Arrival: Bangkok

Being that the majority of flights from Europe and North America arrive in the afternoon or in the evening, we organize transportation from the airport to your hotel.  For those who arrive earlier, the Sukhumvit neighborhood is very pleasant to discover.

The Chao Phraya river, its temples and the Grand Palace

Wat Pho massage – optional (about 8 dollars for one hour)

Phuket island

Discovery of the islands South of Phuket and snorkeling.

Option: Supper at Phuket Fantasea in the evening:  huge theme park (open from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM) offering a fabulous show plunging spectators at the heart of ancient Thailand with choreographies and fantastic costumes (about 50 dollars).

Similan islands archipelago.

Similan islands archipelago. 

Phang Nga

Visit Wat Tham Suwankhuha and its caves, Buddhas and monkeys.  Visit Sa Nang Manora forest park, its waterfalls and caves.  Exploration of Khao Chang cave.  At the end of the day, arrival in Koh Panyi (Muslim village built on stilts).

Plan to bring shoes that can be used in the water when visiting the caves.  The village of Ko Panyi is emptied of its tourists after 4:00 PM, approximately the time when we will arrive.  This way, you can discover the true face of the village and its people.

Phang Nga Bay national park

All day excursions aboard long tail boats beginning at Ko Phing Kham (James Bond island), Ko Hon and Ko Panak.  Exploration of the bay, its mangroves and caves (Lot cave), as well as the discovery of prehistoric cave art among the numerous islands in the bay including Khao Kiam.

The bay of Phang Nga surpasses in beauty the Along bay situated in Vietnam.  It is composed of karstic formation islands (limestone peaks with steep cliffs grooved by water) rising up from the emerald waters of the bay.  The park authorities allow or deny access to certain sites in order to preserve them.  If you are interested in certain islands during your visit, our captain will inform you if we can access them or not.  At the end of the day, we return to Ko Panyi where we will head to Phi Phi island by speedboat.

Ko Phi Phi Ley

Morning departure from Ko Phi Phi to Phi Phi Ley.  Island tour and snorkeling, Viking cave where you can see the famous swallows nests, interior lagoon.  Afternoon at Maya beach or for those who prefer, snorkeling around Phi Phi Ley or Bibi Nai and Nok small islands.  Upon returning from Phi Phi Ley, excursion to the dominant view point of Tonsai Bay to admire the sunset.

We envy those who have never set foot on Phi Phi island for it totally represents the image of a tropical paradise.  For those who have seen the movie “The beach” with Leonardo Di Caprio, we assure you that you will fee the same way the hero did when he discovered the famous beach.  The Phi Phi islands were fully hit by the 2004 tsunami.  Even though the effects of the tsunami aren’t visible on Phi Phi Ley, the village of Phi Phi Don was completely leveled.  At this time, 40% of the village has been rebuilt from what it was before and the site was cleaned of the debris that was scattered over Tonsai Bay.

Wang Lang Cove and Nui Bay

Snorkeling in the Wang Lang Cove canyon, then at Nui Bay (one of Phi Phi’s smallest beaches).  Some underwater caves are accessible by diving depending on the tides.  Ride from Nui Bay to Loh Lana Bay.  Swim at Monkey Beach.

Feeding the monkeys on the islands is an activity done at your own risk.  When you return from swimming, you might just find your beach bag emptied on the beach (even though it is very well closed) by monkeys looking for food.  It is also possible to do sea kayaking to Nui Bay.  This option is not included in your package (around 30 dollars for half a day).

During your stay at Phi Phi, the boat can stop on every beach you would like and stay as long as you want.  At night, the streets of Tonsai Bay are always very animated.  Have fun…

Ao Nang

Morning departure from Phi Phi by speedboat to Ao Nang.  Arrival at your hotel before lunch, then motorbike ride to go elephant back trekking at Nosey Parker camp.  Swim at Hat Noppharat Tara beach at the end of the day.

It is possible to extend the elephant back trekking instead of swimming in Hat Noppharat.  The extension of trekking is not included in your package.  Ao Nang is a small seaside station visited mainly by Scandinavian tourists.  Contrary to certain beaches of Phuket, Ao Nang hasn’t undergone any large building developments.  This gives it its family atmosphere.

Crystal pool and Wat Tham Seua

Motorbike ride to discover the inland.  Wat Sai Thai and its lying down Buddha.  Swim in a hot water source stream.  Ride to Crystal Pool in its forest park.  Visit Wat Tham Seua temple and its monkeys.  Climb to the second level for a breathtaking view of Krabi province.

This day will allow you to discover rubber tree plantations and palm trees for palm oil as well as its waterfalls.  The jungle can be a real oven.  Drink a lot of water.

Railay, Poda, Kai, Thap islands and Miracle Beach.

At low tide, between the Kai and Thap islands, appears a long ribbon of white sand called Miracle beach.  The three islands of Poda, Thap and Kai are scattered with white sand beaches.  If you would like to spend more time on one of the islands, we can pick you up later when returning towards Ao Nang.

Ko Hong Island national park

Excursion towards Hong Island, one of the most beautiful islands of the Krabi province and snorkeling in the middle of a considerable amount of tropical fish, beaches and interior lagoons.  In the afternoon, a stop over to Paradise Island.

Bring food for the fish, they love eating out of your hand.  Swimming at Hong Island is like swimming in a huge aquarium filled with multicolor tropical fish.

The end

 Price: $2447.00 for 2 weeks