A private journey by road, travelling through the coastal resorts of Hua Hin, Chumphon and Krabi to the holiday island of Phuket. Experience beautiful scenery, Thai culture and local cuisine as you stay each night by the sea. A relaxing beach stay in Phuket can easily be added to the end of your holiday.
Highlights:
You will be picked up from your Bangkok hotel and head to Damnoen Saduak, famous for its floating market, where local villagers ply their trade in long-tailed boats selling everything from fruit to cooked foods. After lunch drive towards Cha Am stopping at the hill palace of Phra Nakhon Kiri and the Marukhathaywan Palace, built in teak wood by the sea. From here continue to your hotel with the afternoon to explore.
Hotel: Wannara Hotel, Hua Hin or similar
Meals: Lunch
From Cha Am, drive through Hua Hin and the fishing village of Pran Buri before entering Sam Roi Yod “Three Hundred Peaks” National Park, location of the famous war scenes in the film “The Killing Fields”. There is a chance to climb the 395 steps to the top of the Mirror Mountain with its small monastery overlooking the harbour and beach, before stopping for lunch at a seaside restaurant en route to Chumphon.
Hotel: Novotel Chumphon Beach Resort or similar
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, depart for Surat Thani with a stop on the way at Phra Borommathat Chaiya, the Mahayanan style stupa built around 757. From here, continue to the weaving village of “Baan Phumriang”, famous for its exquisitely coloured cloth called “Phumriang Silk”. After lunch travel overland to Southwest National Park at Ao Luk – Krabi, arriving late afternoon in Krabi where you will check in to your hotel for two nights.
Hotel: Krabi La Playa, Krabi or similar
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Today you are free to relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities or take an excursion – perhaps take a boat to the nearby islands or a kayak to explore the mangroves. Your hotel has a great location in the main resort of Ao Nang so a whole variety of shops and restaurants are just a short walk away
Hotel: Krabi La Playa, Krabi or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Today begin with a visit to the Shell Cemetery with its petrified seashells dating as far back as 75 million years. Afterwards, take a cruise across the shallow sea of Phang Nga National Park, with its beautiful limestone rocks jutting out of the water, stopping for a tour on the famous “James Bond Island”. After a delicious lunch, arrive in Phuket, where you can extend your holiday at one of the excellent beach resorts.
Ask you consultant to combine this tour with a stay on one of Phuket’s excellent beach resorts
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
All prices are per person, based on 2 sharing a twin or double room. Seasonal variations may apply, please call Freedom Destinations for more information and availability.
Touring at its very best with a private driver/guide and vehicle. Plus time to explore at your own pace
Your Private tour includes:
Departure dates:
Tour departs daily.
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