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

Morning departure for the airport.  Flight to Phuket.  Karon beach, Kata Noi, Nui Bay, Nai harn in the afternoon and then Cap Phromthep for its fabulous sunsets.

Discovery of the islands South of Phuket and snorkeling.

The South of Phuket, its beaches and Phuket town

Morning departure by motorbike to the city of Phuket.  Visit of Wat Chalong, Cap Phromtep and all the beautiful beaches of the island:  Nai Harn, Nui Bay, Kata Noi, Karon. If you like a beach, we try it…  Return at the end of the afternoon to Phromtep for the most beautiful sunsets of the island.

Rental of semi-automatic motorbike (it’s the same as riding a bicycle)  There is a minivan option if your group prefers a minibus instead of driving motorbikes.  Note:  In Thailand, we drive on the left side…

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).

The North of Phuket and Ko Rang Yai pearl farm

Visit the Kamala and Surin beaches, then Wat Phra Thong and the 2 heroines monument.  From the Boat Lagoon, embark on a speedboat and spend the afternoon on Rang Yai island, famous for its pearls and beach.

You can buy beautiful sea pearls at the Rang Yai farm.

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.

Ko Phi Phi Don

Departure on long tail boat to Shark Point for snorkeling (possibility of seeing sharks depending on the tides).  Loh Bakao Bay where we can walk to Laem Tong Bay (gypsies of the sea village).  By boat again, we go to Tong Cape.  Loh Moh Bay beach then ride to Hin Cape.

It is possible also to do the whole trip by boat if you do not want to walk.  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…

Bamboo and Mosquito Islands

Departure from Tonsai Bay to visit Bamboo Island located in the national park and snorkeling.  Then, Mosquito Island and its beaches in the afternoon.

Beaches and snorkeling, as much as you want.

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).

Ao Nang

Morning departure from Phi Phi by speedboat to Ao Nang.  Arrival at your hotel before lunch, then minivan 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 and its hidden lagoon

Poda, Kai, Thap islands and Miracle Beach.

Khao Phanom Benja national park

Motorbike ride to discover Tha Pom trail or if you prefer, swimming.  Exploration in the national park of Khao Phanom Benja, Pheung cave and hike in mountain to the Huay Toh waterfalls.

The backcountry of Krabi province is garnished with karstic formations and caves, as well as many picturesque villages.

Than Bokkharani national park

Motorbike ride to the emerald waters of Than Bokkharani national park.  Possibility of swimming at the park’s waterfalls.  During this day, we will be able to visit many caves.

The province of Krabi is garnished with caves, such as Tham Hua Kalok, some of which even hold cave art as old as 2000-3000 years.

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: $3070.00 for 3 weeks