TAILOR-MADE TOURS

Off The Beaten Tracks of Southern Thailand In 14 Days - Private Tour

From Bangkokto Phuket

Itinerary

Introduction

Thailand is a beautiful place with rich culture, delicious cuisine, and stunning beaches. No wonder it attracts many travelers each year. During this Off The Beaten Tracks of Southern Thailand In 14 Days, we offer you to combine the must-see destinations with the route taking you out of crowds. Start your journey with leisure days in Bangkok to truly feel the pace of this never-sleeping city. Then head to the South to the quiet Cha Am and Hua Hin, where you will enjoy the provincial atmosphere and visit the wildlife refuge. Then take a train to Khao Sok National reserve to enjoy the magnificent views of Chiew Lan Lake. Your next stop is Krabi to visit local villages and snorkel at the most amazing bays in Thailand. Wrap up your holiday with lazy days on Phuket island.

Day 1: WELCOME TO THAILAND - BANGKOK ARRIVAL
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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.
Start point
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Day 2: BANGKOK FREE DAY (B)
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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.
Day 3: BANGKOK FREE DAY (B)
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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.
Day 4: TRAVEL FROM BANGKOK TO HUAHIN WITH VISITING PETCHBURI (B/L)
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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.
Day 5: FULL DAY WILD LIFE FRIEND FOUNDATION (B/L)
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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.
Day 6: TAKE A TRAIN RIDE TO KHAO SOK (B)
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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.
Day 7: DISCOVER THE MAGNIFICENT CHIEW LAN LAKE (B/L)
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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.
Day 8: TRAVEL FROM KHAO SOK TO KRABI (B)
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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.
Day 9: HOT SPRINGS & LAGOON TOUR WITH LUNCH - JUNGLE TOUR (B/L)
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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.
Day 10: AFTERNOON SWIMMING AND SNORKELING ON THE ISLANDS (B)
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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.
Day 11: TRAVEL FROM KRABI TO PHUKET (B)
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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.
Day 12: PHUKET LEISURE (B)
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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.
Day 13: PHUKET LEISURE (B)
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Spend one more day exploring the beaches of Phuket.

Overnight in Phuket.
Day 14: TIME TO SAY GOODBYE - PHUKET DEPARTURE (B)
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.
End point
Phuket, Phuket, Thailand

What's Include

Accommodation
3-STAR HOTELS
Bangkok: True Siam Rangnam Hotel or similar
Huahin: Ibis Huahin Hotel or similar
Khao Sok: Khao Sok River Lodge or similar
Krabi: Krabi Chada or similar
Phuket: Kata Poolside Resort or similar
4-STAR HOTEL
Bangkok: Century Park Hotel or similar
Hua Hin: Loligo Resort or similar
Khao Sok: Khao Sok River Lodge or similar
Krabi: Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang or similar
Phuket: Novotel Phuket Resort or similar
5-STAR HOTELS
Bangkok: Amari Watergate Hotel or similar
Hua Hin: Avani Huahin Resort or similar
Khao Sok: Khaosok Boutique Hideaway or similar
Krabi: Centara Grand Beach Resort or similar
Phuket: The Vijitt Resort or similar
Flights
Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.
Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide

French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Russia speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Meals

As per the tour program:

B=breakfast

L-Lunch

D-Dinner

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car

- Private car for the excursion 

- Boat as per itinerary

Other included

- Accommodation based on double/twin share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Tissues and water during transfers
- Service charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- No extra charge after service confirmation

Insurance
Insurance are not included
Other not included

•    Arrival and Departure Flights
•    Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
•    Travel Insurance
•    Public holiday surcharge (if any)
•    Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
•    Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
•    E-visa 
•    Surcharge for airport transfers between 12:00 am – 05:00 am
•    Other services not mentioned above

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