THAILAND – Songkran
Thailand is known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. Phuket, a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches, mostly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants. Phuket City, the capital, has old shophouses and busy markets. Patong, the main resort town, has many nightclubs, bars and discos.
What is Songkran?
Songkran is held annually by the locals in celebration of the Thai New Year. Celebrations for the national holiday last for 3 days, from 13 to 15 April, and take place all across Thailand. Water plays a major role in the festival and symbolically, it is meant to wash away the previous year to get ready for the next one. This vibrant event brings locals and tourists together to splash each other with water, pay respects to their elders, and usher in the new year with joy and enthusiasm!
Our trip is planned to experience this festival in most happening places in Bangkok.
Itinerary :
Day 1(11-April) Phuket
Day 2 (12-April) Phi Phi
Day 3 (13-April) Phi Phi (Songkran)
Day 4 (14-April) Phuket (Songkran)
Day 5 (15-April) Bangkok (Songkran)
Day 6 (16 April) Flyback or Join us for Pattaya
Note:- We are not a travel agent or tour operating company. we will hire the best tour operators and take maximum grp discount to our members.
DAY 1: PHUKET
Land and get transferred to the hotel. Check-in and explore the beautiful city of Phuket.
Phuket
Phuket is distinctive for its temples. One in particular that is a must-see is Wat Chalong. The biggest and most impressive of all of Phuket’s 29 Buddhist monasteries, it is associated with the monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chaung. For this reason, a lot of Thais come here to be blessed. There are many different Buddha statues to see here, and the inside of the Grand Pagoda’s walls are covered in paintings that relay the Buddha’s life story.
Phang Nga Bay
Phang Nga Bay is without a doubt Phuket and Thailand’s most fascinating landscape, an ‘Out of this world’ scenery you must absolutely see with your own eyes if you cross half the globe just to come to here. The best way to explore it is in a silent kayak slowly gliding among giant cliffs
James Bond Island is a famous landmark in Phang Nga Bay. It first found its way onto the international tourist map through its starring role in the James Bond movie ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’. A distinctive feature of this famous bay is the number of sheer limestone cliffs that vertically jut out of the emerald-green water.
Wat Chalong
Wats – or Buddhist temples – are among the most important symbols of Thailand, partly because the majority of Thais are Buddhist and partly because they are so beautiful. In Phuket alone, there are 29 Buddhist temples spread around the island. Wat Chalong has been extending a warm welcome to visitors for over a century. Locals come to pray and Westerners come to learn something about Buddhism. The temple is open from seven in the morning to five in the afternoon.
Karon Beach
Karon features the third-longest beach on Phuket Island. Located on the west coast, between Patong to the north and Kata (with which it shares a common municipality) to the south, Karon Beach is the second favourite holiday destination in Phuket. The beach itself has excellent snorkelling (and even diving) spots at its southern end and is wide enough for beachgoers to never feel crowded.
Kata Beach
The pleasant bay of Kata, just a few minutes south of Karon Beach, entices and charms many visitors with its white sands and clear waters. Very popular with families, Kata is an all-round favourite due to its spectacular palm-lined beach, great restaurants, lively but not raucous nightlife and varied accommodation options – all close to the beach. From May to October surfers flock to catch Kata’s waves and from November to April the beach is alive with sunseekers.
Stay in Phuket
DAY 2 & 3: PHI PHI ISLAND
Take an early morning ferry to Phi Phi Island
Phi Phi islands don’t need an introduction anymore, Leonardo DiCaprio took care of this in 2000 with the movie ‘The Beach’ and the place just keeps on getting bigger and busier. The island was wiped out during the 2004 tsunami and despite what was said at the time, the construction just got bigger and maybe not better. However, the young crowd travelling to Phi Phi Islands seems to have a great time so we decided to check it. No doubt it’s super crowded, especially at night, but yes the islands are beautiful and a great party place!
Maya Bay
Scuba Diving is indeed the most exciting answer to the question of “what to do in Phi Phi Islands.” This is the chance to explore the underwater world and seascapes that Phi Phi is all known for. With the coral reefs, caves, limestone walls, and sea creatures, this is totally a new world altogether.
