Simply Thailand
Overview
Highlights
- Discover Thailand's highlights and remote hideaways while staying at simple accommodation
- Explore tropical rainforest in Khao Sok National Park
- Walk through a mangrove reserve Khao Sam Roi Yort
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Itinerary
Arrive in Thailand's capital, the lively metropolis of Bangkok. The bustling street life of this energetic city is set to a backdrop of colourful, ornate shrines and modern glass-fronted high-rises, which jostle for position to dominate the city's skyline. It's a pla...
Today has been left free for you to explore Bangkok. There are a number of optional excursions available, enabling you to choose how you discover this fascinating city. One stand-out highlight of Bangkok is the Grand Palace, the city's gleaming and glittering centrepi...
We make an early start today, heading to Kanchanaburi located 128 kilometres west of Bangkok. We visit the world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai and Allied War Cemetery and ride on the train along the infamous Death Railway, before continuing onto the Hellfire Pass....
Today has been left free in Kanchanaburi, where there are a number of different activities available. You could go back and visit the Bridge over the River Kwai, walking across the bridge and along Hellfire Pass, or you could choose to float gently down the Kwai Noi R...
This morning we leave Kanchanaburi behind and head south towards Khao Sam Roi Yort. Following a break for lunch we set off on a walk through the mangroves using a series of boardwalks, and here it is possible see several species of rare birds, such as the Oriental H...
After our beach-side breakfast we drive a short distance to Laem Sala and set off on foot to explore the spectacular Phraya Nakhon Cave, with its atmospheric pagoda built within. There is a short but steep ascent up a staircase, but the sights waiting at the top makes...
Today has been left free to either relax and soak up the tranquil atmosphere, or to explore the island. There is a short circular walk of around 1-2 kilometres around the island, and there is also the option to take a boat trip out to snorkel the surrounding coral ree...
After saying goodbye to our hosts we continue our journey south this morning, heading for our riverside jungle lodge in Khao Sok National Park. Covering an area of some 65,000 sq km, the park is one of the oldest and most bio-diverse jungles in South East Asia, boasti...
Today has been left free for you to explore the park at your own pace. There is the option to hire canoes and take them on the river. Alternatively if a more relaxing day is preferable then it is possible to swim in the river near the lodge, or simply relax and enjoy ...
This morning we leave our jungle surroundings and head for the coast, the beautiful white sand beaches of Krabi our final destination. The journey will take approximately three hours, and after checking into our beach-side hotel, the rest of the afternoon is free to spend at leisure.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Today is free to relax on the beach, or you may choose to take one of a number of optional excursions. There is the option to take a speedboat to the idyllic island of Koh Phi Phi that includes swimming and snorkelling in Maya Bay (famous from the film 'The Beach), di...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Krabi. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Krabi at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to re...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
Simply Thailand
The trip was a delight, good group, excellent leader (Danni) and a great way of ...
Paul
Mar 2025
Simply Thailand
Great trip highlighting Southern Thailand. Our Group guide, Mai, worked hard for us and is a great asset for Explore! Some comments though - Thailand continues to r...
Lisa
Mar 2025
Simply Thailand
Absolutely brilliant, varied interesting itinerary....
Pat
Mar 2025
Simply Thailand
This trip was an enjoyable introduction to Thailand. From exploring the cultural highlights of Bangkok, to the sobering visit to the River Quai, the national parks, ...
Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
Simply Thailand
This trip was once in a lifetime, we really felt like we saw a lot of Thailand. There was a lot of variety; city, history culture, waterfalls, rivers, railways, cave...
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