Andaman Gulf Exploration

After arriving at Phuket or Krabi International Airport, make your way to the designated meeting point where a representative will greet you. For Phuket arrivals, the meeting point is at Terminal 2. If you arrive on a domestic flight at Terminal 2, proceed there after collecting your luggage. For international flights arriving at Terminal 1, head to the arrivals hall where the representative will meet you with a sign and escort you to Terminal 2. At Krabi Airport, the meeting point is in the arrivals hall, where you will be met by a representative holding a sign. From there, we transfer to Trang, stopping en route for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, check in to your hotel before visiting Khao Phanom Bencha National Park. Afterwards, we continue to Wat Tham Sua, a large cave temple perched on a hilltop offering expansive views of the surrounding area. Return to the hotel in the afternoon to relax and unwind. Overnight in Trang. Please note that to enjoy the included services on this day, arrival before 10:00 am is required; arrivals after this time will not be provided with transportation, lunch, or activities.

After an early breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Pak Meng Pier for a full-day boat trip to Koh Kradan and Koh Mook islands, including a visit to the Emerald Cave, weather permitting. This leisurely cruise offers plenty of opportunities to relax on pristine white sand beaches and swim in crystal-clear waters. Enjoy the natural beauty of the area while savouring a delicious lunch served onboard. In the afternoon, we return to Pak Meng Pier and transfer back to the hotel in Trang for your overnight stay.

After breakfast, we drive to Tham Le Khao Kob Cave in Huai Yot district, a unique eco-tourism site offering an adventurous experience. At times, you will need to lie down in the boat to pass through narrow sections of the cave. If you are prone to claustrophobia, please discuss this with your tour escort before entering. Following this memorable visit, we continue to Phatthalung, stopping en route for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (included). We then travel along the valley lake, where you can enjoy tranquil panoramic views before arriving at the hotel in the afternoon. Overnight in Phatthalung.

Rise early to explore Thale Noi Lake, one of Thailand’s most significant wetland ecosystems. Depending on the season, you may witness the lake adorned with blooming lotus flowers and water lilies. After returning to the resort for breakfast, we continue north towards Nakhon Si Thammarat. En route, we pause at Baan Kiri Wong—a village embraced by mountains—where you can enjoy the fresh air and tranquil surroundings. A delicious lunch at a local restaurant is included before we arrive in Nakhon Si Thammarat, one of the country’s oldest cities, in the afternoon. Overnight accommodation is arranged in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit Wat Phra Mahathat, regarded as Thailand’s oldest temple, offering a glimpse into the country’s rich religious heritage. Next, we explore the shadow puppet museum and the former home of master puppeteer Suchart Subsin to discover the local tradition of shadow theatre. We then travel to Khao Luang National Park, known for its impressive mountain trails, forest streams, waterfalls and striking natural scenery. Afterwards, we head to the Khanom area to climb 300 steps leading to Tham Khao Wang Tong cave, a limestone and iron ore cave featuring chambers filled with fascinating stalagmites and stalactites. Lunch is included at a local restaurant during the journey. We arrive at the hotel in Khanom in the afternoon for a restful evening.

After breakfast at the hotel, we take a leisurely drive to Surat Thani. Upon arrival, we board a traditional long-tail boat for a scenic trip along the Tapi River, offering a glimpse into local riverside life. Lunch is served at a nearby restaurant during the outing (included). In the early afternoon, around 2:00 pm, we will drop you off at your hotel in Surat Thani or at Surat Thani International Airport, marking the conclusion of your journey. For those requiring airport transfer, please plan flights departing after 4:00 pm, as transport services are not available before then. From here, you may continue with your onward travel arrangements.