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Classic Thailand West Coast

Bangkok → Phuket 16 days Up to 12

About this trip

A 16-day route through Thailand that takes in both ends of the country, from Bangkok's temples to the mountains around Phitsanulok, then down to the beaches and islands of the south. It's a broad introduction that mixes cities, rural villages, ruins, and coastline rather than settling into one region.

Along the way you'll walk with elephants, eat home-cooked meals in local villages, and end up on the southern coast with time to swim, snorkel, or just slow down on the beach.

One night is spent on the overnight train from Bangkok to Surat Thani, travelling in soft sleeper class with air-conditioned multishare compartments, bunk beds, and sheets and a pillow provided.

What you'll do

  • Tour the temples of Bangkok
  • Walk with elephants near Phitsanulok
  • Share home-cooked meals in local villages
  • Ride the overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Surat Thani
  • Swim and snorkel off the southern coast beaches
Good to know
  • Covers a lot of ground north to south, so expect a fair amount of travel time between stops
  • One night is spent on a multishare overnight train rather than a hotel, which suits travellers happy to rough it slightly for a night
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£1,030 less all-in
Northern Thailand Adventure
4.8from £65714 days
The trade-off: 2 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,670, about 48% below the priciest month (Mar).

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Getting there

Bangkok
One-way · arrive 26 Sept 26

Opens Trip.com, pre-filled — one-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown there.

Where to stay

A night before your tour in Bangkok · 26 Sept – 27 Sept

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