Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok and head to your hotel to get settled. Your tour leader meets you at the hotel reception at 6pm for a welcome meeting where you'll get oriented and meet the group. The rest of your first evening is yours to do as you like, so grab dinner somewhere nearby or rest after your travels.
Optional Activities
- Sample fragrant street food
- Haggle in local markets
- Cruise on the Chao Phraya River to witness sunsets
Landmarks/POIs Chao Phraya River - Day 2
Bangkok to Trang
Start with a guided tour of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo to see the Emerald Buddha. From there, you'll walk to Wat Po to visit the famous 46-metre reclining Buddha. After that, you have free time to explore Bangkok on your own. Later in the day, you'll board the overnight sleeper train heading to Trang, so pack light before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Grand Palace with local guide
- Visit Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
- Visit Wat Po and the reclining Buddha
- Overnight sleeper train to Trang (second-class A/C sleepers)
Landmarks/POIs Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) Wat Po - Day 3
Trang to Koh Hai
You'll wake up in Trang and drive to Pak Meng Pier for a boat transfer to Koh Hai island in the Andaman Sea. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring this quiet, little-developed island with white sand beaches and coral reefs. It's a nice spot to get your bearings and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Koh Hai island
Landmarks/POIs Koh Hai (Koh Ngai) Andaman Sea - Day 4
Koh Hai
Take a boat trip to Koh Muk to explore the Emerald Cave, where you'll swim through an 80-metre limestone tunnel to reach a secluded beach surrounded by towering cliffs. After returning to Koh Hai, you'll have free time to snorkel, walk through the national park, or just sit on the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Koh Muk
- Visit Emerald Cave (Tham Morakot) with 80-metre swim through limestone tunnel
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Walk through forested interior of Koh Muk
- Walk into forested slopes of national park on Koh Hai
- Boat trips from Koh Hai to explore offshore reefs
Landmarks/POIs Koh Muk Emerald Cave (Tham Morakot) - Day 5
Koh Hai
This is your free day on Koh Hai. You can explore the national park, take optional boat trips to nearby islands like Rok Nok or Rok Nai for snorkelling, or stay put on the beach. An optional sunset cruise is available this evening if you want to get out on the water again.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through forested landscapes of national park
- Speedboat trip to Rok Nok island
- Speedboat trip to Rok Nai island
- Snorkelling
- Shopping
- Sunset cruise from Koh Hai
Landmarks/POIs Trang Sea - Day 6
Koh Hai to Koh Lanta
Take a public ferry from Koh Hai to Koh Lanta, known locally as the Island of the Long Beaches. You'll check into your hotel and have free time to wander the white sand beaches and forested hills. The island has a laid-back feel, so pace yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Public ferry to Koh Lanta
Optional Activities
- Walk along deserted beaches
- Watch fishermen pull in their catch
- Watch sunset with a Mai Tai cocktail
Landmarks/POIs Koh Lanta - Day 7
Koh Lanta
Visit the Following Giants project, an ethical elephant sanctuary focused on protection and care. You'll follow elephants in their natural habitat across the 60-acre sanctuary and learn about their personalities and behaviours. After that, you'll participate in a Seed Ball Reforestation activity. Lunch is at the sanctuary, then the rest of your day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the sanctuary)
Included Activities
- Visit Following Giants elephant sanctuary
- Follow elephants in natural habitat
- Learn about elephant behaviours and personalities
- Seed Ball Reforestation activity
- Lunch at the sanctuary
Landmarks/POIs Following Giants elephant sanctuary - Day 8
Koh Lanta
You have a free day to relax on the white sand beaches or take an optional excursion to the Phi Phi Islands, famous from the movie The Beach. The waters are clear and the limestone cliffs are dramatic, so it's a nice option if you want to get out exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax on white sand beaches
- Excursion to Phi Phi Islands
Landmarks/POIs Phi Phi Islands - Day 9
Koh Lanta to Koh Yao Yai
Around lunchtime, you'll take a public ferry to Koh Yao Yai, a quiet island surrounded by rocky outcrops and jagged limestone cliffs of Phang Nga National Park. After a short drive to your hotel, you'll check in and have the rest of the day to settle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Public ferry to Koh Yao Yai
Landmarks/POIs Koh Yao Yai Phang Nga National Park - Day 10
Koh Yao Yai
You have a free day on Koh Yao Yai to relax and recharge. If you want to do something, optional cycling trips around the island let you learn about daily island life from a local perspective. Otherwise, you can just unwind here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cycle around the island to learn about daily life
- Day 11
Koh Yao Yai to Krabi
Transfer by local truck to the pier, then board a public long-tail ferry to Ao Thalene pier on the mainland. You'll check into your hotel in this region of southern Thailand known for green vegetation, white beaches, caves, islands, and waterfalls. It's a scenic transition from island to mainland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Public long-tail ferry to Ao Thalene
Landmarks/POIs Ao Thalene - Day 12
Krabi
Spend the morning on a half-day kayaking excursion in Ao Thalane, paddling through limestone cliffs and lush mangrove forests. You'll move through calm waters, narrow channels, and spot wildlife like birds and monkeys along the way. Lunch is at a restaurant with great views, then you'll head back to the hotel for free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at restaurant with beautiful view)
Included Activities
- Half-day kayaking excursion in Ao Thalane
- Lunch at restaurant with beautiful view
Landmarks/POIs Ao Thalane - Day 13
Krabi
You have a free day in Krabi to relax on the beaches, check out local markets, or join optional excursions to nearby islands or snorkelling trips. Take the day at whatever pace you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax on beaches
- Browse local markets
- Excursion to Phi Phi Islands
- Speedboat trip to Koh Hong for snorkelling
Landmarks/POIs Phi Phi Islands Koh Hong - Day 14
Krabi
Your tour ends after breakfast at the hotel. You can depart from Krabi at any time that works for your flight. The hotel has luggage storage available if you need somewhere to put your bags before heading to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
