Tour Overview
Bangkok/Chiang Mai/Krabi/KhaoSok National Park/Phuket/
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
International Outbound Flight
Today you will begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bangkok.
Day 2
Your guide will be waiting for you at Bangkok Airport and will accompany you on your private transfer to your small boutique hotel, tucked away along a narrow soi (street).
Accommodation: Ariyasom Villa
Day 3
Your guide will collect you this morning for a private tour of the city taking in the key attractions. You will get to experience a variety of the local public transport systems giving you the confidence to further explore Bangkok at your leisure in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Ariyasom Villa
Day 4
Private transfer to the airport for your 1hr 20 min flight to the historical and colourful city of Chiang Mai, located in the north of Thailand. Your driver will be waiting for you at Chiang Mai airport to take you by private car to your boutique hotel. In the afternoon you will join a group for an unusual and exciting way of exploring the city - on a guided Segway tour!
Accommodation: Puripunn Boutique hotel
Day 5
This morning your guide will collect you for your private tour of the Mae Sa Valley. The tour includes a visit to the Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens, a butterfly farm and a visit to one of the local Hmong hill tribes.
Accommodation: Puripunn Boutique hotel
Day 6
Today you will have a free day to explore Chiang Mai. Late afternoon is a great time to visit Chiang Mai`s most famous land-mark: the temple of WatPhra That DoiSuthep. This is one of Thailand`s most important temples and has fantastic views of the city. In the evening you may like to visit the city`s famous night bazaar.
Accommodation: Puripunn Boutique hotel
Day 7
Chiang Mai , Krabi , KhaoSok National Park
You will have an early start today for your private transfer to the airport to catch your 2 hour flight to Krabi. Upon arrival at Krabi airport you will be met by staff from Elephant Hills who will take you and other guests for the 3 hour road transfer to the KhaoSok National Park. The Elephant Hills Camp is a fantastic rainforest and elephants experience. A programme of group tours is included in the stay as are all your meals. The welfare of the elephants is at the heart of this camp and it has received numerous awards for this. This is one of the few places where you will see elephants without chains. Upon arrival at the camp you will meet the elephants and learn more about these magnificent creatures. You will have the opportunity to help feed and bathe them. After a traditional Thai lunch you will have the opportunity to take a jungle canoe down-river paddling past stunning limestone karsts.
Accommodation: Elephant Hills Tented Camp
Day 8
Today you will leave the tented camp with other guests and head inland by road and then by boat for your scenic journey to the relatively untouched and stunning CheowLarn Lake. This is a great place to be amongst nature and experience a unique accommodation experience - a floating tent! Your afternoon includes a guided canoe safari.
Accommodation: Elephant Hills Rainforest Camp
Day 9
KhaoSok National Park , Phuket
After breakfast you will have the option to join your guide on a walk through the jungle listening to the chorus of the many primates, reptiles and birds that inhabit the national park. After lunch you will join other guests on the 3 hour transfer to Phuket where you will spend the night before your cruise.
Accommodation: Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach
Day 10
Your cruise experience starts today on the lovely Star Clipper. The Star Clipper harks back to the grand age of sailing with its 4-masted sails, tastefully decorated to reflect its nautical heritage. Cruising on the Star Clipper is a wonderful way to explore the local islands. During your stay all meals are included as well as a programme of group tours.
Accommodation: Star Clipper
Day 11
Today you will visit the Surin Islands, famous for its diving and sports fishing and home to a variety of wildlife including monitor lizards and macaques.
Accommodation: Star Clipper
Day 12
Today you will sail to the remote Similan islands, considered to be one of the world's best diving and snorkelling locations. Here you will have the chance to see Manta rays, barracuda and if you are lucky, Whale sharks.
Accommodation: Star Clipper
Day 13
Further day exploring the Similan Islands.
Accommodation: Star Clipper
Day 14
Today you will arrive at the breath-taking island of Langwaki in Malaysia. Its clear tropical waters is perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
Accommodation: Star Clipper
Day 15
The cruise continues today to KohKradan home to beautiful white sandy beaches.
Accommodation: Star Clipper
Day 16
Today you will be able to explore the limestone wonders of PhangNga Bay before journeying on to Koh Hong. Tonight will be your last night on board the Star Clipper.
Accommodation: Star Clipper
Day 17
Phuket , International Return Flight
After disembarking the boat you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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