Life’s a Beach: the Best of Southern Thailand | November 21, 2023
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From kayaking through mangroves and caves to sampling traditional street food, this trip will immerse you in the riches that southern Thailand has to offer. Starting in Phuket, head north to Khao Sok Lake where you’ll stay in a floating raft house and experience a wildlife boat safari – possibly spotting a sun bear if you’re lucky. Snorkel in the Andaman Sea,...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- 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
What's this trip about?
From kayaking through mangroves and caves to sampling traditional street food, this trip will immerse you in the riches that southern Thailand has to offer. Starting in Phuket, head north to Khao Sok Lake where you’ll stay in a floating raft house and experience a wildlife boat safari – possibly spotting a sun bear if you’re lucky. Snorkel in the Andaman Sea, embark on a sunset cruise and explore the hidden lagoon on Hong Island before some well-earned relaxation in Koh Yao Yai. Cap off your island-hopping adventure with a farewell group dinner under the star-studded sky.
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityPhuket
End CityPhuket
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- 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
Day 1: Arrive in Phuket and enjoy the local nightlife
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. At the hote...
Day 2: Discover Khao Sok Lake and stay in a floating raft house
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-green water, surrou...
Day 3: Spot local wildlife and kayak through mangrove forests
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 fortunate enough to...
Day 4: Explore Hong Island
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 actually an archip...
Day 5: Embark on a boat cruise and dine on deck at sunset
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 drinks, snor...
Day 6: Kick back and relax in Koh Yao Yai
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, why not ...
Day 7: Trek to the viewing point and enjoy a waterpark in the sea
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 impressive vistas f...
Day 8: Free time in Koh Yao Yai
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 beach such as Khlong Son, Loh Pared or Ao Sai for a sunbathe and swim, or you can simply lounge by the pool. There’s no shortage of options.
Day 9: Return to Phuket and share a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers
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 headland in this p...
Day 10: Depart from Phuket
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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Last Updated: 6/3/2022
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Meals Included
9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 5 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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