Immerse in the Nature of Southern Thailand

Bangkok – Hua Hin – Koh Talu – Surat Thani – Khao Sok – Khao Lak – Talae Nok – Koh Phratong – Phuket

19 Days & 18 Nights

Duration

19 Days & 18 Nights

Group Size

Max 15 people

Travel Styles

Sustainable; Beach Stay

Minimum age

Minimum Age 10 Years Old

Transport

Car

Best time to go

From January to September

Selling Points

A multi-stop itinerary from Bangkok to reach the south, taking time to reveal some ignored areas of beauty and sites on the way to the south.
An itinerary that allows a reconnection with nature but also local life and one homestay experience in a fishermen’s community
Perfect for nature lovers & people seeking soft adventure and are willing to disconnect from modern life
A perfect way to experience slow travel
Kui Buri, Khao Sok, Koh Phratong, Surin Islands; 4 stages of the trip located in some of the most beautiful national parks of Thailand
A unique safari elephant spotting experience: a natural handoff experience to observe wildlife in its environment rather than in a camp
Learn the moving story of Koh Talu private island and its Marine Rehabilitation and Turtle Nursery project
The unforgettable experience of a night on a floating raft on the Chiew Larn Lake in Khao Sok among magical limestone and green scenery
Koh Phratong and its Savannah, a seasonal destination for an unforgettable experience
Koh Talu, Koh Phratong: 2 ideal islands for an eco-friendly holiday

Day 1

Arrival in Bangkok

Welcome to Bangkok – the quintessential eastern metropolis and Southeast Asia’s most vibrant capital city.

Your guide will be waiting for you at Bangkok Airport and will accompany you on your private transfer to the hotel.

Day 2

Bangkok

Today, during a gentle cycling tour, you will discover Bangkok’s unexpected and rejuvenating side. At the end of the afternoon, visit Wat Pho, a true wonder to behold.
You will hop in a tuk-tuk and begin a twilight tasting adventure in the bustling Chinatown area at night.

Day 3

Bangkok - Nonthaburi - Bangkok

Today, depart bustling Bangkok for the neighboring province of c. You’ll meet your host and her family who open their house for a peaceful day in the countryside. You can discover their organic garden, picking vegetables and spices to cook with your family before a delicious traditional meal. After lunch, learn the art of water hyacinth weaving during a workshop. During the day, you’ll share the community’s life, focusing on sustainability and the development of micro-agriculture along a peaceful canal not far from the busy urban life of Bangkok.

Day 4

Bangkok - Hua Hin

Enjoy a free morning to explore Bangkok more, or relax in your hotel. Around noon you will drive to Bang Sue Railway station and embark on the train to laid back seaside city of Hua Hin, arriving at the end of the afternoon to check-in at your hotel.
Welcome to Hua Hin – the city of white sand beaches, magnificent mountain scenery, and a beautiful waterfall, which remain largely untouched by human intervention. Hua Hin is also famous for being a favorite residence of the Thai Royal family for their beach stays.

Day 5

Hua Hin

Spend your morning at leisure. Then depart in the afternoon towards Kui Buri National Park and look for wildlife in the jungle. Return to your hotel in the evening.

Day 6

Hua Hin - Bang Saphan - Koh Talu

Pack your bags, today, you will be transferred in the early morning to Bang Saphan Pier, and a speedboat will take you on an exciting tropical experience on the little islet of Koh Talu. After a half-hour cruise, you will reach the resort to check-in before enjoying a tasty lunch. Overnight stay in Koh Talu Island Resort.

Day 7

Koh Talu

At 09:00, set off on a floating raft for Chong Talu, a large natural hole in the cliff of the island that gave its name to the island. The afternoon will be free for enjoying leisure activities. Dinner will be served at The Terrace Restaurant with a seafood barbecue.

Day 8

Koh Talu - Bang Saphan - Surat Thani - Khao Sok

In the morning, you still have time for snorkeling and kayaking. Enjoy lunch at the Terrace Restaurant. Around 14:00, you will prepare to pack and leave the island as the boat will be ready to bring you back to Koh Talu around 14:30.

Day 9

Surat Thani - Khao Sok

After breakfast, you will leave Surat Thani for three exciting days immersed in lush greenery in Khao Sok National Park. Accompanied by your expert guide, embark on an unforgettable hike in the forest’s heart for two days of adventure to learn about the rainforest and the ways of jungle life.

Day 10

Khao Sok

Awake at dawn to a chorus of early birds; today you continue to hike into the jungle to discover the oldest rainforest.
Leisure on your own in the afternoon when you return to Khao Sok accommodation.

Day 11

Khao Sok

This morning you will head off to discover Cheow Lan Lake at Khao Sok. Your long-tail boat passes among hundreds of tiny karst islands blanketed by rainforest. Land at your floating resort to spend the rest of the day enjoying the fantastic scenery, jungle hiking, exploring a cave or waterfall, swimming, and relaxing at the floating bungalows where you will stay for the night.

Day 12

Khao Sok (Chiew Larn lake) - Khuraburi

Enjoy your final moments in the enchanting setting of the lake before heading back to the dam by long-tail boat and continuing to Khuraburi

Day 13

Khuraburi - Talae Nok

Begin your tour in Khuraburi by meeting the host family in Ban Thale Nok and enjoying the authentic meal.
Spend your time with locals who teach you to make handcrafted nature soap, and go fishing with a local angler while enjoying the sunset.
The evening is the time to taste the local fresh catch and cultural exchange activities.

Day 14

Talae Nok - Khuraburi

Today you’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast, and afterward, learn to weave nipa palm leaves, which are used as traditional roofing panels. Your last activity will be Thai coconut dessert-making with the family upon returning to your homestay.
After leaving your friendly hosts, you will make your way to your hotel in Khuraburi, where you can relax and reflect on the great memories you made during the last couple of days.

Day 15

Khuraburi - Surin Islands - Khuraburi

After breakfast, head to the Khuraburi pier and start to cruise the turquoise sea to the secluded green, a sandy archipelago of the Surin Islands. This is where you’ll find the Moken community: sea gypsies who’ve lived for centuries in total harmony with this green-and-blue environment and ecosystem. Their village will teach you all about the island’s almost forgotten way of life-based, mainly fishing.
Then you’ll discover, at three different snorkeling spots, a hidden, perfectly preserved, beautiful water world. Jump from the deck and let the stillness of the Andaman Sea wash over you for an unforgettable swimming experience among the area’s unique tropical marine fauna and beautiful coral.
At the end of the afternoon, you will arrive back in Khuraburi, where you can spend another night in beautiful, green surroundings.

Day 16

Khuraburi - Koh Phra Thong

Today, you will drive back to Khuraburi pier to board your long-tail boat to the beautiful Koh Phratong for a truly disconnected experience, a real tropical escape immersed in beautiful nature. Upon arrival, you will disembark on the beach, where the staff welcomes you for check-in.

Day 17

Koh Phratong

Today you’ll go to the inland area of Koh Phratong to experience the unique landscapes with the appearance of the African Savannah.

Day 18

Koh Phratong

Day at leisure

Day 19

Phuket Departure

In the morning, you will take the long-tail boat back to the mainland and be transferred to Phuket International airport for your onward flight.

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