Phuket & Bangkok Tour Route (HKT-BKK)
Tour details
HOTEL CATEGORY
BANGKOK
3* ibis Bangkok Sathorn etc
4* Grand Howard Hotel etc.
PHUKET
4* Baumanburi Hotel etc.
4* Andakira Hotel etc.
5* The Nature Hotel etc.
5* M Social Hotel etc.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notice date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.
VISA
Ordinary Passport Visa not required
Green Passport Visa not required
Service Passport Visa not required
You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of travel and not older than 10 years.
For destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be made with the documents specified in the “Documents Required for Visa” list that your agency will provide to you for the visa application.
In order to avoid problems with customs police at the border of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet and/or similarly damaged passports; such passports must be renewed and, if the relevant country applies a visa to Turkish citizens, the visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, the responsibility belongs to the passenger.
Since our guests under the age of 18 traveling alone or with only one of their parents may be asked by the police officer at the country entry-exit points for a document showing the mutual consent of the parents, we recommend that our guests under the age of 18 and their parents pay attention to this matter.
OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency we receive service from with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not reached, the trips may not be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for the optional tour/activity may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums, ruins, or venues in the places to be visited, and according to weather conditions.
ACCOMMODATION
During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km.
3-person rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed offered to the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. 3-person rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding beds or coach beds, participants making reservations for the 3rd person and/or children are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type.
Child discounts are valid for only one (1) child staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section.
Breakfasts taken at the hotel among the services included in the tour program are served in line with the breakfast culture of the country visited, and are generally presented with a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups.
CURRENCY
The currency of Thailand is Baht (THB).
It is useful to have US Dollar (USD) with you.
TIME ZONE
There is a +4 hour difference between Bangkok and Turkey. When it is 16:00 in Bangkok, it is in Turkey.
PHONE USE
Your mobile phone line can be used if it is open to international calls (roaming). Communication may be difficult in some areas
CLOTHING AND REQUIRED ITEMS
We recommend that you bring a T-shirt that can be easily put on and taken off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket for the evenings. In addition; you may also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, a camera, a video camera, and their chargers and spare memory cards.
CUISINE CULTURE
In Southeast Asia, chicken and seafood are quite common. Local spices are used in dishes.
ELECTRICITY
Although the electricity is 230 volts, 220 volts is used in the hotels where you will stay. Sockets are Type A double and Type B triple sockets. Examples of the sockets can be seen at: http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeA.htm and http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeB.htm. You will need to bring an adapter.
SHOPPING
Besides souvenirs, it is possible to find handicrafts specific to the country visited and natural food and beverage items.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Having a valid passport and/or a visa obtained (for a destination/passport requiring a visa) does not necessarily mean that entry into the country will be permitted. The passport police have the authority to refuse you entry into the country. Bin Rota is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.
BinRota is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or hours may change before the current trip and flight. BinRota is obliged to notify such changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees
Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of up to 2-3 hours organized for the general introduction of the cities, conducted panoramically with guide commentary from the vehicle and do not include museum or archaeological site entrances. Bin Rota is not responsible for the inability to carry out panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, if they cannot be conducted on the day and time of the tour due to local authorities not permitting visits or entries, or due to closed roads because of any event, and likewise in cases where weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot where possible at closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not permitted.
What's included
- Economy class airline ticket and taxes with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to Phuket / Bangkok to Istanbul
- Economy class airline ticket and taxes with local airlines from Phuket to Bangkok
- Phuket (5) - Bangkok (2) nights accommodation with breakfast in the preferred hotel category
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers
- TURSAB compulsory professional liability insurance
- Turkish guidance services (from arrival, the guide will meet you at Phuket airport)
- Travel health insurance (a surcharge applies for those over 65 years old.)
Not included
- All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
- All services not explicitly stated in the program and included services
- Optional tours and activities if included in the program
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages taken during meals included in the program, if any
- Domestic connection flights and domestic transportation fees
- Tips and driver gratuities are excluded.
Tour Program
Istanbul – Phuket
After completing your baggage and ticket procedures at the Turkish Airlines counter in the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport, we fly to Phuket on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival in Phuket, we meet our guide and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free time; to recover from the fatigue of the flight, you can sip your drinks by our hotel pool. Overnight at our hotel.
