Dinner and Thai dance performance Show included)
Pre-drinks + meet & great in the lobby at 5:15pm
Pick up will be at 6:00pm
Dress code - Semi formal
Week 1 - All white
Week 2 - Black or Red
Day 2
SPEND TIME WITH ELEPHANTS + WATERFALLS + BAMBOO RAFT + VISIT A KAREN HILL TRIBE VILLAGE
Experience the best of Northern Thailand and escape the crowds with a full day filled with swimming at waterfalls and befriending elephants in the jungle.
Learn how to take care of an Asian elephant, take in some of Northern Thailand’s most beautiful landscapes on a short hike with a local Karen guide. Visit a Karen, Hmong, or Lahu village and swim in a hidden waterfall. Bamboo raft down the Mae Wang River that winds through the jungle mountains of Northern Thailand. Feed all the elephants in the herd, bathe a baby, and walk with or bareback ride an elephant through the jungle. Finally, say goodbye to the elephants before heading back to the city, or enjoy refreshments and snacks at our riverside cafe.
TIME - This tour starts at 9am and ends at 5pm
ITINERARY
Hike
The day will start with trekking. Come prepared with your daypack ready with swimwear, a reusable water bottle, bug spray, a change of clothes and trekking shoes.
Lunch
Enjoy a waterfall, explore and relax
Your guide will cook you a meal using local ingredients over a fire.
After lunch, you'll typically past through 1 or more Karen Hill Tribe village where your guide can tell you about local life for this rare tribe
Bamboo rafting
A truck will take you to the bamboo rafting starting point a few minutes down the road
We suggest leaving your camera and anything you don't want to get wet in the truck, which will meet you after rafting
Depending on the time of year, the ride can have rapids or just be relaxing. It is about 1 hour and always lots of fun!
Elephants
Don't be afraid to get wet when you bathe and play with our young elephants in the river. They love to play!
Spend the afternoon walking alongside these gentle giants, feeding them and bathing them in the river.
Learn how to take care of elephants from their knowledgable caretakers
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable athletic clothing
Towel
Swimwear
Sandals with good grip / trekking shoes
Change of clean clothes
Reusable water bottle
Bug-spray
Sunscreen
Cash for buying drinks or handcrafts
INCLUDED
Lunch
Local guides to translate for you
Start time 9:00 and drop off 17:00
Accident Insurance
Day 3
Kick Back, relax & explore
Yesterday we came, we saw, we conquered! Today is all about winding down (Just a little bit)
Start your day with an optional yoga & meditation class from 8:30am - 9:30am
Optional tours for the day
Half day cooking class
Old city Chiang Mai tuk-tuk adventure
Relax/do your own thing!
This evening you will be picked up from your hotel and transported to the spa for a relaxing Thai massage experience.
Lunch is not included today
Day 4
Temples, Temples and More temples
Visit Chiang Rai’s most iconic temples with a Thai local tour guide.
Today is a full sightseeing experience. You drive 3 hours from Chiang Mai to visit the famous Blue Temple & the White temple followed by a visit to the Karen hill trip village.
- Lunch (Included)
Pick up - 7:30am
Back to the hotel at 5:30pm
Goodbyes 7:30pm - final meet in the lobby/by the pool area to say goodbye to the friends you have made during this experience.
Day 5
Check out & goodbyes
HOW MUCH MONEY SHOULD YOU BRING?
Budget for Phuket - $300
Budget for Chiang Mai - $200
I would suggest anywhere between $200 to $500 to cover extra activities, food, shopping and emergencies. Of course this is a very general estimate, you are the best judge of your spending habits. Thailand can be as cheap or as expensive as you make it. You can find food for $2 for a full meal in Chiang Mai or eat at a high end restaurant for $30 a meal , it all depends on you. Please note that Phuket is more expensive than Chiang Mai and restaurants in tourist areas usually up-charge significantly so your meals could range from $15-$20, again this depends on your choices.
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