Wildlife adventure travel to Thailand: small group tour

About the Program

7 days nonstop: travel by car to exciting destinations in Thailand's southern provinces. Discover natural ecosystems and their inhabitants: we will go through the jungle to see the Rafflesia flower, hike a mountain to the Tiger Cave Temple, swim in waterfalls, kayak in a mangrove forest, snorkel at beautiful remote beaches, and relax with hot springs and Thai massages at the best parlors. This is also a food tour: try the best Thai dishes at the best restaurants (not the most expensive).

Start: Phuket International Airport (HKT)

End: Phuket International Airport (HKT)

Difficulty Level

Daily physical activity: a lot of walking, mountain hiking, kayaking, etc. Moderate difficulty. Suitable for children.

Accommodations

Hotels with at least 3 stars

Food

Includes daily breakfast, but not lunch and dinner. This trip is also gastronomic tour: you'll try the best dishes in Thai cuisine and exotic fruits.

What Will You Do?

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Trek through wild jungles, swim in waterfall, find the Rafflesia flower and encounter wild animals.
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Kayak through a mango forest and a cave.
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Find the mudskipper land fish.
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Take a dip in hot springs that are really hot: up to 45°C (113°F)!
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Try all the best dishes of Thai cuisine, as well as the amazing durian fruit.
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The program also includes: the best beaches, unique hotels, a Thai massage, local art, and great company!

Photos from the Route

Description by Day

day 1. Arrival. Visiting the beach.

Meet at the Phuket airport. Shuttle to the hotel located next to a large but uncrowded beach. Relax by the sea after your flight with the option to go for a Thai massage. Here and throughout the trip, we'll recommend specific massage parlors because they are not all equally good. Dish of the day: red curry.

day 2. Beach, art gallery, durian, hot springs.

Jog on the beach before breakfast. Visit the gallery and workshop of the local artist Pu Payon and meet him. Visit a wild private beach. Right on the beach, we'll try the extremely unusual and exotic durian fruit. Drive to Khao Sok National Park (3.5 hours). Visit hot springs that offer multiple pools at different temperatures. The hottest is about 45°C (113°F). Check in to the hotel next to the forest. Dishes of the day: basil chicken, massaman curry, durian.

day 3. Rainforest.

Spend all day in the jungle. The 10 km (6.2 miles) circular trail starts with a 500 m (1,640 ft) climb in altitude before descending to a river with waterfalls. You'll hear cicadas constantly chirping loudly and sometimes gibbons. We often see snakes, macaques, surilis, flying lizards, etc. But the most unique sight is the giant Rafflesia flower, a vine root parasite that grows locally in specific places. End the day with another dip in the hot springs. Dish of the day: tom kha.

day 4. Cheow Lan Lake.

Drive 1 hour to the pier at Cheow Lan Lake. Tour on a long-tail boat (a native Thai motorboat) around the lake with a stop in the jungle and a cave visit. Drive 2.5 hours to the province of Krabi. Free time: option to walk along the waterfront, down tourist streets, or go for a massage. Dishes of the day: Thai fried rice, yellow curry.

day 5. Kayaking in a mangrove forest and caves.

The exact plan for the day will depend on the tide. Kayak in a mangrove forest. Not just a boat trip, but the opportunity to observe the forest's ecosystem and see a unique animal, the mudskipper, a fish that can get around on dry land. Visit two caves, kayaking through one of them and walking around the other. In the evening, a trip to the night market in Krabi Town. Dish of the day: tom yum.

day 6. Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave Temple.

Visit the Emerald Pool, a popular tourist attraction. We'll get to it through the forest and swim in the mineral water. Stop at the hot springs. Closer to evening, set out to the Tiger Cave Temple. Before sunset, climb the mountain that the temple is located on and get a beautiful 360-degree view of the mountains, sea, and city below. Challenging hike of 600 m (1,969 ft) in altitude. Dish of the day: pad thai.

day 7. Beach, snorkeling, Bangla Road.

Drive back to Phuket. The whole ride will take 3 hours. On the way, we'll visit another cave. On arrival in Phuket, we'll go to Ao Sane Beach, the perfect spot for snorkeling and amateur freediving. The water is up to 15 m (49 ft) deep with a wide variety of corals and fishes. In the evening, based on the group's mood, we'll have a choice of going to Patong and walking the bustling tourist street of Bangla Road or relaxing in quiet Karon and getting a Thai massage. Dish of the day: green curry.

day 8. Flight home.

Breakfast in the hotel. Transport to the airport at any time. If your flight is in the evening, we'll visit another one of Phuket's great beaches, Freedom Beach, in the first half of the day.

Cost

Group Tour

Spot on one
of the planned tours

Booking deposit

Private Tour

For a single participant or for a private
group on any agreed dates

Price for the first (or only) participant

Price for each more
memeber

☑Included

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Consultation and help selecting plane tickets
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Accompaniment by a guide from our company (who is also the driver)
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7 nights of accommodations in hotels of at least 3 stars (double-occupancy rooms, with breakfast)
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Car rental and all shuttles in the program, including to/from the airport
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Kayaking and local guide
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Fees for all entry tickets in the program (national park, caves, hot springs, etc.)
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Tour of Cheow Lan Lake and long-tail (motor) boat rental
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Health insurance that provides coverage in Thailand