Jewels Thailand and Cambodia Discovery 13 Days

9:00: Depart from Phuket Rassada marina to Phi Phi Island

10:00: Arrival Phi Phi Don pier, get into a private long tailed boat with boat driver to Phi Phi Ley for visiting a beautiful & enjoy scenery of limestone mountain and for swimming, snorkeling.

10:30: The longtail boat visit are below places 

Pileh lagoon

Viking cave

Maya bay (Sightseeing only)

Loh Samah Bay

Monkey beach

13:00 - 13:30: Arriving at Phi Phi Don, walk around to see the way of local life, people, twin bay or Phi Phi Don viewpoint.

14:45: Depart from Phi Phi Don main pier back to Phuket.

16:00: Arrived at Phuket island marina.

Included:

Round Trip hotel transfer Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket Town Area

Roundtrip speedboat transfer

Private long tailed boat

Mask, snorkel and life jacket

Lunch

Drinking water

Insurance

Excluded:

National park fee 400B each

Night in Phuket.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time today or join in our optional tour to James Bond Island
8:00: Pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Marina.
9:30: Departure from the Marina Phuket direct to James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay)
10:15: Visit James Bond Island where “James Bond 007, the man with the Golden Gun” was filmed.
11:00: Start to paddle a sea canoe in the beautiful cave for 45 minutes.
12:30: Great lunch at Panyee Muslim fishing village and free time as leisure for shopping.
14:00: Leave from Panyee village direct to Naka island for swimming and relaxing.
16:00: Departure from Naka island back to Phuket.
16:20: Arrive at the Marina and transfer back to the hotel on a pleasant trip.

Included:

Hotel round trip minibus transfer, SIC
Soft drink, drinking water, fresh fruits
Professional license tour guide and crews
National park fee
Full insurance
Buffet lunch

Night in Phuket.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Phuket
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Your time of today will be on your own or you might want to practice swimming, diving; enjoy the seafood or have fun in the bars.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time until we arrive and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival pick up and transfer you to your hotel for check-in

Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok 

Meals: Breakfast

Depart from hotel to Visit Wat Phra Kaew, the most beautiful and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is so richly and intricately decorated that, once entering the temple, you will feel as if you are in a real city of angels. Visit The Grand Palace, an area of 218,400 sq. meters and is surrounded by walls built in 1782. The length of the four walls is 1,900 meters. Within these walls are situated government offices and the Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha besides the royal residences.

Cross Chao Phraya River by public ferry to visit Wat Arun, The Temple of Dawn. It stands on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Thon Buri. Wat Arun is best seen from the opposite bank of the river; it glistens in the sunlight during the day and stands dark and noble at dawn or dusk. A visit to the beautiful, peaceful monastery complex surrounding the familiar towers is very worth-while. These towers, the Phra Prang, although best known, are the only part of Wat Arun. It also contains narrow lanes; elegant, old white buildings; shrines, pools of turtles; and two fine giants, Yuk Wat Jaeng, mortal enemies of the Yuk Wat Po across the river.

Lunch at local restaurant (customer pay by own)

Hike up to The Golden Mount to pay respect to the Buddha's relics. The platform on its top level is still a great place to enjoy a 360-degree panorama of Bangkok's old district.  The Golden Mount, is part of the Wat Saket temple located just outside the old royal city precincts, next to the Pom Mahakan fort. The Golden Mount was the tallest structure in Bangkok and it's also used to suspect fire accidents. Continue to visit magnificent frescoes and Giant Swing out front. Located in front of Wat Suthat, it was formerly used in an old Brahmin ceremony. 

Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok 

Meals: Breakfast

Early in the morning, after having breakfast, we pay a visit to Maeklong Railway Market - a local market that has grown up along the rail tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the sellers quickly clear their stalls, and set them up again when the train has passed. We continued on our way to the Damnoen Saduak Floating market. Arriving at the market, you can see the vendors who wear traditional farmer dresses and hats bring local Thai foods, fruits and products to sell on rowing boats. You should not miss the opportunity to experience sitting and giving them a try on one of these boats on the canal. You are free to explore around the market, take photos/videos or even hire a paddling boat to breathe the once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere here.  

