Day 1: Phuket
Today you will visit one of Thailand’s largest and most notorious islands renowned for its dazzling beaches, abundant marine life and warm Thai hospitality. Here you will stay in one of Phuket’s luxury resorts giving you a great insight to what Thai beach break holidays really are. 
 
Day 2 – 3: Phuket
Today, you will be at your leisure. Why not enjoy the day by the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea offering diving opportunities, and the magnificent karst islands of Phi Phi for a day excursion. Alternatively luxury yachts are available for charter or international standard golf courses for those who prefer dry land. In the evening enjoy Phuket’s fine dining restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
 
Day 4 – 6: Krabi
Visit the area that first came to fame as a popular escape for backpackers in the 1970’s, where today Krabi now resembles more established higher end resorts, boasting its remarkable scenery punctuated with limestone Karts and surrounding jungle. For the more active type, rock climbing at Phra Nang regarded as one of the most exciting new places to climb make for superb sea kayaking opportunities. In the evening enjoy one of Krabi’s numerous culianry cuisines.  
 
Day 7 – 9: Koh Samui
An island sitting in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is an island not short of charachter.  Departing from Krabi visit the north of the island with its sophistacted resorts and secluded beaches. In the afternoon take a walk to the trails leading to hte isloated waterfalls or alternitavely try diving in in the pristine waters of the marine park. In the evening enjoy a delicious Thai cusine and indulge in the various yoga and meditation and relaxation retreats on offer. 
 
Day 10 Koh Samui – Bangkok
Today, you depart the island of Koh Samui and take your onward flight back to Bangkok.

This tour is built upon our firsthand knowledge & experience, offering you the best choices available. The price of this trip varies depending on the number of people in your party, dates of departure, and availability of ground services.

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Note: Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suite your requirements, but may incur price changes

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
• Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels 
• Private Vehicles and Drivers
• Private English Speaking Guides (Other languages if available, upon request)
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
• All domestic flights
• Airport Taxes and Fuel charges
• Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
• Drinking water available on the vehicles.
• Service Charge & Government Taxes
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
• Your International Flights
• Personal Expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
• Any bank fees or charges at your end
• Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Tips for tour guide and driver in each region
• Peak season or public holidays surcharge if any
• Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
• Other services not mentioned above

HOTEL SELECTION:

The hotels listed below are our suggestions for the best value on this tour.  However, Asia Essence Tours offers many more options of hand-picked hotels, with different "star ratings", allowing you to customize the vacation to meet your taste and budget.

LOCATIONS	FIRST CLASS CATEGORY	SUPERIOR CATEGORY	DELUXE CATEGORY
Bangkok	The Siam Heritage	Park Plaza Bangkok soi	Shangri-la
Chiangmai	Raming Lodge	Rimping Village	Dusit D2 Chiang Mai
Phuket	Patong Premier Resort	Patong Paragon Resort & Spa	Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort

ABOUT HOTELS:

We, at Asia Essence Tours, are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. As the hotel cost will be the major expense of your vacation in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, it is essential that all of the hotels chosen by us are the highest quality for the price paid. All of our prices are based on twin, double or queen shared rooms.

BELOW IS AN EXPLANATION OF THE HOTEL "STAR" RATINGS:

First Class/ 3 Star (from US$ 40 - US$ 60 per room/night)

The First Class/ 3 Star Hotels are good value and normally centrally located. They all have comfortable en-suite rooms, good amenities and public areas to relax in. They are usually family run hotels, so offer great personalized service for your enjoyment and comfort. Most first class properties offer an in-house restaurant, and some may even have a swimming pool!

Superior/ 4 star (from US$ 80 - US$ 110/ per room/night)

The 4* superior Hotels offer a wide range of services. Many superior hotels feature a choice of several in-house restaurants. In addition virtually all of them have a swimming pool. Some may even feature a spa or health club. This grade of hotel offers more for your enjoyment and comfort, while still remaining affordable.

Deluxe/ 5 Star (from US$120 - US$ 180++/ per room/night)

These 5* Deluxe hotels are usually owned by Worldwide, well known Hotel chains. The deluxe hotels feature excellent locations, offer the highest standards of service and facilities, and are known as the best hotels in each region. Facilities such as swimming pools and spas are the norm, and guest rooms are luxurious. These hotels offer first class service and amenities throughout.

ASIA ESSENCE TOURS™ BESPOKE STYLE SUITS EVERYONE

Flexibility: The sample itinerary can be modified to suit your interests, budget as well as your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination.

Tailor-Made Journey: This trip can be tailor made to create a unique holiday for your individual requirements by travel experts with intimate knowledge of the destination. It is a more individual trip that will suit those who enjoy immersing themselves in new cultures and environments, with the flexibility to plan a trip at your own pace. Quality and value are the hallmark of the trips, with most services being provided on a private basis.

Commitment to Excellence: We enjoys excellent relationships with all of the highly regarded hotels and finest properties in our destinations as well as with service suppliers so that we are able to negotiate the most attractive prices for our clients, which enables us to provide exclusive holidays and affordable special offers. We create one-of-a-kind vacations for groups and individuals. We love our destinations and do our best to make sure that our customers feel the same way. Our job is to make sure that everyone gets the right balance of comfort and excitement to enjoy the experience of a lifetime.