Plunging into this world of water and spotting marine creatures like fishes and turtles will be a breath of fresh air to all the city dwellers. Well, it is to be noted this should be done under professional guidance and supervision, and children below the age of 12 shall not be allowed for the same.
Home to a rare breed of bamboo, this place is definitely one of the must things to do in Phi Phi Islands. As the name suggests, Bamboo islands are covered with bamboo and Thai spruces, giving it a lush green appearance. These tightly packed greens in the shape of a heart will be a jaw-dropping scenery, and this beautiful green landscape undoubtedly shall have a soothing effect on one’s mind and sight.
On the visit to Bamboo Islands, one can engage themselves in various water sport activities, sailing, speed boating, and snorkeling. If you want to witness the spellbounding antiques of nature while getting lost in the wilderness of bamboo, then this place is a must visit. The comforting turquoise waters, sparkling white sands, and the countless number of Bamboo trees are sure to remain etched in your memories forever.
Monkey beach
Famous for the furry inhabitants, Monkey beach as the name rightly suggests is the place where you can spend some time with monkeys. It is not only famous for the monkeys, but Monkey Beach is also a spot for various other water activities like snorkeling, swimming and boating through water taxis or speedboats. However, kayaking remains the most common activity in Monkey Beach.
You can definitely play around the monkeys, but nevertheless, one should be cautious and stay alert while being with the monkeys as there are chances that they might end up scratching or biting you which might result in some long term serious illness. The Monkey Beach is very accessible, and it can be reached either a boat or a kayak.
Shopping
Tonsai Village is a hub for shoppers who would like to carry some memories. Most of the tourists shop beautiful silver goods made of Chiang Mai silver, which is very renowned for its artistry and Thai heritage. Kunstone offers a wide-ranging collection of various silver goods that make one fall in love with Phi Phi Islands all over again.
Stay in Phi Phi Island
DAY 4: PHUKET
Take an early morning ferry to Phuket to celebrate Songkran.
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Beach parties and water fights
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Offer food to monks and release fish at Buddhist temples
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Miss Songkran beauty pageant
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Patong Beach
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Bangla Road
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Wat Chalong
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Wat Pho
BANGLA ROAD IN PATONG BEACH
Bangla Road is the notorious heart of all Phuket Nightlife, and the battle for night supremacy is raging between Beer Bars, Live Music, Night Clubs and of course: Go Go Bars! Over the years, the centre of interest has been moving up and down Bangla road depending on seasons and popularity but the ever-changing face of Patong nightlife is definitely worth a look. Of course, wherever you go in Bangla, friendly girls will call you with a big smile and encourage you to have a drink and play a few silly bar games, everyone is welcome.
Stroll the Phuket Weekend Market
Known also as the Naka market, this market is located right outside of Phuket Town. It is a crazy assortment of local and secondhand goods, interesting objects, and a huge variety of food. The market is broken up into two sections- the covered section (everything from jeans to pirated DVDs), and the open market (food, food, food!)
Stay in Phuket
DAY 5: BANGKOK
Take an early morning flight to Bangkok and check-in, get ready for a day full of water.
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Water fights on the streets and pool parties in hotels
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Sprinkle water on Buddha images at temples, street parades, and shopping centers
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EDM festivals and foam parties
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Release birds and fishes at Buddhist temples
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Khao San Road
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Silom Road
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Phra Padaeng
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Siam
Stay in Bangkok
DAY 6: BANGKOK
Fly back home with happy memories or stay for 1 more day and explore Pattaya with us!
Why to Travel with Us?
- The economical and best-planned trip
We are famous for designing great itineraries and arranging luxury travel at throwaway prices and trust me have done it again. The travel will be by Private vehicle, the stay will be in 3-star properties and the group will be amazing.
- Generally, we post-trip after getting proper reservations and bookings done. so we assure you no cancellations or trip postponed.
