Essential Southern Thailand

Essential Southern Thailand

Love beaches? Love islands? Love cocktails? Well, you’ll love this trip! Head from buzzing Bangkok to blissful Ko Samui and stunning Ao Nang. This nine-day southern Thailand adventure will see you snorkelling, swimming and waterfall-chasing until your heart is content. Get your safari fix in the jungle of Khao Sok National Park, stay in a traditional rafthouse with classic Thai hospitality, and finish up in the aquamarine waters of Railay Beach. Bring your A-game and a sense of adventure (and some SPF50) because this adventure is set to sizzle.

Activities

• Bangkok – Wat Pho
• Ko Samui – half day guided tour
• Khao Sok National Park – Longtail Boat Wildlife Safari
• Khao Sok National Park – Waterfall Hike
• Khao Sok National Park – Longtail Boat Wildlife Safari
• Ao Nang – Transport to Railay Beach (round trip)

Highlights

• Obsessed with the Tom Yam Goong at your local Thai joint? Imagine how much better it would be in Thailand, on a beach, with a cocktail, at sunset!
• Koh Samui is a slice of paradise. Cruise the island, go chasing waterfalls and relax on the beach before heading out to one of Koh Samui’s famous bars.
• Kick back for a few days in Ao Nang. You’ll have plenty of free time to fry up some noodles in a Thai cooking class, cook yourself in the hot springs or paddle to a hidden lagoon on Koh Hong island.
• Khao Sok National Park is like stepping into another world – an essential experience in Thailand, nature-lover or not.
• Need more reasons? Here are 7 more why we love it: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/southern-thailand/
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, EcoThailand Foundation. Donations help educate school children on important environmental issues like climate change, nature appreciation, conservation and sustainability.