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Breakfast at the hotel.
Next proceed to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the most colourful floating market in the Kingdom. Enjoy the beautiful sights along the way and witness the day-to-day activities of the Thai people who live on the canals selling their fresh fruits and vegetables from the surrounding villagers’ farms. Take a short paddle boat ride through the canals to get the closure feeling of the local people. Free at leisure and enjoy of photo shooting.
Afternoon is free at leisure.
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3
Arrive at Surat Thani Airport, meet a driver (without guide) and transfer to Ta Khun office where will be starting the tour to Rajaprabha Dam, a part of Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand is an amazing place. It is covered by the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, huge limestone mountains shooting straight up in the air, deep valleys, breathtaking lakes, exciting caves, wild animals and much more.
• Check in: Meet your guide (store excess luggage in our office if you prefer)
• Boat Ride: Check into the park and board a traditional longtail boat with your guide
• Scenic landmark: Visit Gui Lin Scenic area for pictures and a swim
• Lunch: Arrive at your raft house for lunch
• Hike: Depending on the season, your guide will take you on a jungle hike to a Cave, Viewpoint, or Waterfall based on your guide’s recommendation of trail
• Evening Safari: Board your private longtail boat for an evening safari, when the animals are most active. If not available, you may use a kayak to explore the lake on your own. (FIT option only)
• Dinner: Enjoy a traditional southern Thai style dinner at the raft house restaurant
Overnight at SUPERIOR FLOATING BUNGALOW (3-4 Star option)
** Well-appointed rooms that sleep 2-3 people with two double beds. Equipped with private bathrooms and electric fans from 6pm onward. Perfect for guests who want to enjoy nature, but relax in comfort with modern amenities.
(Raft Houses include: Phuphawaree, Laguna, Prai Wan, Keeree Thara)
Overnight at FLOATING Villa (5 Star option)
** Featuring rooms built of tropical hardwood, air conditioning, towel service, and a cook-to-order restaurant.
These rooms are for 2-3 pax and there are 2 private rooms per Villa...Perfect for those looking for the “Luxury
of Nature” Hotel: Panvaree, Panvaree Greenery
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4
Arrive in Krabi, check in at hotel and free at leisure.
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5
Breakfast at the hotel, today is free at leisure.
Optional activities are available.
RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :
FULL DAY 4 ISLANDS BY SPEED BOAT OR LONGTAIL BOAT
Join-in Service / Time: 08:30 - 15:30 hrs.
08:30AM: Pick up from your hotel in Krabi
09:00AM: Depart from pier by speed boat / longtail boat to visit the following Island &beaches:
- Phranang cave: is a beautiful beach with Limestone Mountain and a cliff. At the end of the path has a cave that is surrounded by white sand and a clear sea. In the morning will be full of Thai and foreign tourists. It is a good location for swimming or enjoying other activities on the beach such as Climbing, Sunbathing, Padding board and seeing the sunset.
- Tub Island: Relaxing the white sandy linkage between Tap Island and Chicken Island at low tide.
- Poda Island: Relax for sunbathing. It is unique in that it has a small island. The island looks like a sailboat located in front of the beach. Ko Poda is surrounded by beaches on 3 sides except the west side, which is the side that receives windy waves and is a high rocky cliff. There are white sandy beaches around the island and clear water that is suitable for swimming. The island’s coastline has a variety of intact coral reefs.
- Chicken Island - Enjoy swimming & snorkeling among coral reefs and Fish and Lunch time.
15:00PM: Return to pier and transfer back to your hotel
*Please note: Programs are subject to change according to weather conditions without prior notice.
RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :
FULL DAY HONG ISLANDS BY SPEED BOAT OR LONGTAIL BOAT
Join-in Service / Time: 08:30 - 15:30 hrs.
Hong Island is a part of an area that includes about 20 islands, Hong is the largest and is the basis of the National Park Ranger. One of the gems of this region, its proximity to the coast and mangroves that grow in the archipelago are a feature of this area and make the colour of water Emerald Green, unique in this area.
Tour Program:
08:30AM: Pick up from your hotel in Krabi
09:00AM: Depart from pier by speed boat to visit the following Island &beaches:
09:30AM: Arrive at Hong Island. See the scenery around Hong Island, see the beautiful sea and the origin of the island\'s name. Take a photo of the emerald green sea Play in the water to see corals and fishes closely. and relax in the midst of beautiful nature Ready to walk on the white and soft sandy beach.
