Phuket Beach Break
5 Days
from
$985
to
$1,850
per person*
Highlights:
Thailand
(Phuket)
Trip Start/End:
Phuket
/
Phuket
Relax on the island of Phuket. Includes touring & a cooking class, as well as top rated accommodation.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Phuket
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Hotel - Vehicle/Driver/Guide
| Indigo Pearl (4.5*)
Premium Pearl Bed Suite (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Phuket
| - Shared - Phi Phi Island Tour by Speed Boat (9.5 hrs) - Vehicle/Driver/Guide
- Lunch (included)
| Indigo Pearl (4.5*)
Premium Pearl Bed Suite (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Phuket
| - 1/2 Day Thai Cooking at The Blue Elephant School Phuket (5 hrs) - Vehicle/Driver/Guide
- Lunch (included)
| Indigo Pearl (4.5*)
Premium Pearl Bed Suite (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Phuket
| | Indigo Pearl (4.5*)
Premium Pearl Bed Suite (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Phuket
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Hotel - Vehicle/Driver/Guide
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Phuket
Indigo Pearl
Day 1: Phuket
You will be welcomed by private car with an English speaking guide and transferred between the airport and your Phuket hotel.
Accommodation: Indigo Pearl (4.5*) Indigo Pearl is a hidden sanctuary just moments from the expanse of the Andaman Sea. Historic detail fuses with chic design and elegance to create an inspired setting for a beach resort getaway. Discover the essence of Phuket in the beautifully inspired rooms, dining venues and tranquil spa. Exquisite rooms, villas, pool pavilions and suites all embody the Indigo Pearl tropical resort experience. Immerse yourself in an experience as unique and as beautiful as an indigo pearl and observe for yourself the meeting between contemporary style and modern distinction.
Pristine Beach
Day 2: Phuket
This amazing adventure starts in the early morning as you set out by Speed Boat to the scenic Phi Phi Islands (Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le), located about 45 kilometers from Phuket. Sightseeing excursions include Loh Sa Mah and Phi Phi Ley cove as well as Maya Bay, where the 2000 film “The Beach” was filmed. A chance to observe the majestic undersea world is also available for guests who enjoy snorkelling. Phi Phi Ley is home to the Viking Cave, a large limestone cavern in which ancient rock paintings can be found. Thought to resemble Viking ships – hence the name of the cave – they are believed to be 3000 to 4000 years old.
Accommodation: Indigo Pearl (4.5*) 
Market Fresh Produce ready for your lesson
Day 3: Phuket
The Blue Elephant Cooking School in Phuket – Newly open in 2010 at site of the well-known Phra Pitak Chinpracha Mansion. This historic Sino-Portuguese style was built in 1903, it is a combination of European and Chinese style. The architecture is European (Sino-Portuguese). Due to the history and the beautiful scenic surrounds of this elegant old mansion, it was used as a location for several movies including “Heaven and Earth”, "the Killing Fields", and TV's "Young Indiana Jones Chronicles". Moreover it is also won a conservation award from the Thai authorities, in the 1990s. The Blue Elephant Phuket has fully equipped facilities offering you the chance to put your hand to practicing Thai Cuisine. Lessons available on Monday to Saturday 08:30h – 13:15h and 13:30h –17:00h and Sunday Morning Class only. The Cooking Class is divided into 2 sessions and all classes are conducted in English.
Accommodation: Indigo Pearl (4.5*) Day 4: Phuket
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Indigo Pearl (4.5*) Day 5: Phuket
You will be welcomed by private car with an English speaking guide and transferred between the airport and your Phuket hotel.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Indigo Pearl
Indigo Pearl (4.5*) - Phuket
Indigo Pearl is a hidden sanctuary just moments from the expanse of the Andaman Sea. Historic detail fuses with chic design and elegance to create an inspired setting for a beach resort getaway. Discover the essence of Phuket in the beautifully inspired rooms, dining venues and tranquil spa. Exquisite rooms, villas, pool pavilions and suites all embody the Indigo Pearl tropical resort experience. Immerse yourself in an experience as unique and as beautiful as an indigo pearl and observe for yourself the meeting between contemporary style and modern distinction.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Thailand
VISA/PASSPORT
U.S. and Canadian citizens staying for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa, but must possess a valid passport and may be asked to show an onward/return ticket.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Thailand for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are not widespread and poor quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/thailand.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Bangkok.
Government: Constitutional monarchy.
Language: Thai is the official language. English is widely spoken, especially in establishments catering for tourists.
Religion: The vast majority adhere to Buddhism (Theravada form), 5% are Muslim and there are Christian and Hindu minorities.
Time: GMT + 7.
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin plugs are standard.
Telephone: Country code +66.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies. There is good coverage, especially around main towns.
Internet: There are plenty of Internet cafes, some even found in remote areas visited by tourists.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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