Day 1: Arrive in Phuket
- Assistance at the immigration counter on arrival at Phuket Airport.
- Transfer to the Phuket hotel; the rest of the day is at leisure.
- Evening at Bangla Walking Street, Patong.
- Overnight in Phuket.
Songkran Festival: Phuket and Krabi
5 Nights / 6 Days, international flights included (up to a set fare limit)
- Destination
- Thailand
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Departure
- Songkran festival dates (Thai New Year)
Exact travel dates on request - Starts and ends
- Arrive and depart at Phuket Airport
Overview
Thai New Year in Phuket. Songkran is celebrated as a giant street water fight, but it began as a ritual of cleansing: washing away the past year and welcoming a fresh start. This trip spends festival day on Bangla Walking Street in Patong, then heads out by speedboat to the Phi Phi Islands and Krabi's 7 islands.
The package includes international flights (up to a set fare limit), five nights in hotels, five breakfasts, an island lunch and a sunset BBQ dinner on the 7 island tour.
Highlights
- Songkran water festival on Bangla Walking Street
- Phi Phi Islands by speedboat: Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay and snorkelling
- Krabi 7 island sunset tour with BBQ dinner
- Ao Nang Beach and Krabi night markets
Destination photos are for illustration and do not show specific hotels or included activities.
Day-by-day itinerary
6 days. Thai New Year water festival on Bangla Road, Phi Phi by speedboat and Krabi's 7 islands, with flights included.
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Day 2: Songkran festival
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Celebrate the Thai New Year with water splashes, music and street festivities as Bangla Walking Street turns into an open-air party.
- Overnight in Phuket.
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Day 3: Phi Phi Islands by speedboat
- Hotel pick-up at 7 am.
- Pileh Lagoon, surrounded by limestone cliffs, and Maya Bay, known from the film 'The Beach'.
- Snorkelling among fish and coral gardens. Lunch included.
- Back at the hotel around 6 pm; evening at the city's nightlife.
- Overnight in Phuket.
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Day 4: Phuket to Krabi
- Breakfast, then transfer from Phuket to Krabi.
- Check in; the rest of the day is at leisure at Ao Nang Beach or the Krabi night markets.
- Overnight in Krabi.
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Day 5: Krabi 7 island tour
- Speedboat island tour covering spots including Phra Nang Cave Beach, Chicken Island, Tup Island and Poda Island.
- Snorkelling and beach hopping.
- Sunset views with dinner served on the tour.
- Overnight in Krabi.
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Day 6: Departure
- Breakfast, then transfer from Krabi to Phuket Airport for the flight home.
Accommodation and transport
Accommodation
- 5 nights in hotels: Phuket and Krabi
- Double sharing
- Hotels are subject to availability; a similar property is provided if full
Transport
- International flights included (up to a set fare limit)
- Phuket airport transfers on group timing basis
- Phi Phi tour by speedboat on SIC (shared) basis
- 7 island tour by speedboat
- Phuket to Krabi and Krabi to Phuket Airport transfers
Meals
- 5 breakfasts
- 1 island lunch (Phi Phi)
- 1 BBQ dinner on the 7 island sunset tour
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- International flights (up to a set fare limit)
- 5 nights accommodation
- 5 breakfasts
- 1 island lunch
- 1 island BBQ dinner
- Phuket airport transfers on group timing basis
- Phi Phi island tour by speedboat on SIC basis
- Sunset 7 island tour by speedboat with BBQ dinner
- Snorkelling at Phi Phi and the 7 islands
- On-ground assistance
Not included
- 5% GST
- 5% TCS
- National park fee (per person)
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- Personal expenses such as entry tickets, camera charges, laundry and telephone bills
- Food and drinks not included in the package, such as alcohol and mineral water
Important notes and conditions
- Arrive at pick-up points on time.
- Hotels are confirmed subject to availability; a similar property is provided if full.
- Only the places in the itinerary are covered; other places are on your own.
- No refund if sightseeing is cancelled because of bad weather or unavoidable circumstances.
- Bookings are non-transferable.
- Carry a valid government-issued ID.
Booking and payment
- A non-refundable advance per person confirms your seat; the amount is shared with your quotation.
Cancellation policy
- 30 days or more before the trip: 50% of the trip cost charged.
- 15 to 30 days before: 75% charged.
- 0 to 15 days before: 100% charged.
- If weather or government restrictions cancel an activity, an alternate is offered where possible. No refund applies.
Terms
- Mumbai jurisdiction applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are flights included?
Yes, international flights are included up to a set fare limit. If fares are higher, the difference is extra.
What is extra?
GST, TCS and the national park fee, plus personal expenses.
How do I confirm a seat?
A non-refundable advance per person confirms your seat. Message on WhatsApp for dates and payment details.
When does this trip run?
It is planned around Songkran, the Thai New Year. Ask on WhatsApp for this year's travel dates.
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