12:30PM: Have lunch on the island.
14:00PM: Sightseeing cruise around Lading Island (Paradise Island)
15:00PM: Return to pier and transfer back to your hotel
*Please note: Programs are subject to change according to weather conditions without prior notice.
RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :
FULL DAY HOT SPRING WATERFALL & EMERALD POOL
Private Service / Time: 08:30 - 15:30 hrs.
Visiting with our local guide drive an hour to visit Khlong Thom Hot Spring Waterfall, it looks like a hot waterfall but the water is not that hot and the temperature is around 40 - 50 Celsius. The hot water seeps through the ground surface that has grove forest covering it. The waterfall is 5 meters tall and has 3 levels, each level has its own ponds (like a bathtub). These ponds occurred from the accumulation of limestone sediment in the spring and each level has 4-5 ponds, each pond has 1-1.5-meter depth. The pond has diluted sulphur as its component and it has a suitable temperature for bathing. Then short drive for 15min to visit Emerald Pool or also called Sa Morakot, there is a nature study path for a distance of 1,400 metres. The Pool’s origin comes from warm water streams in the lowland forests of the South. The features comprise 3 pools: Sa Kaeo is a pool that flows from the Emerald Pool. The water is clear but cannot swim here. Sa Morakot looks like an emerald green pool that comes from warm water. The temperature is about 30-50 degrees Celsius. The surrounding area is a shady forest where it is possible to swim. Sa Namphut is the origin of the Emerald Pool. It has a beautiful, clear blue appearance and is 600 metres from the Emerald Pool. It is also the habitat of the black-bellied tarot, a rare and endangered wildlife species in Thailand.
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Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Then a visit to the acclaimed Chalong Temple; famed for its Portuguese architecture. Loved by both Asian and foreign visitors, the temple\'s highlight is a wax sculpture of the abbot housed in an air-conditioned Thai-style house next to the chapel. Then drive to Phuket Old Town, visit beauty elegant architecture buildings reflecting European influence in the early 20th, take you back to a charm of a century ago. Lunch is at a local restaurant before transfer to your hotel for check in and free at leisure.
RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :
EVENING PHUKET STREET EATS & MICHELIN SELECTED TOUR
Private Transfer Service / Time: 16.00 - 20:30 hrs.
Your local guide will take you to local evening market Talad Saphan Hin where local people hope to shop their food back home after work. Learn about different kind of snacks you could find in local Thai market and of course test them. Your local guide will give full explanation of all kind of food but will let you try 2-3 things. Moving to try unique Phuketian food O TAO selected by Michelin Found only in Phuket, O Tao is a unique stir-fried dish made with seafood and battered taro. Cooked over a charcoal flame, the textures and flavours are well-balanced and the smoky aroma very pleasing. Prepare to arrive early, as crowds gather nightly. Fried oysters are also available.
Continue on your culinary adventure by walking and around Classical Phuket Old Town to observe the night life of living. Street food and food shop that open until midnight is almost everywhere in Phuket town area. Taking picture of heritage building at night while learning about its culture before zipping local soft drink with storytelling from our local guide. Phuket viewpoint is included in the tour for taking picture.
The day will end with typical Thai Desert and Typical Phuketian desert at Suan Luang Area. Try local Roti , created as a communal pancake , all roti here comes from one huge charcoal flat pan, and one guy shapes, fries, taps and cuts faster than the eye can see. Order code numbers stand for the number of roti to eggs. Don\'t miss the tender beef curry, which is also good. Sweet desert with ice called O aew which originally introduced by Phuket people is your last menu for today before send you back to hotel.
RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :
EVENING PHUKET FANTASEA SHOW & DINNER
Private Transfer Service / Time: 17.30 - 23:00 hrs.
