Thailand Beach & City Escape
Bangkok → Phuket → Ao Nang
Combine Bangkok's energy with Phuket's beaches and a slower finish in Krabi/Ao Nang. Domestic flights make the island-and-city combination easy.
What’s included
- Flights
- Transfers
- Hotels
- Meals
- Island Trips
- Excursion Tickets
- Support
Why this trip works
City + islands balance
Start with Bangkok culture and dining, then switch into beach mode.
Seamless routing
Domestic flights make long distances easy.
Designed around you
Adjust beach split, hotel level and activities.
Trip at a glance
- STARTING FROM
- $1,949 pp
- LENGTH
- 8 nights
- ROUTE
- 3 cities
- BEST TIME
- Nov–Apr
- STYLE
- Beach, culture & easy adventure
Your journey
Bangkok 2 nights
Grand temples, lively markets and world-class dining.
- Temples
- Markets
- Food
Phuket 3 nights
Sun-soaked beaches, turquoise water and island-day options.
- Beaches
- Island day
- Relax
Ao Nang / Krabi 3 nights
Limestone cliffs, lagoons and easy island access.
- Cliffs
- Lagoons
- Island trips
Day by day
See the full 9-day itinerary
USA (JFK) → Bangkok (BKK) — Arrival & Hotel Check-in
Depart JFK on scheduled international economy flight. Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Meet local English-speaking transfer representative and take a private air-conditioned van transfer to the hotel. Rest and leisure in Old/Central Bangkok. Transport: Private Airport Transfer
Bangkok — Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun & Chao Phraya River
Breakfast at hotel. Comprehensive morning tour of Bangkok's essential icons: Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha), and cross the river to Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Afternoon exploration around Chao Phraya & Talat Noi. Evening leisure. Transport: A/C Touring Van & River Ferry
Bangkok — Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market
Breakfast at hotel. Morning guided excursion to the famous Maeklong Railway Market (train passing through market stalls) and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market including paddle-boat experience. Return to Bangkok mid-afternoon for shopping at ICONSIAM or night market exploration. Transport: Guided Day Tour & Longtail/Paddle Boat
Bangkok → Phuket (Flight) — Transfer & Beachside Leisure
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out and private transfer to BKK/DMK airport. Board domestic flight to Phuket (HKT, ~1h 25m). Meet Phuket ground team and private transfer to Kata/Patong hotel. Check-in and relax on the beach or explore local beachfront promenades. Transport: BKK Airport Transfer + Flight + HKT Transfer
Phuket — Highlights: Wat Chalong, Big Buddha Viewpoint & Old Phuket Town
Breakfast at hotel. Guided half-day island tour: scenic Karon/Kata Viewpoint, Wat Chalong (Phuket's premier temple), Big Buddha area viewpoints, and a heritage walking tour of Old Phuket Town's Sino-Portuguese architecture. Sunset at Promthep Cape. Transport: A/C Sightseeing Van
Phuket — Full-Day Island Excursion: Coral Island & Racha (or Phi Phi)
Breakfast at hotel. Shared transfer to pier for a full-day speedboat excursion to Coral Island (Koh Hey) and Racha Island (or Phi Phi Islands shared cruiser). Includes snorkeling equipment, beach relaxation, buffet lunch, and English-speaking guide. Return to hotel late afternoon. Transport: Shared Pier Transfer + Speedboat Excursion
Phuket → Krabi (Overland Transfer) — Check-in Ao Nang & Leisure
Breakfast and check-out. Board comfortable hotel-to-hotel air-conditioned transfer van across Phang Nga Bay province to Ao Nang, Krabi (~3 hours door-to-door). Scenic karst limestone landscapes along route. Arrive Krabi hotel, check-in, sunset walk on Ao Nang beach. Transport: Hotel-to-Hotel A/C Transfer Van
Krabi — Iconic 4 Islands Tour by Traditional Longtail Boat
Breakfast at hotel. Full-day classic Krabi 4 Islands tour: Koh Poda, Chicken Island, Tup Island (sandbar phenomenon), and Phra Nang Cave Beach (Railay Peninsula). Snorkeling in turquoise waters, swimming, and picnic box lunch included. National Park fees covered. Transport: Shared Longtail Boat + Transfers
Krabi → Bangkok → USA (JFK) — Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out and private transfer to Krabi International Airport (KBV). Domestic flight KBV → BKK. Connect smoothly at Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) for return international flight to New York (JFK). Transport: KBV Airport Transfer + Domestic Flight + Intl Flight BKK-JFK
Hotels are selected 3-star or equivalent, subject to seasonal availability. Every day here can be lengthened, shortened or swapped — this is a starting point.