6 Super Experiences!
Our genuine experts explored the destinations time and again and finally worked out the itinerary taking you to experience the highlights in various ways that others might miss.
Itinerary Details
The following itinerary is for your inspiration. Our experts will customize your own tour according to your interests, schedules, hotel tastes and budget. All can be tailor-made!
You Can
- Extend/cut down length
- Adjust activities to your interests
- Change a hotel
- Everything you want
Day 1 - Arrive in Bangkok!
สวัสดีค่ะ Sawasdee ka!Welcome to Thailand! On arrival in Bangkok, your professional private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall with our warm welcome kits. You will be transferred to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.
Cake & Red Wine arrangement: UME will help you make your trip extra special by preparing cake & champagne for you.
UME Travel's Complimentary Local SIM Card:
UME will help you prepare a local SIM card with unlimited 5G Internet and free international calling credit to make your stay in Thailand worry-free.
Day 2 - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Grand Palace
Depart early morning for a 2-hour drive to the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market located 100 km (62 mi) from Bangkok, one of Thailand’s most famous attractions. Day-in and day-out from about 8 am to about 11 am, the Floating Market is routinely crowded with hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their small rowing boats selling and buying or exchanging their goods. You will have a chance to take a ride on a long-tail boat to get a real sense of a floating village. After the long tail boat cruise around the village, you will stop at a transit point where you can choose to further explore the floating market by a 4-seat boat (at your own expense) or stroll around by the river's banks.
After having lunch, you will return to Bangkok, and you will visit Wat Pho, which is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was built by King Rama I about 200 years ago and houses the gigantic, gold-plated Reclining Buddha image. This unique image is 49 meters long and 12 meters high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Your last stop is The Royal Grand Palace, the nation's landmark and the most revered royal monument. You will see the Palace, which is used for many different occasions, and you will see The Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the mysterious, famous Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.
Most temples & palaces in Thailand are sacred places, so you'll need to respect the strict dress code in place. You'll need to wear pants or a dress/skirt that extends well past your knees, and a top that fully covers your shoulders. (No shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight-fitting trousers, tights, see-through shirts, culottes, or quarter-length trousers, sleeveless shirts, or vests and sandals (without ankle or heel straps), etc.
The Grand Palace does offer a clothes rental service in which you can borrow some stylish trousers and/or tops for a refundable 200 baht deposit from an office near the entrance. Hang onto your claim ticket, however, as you will need it to get that deposit back.
Day 3 - Elephants World & Erawan Waterfall
Head to Kanchanaburi and take care of Thailand's gentle giants at ElephantsWorld's Elephant Care program! Get to know the local wildlife, and learn about the history of the sanctuary and the elephants living there. Take care of the elephants by gathering and preparing healthy food for them - sticky rice balls for the old elephants and plant food for the younger ones. Cool down and bathe with the elephants at the huge river down the mountains. Experience washing elephants up close, and don't miss a spot while you're at it! Enjoy the free food and drinks provided, and chat the time away with your local guide.
After lunch, we will drive you to your last stop, which is the spectacular seven-tiered Erawan Waterfall. The waterfall consists of 7 plateaus and you can hike to the highest level through a small jungle path. Possible to swim in the clear water with fish around you. Be sure to bring a swimsuit and towel if you are eager for a dip!
*Vegetarian dishes are available upon request. If you have any special requirements or allergies please let us know when you book.
Day 4 - Fly to Koh Samui & Foodie Sunset Tour
After check out from hotel, you will transfer to Bangkok airport for your internal flight to Koh Samui. On arrival, your private guide will take you to the hotel for check-in. Relax poolside or head to the beach.
This afternoon you will start your guided foodie tour in Koh Samui. Thailand's street food culture is world-famous and we'd like to give you a street food tour as we know it can be a bit intimidating for a first-timer. You will head to Nathon Town - Koh Samui's capital town. It's halfway down Samui's west coast (the opposite side of the island from the main concentration of hotels, resorts, and tourist amenities). For many, it's a half-hour drive or more. Though ramshackle charming, it's real Thai life.
