Bangkok is Thailands bustling capital, known as the City of Angels. Marvel at magnificent palaces, gleaming temples, and soak in the vibrant street life with tuk-tuks whizzing past. Bangkok is the regional center for fashion, arts, and entertainment along with delicious street food, haute cuisine, and an unforgettable nightlife scene.
Then, complete your vacation with some days in Phuket, Pearl of the South, with its endless beaches and crystal-clear blue ocean.   This gorgeous island features a mountainous verdant rainforest interior dotted with enchanting temples and spectacular shrines along with scenic views with a vibrant nightlife.

October 4-13, 2023. 

Your fun tour starts from Bangkok city where you will be checked into your hotel  and have the day at leisure. Later this evening, you will ride in a Tuk-Tuk and try some amazing street food. The next days, you will be heading for your Bangkok city day tour, and visit the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. Watch the valour and Grandeur of the famous Reclining Buddha and quench your thirst for trinkets and souvenirs at the Floating Market.
The semi-formal rooftop Dinner you will get to have with your ANSE crew is a memory that you will never forget.
Lastly, to let you enjoy the vast islands and clear waters, the trip will then take you to Phuket where you will be going to Phi Phi islands to get the panoramic beauty and the natural essence of the place. Enjoy a day of leisure at James Bond Island or the Elephant Sanctuary.
Return to Bangkok for our final night as we watch the city light up in the night as we cruise along Chao Phraya River on a luxury dinner cruise.

 This information is subject to change.

• Starting January 9, 2023 to January 31, 2023 travelers (aged 18 years old and above) arriving in Thailand must have proof of full vaccination; OR proof of recovery from COVID in the last 6 months; OR you may provide a vaccine-exemption letter from a doctor.
• Travelers are not required to obtain a Thailand Pass or Certificate of Entry (COE). There is no need to download any mobile app.
• Travel Insurance is still highly recommended when you travel to Thailand.
• A valid passport expiring at least 6 months from the return date of trip is required along with 1 blank page. 

Hotel accommodations for this vacation package will be a 4 star rating or above.

Each hotel room will have the option of selecting two twins, or one Queen. Please note that although we do our best to select your room preferences, room types are never guaranteed.  It is ultimately up to the hotel on which rooms they choose to offer you at time of check-in.  Please not that room categories will vary based on the date/time of your initial deposit (subject to availability and pricing). 

Please note, the hotel check-in date is October 6, 2023. This trip will cross the international date line. Your flight from Atlanta will leave on the evening of October 4, 2023 if purchasing full package.

Please be mindful of baggage fees when traveling to different destinations. Most flight packages will include 1 carry-on and 1 checked baggage. Excess luggage will be the responsibility of the passenger. 

Your initial deposit is due at the time of booking, and your future payments will be charged according to the schedule you see on your invoice. When booking double occupancy, your roommate must submit their deposit and traveler form within 24 hours of yours or booking will not be confirmed. 

 Bank account payments are free, however, participants paying with card will incur any processing fees at checkout. 

 It is imperative that you make your payments on time. ANSE payments plans are a privilege. We have carefully curated this plan to give you the most allowed time possible. Your payment is due by the 15th of each month. If you would like to set your payments to bi-weekly, please contact us to adjust your plan. It is your responsibility to make the payments on time. Any payments received (5) or more days late will incur a $25 late fee per person. If your payment is late after the 2nd time, your booking will automatically be cancelled and the next in line on the waiting list will take your place. 

If you have a history of late payments and/or cancellations, your payment plan will be adjusted according to allow for higher deposit and/or shorter payoff periods. 

 Automatic billing may be available at no additional charge.  

All payments to Art N Soul Escapes LLC are non-refundable and non-transferrable. This is because ANSE has contractual agreements with hotels, airlines and other suppliers that will not allow us to obtain any refunds. This way we can keep our package prices lower than our competition and allow you to make monthly payments on your vacation. Therefore, we highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance with all of your vacation packages.  

Please do your own due diligence and select a supplier that fits your travel needs. There are many to choose from. We recommend purchasing cancel for any reason insurance because it will allow you to do just that. However, purchasing this type of policy is time-sensitive and is recommended to be done at the time of booking to ensure you receive the full benefit of the plan. 

If you need a recommendation, our preferred suppliers are listed below. You will enter Art N Soul Escapes as the Travel Agency and use the ID codes below. If it asks for a supplier, you can use "other" since there are multiple vendors used. 

Allianz (ACCAM:  F208434)

TravelSafe  (ID: 13062)

James Bond Island --  The James Bond Island tours are one of a kind. The mesmerising landscape, replete with pristine waters, secretive caves, lagoons, sandy beaches, and unexplored islands, is a nature lover’s paradise. The adventurer in you gets to indulge in water-based thrills, while the explorer in you can discover the exotic flora and fauna nestled in the mangrove swamps. The reasons to book the tour are numerous, what’s stopping you? 

Cost:  $95pp

Elephant Sanctuary - Skip the unethical elephant encounters in Phuket and visit a sanctuary where the animals are allowed to live their final years roaming freely without being harmed by tourists. Located on 30 acres of lush, tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket, visiting the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary helps support their mission of compassionate and ethical elephant tourism.
Cost: $90pp

Thai Cooking Class -- learn to cook the recipes yourself during a cookery class in Phuket, which provides the perfect introduction to Thai cuisine for first-time visitors. As you prepare local delicacies from scratch at your own personal cooking station, your guide shares insider tips guaranteed to improve your cookery skills.
Cost:  $60pp

Traveling abroad requires a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates. For this "escape" package, your passport should not expire before April 15, 2024.