We Love —
- Discovering the incredible beaches and intriguing Thailand's many intriguing islands by boat.
- Exploring atmospheric historic temples, a national park and the famous James Bond Island, Ko Tapu.
- Dining on fabulously fragrant Thai cuisine while watching the sunset.
Customer reviews —
"Enjoy the nature between the turquoise waters of Koh Phi Phi and the fine sand of Khao Lak. In Khao Sok, you will be amazed by one of the oldest jungles in the world (more than 160 million years old) and the magnificent Chaew Larn Lake. Enjoy a typical Thai boat trip to see the karst mountains, waterfalls, and caves.''
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Our offers:
10-Night Tour
Day 1: Phuket
Day 2: Phuket - Tour of the Island
Day 3: Phuket - Phang Nga Bay - Koh Panyee -Krabi
Day 4: Krabi
Day 5: Krabi - Phi Phi Islands
Day 6: Krabi - Khao Sok National Park
Day 7: Khao Sok - Chiew Lan Lake - Khao Lak
Day 8: Khao Lak
Day 9 - 10: Khao Lak
Day 11: Departure
12, 14, 16-Night Tours:
Day 12-16: Extension in Khao Lak for 2, 4 or 6 nights.
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1-4
Day 1: Arrive at Phuket International Airport. You will be welcomed and assisted by your local English-speaking guide. Then, enjoy a transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Phuket.
Check-in, enjoy your welcome drink and spend the day at your own pace.
Meal included: dinner
Day 2: After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the Ban Bangrong Half-day tour.
9:30 a.m - Initial welcome to the "Bangrong Community" by being served fruit juice and local Thai desserts. Brief about the fisherman & farmer village and paint Path Handbag.
10:15 a.m - Visit the pineapple plantation to learn how to cut pineapple and try fresh pineapple and pineapple juice.
11:00 a.m - Visit Rubber Tree Plantation to see the process of rubber tapping and rubber sheet making. Guests can join in on the rubber tapping.
11:30 a.m - Visit a Coconut Farm to join in on the activities of coconut picking, coconut peeling, and coconut milk making. Then, try local snacks prepared by the housewife community enterprises.
12:30 p.m - Included Thai Set Lunch at Local Restaurant.
Enjoy the afternoon at your own pace!
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Day 3: After breakfast at the hotel, it's time to drive to the province of Phang Nga. Upon arrival in Phang Nga, you will enjoy a long-tail boat ride to reach Phang Nga Bay, which undoubtedly offers one of the most sumptuous panoramas in the world!
You will then cross the mangrove and visit the famous James Bond Island, Ko Tapu. The island is known worldwide for being the location of the James Bond film "The Man with the Golden Pistol", shot in 1974.
You will then go to Koh Panyee village, a Muslim fishing village on stilts known as the village of the "Gypsies of the sea".
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant on Panyee Island (local Thai meal with shrimp, soup, sautéed rice, and pineapple).
You will then leave for Krabi.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Day 4: After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave from the island to the island by long-tailed boat (shared) to discover the most beautiful sites of the sea of Krabi: The Phra Nang cave, the islands of Tup, the Chicken island, and the island of Poda.
Picnic lunch on the beach. This is a simple meal that day: rice, chicken, and stir-fried vegetables. Take your meal and find a scenic spot for a makeshift picnic, on the island of Koh Poda. One bottle of water is provided per person (soda and beer are available for an additional cost.)
You will return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner (Thai specialities served at the hotel)
Day 5-7
Day 5: After breakfast, take a shared speedboat to visit three of the most beautiful islands of the Andaman Sea: Phi Phi Don, the main island and Phi Phi Ley, where the film "The Beach" was shot.
You will spend the day swimming and snorkelling in the bays of Maya, Loh Samah, Pileh, where you can enjoy crystal clear waters and colourful fish. You will then enjoy a boat tour of the various beaches.
Lunch will be held at one of Phi Phi Don's local restaurants.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Day 6: After breakfast at the hotel, you will head to Khao Sok National Park located in southern Thailand. It is rich in natural resources and is one of the few remaining national parks in Thailand. There are about 50 species of mammals, 300 species of birds, many amphibians and snakes, and an unknown number of insects within the park.