Your guide will first take you to a market, explain all of the street food and allow you to choose a variety of foods to try before sitting down at a table set up where you can enjoy your street food. You may find many local foods like Noodle soup with BBQ pork, Papaya salad, little spit-roasted birds and grilled sausage, Sweet roti, etc. After eating, you'll walk down next to the sea to enjoy the best spot for watching the sunset on the island (weather permitting). Prior to the street food tour, your guide will also show you around the old town where you'll have a chance to buy souvenirs.
**All the food mentioned above are samples for your reference, our guide will arrange the food for you depending on your preferences.
Day 5 - Floating Breakfast & Thai Couple Massage
Floating Breakfast: UME will help you serve your breakfast in the comfort and privacy villa, you will have your breakfast on a floating basket in your villa pool. The experience and Instagrammable stories and photos made it really worthwhile.
Today you will pamper yourself at one of Thailand's most famous massage shops. Allow your stress to melt away as you will have professional massagers work their magic of the ONLY in Thailand Massage skill. Your package includes a 2 hour Thai Massage. After the massage, you will be served hot tea and a snack. End your trip with this peaceful and relaxing experience!
Day 6 - Angthong National Marine Park
Start the trip with a pickup from your hotel on Koh Samui by private air-conditioned van. Depart from Nathon Pier by fully equipped tour boat with 3 decks including a light breakfast while crossing the Gulf of Thailand with Angthong Archipelago as the final destination. Arrive at Angthong National Marine Park and start kayaking under huge limestone cliffs through crystal blue waters along the coastline. Reach Mae Koh Island by kayak or set over by a longtail boat if you have chosen the sightseeing option. Climb the steps to the top of the island in approx. 10 minutes and enjoy a fantastic view over the Emerald Lagoon which is also known as 'Talay Nai'. The saltwater lake is surrounded by sheer cliffs and is definitely the highlight of this tour.
After this great adventure, you will be ready to feast on a Thai buffet on board the tour boat, followed by fresh seasonal fruits. Enjoy more kayaking at Wua Talap Island or hike along a 1640ft (500m) natural trail which leads to a viewpoint with an impressive panoramic view over the picturesque setting of Angthong Marine Park. Please note that there is a little climbing passage along fixed ropes at the end of the trail. Another highlight is a short hike to the Lotus Cave, known as 'Bua Boke', with beautiful stalactite and stalagmite mineral formations. For people who are physically less active, there are plenty of other activities available. Swim, snorkel, or just relax on a beautiful beach with soul-warming sun, crystal-clear waters, and powder-soft white sand. The hours passed quickly without noticing, and it's already time to leave this wonderful place. On the way back to Koh Samui you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while admiring the last views of the astonishing islands. Arrive back at Nathon Pier and get transferred to your hotel where can look back on your day in the enchanting still of the evening.
Day 7 - Free Time
Day of leisure. Relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.
Accommodation
- 3 Nights in Bangkok
- 5 Nights in Koh Samui
This stylish urban oasis boasts stunning interior design inspired by the 5 natural elements of Water, Earth, Wood, Metal and Fire. Rising 30 stories above the city, SO/ Bangkok has rooms equipped with a smart TV, free WiFi, a mini bar and much more.
Situated only 200 m from Lumphini MRT Subway Station, SO/ Bangkok offers easy access to the city's important landmarks and must-see attractions. It is approximately a 10-minute walk from Silom Road and Sala Daeng BTS Skytrain Station.
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort -SHA Plus offers 5-star luxury with modern Thai-style suites and spacious villas. Featuring a first-rate spa, it has restaurants boasting stunning views and an outdoor infinity pool overlooking the ocean.
Steps from a peaceful beachfront, Anantara Lawana is a 10-minute walk from Chaweng Beach and its nightlife options. It is a 10-minute drive from Samui Airport.
What's included
Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast
Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)
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Well screened Hotels
Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.
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Super nice location
Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.
All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises
Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space
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Best-time flight
No early get up. No late arrival.
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Better seats
Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.
All meals specified in the itinerary
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Satisfying food
Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!
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Local specialities
Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!
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Little snack
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Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day
City map & SIM card (unlimited internet)
24/7 helpline while you are travelling
All excursions specified in the itinerary
All entrance fees specified in the itinerary