At a glance

Thai New Year, the world's biggest water fight

Duration: 5 to 7 days
Best time: Mid April (Songkran falls on 13 to 15 April)
Best for: Friends, groups, young couples
Departs from: Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah
Price: Price on enquiry

Songkran marks the Thai New Year in mid April. Families visit temples and pour water over Buddha images and elders' hands; then the streets become a citywide water fight.

We base you in Bangkok or Chiang Mai for the festival days, with hotels near the action, then add a few quieter days on the beach.

Highlights

Songkran rituals at a Bangkok or Chiang Mai temple
Street celebrations on Silom Road or around Chiang Mai's old city moat
Thai New Year food markets
Beach days in Phuket or Krabi after the festival

Usually included

Return flights
Hotels close to the celebrations
Daily breakfast
Airport transfers
Guided temple visit
Visa guidance

Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport. We confirm them when you book.

Day by day

A 7-day itinerary

Day 1
Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. Evening at a night market.
Day 2
Bangkok
Songkran temple rituals, traditional Thai New Year celebrations and local food markets.
Day 3
Bangkok
The Songkran water festival on Silom Road and the street celebrations.
Day 4
Phuket
Domestic flight to Phuket, check in and time at Patong Beach.
Day 5
Phuket
Beach time, water activities and local night markets.
Day 6
Phuket
An island excursion, or a free day on the beach.
Day 7
Departure
Breakfast, check out and transfer to Phuket Airport.

A typical route: we change the order, the hotels and the number of nights to suit you.

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