Arrive in Bangkok where you are transferred to our comfortable and centrally located hotel. A pre-trip briefing is held in the evening, to meet the other members of your group and discuss the trip itinerary. Please check for a Welcome Notice on the Peregrine noticeboard located near the hotel lifts which will provide your tour leader's name and the exact time and location of your Welcome Meeting. Until this meeting we encourage you to get out and discover the delights that Bangkok has to offer, including trying some of Thailand’s famous cuisine. After the group meeting in the evening we may adjourn to a nearby restaurant and enjoy a meal together (this is optional and at your own expense). The rest of the evening is free - perhaps a quiet drink or a visit to the bustling night markets of Bangkok.

Today is a full day to enjoy the sights of Bangkok. This city tour is all done on the different forms of public transport available to the citizens of Bangkok (Skytrain, canal boat, ferry and bus), to give you a true taste of life in this busy and varied city. First up it’s a stop at Jim Thompson’s House, a collection of unique antique Thai houses situated by a klong (canal). Here we get to appreciate its amazing Asian art collection. Jim Thompson was an American who arrived in Thailand during World War II and worked with the predecessor to the CIA, the OSS. When the war ended he changed professions and remained in Thailand. He is credited with reviving the Thai silk industry before mysteriously disappearing in the Cameron Highlands, in Malaysia, in 1967. We then visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), a must for first-time travellers to Bangkok. We also visit Wat Po, home of the famous Reclining Buddha. (When visiting temples and palaces in Thailand, please dress conservatively in order to respect the local culture). At the end of a busy day we also have a chance to discover the city’s shopping opportunities. After our morning tour we make our way down to the resort in Ao Nang. We are transferred to the airport where we board our plane to fly to Krabi. Once in Krabi we are transferred to Ao Nang and the relaxation begins. Please note that you will not be escorted by a tour leader for the rest of your trip, but the resort staff will be on hand to look after you. For further assistance and any other inquiries, you can also contact our local operator in Thailand.

We have three full days in the Phu Pha Aonang Resort & Spa in Ao Nang. This idealistic location is a perfect for either relaxing on the beach or by the pool in this tropical paradise. It is also a launching pad to explore the outer islands. We also include a day trip out to Phi Phi island .

The tour ends after breakfast in Ao Nang. A transfer to the airport is not included. You may wish to stay longer in Ao Nang simply book some post tour accommodation.