- We are working professionals and travel enthusiasts. we plan travel and adventure trips around the world with travel experience of over 5 years now. We hire the best of the professionals, Guides and Hotels to have a safer and better experience.
Note:- We always make special arrangements for couples, families or stag girls travelling with us with respect to their safety, privacy and stay arrangements (As our effort is to make HappyMates a safer community for Families, Couples and Stag girls to travel, adventure and party.
Trip Snapshot
Duration:- 6D/5N
When: 11-April to 16-April 2024
From:- Phuket Airport to Phuket Airport
Maximum Group size:12
Cost: Rs 45000 (Without flight )
Booking Confirmation:- Call./Whatsapp on 9029099709 and confirm after the deposit of Rs 20000 on Gpay/Paytm/Phonepay on 9029099709
or transfer to our Company Bank Account
Bank Account: Current account
Bank: Axis Bank
Name: Your Choice Food Private Limited
Account: 915020023569970
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Inclusions :
- 6D/5N in Thailand
- 2 nights stay in Phuket
- 1 Night stay in Krabi
- 1 Night Stay Phi Phi
- 1 Night in Bangkok
- Breakfast
- Phi Phi Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour
- Airport transfers 2 (SIT basis)
- Phuket- Phi Phi Boat transfer (SIT)
- Phi-Phi -Phuket Boat transfer (SIT)
- All travel as per the Itinerary
Excludes :
- Air Tickets
- Visa
- Meal (Lunch, Dinner)
- Travel Insurance
- All the entry to the Museum, Parks, Restaurants, Pubs, Water Sports/Scuba Etc
Fly from your home town to Phuket (HKT)
Suggested Flights:-
Malaysia Airlines …… BOM 23:25 to KUL to 09:50 HKT Travel time 8 Hrs
Malaysia Airlines …… BOM 13:05 to KUL to 09:50 HKT Travel time 19 Hrs
Air Asia ………………… BOM 22:50 to KUL to 13:00 HKT Travel time 12 HRs
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FAQs:
VISA POLICY
You will have to apply visa for Canada for travel. We can also offer agent services for Visa in case you need them.
Anything which is unforeseen and occurs as an expense shall be shared by the entire group.
Cancellation Terms
Booking fee(Non-refundable) : INR 30,000/- (Inc. in total trip cost)
Minimum 50% payment to be completed 60 days prior to departure
The remaining payments are to be completed 30 days prior to departure
We follow a no refund policy but you can use the amount in the next 2 trips (international)
Q. Is travelling during a pandemic easy?
The pandemic is not allowing us to travel the way we were travelling in past and the future is not clear so you should be prepared for a sudden change in the plans without intimation. Things can change overnight and even countries can go under lockdown and in these situations, none can do anything. So if you are travelling with us then be prepared to take this kind of risk and then only finalise your plans.TBT will not be responsible for any such event and no refunds will be made, all the costs will be borne by the member who is joining us.
Q. Trip requirements?
A vaccine (both shots) certificate will be required and the trip will be based on the current guidelines of the travel country for Indian travellers. You might need a booster shot as well if your 2nd dose has surpassed 9 months on the day of travel.
Which visa is needed for this trip?
Ans: Visa for Thailand.
Q. Refund Policy
Ans: No refund 30 days before the trip. No reasons will be considered. Book after planning properly.
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Q. Can I drive it?
Ans: Yes you can drive if you have a valid Indian driving license and you can pay for the additional driver fee.
Q. Why this trip is less costly because all the trips to South America are costly?
Ans. We believe in passing the benefits to members also, as we are a group of passionate traveller who is running this company and not only a business-oriented company.
Q. How will I meet the group if I come?
Ans: We will add you to our WhatsApp group for further communication and if you are coming alone then we will arrange an airport pickup for you by public transport.
Q.Do you have any referral discounts?
Ans: Yes, if someone joins us because of you or with you then you will get a discount of 2500 rupee.
Q.Any a discount for a group?
Ans: Yes, if you are more than 2 then you will get a group discount of 3000 Rupee per head for you.
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