Thai Island Sunsets

8 days/7 nights

Go island hopping in the Andaman Sea! Starting from Krabi, a town with Thailand's oldest history of continued settlement, travel by boat to Koh Lanta, Koh Mook, Koh Kraden, and Koh Ngai. Swim, sail, scuba, snorkel, or just snuggle on the magnificent sandy shores.

Highlights

City tour of Bangkok

Emerald Cave in Koh Mook

Snorkeling in Koh Kraden

Cliffs of Koh Mah and Koh Chuak

Itinerary Details: 8 days/7 nights

Day 1: Bangkok Arrival

Welcome to Bangkok! Upon exiting customs, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a bustling and vibrant city of contrasts. Evening at leisure and overnight in Bangkok.

Day 2: Bangkok - Krabi

After breakfast, take a city tour of Bangkok. The tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha; Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok with its colossal Reclining Buddha; and the Chedis of the Kings. The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Krabi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Facing the Andaman Sea, Krabi is a beautiful town located at the mouth of the Krabi River where it empties in Phangnga Bay. After dating stone tools, pictures, beads, pottery and skeletal remains found in the province's many cliffs and caves, it is thought that Krabi has been inhabited since the period 25,000 - 35,000 B.C. Evening at leisure and overnight in Krabi.

Day 3: Krabi – Koh Lanta

In the morning, depart for Koh Lanta by public ferry. Arrive at Saladan Pier and transfer to your hotel. The largest of the over 50 islands in the local archipelago, Koh Lanta has peach sand beaches and can be easily explored by foot or motor bike. Spend an afternoon at leisure with optional excursions available for snorkeling, scuba diving, and other watersports. Overnight in Koh Lanta.

Day 4: Koh Lanta – Koh Mook

After breakfast, transfer to the pier for a public speed boat to Koh Mook. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Take a long tailed-boat to visit the most fantastic attractions on the island, including the Tham Morakot or Emerald Cave. An eighty meters swim through the dark cave brings you to an inland beach of powdery sand open to the sky at the base of a spectacular natural chimney whose walls are coated with dripping vegetation. Evening at leisure and overnight.

Day 5: Koh Moo – Koh Kraden – Koh Mook

Morning at leisure or explore the island and village by Skylab (motorcycle with side-cart) at the east coast or west coast of the island. Later, transfer by long tailed-boat to Koh Kradan, one of the most beautiful islands in the Andaman Sea for snorkeling. Afternoon at leisure and return transfer to Koh Mook for your overnight.

Day 6: Koh Mook – Koh Ngai

Morning at leisure. Later, depart Koh Mook by public ferry to Koh Ngai, one of the virgin islands of the National Marine Park. Koh Ngai offers beautiful white sand beaches, fringed with hard and soft coral, and crystal clear water abundant with a variety of sea life. Afternoon at leisure and overnight in Koh Ngai.

Day 7: Koh Ngai

After breakfast, visit Koh Mah and Koh Chuak for sightseeing and snorkeling. There is no beach but the surrounding rocks and high cliff offer the most fantastic snorkeling spot with abundant colorful fish and soft corals. Return to Koh Ngai and overnight.

Day 8: Koh Ngai – Krabi

In the late morning, transfer by long-tailed boat and public ferry to Krabi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Krabi.

Day 9: Departure

Today, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

  • 8 nights of room accommodations
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Economy airfare from Bangkok – Krabi
  • Private touring in Bangkok with guide and entrance fees
  • Island activities as mentioned above
  • Boat and airport transfers with representative
  • Road/Interstate taxes, fuel surcharges, and parking fees
  • Service charges and room taxes

Exclusions

  • Any items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • International and domestic airport taxes

Supplemental Information

  • U.S. citizens carrying a tourist passport and in possession of an onward or return airline ticket do not require a visa to enter Thailand. The passport must have at least six months validity remaining to be allowed entry.
  • To protect your travel investment, Sodha Travel strongly recommends Travel Insurance.
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Thai Island Sunsets