Machau trip- Bangkok-Krabi-Phi-Phi-Phuket-Siem Reap-Phnom Penh-Bangkok

Tentative Itinerary

Trip kicks off on 26th morning: Everyone reaches around 4-5 AM in the morning at Bangkok airport. After completing all the necessary processes, proceed to hostel/hotel in Bangkok.

Take the some rest, freshen up and get ready for the adventure.

Day 1: 26th Dec – Sea World + Temples/palaces

Start with the sea world in Bangkok (Timings 10 AM-9 PM, last entry at 8 PM). It will take about 2-3 hours to complete. Book tickets online to get some offers and discounts. So the trip can start at about 11 AM. http://www.sealifebangkok.com/en/

After visiting Sea World and post lunch. Start off with the temple and palaces trip. (Timings- 10 AM to 8 PM). We can plan to visit 3 main temples and 1 palace which are one of the top destinations even from an aesthetic perspective.

1. Wat Pho (Temple of the reclining Budhha)2. Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Budhha)3. Grand Palace4. Wat Arun (should be visited in the evening for even better view)

The locational details of the temples is given in the map. Its better if we can find some places to stay near this area. Rest at night in Bangkok.

Day 2: 27th Dec- Safari world, Marine World + Some fun

The place is far from the main city, so start early post breakfast. Timings: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM.

There are two main attractions here (Safari World and Marine World)- The place hosts various performances by animals. Both the places combined will take about 5 hours to visit.

http://www.safariworld.com/

We can be free by about 2:00-3:00 PM. Now come back to the city to have some fun. Thai massage, markets, Ping-pong show, strip clubs, pubs and bars can be explored.

Rest at night in Bangkok

Day 3: 28th Dec-Tiger temple day trip- Costs about INR 6,000 (there are various options though)

Start for the day trip to tiger temple which is about 160 km from Bangkok. The trip will include tiger temple, floating market and some elephant camp.

http://www.tigertemplethailand.com/

http://www.tigertemplethailand.com/tour-details.php?code=FT (this is the one which I am referring to)

Come back to Bangkok in the evening.

Day 3: 28th Dec- Take a night bus to Krabi (It will take about 10 hours). Cost: About 1000 THB (1 THB= 1.84 INR currently).

Day 4: 29th Dec- Visit Krabi on arrival and refreshments

Take an evening or afternoon ferry to Phi Phi Island (famous for its beaches and beach parties).

It takes about 90 minutes from Krabi to Phi Phi by ferry (Cost: About 400 THB).

Overnight beach party at Phi-Phi.

Day 5: 30th Dec- Scuba diving and travel to Phuket

Get up early in the morning for Scuba diving. It will take about 5 hours. We shall be free by 12-1 PM. Roam around the island. Take an evening ferry to Phuket (Cost: About 400 THB) which will take about 2 hours.

Night stay in Phuket

Day 6: 31st Dec- Visit Phuket and back to Bangkok to celebrate New Year

Start early to visit Phang Nga Bay in Phuket, Phuket big budhha and beaches.

Take a flight back to Bangkok (Air Asia current price about 2300 THB).

Celebrate New Year in Bangkok, night party.

Day 7: 1st Jan- Travel to Siem Reap (Cambodia)

Start in the morning after overcoming hangover for a trip to the next country on the list, Cambodia.

There are 2 options:

1. Direct Bus- Bangkok to Siem Reap- It will take about 8-10 Hours (Cost: 750 THB)2. Train to Aranyaprathet from Bangkok (5:55 AM-11:35 AM) (Cost: 50 THB). Then

Aranyaprathet to Poipet (Cost: 100 THB). Get the visas done at the border. Take a bus from Poipet to Siem Reap (It takes 3 hours- cost: 1500 THB for a full vehicle).

We will reach Siem Reap by about 5-6 PM. The train option is given if we want to explore the railways as well.

Night rest in Siem Reap.

Day 8: 2nd Jan: Travel to Angkor Wat

It will take good amount of time to visit Angkor Wat. Post this people leaving on 3 rd are free to travel back to Bangkok. One can take a bus back to Bangkok or a return flight.

For people travelling on 4th, the journey continues.

Overnight rest in Siem Reap on 2nd Jan.

Day 9: 3rd Jan: Travel to Phnom Penh

Takes about 6 hours by bus or ferry. Costs around 300-1000 THB. Start early in the morning by around 6:30-7:00 AM. Reach by around 1-2 PM. Visit Phnom Penh.

Night stay in Phnom Penh.

Day 10: 4th Jan: Travel back to Bangkok

Direct flight can be taken up which costs about 3,500 THB.

Travel back to India.

Some tips:

1. Carry passport sizes photos, can be useful for getting sim card etc.2. e-Visa facility can be looked into for Cambodia (else we can get it at the border)3. People have suggested to carry good amount of cash (There is also some cash requirements

while Visa, I think travellers need to carry atleast about 5000 THB, need confirmation)4. Its better to get atleast 1-2 sim cards (on arrival in Thailand) with internet connection

especially for maps, language could be a problem5. Convert cash at Thai airport or withdraw from ATM, firms like Matrix charge higher (need

confirmation)6. In Cambodia, scooters can be hired for local travel, cheaper option than Tuk-Tuks (they

charge heavily)7. Bangkok local travel is also costly, so Bangkok metro or city bus service information can be

obtained before hand8. Check out for agoda.com, hostels.com for best hostel/hotel deals