Inspired by Thailand\'s rich and exotic heritage, Phuket Fantasea not only showcases the charm and beauty of Thailand but also enriches ancient Thai traditions with the wonder of cutting-edge technology and special effects. The result is a stunning 140-acre themed complex packed with a multitude of activities and entertainments: a carnival village with games, handicrafts and shopping, a 4,000-seat themed restaurant offering a grand buffet of Thai and international cuisines, a breathtaking Las Vegas-style theatrical show, displaying Thailand\'s myths, mysteries, grace and beauty, not to mention the troupe of elephants, fire-eaters, graceful dancers and even a tiger! This wondrous extravaganza is certain to delight the whole family.
**Phuket Fantasea is operated every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday
RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :
EVENING SIAM NIRAMIT SHOW & DINNER
Private Transfer Service / Time: 17.30 - 23:00 hrs.
One of the Best Shows in the world, be amazed by the State-of-the-Art stage performance. It is so realistic, just like going back in a time machine and seeing history come to life. Siam Niramit Show is an excellent introduction to history and culture of Thailand. The stage is 65 metres wide, 40 metre deep and 10 metre high. There are 100 performers and 500 costumes. Over 100 beautiful set pieces and artistic backdrops make every scene so real. Many special effects will create fun and surprises. For example, all of a sudden, the river appears on the stage, the and angels fly realistically in the heaven scene. Siam Niramit Phuket show is a MUST-SEE.
**Siam Niramit is operated daily except Tuesday
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7
Breakfast at hotel
Itinerary
09:00am Coffee and Tea will be served at the marina for sightseeing, take a photo ( Pileh Lagoon ) for jumping, snorkeling and swimming. for sightseeing. Take photo. for relaxing and take photos
Lunch time at Phi Phi Don
Arrive at Khai Nok Island for snorkelling, swimming relaxing on the white sand beach and have some soft drinks and fruit in the season.
The itinerary and timing above are approximate and may be modified without notice to fit local weather conditions.
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8
Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure and enjoy the hotel facilities.
RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :
FULL DAY PHANG NGA BAY & JAMES BOND ISLAND BY SPEED BOAT
Join-In Service / Time: 07:00 - 17:00 hrs.
Enjoy beautiful scenery of limestone islands in Phang Nga Bay National Park, including the well-known Ko Ta Pu islet of James Bond and canoeing among mangrove forest at Hong Island and swimming and relaxing at Naka Island. Lunch is served at the Panyee Island restaurant.
07:00 - 08:00 Pick up from hotel and transfer to Ao Por Pier
09:30 Depart from the pier to Phang Nga Bay
Sightseeing at Panak Island, Phang Nga Bay
Enjoy spectacular canoeing among mangrove forest at Hong Island in Phang Nga Bay
Sightseeing and trekking at James Bond Island
Lunch is served at Panyee Island restaurant
Swimming and relaxing on white sandy beach at Naka Island
16:30 Arrive Ao Por Pier and transfer back to your hotel
RECOMMEND OPTIONAL TOUR :
FULL DAY PHANG NGA BAY SEA KAYAK – HONG BY STARLIGHT
Join-In Service / Time: 11:30 - 21:30 hrs.
Enjoy an afternoon of sea cave exploring literally inside Phang Nga Bay’s marine geology, – including the caves and hidden lagoons. Great nature and wildlife surround you.
Entry Trip starts mid-day to avoid the crowds, customized transfers included. Don’t eat lunch – we serve you on board of our comfortable support boat. After lunch, a professional guide paddles you through Phang Nga Bay’s “Tidal Nape Sea Caves” in our custom designed kayaks hand-made in Oregon by SOTAR, the World’s premier white water raft manufacturer. The unique experience is dramatic, but Caveman’s SOTAR custom kayaks are specially designed for your trip. We’ve never capsized, punctured or had an accident. After a detailed briefing, your professional guide paddles you and your partner through “Tidal Nape” Sea Caves literally inside Phang Nga Bay’s marine limestone karstic islands into “Hongs“(Thai for “Room”). The hidden cliff-lined lagoons are populated with macaques, water monitors, kingfishers, mudskippers, egrets, Sea Eagles and Brahminy Kites. We finish after dark by floating your own self-made flower “Kratong” in a spiritual and spectacular Natural light show. Eating our delicious seafood-vegan buffet on the trip back, you return to the pier two hours after sunset.
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9
Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure and enjoy the hotel facilities.
Check-out and meet your Thailand Journeys guide and take a private transfer to Phuket Airport for your departure flight (flight TBA / not included).
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