11Days 10Nights Southern Thailand explorere
Day 1: Bangkok–Nakorn Pathom-Phetchaburi (Lunch/Dinner)
07:00 am. Pick up from your hotel in Bangkok and transfer by private minibus (about 1 hrs) to visit local village at Baan Saladin, the community-based tourism area along Khlong Mahasawat, a famous canal in Nakhon Pathom.
Klong (canal) Mahasawat was dug 156 years ago to connect Khlong Bangkok Noi with the Nakhon Chaisi River. The construction, from 1860-1862, was ordered by King Rama IV, and when the waterway opened it made accessible nearly 20,000 rai (32 sq km) of fertile farmland. We included trip along Klong Mahasawat by private longtail boat, the first stop is to visit Lotus farm (by lowboat), Wat suwannaram, orchid plantations and fruit orchards i.e. Mangos, guava, jackfruit and pomelo and you get the chance to admire them from a tractor trailer.
Lunch will be provided at local restaurant, after refreshment, transfer further to Phetchaburi province, stop visit Khao Wang (Palace Hill), is located on the three peaks of 95-meter high verdant hill, in the city. It was built under the royal command of King Rama IV to become his summer palace that finished in 1860. The whole compound is comprised of royal halls, palaces, temples and other buildings which were elegantly constructed in a well-balanced of Thai, neoclassical Western and Chinese architectural styles, afterwards transfer to visit Kaeng Krachan national park, Kaeng Krachan National Park covers a reservoir and mainly rain forests with rich flora and fauna. Kaeng Krachan was declared as a national park on 12 June 1981. Covering an area of 2914 km² it is the largest national park in Thailand. The park is located in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan Provinces, bounded by the Tanintharyi Nature Reserve along Myanmar's border to the west. The park is not only part of the rainforest area north and south of the park in Thailand, but also part of the Western Forex Complex that covers 18,730 km² across 19 protected sites between Myanmar and Thailand.
Kaeng Krachan National Park is famous it's diverse wildlife, but also for the dense morning mist covering the park with hill tops sticking above mist cloud around December-March, creating a spectacular view.
after visited Kaeng Krachan National Park, transfer to your hotel, check in, at leisure
Thai set dinner will be provided at the resort
Overnight at Kaeng Krachan resort, simple and clean air condition bungalow. located about 6.3 kms away from Kaeng Krachan National park
Day 02: Kaeng Krachan –Pranburi –Chumphon – Khaosok (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) about 599 kms
Breakfast at hotel,
08:00, after breakfast, check out and transfer to visit Kaeng Krachan Dam and view porint before haeding transfer to Suratthani, lunch will be provided at local restaurant and drop off at hotel in evening
Overnight at Rock and Tree house, Flora Bungalows (air condition) or at our Jungle house (in simple tree house or Bungalow)
The resort is situated on Khaosok National Park, surrounded with beautiful lush rain forest and dramatic rock formation. The resort is located near “Sok River“(about 15 minutes away from resort) Flora bungalow is a single standard bungalow approx. 16 sqm. Accommodate maximum 2 person. Set up with 1 Double bed, air-conditioning, balcony with garden view, fridge, Tea & Coffee Set, flat screen and satellite TV, hot water and rain-shower, free Wi-Fi, safe box, hairdryer, bedroom slippers and toiletry set.
Day 3: Khaosok National park (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) join activities
Morning: Exploring many interesting living things in Khao Sok National Park will be great experience for you. In this trip, you will be guided by an experienced local guide. The knowledgeable guide can spot the interesting plants, wildlife, and other wonderful animal if you are lucky when trekking pass them. Lunch will be provided at hotel
Afternoon: Canoeing along Sok River for 1 ½ hrs, Canoeing is a very relaxing way to see Khao Sok from a different side. Our experienced English speaking guide will take you on a canoe safari along the Sok River. Gently following the river you can see the natural beauty of Khao Sok, the evergreen rainforest and the limestone karsts.
Taking a canoe is also good to spot some wildlife. Birds as well as curled up snakes can be seen at tree branches. If you would like to try a bit canoeing yourself, you’re free to try!
Return to hotel in late afternoon, at leisure
Dinner and overnight at Rock and Tree house, Khaosok national park, Flora Bungalows (air condition)or at our Jungle house (in simple tree house or Bungalow)
Day 4: Khaosok National park -Tapee pier - Koh Pha Ngan (Breakfast/Lunch)
0900 Check out and transfer to Tapee pier in Suratthani, join Lomprayah Catamaran high speedboat (11:00 am) to Koh Pha Ngan, travelling time about 3 hrs),
14:00 pm(approximate) get off at Thongsala pier, meet and greeting by our English-speaking guide at the pier, transfer to your hotel by private air condition minibus included baggage (no guide)
15:00 pm (approximate) drop off at your hotel, located on Haad Rin, check in, at leisure, relaxing, sunbathing on the white sandy beach in front of hotel
Overnight at Pha Ngan Bayshore – air condition Deluxe villa, garden view
Day 05: Explore around Koh Pha Ngan (Breakfast)
Enjoy buffet breakfast at hotel,
08:00 am. Pick up from your hotel and will transfer to explore around Koh Pha Ngan, the tour will transfer you along the scenic coast road and down some little local streets passing through beautiful landscape and the tropical forest, we included stop visit local village, traditional fishing boats, local market, coconut plantation, temple and meet a friendly monk who has spent many years in Europe. He is very relaxed and communicative and he will share insight into Buddhist culture. The small temple makes this a very personal experience. Transfer back to your hotel and drop off at hotel around noon, relaxing rest of day at hotel swimming pool or white sandy beach in front of the hotel
Overnight at Pha Ngan Bayshore – Deluxe villa, Garden view
Day 06: Explore Koh Nang Yuan -Koh Tao (Breakfast/Lunch) join speedboat
Discover secret beauty, unique under water wildlife and tranquility of one of the world's most beautiful islands. Enjoy a breath-taking day out to the beautiful island of Koh Tao and Nang Yuan, islands of your dream.
