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 The main TropOut Thailand gay holiday program is 6 nights in duration from 3-9 April 2016. However, you can maximise your Thailand travel experience by extending your stay at Angsana Laguna Phuket, or by joining one of our TropOut Extensions to Bangkok, Koh Samui or Chiang Mai.
All TropOut Adventures can be booked via the main online booking form as an add-on to your TropOut package. We encourage you to book post TropOut travel sooner rather than later as spaces are limited!
9 - 11 April, 2016 (2 nights)
The City
Voted as the world's best city by readers of Travel + Leisure for four consecutive years, Bangkok is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities, and is Thailand's spiritual, cultural and commercial centre. A vibrant and fascinating city for travellers to discover, major tourism attractions include the glittering Buddhist temples, royal palaces, timeless 'Venice of the East' canal and river scenes, and a legendary nightlife. Welcome to Bangkok!
Your Experience
Day 1: 9 April 2016 (Saturday in Bangkok!)
 You will be transferred from Angsana Laguna Phuket to Phuket International Airport to take your domestic flight to Bangkok. Upon your arrival in Bangkok, our guides will greet you and transfer you to the stunning Banyan Tree Bangkok- your home for the next 2 nights.
After an afternoon at leisure, at approximately 17:30 our group will depart in a convoy of Tuk Tuks (famous local transportation) under police escort (so the infamous Bangkok traffic is cleared for us!) to see Bangkok's Chinatown by night and to take a short walk through the flower market. A light dinner at the best of Bangkok's street food vendors is included- what better way to experience the local cuisine!
Following dinner, our police escorted convoy of Tuk Tuks will take us past the Grand Palace, City Pillar, Defence Ministry Building, the National Museum and Phra Sumen Fort, before our we head to the Silom district, Bangkok's premier gay nightlife district.
At the Silom district, an exclusive area of a bar will be set aside for TropOut guests. From here, Bangkok's nightlife is yours to explore! (Silom is located a short distance from Banyan Tree Bangkok).
Day 2: 10 April 2016
 Today is a free day for you to explore Bangkok at leisure. Please feel free to contact us so that we can plan your day, your way.
At approximately 17:00, our group will meet at the Moon Bar, the Banyan Tree's stunning and famous rooftop bar for sunset drinks. The view and setting is simply breathtaking, and something not to be missed.
Following sunset drinks, feel free to enjoy dinner at the Banyan Tree's award winning Vertigo restaurant, also located on the rooftop. We can't think of a more perfect way to end your Bangkok and TropOut experience!
Day 3: 11 April 2016
Following breakfast and check-out, our guides will transfer you to Suvarnabhumi or Don Muang Airports for your return home.
Your Accommodation - Banyan Tree Bangkok Hotel
 Banyan Tree Bangkok, a five star luxury hotel, offers a sanctuary for your senses with elegantly appointed rooms, classic service blended with native hospitality, and integrated spa offerings. One of the tallest and most innovative spa hotels in the city, Banyan Tree Bangkok stands as an icon of urban tranquillity. It is luxury personified. TropOut guests will be accommodated in Deluxe category rooms.
Inclusions
• Itinerary as listed above
• Accommodation in a deluxe room at Banyan Tree Bangkok
• Daily breakfast and one dinner
• English speaking guide
• Air-conditioned return airport transfers
Price
Twin/Double occupancy: $ 475 per person
Triple: $ 425 per person
Single: $ 795 per person
9 - 12 April, 2016 (3 nights)
The Island
Koh Samui, affectionately known as the land of coconuts, has a fascinating natural beauty and sublime beaches, which makes it an alluring destination for travellers the world over. The peacefulness of the South-eastern and Western beaches (where our TropOut hotels are located) make the island an extremely attractive destination for the traveller who seeks a natural touch and an environment to rejuvenate.
Your Experience
Day 1: 9 April 2016
 You will be transferred from Angsana Laguna Phuket to Phuket International Airport to take your domestic flight to Koh Samui. Upon your arrival in Koh Samui, our guides will greet you and transfer you to your hotel of choice- the stunning Banyan Tree Koh Samui or Nikki Beach Hotel.
The afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Day 2- 10 April 2016 (lazy day cruise)
After breakfast in your hotel, our guides will collect you to transfer you to our awaiting Red Barron Junk (a very contemporary and comfortable traditional boat) for a day of relaxing and cruising the coastal sights of Koh Samui.
During the morning our cruise will take in some of the highlights of Koh Samui, such as BIG Buddha Bay, Chaweng Bay and some of the hidden bays located in and around the island. There will be ample time for you to relax in these stunning surroundings, or to swim and snorkel around the coral reefs of Koh Tan and Koh Mudsum (snorkelling equipment provided).
 We will enjoy a BBQ lunch, before we leisurely cruise back to our marina via the West Coast of the island, where we will pass the sights of 5 Rocks, Pearl Bay and Taling Ngam.
You will arrive back at your hotel at around 17:00, where you can enjoy your evening at leisure.
