SOUTH SAMUI AND PHUKET 07 DAYS (SS 007)

Day 01 BANGKOK / SURAT THANI

Depart by train sleeping car with air-condition to Surat Thani, Dinner and overnight on train.

Day 02 SURAT THANI / SAMUIISLAND

a.m.

Arrive at Phunphin station, meet and transfer to Hotel down town in Surat Thani for ABF. and changing room. Proceed to pier for Koh Samui by ferry. Arrive at Koh Samui, check in hotel.

12h00

Lunch at restaurant

p.m.

Sightseeing around Koh Samui, visit the Na-Muang waterfall, the medium-sized waterfall that flows from a steep cliff, approximately 40 meters high and 20 meters wide. Approach local people in the village and visit Wat Pradoem, a monastery built at the end of Ayutthaya Era. The temple is believed to be the first temple on Ko Samui. At present, it is where an ancient wooden scripture hall used in storing Buddhist scriptures is located. Stop on the way at Fishing Pier. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 03 SAMUI ISLAND

a.m.

American Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion at MooKohAngThong National Marine Park, the park is comprised of approximately 40 islands. Covering approximately 250 square kilometers, the park is full of fascinating beaches, caves and coral formations a sign of abundant marine resources. Many oddly shaped islands, sheer limestone cliffs and hidden lagoons can also be found here. The National Park does not allow over night visits. Picnic Lunch on board. Return to hotel in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 04 SAMUIISLAND / NAKHON SRI THAMMARAT / KRABI

a.m.

American Breakfast at hotel. Depart to pier, board ferry to Khanom. Road to Nakhon Sri Thammarat, visit Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, a Royal temple of the first class, one of the most important historical sites in all of Thailand. The present pagoda has a distinctive Sri Lanka style. Enroute stop at Home products village (OTOP – exclusive villagers’ products)

12h00

Lunch at restaurant.

p.m.

Continue to Krabi, stop on the way atShellCemetery beach and Hat Noppharat Thara a famous 3-kilometer long white sandy beach lined with dense casuarinas and coconut groves. Arrive at Krabi, Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 05 KRABI / PHANG NGA / PHUKET

a.m.

American Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Phang Nga and stop on the way Tarn Bokkoranee National Park, The Park is covered by a canopy of diverse species of trees such as wild gardenia, asoka, and Apocynaceae that are scattered around Sa Bok Khorani, an attractive emerald pond after which the park is named where visitors can swim.Continue to Phang Nga, a province with two characters - land and sea - and packed with national parks that guard magnificent scenery with immensely different attractions. Arrive at Phang Nga, by boat along Phang-nga National Park Bay , with striking scenic views because of a mass of limestone formations scattered around in the sea near the shore. Also, as a result of natural changes; caves and rock formations have been formed. The park is also fertile with mangroves. Stop at Koh Panyi, a amall Island made from limestone hills and plains. This is an interesting Muslim community. There are about 200 households of fishermen.

12h00

Lunch at Koh Panyi.

p.m.

By boat to Khao Phing Kan Named so because of its nature of being split into two halves. The smaller rock slid down, with its foundation stuck under the ground and the upper parts still leaning against each other. Behind the mountain is a superb scenery. Looking into the sea one finds Khao Tapu, a nail-shaped island, a solitary pillar in the sea. Return to Phang Nga pier. Road to Phuket. Arrive at Phuket, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 06 PHUKET

American Breakfast at hotel. Free at your own leisure to appreciate the clear blue sky, feel the fresh sea breeze and marvel at the crystal clear water while lying on powdery, palm-fringed beaches. Lunch and dinner free at your own leisure. Overnight.

Day 07 PHUKET / BANGKOK

a.m.

American Breakfast at hotel. Free at your own leisure until your flight time, transfer to Phuket International Airport by flight to Bangkok . End of services.