Sublime Southern Thailand
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- Stay in a floating raft house on Khao Sok Lake
- Spot exotic birds and bears on a longtail boat ride
- Kayak through the Bor Thor Mangrove Forest
- Swim with tropical fish off Hong Island
- Enjoy a sunset cruise and barbecue in Ao Nang
- Sample authentic Thai cuisine
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- One night floating raft house accommodation
- Four nights spa hotel accommodation
- Four nights beach resort accommodation
- Private and local transport
- Nine breakfasts, one lunch, five dinners
- Local Insider
- Return airport transfers
- Patong night tour
- Guided Khao Sok Lake activity
- Wildlife safari
- Bor Thor Mangrove Forest kayaking
- Hong Island day trip
- Sunset cruise and barbecue
Itinerary
Accommodation: Deevana Patong Resort and Spa
Activities Included: Welcome dinner, Patong night tour
Touch down at Phuket International Airport – whether you’re arriving from home or joining from our Welcome to the Jungle: Exploring Northern Thailand trip...
Accommodation: Keeree Thara Floating Resort
Activities Included: Raft house boat trip, Guided Khao Sok Lake activity
Optional Activities: Kayaking
After breakfast, get ready for your transfer to Khao Sok Lake – a 165sqkm (64sqmi) body of emerald-g...
Accommodation: Pakasai Resort and Spa
Activities Included: Wildlife safari, Bor Thor Mangrove Forest Kayaking
Kick off day three with a wildlife safari by longtail boat. Keep a close eye out for hornbills and gibbons in particular; you may even be fortun...
Accommodation: Pakasai Resort and Spa
Activities Included: Hong Island day trip, Snorkelling
Optional Activities: Kayaking
Jump on a boat this morning for a day of island-hopping. You’ll start at Hong Island 6km (4mi) off the coast of Krabi; it’s ...
Accommodation: Pakasai Resort and Spa
Activities Included: Sunset cruise and barbecue
Following a laid-back morning at the hotel, you’ll be picked up and transported to the pier, where you’ll set off on a five-hour boat cruise. Enjoy Thai snacks and cold...
Accommodation: Koh Yao Yai Village Resort
Wave goodbye to the mainland once more as you take a two-hour boat transfer to Koh Yao Yai, a secluded island which sits halfway between Krabi and Phuket. Here, it’s all about relaxation. After checking into the hotel, ...
Accommodation: Koh Yao Yai Village Resort
Optional Activities: Island exploration
Fancy taking it easy for another day? It’s your choice – but for those keen to explore Koh Yao Yai, there’s plenty to see and do. Trek to the north of the island for impres...
Accommodation: Koh Yao Yai Village Resort
Indulge in a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, because how you spend the day today is entirely up to you. Get a taste for rural island life by visiting a paddy, rubber plantation or lobster farm, venture to a different ...
Accommodation: Bandara Phuket Beach Resort
Activities Included: Farewell dinner
Prepare for your transfer from Koh Yao Yai back to Phuket, where you’ll check into the hotel for your final stop of the trip. There are two beaches separated by a rocky headl...
After breakfast, it’s time to pack your bags and say farewell to the group. Head back to the airport via private transfer by approximately midday to begin your journey home. Alternatively, extend your stay in Thailand – there are plenty more beaches to discover.
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Deevana Patong Resort and Spa, Phuket
Within a short walking distance of the Bangla Road nightlife and the white sandy beach of Patong, this elegant resort offers air-conditioned rooms with a fresh, contemporary ambience. Take your pick between the deluxe and garden swimming pools.
Keeree Thara Floating Resort, Ban Ta Khun
Staying in a floating raft house on Khao Sok Lake is a truly memorable experience. The hotel is set against the beautiful backdrop of the oldest tropical evergreen rainforest in the world, providing spectacular views. You can swim and kayak directly from the resort.
Pakasai Resort and Spa, Ao Nang
With a rooftop infinity swimming pool, spa and fitness centre, this stylish, ecofriendly resort offers a variety of high-class amenities for a luxurious stay. Take a walk through the lush tropical gardens on site before cooling off at the most popular beach in Krabi, just a few minutes away.
Koh Yao Yai Village Resort, Koh Yao Yai
Gaze across Phang Nga Bay from a choice of two infinity pools, amble down to the private beach, and savour local cuisine at the Krachang Bar and Grill. Expect spacious, air-conditioned bungalows decorated with local hand-crafted artworks at this tranquil hideaway.
Bandara Phuket Beach Resort, Phuket
On the beachfront with spectacular views overlooking Ao Yon Bay, this peaceful retreat offers comfortable rooms with tasteful, contemporary decor. Cool off in the rooftop pool or enjoy a drink at the Flamingo beach bar.
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