Thailand Island Hopping - 12 Days
Highlights
- Explore mystical caverns and hongs by starlight
- See rare flora and fauna that live on the sea cliffs
- Plan your own island-hopping itinerary around a visit to Loh Dalum Bay
- Spend a few days soaking in the sun on the white sand beaches
- Enjoy delicious local Thai food
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Phuket Arrival | Phuket |
| Day 2 | Phuket - Hong by Starlight | Phuket |
| Day 3 | Phuket Free Day | Phuket |
| Day 4 | Phuket Free Day - Optional tour: Zipline Phuket | Phuket |
| Day 5 | Phuket - Transfer to Phi Phi | Koh Phi Phi |
| Day 6 | Koh Phi Phi - Free Day | Koh Phi Phi |
| Day 7 | Koh Phi Phi - Free Day | Koh Phi Phi |
| Day 8 | Phi Phi – Transfer to Krabi | Krabi |
| Day 9 | Krabi - Hong Island by Speedboat | Krabi |
| Day 10 | Private Island Picnic Lunch in Krabi | Krabi |
| Day 11 | Krabi - Free Day | Krabi |
| Day 12 | Krabi Departure |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Phuket Arrival
Welcome to Thailand! Arrive at Phuket International Airport, then transfer to the hotel with a private car. The rest of the day is free, lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 2: Phuket - Hong by Starlight
Today is for exploring the coast and the area's sea caves. After lunch on a catamaran, the tour continues by kayak into the "Tidal Nape" Sae Caves inside Phang Nga Bay’s limestone island to sea the tranquil Hongs—Thai for 'rooms'.
The cliff-lined lagoons are home to a variety of wildlife, including macaques, water monitors, kingfishers, sea eagles, and Brahminy kites—so keep your eyes peeled!
After dark, the tour includes floating in your own self-made flower Kratong to experience a spiritual natural light show, followed by a buffet dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration: from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Day 3: Phuket Free Day
Today is a free day to enjoy the beach and the surrounding nature. Hike for stunning views of the islands, go swimming or snorkeling in the tropical water, or simply relax on the beach with a good book and a cool drink. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 4: Phuket Free day - Optional Tour: Zipline Phuket
Today is another free day. Spend the day on the beach, or for an exciting afternoon join a zip line adventure in the rainforest. The site of the Flying Hanuman is thick with trees and animals, and the whole zip line was painstakingly constructed to minimize impact to the ecosystem. As you fly through the forest on the zip line take a moment to appreciate the wealth of the natural beauty around you.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Free to relax on the beach. Lunch and Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Phuket - Transfer to Phi Phi
The morning is free until your van and ferry trip to your hotel on the Phi Phi Island. After check-in, you'll have the afternoon free to relax and discover the island at your own pace. Take a walk around the island or simply relax on the beach or by the pool and soak up the sun. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 6: Koh Phi Phi - Free Day
Today is a free day to enjoy the beach and hotel facilities. Go snorkeling, soak in the sunshine on the beach, or rent a bike for a ride through the forest. Lunch and dinner on your own
Day 7: Koh Phi Phi - Free Day
Today is a free day on your own to enjoy the sun and beaches on the island. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 8: Phi Phi – Transfer to Krabi
In the morning, take the public ferry back to the island of Krabi, then check in to your hotel. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 9: Krabi - Hong Island by Speedboat
Today is a full-day snorkeling adventure. You'll be picked up in the morning from the hotel, then head to the Nopparat Thara Pier then transfer to Hong Island by speedboat. On the way stop for snorkeling on a small island with a colorful coral reef and vibrant marine life. The boat captain will take you into the hidden hongs—Thai for 'room'—where you can explore the rock formations and incredible plants and animals that live on the cliffs.
Afterward, enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling just off Hong Island Bay. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach, and keep an eye out for water monitors and big island lizards.
In the afternoon head to Pak Bia Island for a relaxed afternoon walk on the beach. The last island stop today is ‘Lading Island, where you'll snorkel with colorful fish. Return to Nopparat Thara Pier around 2:30 PM and transfer back to the hotel by 3:30 PM.
Day 10: Private Island Picnic Lunch in Krabi
Today's adventure is up to you—design your private vacation day, from start to finish. Choose your morning timing: leave early to avoid crowds, or enjoy a lie-in and depart mid-day. Choose from a wide selection of islands, viewpoints, and activities and pick your combination of kayaking, sightseeing, snorkeling, and relaxing on the beach.
Request a beach picnic set up, a surprise romantic dinner, or an afternoon on the water. Whatever your heart desires, today's personalized adventure can deliver!
Day 11: Krabi - Free Day
Today is a free day to enjoy the relaxed island. Spend time on the beach or by the pool. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 12: Krabi Departure
Enjoy your last free day until your transfer back to the Phuket Airport for your flight home. Lunch and Dinner on your own.
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