Thailand's South: See & experience it all in 12 days

Start your tour in the town of Krabi. From the airport, head to the coastal village of Ao Nang. This vibrant village offers a lively introduction to Southern Thailand and some fun nightlife, while also serving as a base to explore the surrounding exotic islands.

Explore the tropical surroundings by boat, visiting Tub Island, Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Pranang Cave. This region is famous for its limestone peaks, both on land and at sea, with many caves featuring stalactites and stalagmites. Lunch and snorkeling are included on today’s tour. Alternatively, you can take a daytrip to Railay Beach for rock climbing—ask us for details. Children under 5 years old are not permitted to climb.

Travel by boat from Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi Island. Take a private long-tailed boat tour exploring Pileh Bay, Maya Bay, Loh Sama Bay, Monkey Beach, and Viking Cave. The beaches and clear waters are protected by national park status. Tourism here boomed after the movie “The Beach,” making Phi Phi one of Thailand’s most famous destinations. Snorkeling gear (mask and tube) is included. In the evening, enjoy the buzzing nightlife on this car-free island.

Travel by boat from Koh Phi Phi Island to the resort town of Phuket. Explore the famous Patong Beach, watch the sunset from Cape Phrom Thep, and enjoy a Thai cooking lesson followed by dinner. The combination of delicious cuisine, rich culture, and good company makes for an unforgettable experience. Later, dive into Phuket’s buzzing nightlife on Bangla Road. Experience music, bars, clubs, performers, food carts, and even massage chairs all packed into this vibrant pedestrian street.

We make a daytrip via an organized boat tour to Phang Nga Bay. Limestone cliffs with caves, collapsed cave systems and archaeological sites are found in the bay. The most famous of the many islands is the so-called James Bond Island. It was featured in the movie “The Man with the Golden Gun.” Lunch and canoeing through caves and lagoons are included on today’s tour.

Travel by land from Phuket town to Khao Sok National Park, making a long stop in the coastal area of Khao Lak. Take a daytrip via an organized boat tour to the Similan Islands, a national park and archipelago consisting of 11 islands. Admire the islands’ famous rock formations. Enjoy lunch and snorkeling included on today’s tour. Note that the Similan Islands boat tour operates only November through April. Outside of this season, replace it with a tour of Phuket Island, including Phuket Viewpoint, Wat Chaithararam temple, and Phuket’s old town.

Head to Phang Nga Elephant Park from Khao Sok National Park. Bathe an elephant in the river and then take a canoe safari along the Sok River, surrounded by majestic mountains. Enjoy lunch included on today’s tour.

Travel by land from Khao Sok National Park to Cheow Lan Lake (Rajjaprabha Dam Reservoir). Take a full-day tour exploring this stunning lake, home to tigers, elephants, tapirs, and various monkey species. Enjoy a boat ride around the lake, visit a water cave, and have lunch included on today’s tour.

Travel from Khao Sok National Park first by land and then by boat to Koh Samui Island. Visit the Lad Koh viewpoint, Lamai Beach with its famous rocks, Wat Khunaram Temple and the Mummified Monk, the Secret Waterfall, and the Big Buddha. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife, and use Koh Samui as a base for boat daytrips.

Take a daytrip by organized boat to Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, covering 42 islands. Sail past islands of varying sizes and shapes, most covered with tropical forests, creating a breathtaking panorama. Enjoy lunch, snorkeling, and kayaking inside caves on today’s tour.

Take a daytrip first to Ko Tao Island and then to Ko Nang Yuan Island. Hike to the top of Ko Tao’s mountain for a stunning panoramic view. Snorkel around Ko Nang Yuan Island and enjoy lunch. Snorkeling gear, the mountain hike, and lunch are included on today’s tour.

End your tour this morning. Transportation will be arranged to the airport on Koh Samui Island.

Alternatively, travel to the pier for a 30-minute boat ride to Koh Phangan Island, famous for its monthly half moon and full moon parties.