Phuket
Breakfast will be served at the hotel, followed by a full day at leisure. Guests who wish may join the optional Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch (75 USD), arranged by our guide. On this tour, we organize a full-day trip by speedboat to perhaps the most exotic island in Thailand. With our speedboats, we quickly reach Phi Phi Don, the first of Phuket’s two paradise coral islands nearby. You will have the chance to swim and sunbathe at Maya Bay, where some scenes of Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio’s film “The Beach” were shot, with its palm-lined beach and crystal-clear turquoise sea. You will not get enough of the sun and the beach. Next, we stop at Phi Phi Ley, where we visit Viking Cave. Our lunch will be on Phi Phi Island. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Phuket
Breakfast will be served at the hotel in the morning, followed by a full day at leisure. Guests who wish may join the optional James Bond Island tour with lunch and unlimited soft drinks on the boat, arranged by our guide for 75 USD. Our speedboat will first take us to Panak and Hong islands, which have been featured in many documentaries. During this trip by private canoes, an adventure awaits as you witness magnificent natural scenery among bays and caves. After the buffet lunch on our boat, our next stop will be James Bond Island, where the “The Man with the Golden Gun” was filmed. We will see the famous rock and beach on the island, and there will be free time to shop from the Muslim villagers on the island and take plenty of photos. Our final stop after James Bond Island will be Lawa Island or Naka Island, where we can swim, sunbathe, and relax on the beach (to be decided according to weather conditions). After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Phuket
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have a full day to enjoy Phuket’s unique sea, sand, and sun. In the evening, guests who wish may attend the optional Fantasea Show organized by our guide (65 USD). Phuket’s most famous show. Before the show, we will have dinner at an open buffet, then move on to the theater where the performance takes place. In this magnificent Las Vegas-style show, you will watch a magical atmosphere where Thai culture is told in a fairytale-like language through light and stage decorations, featuring 4D effects, dancers performing ballet in the air, acrobatics, special effects, and a spectacular performance with 30 elephants. We are sure that you will have a wonderful night at this show, which fascinates visitors of all ages and cultures. It is definitely a show not to be missed. Overnight at our hotel.
Phuket
After breakfast, there will be an opportunity to enjoy Phuket’s unique sea, sand, and sun all day long. As an evening activity, guests who wish may join the Simon & Simon Cabaret tour (35 USD), which will be optionally arranged by our guide. One of the finest cabaret-style shows in the Far East, it is definitely worth seeing with its state-of-the-art light and sound systems, magnificent stage décor, dancers, and dazzling costumes. Overnight at our hotel.
Phuket - Bangkok
After breakfast at our hotel in Sabah, we transfer to the airport at the time determined by your guide. We fly to Bangkok with local airlines. Upon arrival in Bangkok, we proceed with our panoramic city tour with our private vehicles waiting for us at the airport. During our tour, places to be seen include the Golden Buddha, Chinatown, Flower Market Street, Parliament Building, Democracy Monument, and the Royal Avenue. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel and check in. Guests who wish may join the optional Baiyoke Sky Tower tour with dinner & Asiatique night market (70 USD), organized by our guide. In this tour, Baiyoke Sky, with a height of 309 meters, is Thailand’s tallest 85-story building. On the 77th floor of the building, we enjoy a buffet dinner with a magnificent view from the 360-degree restaurant overlooking the entire city. Afterwards, we go to Asiatique, built in the area where the first trade between Thailand and European countries overseas took place, based on the historical Siam Kingdom, and where history and modernity intertwine. It is Bangkok’s newest entertainment center with more than 1,500 shops and restaurants. Free time for shopping and then transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Bangkok
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, free time. Guests who wish may join the Floating Market Tour (60 USD), organized optionally by our guide. On this tour, we leave Bangkok and first stop at a coconut farm in the city of Samut Songkram, the birthplace of the world-famous Siamese twins. Here we learn about what the Thai people make use of from the coconut tree and see souvenirs made from this tree. After leaving here and a bus ride of about 10 minutes, we arrive at the pier where Thai-style boats depart. After boarding the boats and enjoying a pleasant journey of about half an hour accompanied by delightful exotic Far Eastern scenery, we arrive at the famous Floating Market, which has been featured on magazine covers and in documentary openings; you will see the open-air market set up in canoes on the river and have the opportunity to shop. On the way back to Bangkok, you will taste Thailand’s most famous tropical fruits, selected by your guide. Guests who wish may join the Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise (55 USD), organized optionally by our guide. Known as the Venice of the Far East, an unforgettable dinner awaits you on our 41-meter-wide boat on Bangkok’s royal river, the Chao Phraya, accompanied by live music. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Bangkok - Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, at the time determined by our guide, we transfer to the airport. Following baggage, ticket, and customs procedures, we board Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight to Istanbul. Upon our arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services come to an end.