Khao Sok waterfront

Active Southern Thailand

Trip code
AST001

If sun, sea and sweat are your idea of the perfect vacation, look no further.

Sunbathing? What, are you mad? This itinerary is about getting the blood pumping — whether you’re kayaking through mangroves, climbing up cliff faces, or exploring caves deep in the rainforest.

Pricing

Price based on 3* accommodation
From
$3,595
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Price based on 4* accommodation
From
$3,863
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Key facts

11 days / 10 nights
Get those limbs moving with a diverse array of active experiences, including kayaking on lakes and in mangroves, cycling through jungles and villages, climbing at the famous Railay Beach and snorkeling in Phang Nga Bay
Enjoy the spectacular landscapes of southern Thailand as you explore the caves and rainforest of Khao Sok National Park, and relax on the white, sandy beaches of Krabi and Phuket
Get an insight into Thai cuisine with a street-food walking tour of Krabi
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DAY 1-2 KHAO SOK DAY 3-4 KRABI DAY 6-7 RAILAY DAY 8-11 PHUKET
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DAY 1-2 KHAO SOK DAY 3-4 KRABI DAY 6-7 RAILAY DAY 8-11 PHUKET

Transport in detail

All transfers will be by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, with journey times ranging from 30 minutes to three and a half hours.

What's great

This itinerary includes some of the best adventure sports experiences in Thailand

It’s easily extended with more beach time — or a bit of exploration in the center and north of Thailand

You’ll get to see some of the most dramatic natural scenery in the country

Things to consider

The beach seasons in Krabi and Phuket mean this trip is best taken from December to August

Several of the included experiences are group activities, so expect to be joined by other adventure-seekers on certain days

This trip only covers a small part of Thailand geographically, and doesn’t include any big cities or historical destinations

The experience

Adventure sports are the focus of this itinerary, but if you’d like to add some culture and history, just let us know — we’ll adapt it to suit you.

Day 1-2

Khao Sok

There’s no messing about in hectic cities on this itinerary — instead, get straight into nature in the remote and rugged landscape of Khao Sok National Park. Often compared to Halong Bay for its towering, jagged limestone karsts, Cheow Lan Lake is your base for adventures into the surrounding rainforests, caves, karsts and coves of this magnificent region. Trek to the beautiful Emerald Lagoon, ride in a bamboo boat to Coral Cave, kayak and swim in the luminous green water, and wake up in a floating lodge surrounded by the chirps of birds and the hoots of gibbons. What a way to begin your adventure!

Aerial view of Rainforest Camp Cheow Larn Lake - © ELEPHANT HILLS

Highlights

Stay in a floating villa on Thailand’s most beautiful lake

Explore the limestone caves and karst pinnacles of Cheow Lan by boat

Trek through the jungle to the Emerald Lagoon

Gibbon in Khao Sok NP - ©ELEPHANT HILLS

Day 3-5

Krabi

It’s no Bangkok, but the laid-back beach region of Krabi certainly isn’t short on action! Throw yourself straight into the thick of it with an evening street food tour, where rows of stalls peddle everything from kanom jeen curried noodles to wan yen shaved ice desserts. Then, it’s time for some action of a different kind, as you paddle through Krabi’s twisted mangrove forests, canyons, caves and lagoons, with rare birds soaring overhead and monkeys swinging in the branches. Finally, explore the region’s jungles and villages by bike, stopping to cool off in the Emerald Pool, soak in hot springs beside a waterfall, and wander forests filled with the sounds of wildlife.

Aerial view of Krabi

Highlights

Get an introduction to southern Thai cuisine on a street food tour

Kayak among the twisted roots of Krabi’s mangrove forests

Cycle through the countryside to rural villages and hidden hot springs

Kayaking in the mangroves

The finer detail

  • Breakfast every day
  • Six lunches: two at the accommodation in Khao Sok; one during the mangrove kayaking tour; one during the cycling tour; one during the climbing in Railay; one during the day trip in Phang Nha Bay
  • Three dinners: two at the accommodation in Khao Sok; one evening food tour in Krabi
  • Five full-day experiences: jungle safari and cave visit in Khao Sok National Park; Mangrove kayaking; cycling through villages, jungles and hot springs; rock climbing at Railay; snorkeling day trip to Phang Nha Bay
  • One half-day experience: boat and kayak on Chiew Larn Lake
  • One evening experience: street food tour of Krabi
  • All entrance fees to sites included in guided experiences
  • All internal transport & accommodation

Day 1:

Car transfer from Phuket Airport to Khao Sok National Park (2.5 hours)

Day 3:

Car transfer from Khao Sok National Park to Krabi (2.5 hours)

Day 4:

Round-trip car transfers to kayaking area (1.5 hours each way)

Day 5:

Round-trip car transfers to cycling experience (1 hour each way)

Day 6:

Car transfer from Krabi hotel to Railay hotel (30 minutes)

Day 8:

Car transfer from Railay to Phuket (3.5 hours)

Day 11:

Car transfer from Phuket hotel to airport (45 minutes)

  • International flights
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Entrance fees to any sites not included in guided experiences
  • Tips for guides & porters