JOURNEYS OF ISLANDS
JOURNEYS OF ISLANDS
000-0010
9 Days
8 Nights

Highlights

  • A half day tour to the Train Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Exploring around Khao Sok National Park with 2 days program Khao Sok Lake Safari Tour
  • Experience to accommodate in a traditional Bamboo Floating Bungalow
  • Enjoy tasting of Traditional authentic Southern Thai food during trip in Khaosok
  • Discover the World’s oldest jungle on a lake safari with a chance to swim, hiking and kayaking
  • Enjoy and relaxing on the famous beaches on Koh Phangan and Koh Tao islands
  • Take a sleeping night train from Chumporn to Bangkok with comfortable A/C

Itinerary

DAY 1
Bangkok – Arrival

Upon your arrival in Bangkok, deplane and follow signs to Immigration, located one level above baggage claim. Descend elevator to collect baggage. After clearing customs, proceed to the Arrival lobby and look for your sign. Our friendly representative will assist your family with luggage and help with your transfer to your comfortable hotel for check-in.

  • Overnight in Bangkok
  • Meals: Not Included for check-in.
DAY 2
Bangkok – Half Day Floating Market and Train Market

Morning         Breakfast at the hotel.

Early morning departure by road from Bangkok to the garden province of Samut Songhkhram in the Mae Klong River delta area. Experience the thrill of Maeklong Train Market folding up and the stalls being packed away in front of your eyes. Explore the market like a local and see the stalls stacked with fruits, vegetables, and seafood. Then proceed to take a unique country market along the railway tracks where a variety of goods are sold and the train travels through bringing people to the market.

Next proceed to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the most colorful floating market in the Kingdom. Enjoy the beautiful sights along the way and witness the day-today activities of the Thai people who live on the canals selling their fresh fruits and vegetables from the surrounding villagers farms.

Take a short paddle boat ride through the canals to get the closure feeling of the local people. Free at leisure and enjoy of photo shooting.

  • Afternoon The afternoon is free at leisure.
  • Overnight in Bangkok
  • Meals:            Breakfast Included
DAY 3
Bangkok – Surat Thani by domestic flight – Lake

Morning           Breakfast at the hotel and early check-out.

Meet a tour guide and transfer to Bangkok Airport for domestic flight to Surat Thani (recommended flight VZ354 / BKK-URT / time: 06:45-08:00 OR flight WE251 / BKK-URT / time: 07:35 - 08:50/ not Included).

Arrive at Surat Thani Airport, meet transfer guide and drive to Ta Khun office where will be starting the tour to Rajaprabha Dam, a part of Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand is an amazing place. 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.

Check in: Meet your guide (store excess luggage in our office if you prefer)

Boat Ride: Check into the park and board a traditional longtail boat with your guide

Scenic landmark: Visit Gui Lin Scenic area for pictures and a swim

Lunch: Arrive at your raft house for lunch

Hike:                Depending on the season, your guide will take you on a jungle hike to a Cave, Viewpoint, or Waterfall based on your guide’s recommendation of trail

Evening Safari: Board your private longtail boat for an evening safari when the animals are most active. If not available, you may use a kayak to explore the lake on your own. (FIT option only)

Dinner: Enjoy a traditional Southern Thai style dinner at the raft house restaurant

Meals:             Breakfast Box, Lunch & Dinner Included

DAY 4
Khaosok Lake – Koh Phangan by land transfer & joined ferry boat.

Morning             Morning Mist Boat Safari: Catch the mist drifting along the water and jungle as you search for wildlife.

Breakfast: Enjoy Khao Tom a savory rice porridge or western style pancake

Free time: For relaxing, swimming or kayaking

Boat back to the Pier: Say goodbye to your Raft House and board your longtail boat heading back to the pier.

Afternoon Take a private taxi, transfer to Donsak pier (approximately 3 hours by drive) then take a joined ferry boat from Donsak pier to Koh Phangan (time: 11:00-12:45hrs)

Note:                schedule time can be changed due to the weather condition).

Arrive on Koh Phangan pier, own arrangement to check-in.

Overnight on KOH PHANGAN

Meals:              Breakfast Included

DAY 5
Koh Phangan – Free at leisure

Morning Breakfast at the hotel, today is free at leisure.

Overnight on KOH PHANGAN

Meals: Breakfast Included

DAY 6
Koh Phangan – Koh Tao by joined ferry boat.

Morning            Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

Own arrangement for checking at the ferry boat Lomprayah counter (15 minutes before the departure time). Take a joined ferry boat from Koh Phangan pier to Koh Tao pier (time: 13:00-14:15hrs).

Arrive on Koh Tao pier, own arrangement for check-in.

Overnight on KOH TAO

Meals:              Breakfast Included

 

DAY 7
Koh Tao – Free at leisure

Morning             Breakfast will be served at the hotel.

Today is free at leisure OR take an optional day tour (pre/post reservation).

Overnight on KOH TAO

Meals:             Breakfast & Lunch Included

 

DAY 8
Koh Tao – Chumporn Train Station – Bangkok

Morning             Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

Pick up to Pier for checking at the ferry boat Lomprayah counter (15 minutes before the departure time). Take a joined ferry boat from Koh Tao pier to Donsak pier then joined land transfer with A/C to Surat Thani Train Station

(Time: 09:30 am - 02:00 pm).

Arrive at Chumporn Train Station.

Take a night sleeping train with A/C from Chumphon Train Station to Bangkok (Train No.86 / CHUM-BKK / time: 21:30-10:05hrs* / train ticket included).

Overnight on NIGHT TRAIN

Meals:              Breakfast Included

DAY 9
Bangkok – Departure

Arrive at Bangkok Railway Station, meet the driver and private transfer to Bangkok hotel in town or Bangkok International Airport (flight TBA / not Included).

Meals: Not Included

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Terms and Conditions

  • 2 nights in Bangkok as selected hotels.
  • 1 night in Khaosok at Khaosok Lake Resort on Bamboo Floating Bungalow room (No A/C).
  • 2 nights in Koh Phangan as selected hotels.
  • 2 nights on Koh Tao as selected hotels.
  • 1 night on night sleeping train with A/C (Upper & Lower Berth).
  • Private roundtrip transfer in Bangkok by air condition vehicle with English guide.
  • Private transfer from Surat Thani Airport to Khaosok Lake Resort with driver only.
  • Private transfer from Ta Khun office to Donsak pier and joined ferry boat to Koh Phangan pier with driver only.
  • Joined ferry boat from Koh Phangan pier to Koh Tao pier with driver only.
  • Joined ferry boat from Koh Tao pier to Surat Thani Railway Station with driver only.
  • Private transfer from Bangkok Railway Station to Bangkok International Airport with English guide.
  • Meals as stated (B = breakfast, L = lunch & D = dinner).
  • Half Day Bangkok City & Temples Tour with English guide.
  • 2 Days Khaosok Safari Tour with English guide.
  • Room tax.
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JOURNEYS OF ISLANDS
000-0010
9 Days
8 Nights