Hideaway in Thailand - Michael Lam

Travel Idea: Washington D.C. to Thailand (Bangkok & Phuket)

Travelers: 1 adult

Included Services

• International TransportationFlight from Washington Dulles Intl (IAD) to Suvarnabhumi Intl (BKK)
• Bangkok Stay3 nights at True Siam Rangnam Hotel, Bangkok (Thailand)
• Private transfer from Suvarnabhumi Intl (BKK) to True Siam Rangnam Hotel – SEDAN
• Private transfer from True Siam Rangnam Hotel to Suvarnabhumi Intl (BKK) – SEDAN
• Ticket: "Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Half-Day Tour", Bangkok (Thailand)
• Ticket: "Ayutthaya Temples - Full-Day Tour with Lunch", Bangkok (Thailand)
• Domestic TransportationFlight from Suvarnabhumi Intl (BKK) to Phuket Intl (HKT)
• Patong (Phuket) Stay3 nights at Patong Bay Residence, Patong (Thailand)
• Private transfer from Phuket Intl (HKT) to Patong Bay Residence – SEDAN
• Private transfer from Patong Bay Residence to Phuket Intl (HKT) – SEDAN
• Ticket: "Phi Phi Islands, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay and Bamboo Island – Love Andaman Speedboat Tour", Phuket (Thailand)
• Ticket: "Private Phuket City Tour", Phuket (Thailand)

As your travel agent, I recommend the following guides and books to prepare for your trip: For an overall introduction, look for the latest editions of Lonely Planet Thailand, Rough Guide to Thailand, or DK Eyewitness Thailand – they offer great maps, practical tips, and cultural background. For Bangkok specifically, Lonely Planet Pocket Bangkok or Bangkok: Top 10 (DK Eyewitness) are excellent for neighborhood walks, markets, and temple visits such as Ayutthaya. For Phuket and the islands, guides like Lonely Planet Phuket & Krabi or similar regional island guides will help you get the most out of tours to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, and the surrounding beaches. If you want some cultural reading, I suggest "Thailand Culture Smart!" (a concise briefing on customs and etiquette) and a short Thai phrasebook (Lonely Planet or Collins) to help with greetings and basic interactions during your transfers, tours, and hotel stays.