Uncharted Southern Thailand - 14 Days

Your Thailand adventure begins with your arrival in Bangkok. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.
Overnight in Bangkok.

Have a free day at your leisure to discover Bangkok, the city which combines old and new and where everyone could find something interesting. You could visit China Town and try the delicious street food there. The shopping lovers could spend the entire day at Siam Paragon. If you are visiting Bangkok during the weekend, don't miss don't of the largest outdoor market in the world Chatuchak. For sports lovers, we advise seeing the kickboxing fights, which is the signature sport for this country. For cultural immersion, you could see the puppet show or visit Warehouse 30 for modern art exhibitions. And of course, wrap up your day with a traditional Thai massage.
Overnight in Bangkok.

Spend another day exploring Bangkok at your own pace or take the optional tour.
OPTIONAL TOUR
Explore Bangkok As The Locals Do
Today, we'll experience the many modes of transportation including BTS/MRT, public boats, and local buses that locals use to travel across the city. The highlights of the itinerary include a visit to Wat Po Temple, also known as the center of traditional massage and medicine, and famous for a giant Reclining Buddha statue. Then continue to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Keo, where you will see the Emerald Buddha.
Try the lunch as the locals do. Then, take a tuk-tuk to the Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall followed by a boat ride along the canal to Hua Chang Pier for a short walk to the area of shopping complexes and return by BTS to the hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok.

Have breakfast and complete the check-out formalities. Your guide and driver will wait for you at the hotel lobby from where you will depart to the South. Stop at the Mae Klong Railway Market to see the train passing through the local market. Continue along the scenic route to Petchburi, passing salt fields and fisheries. Spend some time exploring Petchburi by visiting the Khao Luang temple. This temple is located right inside the spectacular cave, enjoy the magical atmosphere of this place and admire the beauty of the Buddha statues inside. Stop in the city center at Rabiang Rim Nam Restaurant to enjoy authentic local meals and the provincial atmosphere. In the afternoon, visit the Nang Yai Museum, where you can learn about the history and the process of making the Mang Yai puppets for the Thai shadow performance. Then continue to the teak pavilion of Wat Yai Suwannaram with intricate woodcarvings. Get back to the road and drive the scenic route along the once locally popular beach of Had Puek Tian, where the statue of a giant sea ogress may catch your eyes. Arrive at Huahin and check in.

Overnight in Huahin.

After a delicious breakfast, meet your guide and head to the Wildlife Friends Foundation. This place is a wildlife refuge, where you will learn about the over 600 rescued animals at the rescue center and why they live here.

Have lunch at the rescue centre and spend the afternoon following the volunteers in their daily tasks. Drive around the whole site, watch the animals and get to see the bears and monkeys enjoying their meal.

In the evening, your guide will take you for a walk in Hua Hin town to visit the local market and feel the bustling atmosphere of this town.

Overnight in Hua Hin.

This morning we will take you to Hua Hin station, one of Thailand's most beautiful train stations built in a unique Thai architectural style. It is also one of the oldest train stations in the country. Hop on the local train (12:09-18:50) and have a ride to Surat (no guide on board). 

Upon arrival at Surat Thani station, your guide will meet you there and transfer you to Khao Sok. The trip will take about 1,5 hours drive. Check-in at the resort and evening at leisure.

Overnight in Khao Sok.

In the morning join the group for a day trip to Chiew Lan Lake, the most remarkable landmark of Khao Sok. Upon arrival at the pier, hop on the motorized boat for a cruise on the lake to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the lush green forest.

Hop off the boat and hike through the jungles to the Pakbarang cave, also known as the Coral Cave. Be amazed by the beautiful view of the limestone rocks, stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave.

Have lunch on a floating raft enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the lake. Then have a relaxing time swimming or kayaking in the lake before returning to the pier and transferring back to your hotel.

Overnight in Khao Sok.

After breakfast at the hotel enjoy a 1-hour tubing or kayaking on the Sok River (please select one). Then freshen up and pack for your next trip. You will be transferred to Krabi by private car, the trip will take about 3 hours.
Upon arrival in Krabi, check in at the hotel and have free time for relaxing and swimming at the beach.
Overnight in Krabi.

Today you will explore Krabi in a different way, far from the ordinary tourist route. In the early morning meet your guide at the hotel.

* WAT THAM SUA (TIGER CAVE TEMPLE)

Which is one of the most beautiful temple in Krabi. There are several caves where you can find limestone stalagmites and stalactites. Many big trees can be found in the temple s area. On top of the mountain stands a golden pagoda with more than 1000 steps to reach it.

* HOT SPRING OR HOT STREAM

Where you can get the real natural relaxation by dipping yourself in the stream. The Hot Spring in this area is hotter than any others nearby. The minerals and the temperature (38-42 c) of the springs are ideal for Hydrotherapy baht.

Lunch will be serve at a local restaurant.

* EMERALD LAGOON

The area is forested and shady and at different times of the day, the color of the water changed to different hues. The radiant water is about 1.2 meters deep and you will enjoy swimming in the Emerald Lagoon with green and clear water.

Overnight in Krabi.

Pick up from your hotel to Nopparatthara Beach and then we will take you to Tab Island.

The island is composed of 2 small islands – Koh Tub and Koh Mor which are joined together with sand bars. You can see the sand bars only when it is the proper low tide.

There are also other islands to visit as well; Kai Island (or Chicken Island); an amazing rock formation as the big head of Ostrich or chicken. You will see a lot of small colorful fishes when snorkeling in this area.

Have picnic lunch on the beach at Poda Island; an island with white sandy beaches, clear water and schools of colorful fishes in abundance. It is a perfect place for snorkeling or swimming.

In the afternoon, visit Phranang Cave and Phranang Beach to swim or just relax on the nice beach.

Around 14:00, we return to Nopparatthara Beach and then transfer back to the hotel to relax.

(National Park fee is included)

Overnight in Krabi.

Have breakfast and check out the hotel. At 9:30 your driver will meet you and take you for a scenic drive to Phuket. On the way, you will make a stop at Khao Thong hill for a panoramic view of Phang Nga Bay. Make a walk through the mangroves in Tha Pom to reach Klong Song Nam Park enjoying the beauty of nature on the way. After the hike, you will continue your trip to Phuket. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and have free time to explore the beautiful beaches nearby.
Overnight in Phuket.

Free at your leisure to discover Phuket by yourself. The largest island in Thailand, Phuket is a beautiful destination for sightseeing and adventures. The island itself is rife with diverse landscapes, from its famous sandy beaches to forested hills, mountains, limestone cliffs, low plains, lagoons, and lush tropical forests. Today you can just have a relaxing time at the beach, go swimming or snorkeling. You also could visit the Aquarium in Cape Panwa to see the diversity of the sea life on this island. If you are into adventures, challenge yourself with the zipline at Flying Hanuman. In the evening don't miss the night markets and visit the busy Bangla Road for a drink.

Overnight in Phuket.

Spend one more day exploring the beaches of Phuket.
Overnight in Phuket.

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Thailand. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.
Trip Ends.