Southern Thai Highlights Tour with 1 Review by Contiki

7 daysDuration

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48 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Bangkok, Thailand

Ends

Krabi, Thailand

Highlights

Khao Sok National Park: Glide past immense rainforest at this little piece of tropical heaven. Home to elephants, gibbons, and more.

Khao Sok National Park: Glide across this emerald lake and take in the serene rainforest and towering limestone cliffs. You could actually be in Jurassic Park…

Khao Sok National Park: Sit back and relax as you spend the night overlooking the water.

Itinerary

This trip touches down in Bangkok before exploring the palm-fringed beach paradise that is the southwest of Thailand. Experience riverside cottages and boat rides in the lush jungle of Khao Sok, before escaping to coastal Krabi for swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing.

day 1 - Bangkok

Touch down in Thailand's capital. After checking into our hotel there'll be time for DIY exploring, a massage or lying by the pool to catch the first of that sweet tropical sunshine. Later we'll rendezvous back at base so you can hear what's in store for the trip, then the night is yours to enjoy authentic Pad thai & the Khao San road nightlife.

Location Visited:Bangkok

Accommodation:W22 by Burasari (or similar)

day 2 - Bangkok to Surat Thani

This morning why not opt to view the intricacies of the Grand Palace of Bangkok as they are peeled back by a Local Guide, or if that's not your thing, dig into some street food or indulge in a Thai massage. Come evening we'll be riding the comfortable overnight train to Surat Thani.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Bangkok, Overnight Train to Surat Thani

Accommodation:Overnight Train

day 3 - Surat Thani to Khao Sok

Good morning train goers! While you were catching up on your beauty sleep, we were transporting you to Surat Thani, less than 2 hours from the paradise that is Khao Sok. Grab some breakfast before we hit the road youre going to need the fuel for the fun and frolics that lay ahead. Lush accommodation set amidst the jungle of Khao Sok - don't mind if we do! After youve settled into this dreamy new life, the day is yours to explore the lush Khao Sok National Park. Swim, take a canoe tour or just max relax under a canopy of swaying trees. Its a tough life.NOTE: Your Khao Sok visit may start at Cheow Larn Lake before the township. All activities are still included - just in a different order. Final details will be in your travel docs.

Meals:Lunch, Dinner

Location Visited:Overnight Train to Surat Thani, Khao Sok National Park

Accommodation:Riverside Cottages (or similar)

day 4 - Khao Sok

Hopefully the birds wake you nice and early this morning - we've got a solid day of exploring coming up. First on the agenda is a long tail boat ride across Cheow Larn Lake where we'll lose ourselves in the beauty of the limestone cliffs and surrounding wilderness. After lunch we'll stay on the watercraft theme, hopping on a bamboo raft that will take us to the incredible views of Pakarang Caves.Later you can choose to go kayaking, hiking or swimming then well seal off the day with a squad dinner.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location Visited:Khao Sok National Park

Accommodation:Sai Chon Raft House (or similar)

day 5 - Khao Sok to Krabi

Today we transit from one paradise found to another. Waving goodbye to our jungle setting, we head off in search of the ocean-side village of Krabi. By early afternoon we'll be slipping into the island lifestyle of Krabi. For some of us, cocktails and coconuts poolside will be high priority; for others, a poke around the markets and a swim in the ocean overlooking Thailand's iconic vista of islands will be the call of the day. No matter how you choose to kick it, the good times are guaranteed.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Khao Sok National Park, Krabi

Accommodation:Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort (or similar)

day 6 - Krabi

Smiles will be broad over breakfast this morning as we settle in for another day in Krabi. A half day cruise of the islands and Rai Lei beach is up for grabs, if you can drag yourself away from pool hangs at our hotel. Either way, a bit of swimsuit action and water submersion is pretty much a given.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Krabi

Accommodation:Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort (or similar)

day 7 - End Krabi

Our trip finishes today. Saying goodbye to Thailand won't be easy, but these memories of beautiful beaches, adventures and delicious Thai food will stay in our hearts and memories forever.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Krabi

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Accommodation

W22 by Burasari (or similar) HotelOvernight Train HotelRiverside Cottages (or similar) HotelSai Chon Raft House (or similar) HotelAvani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort (or similar) Hotel

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Breakfast (x5)Lunch (x2)Dinner (x2)

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Travel by coach

Guide

Experienced Driver Guide

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