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SOUTH THAILAND EXPLORER - 5 Days / 4 Nights

CODE: EX.ETHA/STEX

BANGKOK - PRACHUABKIRIKHAN (L)
After breakfast, Depart from Bangkok to Prachuabkirikhan. Visit to Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park. The palace is considered beautiful with a blend of natural beauty and art. One interesting thing about the architectural design of the palace buildings is the mix of neoclassical, Thai, and Chinese style which is rather unique. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to Prachuabkirikhan. Overnight at Tanaosri Resort.

PRACHUABKIRIKHAN - CHUMPORN (B, L)
After breakfast, Leave from Prachuabkirikhan to Chumporn. On the way visit Sam Roi Yot National Park. This park is located 63 kilometres south of Hua Hin. It occupies an area of 98 square kilometres with undulating ranges of limestone mountains, mangrove swamps, and beaches. It is also home to various kinds of local and migrating birds, which are plentiful from November to February. With a large number of ridges, Khao Sam Roi Yot (or the mountain of 300 peaks) stands as a landmark for seamen and also provides a good shelter for ships during a storm. Boat trip in Sam Roi Yot National Park. Continue to Chumporn. Lunch at local restaurant. Arrive Chumporn. Overnight at Chumporn Cabana.

CHUMPORN - KHAO SOK (B, L, D)
After breakfast, Leave from Chumporn to Surat Thani. Visit Hat Sai Ri. This beautiful and large beach are parallel to the coconut line, suitable for relaxation. It is the venue where the very impressive lifestyle of the fishermen can be seen. Lunch at local restaurant. Arrive in Surat Thani. Visit wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram Better known as Suan Mokkh, this 150-acre forest temple. Suan Mokkh's founder, the late Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, was highly respected both locally and internationally. His 'back to basics' form of Buddhism, mirroring that led by the Buddha's earliest disciples more than 2,500 years ago, attracted many Buddhist monks and lay meditators from many countries. The enclave is devoid of extravagant ceremonial and elaborated chapels. The forest tranquility is ideal for a life of contemplation. Continue to Khao Sok. It is covered by the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, huge limestone mountains shooting straight up in the air, deep valleys, breathtaking lakes, exciting caves, wild animals and much more. Dinner and overnight at Khao Sok Riverside Cottage.

KHAO SOK (B, L, D)
After breakfast, Canoe down the Sok river in inflatable canoes with a person to paddle for you. Pass limestone mountains covered in jungle vegetation along the banks of the river. Birds such as kingfisher, heron, egret and even wild monkeys live in this area. The natural scenery is better way to see it than from a canoe. After lunch explore the jungle by elephant. Sitting high on the back of the elephant see exotic tropical jungle vegetation and experience that ‘real jungle’ atmosphere. Late afternoon back to resort. Dinner and overnight at Khao Sok Riverside Cottage.

KHAO SOK (B, L)
After breakfast, Its time to explore the jungle on foot. The trek is designed to show a variety of ecological environments including big trees, jungle vines, lianas, palms, ferns, wild orchids, bamboo forest, insects, reptiles and sometimes mammals. Lunch in the jungle. In the afternoon transfer to Surat Thani, Krabi or Phuket.

  • Peak periods: 21DEC-31JAN.

 


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