Day 3: 11 April 2016
Today is a free day for you to chill in Koh Samui. Please feel free to contact us so that we can plan your day, your way. Perhaps a spa treatment will tickle your fancy?
Day 4: 12 April 2016
Following breakfast and check-out, our guides will transfer you to Koh Samui airport for your onward journey.
Your Accommodation Choices
Banyan Tree Samui Hotel
Surrounded by waters that invite, entice and serenade, Banyan Tree Samui is infused with a timeless air of delicious mystery. Overlooking the scenic Lamai Bay, this ultra-luxury resort, featuring elevated structures designed to reflect traditional Thai architecture, is nested in a series of cascading terraces on a private hill cover in the southeastern coast of Koh Samui.
Nikki Beach Resort
Nikki Beach Resort Koh Samui is the ultimate tranquil and serene luxury beach resort destination where privacy, chic design, delectable cuisine, and Nikki Beach's signature brand of music and entertainment all seamlessly combine.
Inclusions
• Itinerary as listed above
• Accommodation in a Deluxe Pool Villa at Banyan Tree Samui or Garden Villa at Nikki Beach Resort
• Daily breakfast and one lunch
• English speaking guide
• Air-conditioned return airport transfers
Price
Banyan Tree Samui
Twin/Double occupancy: $ 1795 per person
Triple: $ 1595 per person
Single: $ 3395 per person
Banyan Tree Samui
Twin/Double occupancy: $ 595 per person
Triple: $ 575 per person
Single: $ 995 per person
9-13 April 2016 (4 nights)
The City
Chiang Mai is northern Thailand's largest city, and is over 700 years old and is revered for its moats and majestic temples. The temple of What Phra Singh is famous for its Lunna-style architecture, beautiful wood carvings and superb murals. Nearby is the ageless Wat Chedi Luang, which lost the top of its massive chedi to an earthquake some 400 years ago. And Doi Suthep Mountain, which looms over the city, and contains an esteemed temple at its peak, offers splendid views of the surrounding countryside.
But Chiang Mai is more than just temples: elephant lovers may wish to head to Mae Taeng to meet these gracious animals, and the adventurous may wish to travel to Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand's highest peak, and which provides trekking opportunities amid wonderful scenery, plummeting waterfalls and a great variety of bird life.
During our stay, we will be lucky enough to experience the beginning of the Songkran Water Festival- which commemorates the Thai New Year. In Thai culture, at the turn of the new-year it is traditional to pour water as a symbol of washing away one's sins. And Chiang Mai washes away the sins of its inhabitants with gusto- expect to get wet: this is one mighty and fun mass water fight and an experience you'll never forget!
Your Experience
Day 1: 9 April 2016
 You will be transferred from Angsana Laguna Phuket to Phuket International Airport to take your domestic flight to Chiang Mai. Upon your arrival in Chiang Mai, our guides will greet you and transfer you to your hotel, the Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel.
The afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Day 2: 10 April 2016
After breakfast in your hotel, our guides will collect you to lead you on a tour of Chiang Mai to introduce you to its charming culture and sights.
We will first visit the 600 year-old temple of Wat Pra That Doi Suthep. The final climb to the temple is via a magnificent Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase of 306 steps. Inside is an intriguing copper-plated chedi topped by a five-tier gold umbrella which contains partial relics of Lord Buddha. On a clear day there are incomparable views over the city of Chiang Mai.
Other temples we will visit include: Wat Suan Dok, whose large central stupa contains the ashes of Chiang Mai's Royal Family; Wat Chedi Luang, where the Emerald Buddha was once enshrined; and Wat Phra Singh, which houses a very sacred 1,500 year-old Buddha image.
 Lunch will be served in an orchid farm, before the afternoon's program commences.
A pleasant afternoon is spent in the company of elephants, these magnificent gentle giants, which are the national animal of Thailand and greatly revered. Afterwards we visit a Meo hill tribe community to casually observe a simple way of life that continues to this day.
We will return to your hotel at around 18:00.
Day 3: 11 April 2016
Today is a free day for you to explore in Chiang Mai. Please feel free to contact us so that we can plan your day, your way.
Day 4: 12 April 2016
It's time to wash away your sins! After breakfast our guides will collect you and transfer you to the epicentre of the Songkran Water Festival. Be prepared to get very wet. This will be an experience you will never forget.
Day 5- 13 April 2016
Following breakfast and check-out, our guides will transfer you to Chiang Mai airport for your onward journey.
Your Accommodation - Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel
 The award-winning, traditionally designed, five star luxury Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel is situated in Wat Gate, one of Chiang Mai's older districts, with a diverse mix of cultures and religions, making it a fascinating place to explore Thailand's northern capital.
Inclusions
• Itinerary as listed above
• Accommodation in a Superior room at Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel
• Daily breakfast and one lunch
• English speaking guide
• Air-conditioned return airport transfers
Price
Twin/Double occupancy: $ 695 per person
Triple: $ 665 per person
Single: $ 1,145 per person
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