Lunch at a local restaurant near the dam.
A day of adventure for all nature lovers! The incredibly beautiful and lush tropical rainforest of Khao Sok National Park will offer you extraordinary landscapes, with limestone mountains, and clear rivers, which you will explore on canoe.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Day 7: Eat breakfast and then enjoy a boat trip with multiple stops. Lake Chaew Larn is considered one of the wildest places in Thailand, located north of Khao Sok Park. Enjoy a longtail boat ride and discover landscapes and swimming spots (the lake is turquoise and the water is normally 30 degrees Celcius). Be sure to take in the interesting rock formations coming out of the water.
You will have lunch in a floating hotel in the middle of the lake, after which you will have free time to enjoy a canoe tour of the lake.
In the afternoon, you will go to a floating village where you will take a bamboo raft to a historic coral cave. This will be led by a local guide who will be equipped with flashlights to illuminate the cave. You will continue to explore the lake and its impressive natural beauty.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Day 8-11
Day 8: After breakfast at the hotel, discover your surroundings, starting with a Police boat that was carried away by the 2004 Tsunami. You will then visit the Bang Muang market, followed by a visit to the Tsunami memorial in Ban Nam Khem as well as the local fishing village and its pier.
Return to the hotel at noon for lunch. The rest of the day is free!
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Day 9-10: Enjoy these two days to relax at the hotel and spend your time as you wish.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Day 11: After breakfast, enjoy a free day to relax at the hotel. According to the flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Meal included: breakfast
Tour extension: 2, 4 or 6 extra nights in Khao Lak: Enjoy 2, 4 or 6 extra nights in Khao Lak!
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you’ll stay in the following hotels (or similar):
- Phuket: Charm Resort Phuket (Deluxe Room)
- Krabi: Peace Laguna Resort & Spa Krabi (Superior Room)
- Khao Sok: Our Jungle House in Khaosok (Treehouse or Bungalow)
- Khao Lak: Khao Lak Bhandari (Thai Style Deluxe Room)
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a meal plan according to the itinerary. The extension is based on a half-board basis (excluding drinks), you will enjoy breakfast and dinner each day. Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included in your board basis and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only.
Your Journey to Thailand —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destinations —
Phuket
Phuket Town has morphed into an artsy, culturally rich capital, while Rawai on the island's southern tip remains blissfully laid-back, despite development.
The twin west-coast beaches of Kata and Karon reel in holidaymakers who like their trips easy.
An upmarket twist awaits along Hat Surin and Ao Bang Thao, while, further north, things quieten down as you thread through Sirinat National Park and Khao Phra Thaew reserve.
Ultimately, the island’s affinity for luxury far outshines its other stereotypes. Jet-setters swing through in droves, getting pummelled during swanky spa sessions and sipping sundowners at fashion-forward nightspots or on rented yachts.
And you don’t have to be an heiress to tap into Phuket’s style-packed to-do list. With deep-sea diving, high-end dining, shopping, and fabulous white beaches, you might forget to leave!
Krabi
Just off the mouth of the river on the Andaman Sea lies the luxurious resort town of Krabi. The town is located in a coastal province and has lush vegetation and rich fauna. Enjoy a holiday in paradise by staying in a beautiful coastal town with an extraordinary culture. In this enchanting environment at the end of the world, you will experience an unforgettable holiday between relaxation and sensation. Relax and enjoy a delicious cocktail on the white beach.
Khao Lak
Khao Lak, in Thailand's Phang Nga province, is a hidden paradise of sun, sea and sand, as well as lush tropical greenery, granite mountains and stunning waterfalls. Colourful temples, bustling markets, idyllic islands - whatever it is you're after, there is a good chance you will find it in this beautiful corner of Thailand.
Crystal blue water, warm tropical nights and cooling breezes coming off the Andaman Sea provide the ideal atmosphere to relax and unwind. Here you can visit outstanding islands offering splendid corals as well as seaweeds, sea flowers, corallines and various species of fish.