- 08:00-08:45hrs. Transfer by minivan from your resort to meeting and light breakfast.
- 09:00hrs. Speedboat leaving from Thongsala pier, it takes around an hour to get the first destination is Ao Muang at Koh Tao or Nang Yuan island (depend on weather).
- Snorkel in the clear waters at the most affluent coral reefs with lots of colorful fish.
- Relaxing, sunbathing on powdery white sand beach and easy trek to the amazing viewpoint where the picture postcard of Nang Yuan Island is. Depart from Koh Nang Yuan and transfer to Koh Tao,
- Home cooked Thai lunch buffet at the restaurant on Koh Tao, all you can eat.
- Enjoying free time for swimming, snorkeling from the beach or taking pictures on the beach.
- 15:00hrs. Depart from the marine park back to Koh Phangan.
- 16:00hrs. Arrive at Koh Phangan, transfer back to your resort by minivan.
Tour including; Roundtrip transfer between hotel and pier, join speedboat 2-3 engines, English speaking guide, Snorkel equipment, Soft drink & Drinking water, Light breakfast & Thai lunch buffet, group travel accident Insurance, Life vest & First Aid box
Day 07: Koh Pha Ngan-Koh Samui (Breakfast)
Check out and transfer to Thongsala pier,
11:00 am join Lomprayah Catamaran to Koh Samui,
11:50 am, Get off at Pralan pier and transfer to your hotel on Koh Samui by minibus without guide
Check in, enjoy rest of day at leisure
Note: normal check in time is after 14:00 pm.
Overnight at Samui Jasmine resort, Deluxe Garden Villa
Day 08: Samui island tour (Breakfast)
Pick-up from your hotel by 4x4 truck and transfer to Plai Laem Temple on Samui's north-east coast of Samui, featuring a striking white 18-arm image of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion
09.30-10.00 Driving to Big Buddha Known locally as Wat Phra Yai, its golden, 12-meter seated Buddha statue was built in 1972 and remains one of the island’s most popular attractions. Visit “Coconut Farm”. Experience life in a traditional coconut farm and watch how the “simple and humble” coconut can be transformed and used into many interesting ways, continue driving to Grandfather & Grandmother rocks, set on the rocky coastline between Lamai and Hua Thanon, Hin Ta and Hin Yai.
12.00-12.30 Leave for Phutaboon Village Plantation, considered the “Kingdom of Fruits on the Mountains”. This is followed by the highlight of the tour; Jungle Route 360°, simply the most beautiful viewpoint in Koh Samui. Enjoy unobstructed panoramic views of Koh Samui and its many beautiful hills, Chaweng Cove, Cheongmon, Bophut, plus the surrounding islands like Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Koh Matlang, Anthong and the Khanom mainland.
12.30-13.30 Enjoy your buffet lunch, a variety of delicious Thai food. after refreshment, experience farmers life on Samui mountains and watch how the Rubber tapping process.
14.00-15.00 Depart for Magic Garden, an unusual collection of statues amid lush jungle surrounds. The gardens are a creation of an old Samui fruit farmer and visit Namuang Waterfall No. 2 (Photo with tiger extra charge) Explore this attraction at your leisure.
17.00-17.30 Watch Monkeys harvesting coconuts before transfering to your hotel
Day 09: KOH Samui-Elephant Sanctuary (Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel
Visit Elephant Sanctuary on Koh Samui (join activities)
Our half day programs offer a memorable experience to spend time with our beautiful herd. To be in the presence of elephants is breathtaking and we are sure a day spent at Samui Elephant Sanctuary will leave you deeply moved by how incredible the largest land mammal on earth truly is.
Welcome and introduction video on who we are and why elephants need to be protected
By visiting us, you are supporting a sustainable, ethical and a compassionate approach to elephant tourism.
Drop off at your hotel around noon, relaxing rest of day at hotel’s beach or swimming pool
Day 10: Samui island (Breakfast)
Fullday at leisure, relaxing at hotel swimming pool or hotel’s beach
Day 11: Samui Island (Breakfast)
12:00 check out and transfer to Samui international Airport
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Deviations in the tour program or change of hotels are sometimes necessary depending on road conditions or availability of rooms.
Cancellation & No Show Charges Policy of Regular Package Tours (Thailand):
Less than 21-14 days prior to departure : 20 % of package price
Less than 14-07 days prior to departure : 50 % of package price
Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show : 100 % of package price