We then take a boat ride out of the floating market and journey along the winding canals to see remote villages, gardens and plantations. 

Arrive at a jetty pier where you board the vehicle and return to Bangkok. 

Having breakfast at 8h30, we will transfer to pay a visit to some sites of Ayutthaya Historical Park, situated in the old city of Ayutthaya. The city was constructed by Ramathibodi I in 1350 and was the capital of Thailand until it was destroyed by Burmese – Myanmar army in 1767. Being a ruin with many temples which characterize this handicraft type of architecture built with red bricks, the park was recognized as a World's Heritage Site by UNESCO.

-     Wat Phu Khao Thong is a massive pagoda towering in the middle of paddy fields and can be seen from afar. Built by King Ramesuan in 1395, the pagoda is unique with the combination of 2 architectural styles: Thai – style and Mon – style. There is a high golden plated chedi on the top, which makes the pagoda outstanding.

-     Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most important temple of Ayutthaya and situated within the Ayutthaya Grand Palace grounds. It served as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok. The highlight of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is 3 towers standing high together in Ceylonese style, and has the same architecture as Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.

-     Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit is the pagoda in which the bronze Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing Mara is situated. This is one of the biggest Buddha statues in Thailand. It was considered to be built during the Ayutthaya period of King Song, who transferred the location from the east side to the west and has been the location since then. After that he was ordered to build a dome on top.

-  Wat Lokaya Sutha is considered as the sacred place for pilgrims since it’s famous for the reclining Buddha statue, which is the statue of the Blessed Buddha intact compared to other monuments in the entire Ayutthaya ruins. It is also the most important relic in most of those in Wat Lokaya Sutha. Thai people believe that if they paste the golden leaf onto Buddha statues, they will be protected by Buddha.

Heading back to Bangkok. En route, we visit the Royal Summer Palace in Bang Pa-in district.

Situated about 60 km north of Bangkok, this palace is called Royal Summer Palace since it is a favorite resort of the royal family. The first palace had been built in mid-early of the 17th century, then was the ruins and be forgotten when Burman occupied Ayutthaya. It was not until the rule of King Rama IV – did the palace rebuild. King Rama IV was the first Siamese king to come to Europe and was sharply impressed by the architecture there. Therefore, the whole architecture of the palace is in the way of 19th century European style.

Return to Bangkok and the rest of the day is on your own.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok 

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time until we arrive and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival pick up and transfer you to your hotel overnight. 

Accommodation : At the hotel in Siem Reap 

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Lunch in the local restaurant. Visit the South Gate, the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Sunset at Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Siem Reap 

Meals: Breakfast

Morning, transfer to Banteay Srei temple (10th c), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Continue to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit the Roluos Group. The monuments of Roluos, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89), are among the earliest large, permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of Khmer classical art. Preah Ko erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century dedicated by the King to his ancestors in 880. Bakong, the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance. Lolei ,built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Siem Reap 

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, start your tour with a short drive to visit Kampong Phluk floating village, a permanent settlement on the Tonle Sap Lake with a small land-based village attached to it. Its remarkable mangrove forest is unique in the Siem Reap area. You will board a local boat and cruise the waterways observing the authentic and diverse lifestyle of the local floating community. Once you arrive at the open lake, jump onto the floating restaurant where you will watch the sunset over the great lake. 

Return to the city for lunch at a recommended local restaurant (own account)

Afternoon, you will be transferred to the outskirts of Siem Reap to the Lotus Farm. Take part in one of the handicraft workshop classes and learn how to transform the lotus flower into unique handicraft souvenirs.

With a 1-hour Lotus Discovery class, you will learn to:

Fold your lotus flower

Make your own lotus paper

Create your own Lotus Yarn bracelet

Make your own Lotus Seeds Mala

Create own Lotus Meditation Wicks

Make your own Lotus Incenses sticks

You can try lotus tea and fruits while taking the class. You can bring your crafts home and also buy some quality photos from the shop.

4: 30pm, get your 1-day Angkor pass for your visit the next day.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Siem Reap 

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time until we arrive to transfer you to the airport for your flight home. End of Thai Unika travel service 

Accommodation : NA

Meals: Breakfast