Khao Sok, Krabi and Koh Mook: 10 days / 9 nights

Located in Surat Thani province, Khao Sok National Park is one of the oldest rainforests in the world! In the heart of nature, jungle, karst mountains, sublime lakes, impressive caves and waterfalls, you will meet gibbons, elephants and many other species...

This is one of our most requested combinations: the jungle first, then the Andaman Sea. In Khao Sok, we always plan two nights minimum, and the night on the lake comes last. Koh Mook, nicknamed the pearl of the Andaman islands, then promises you an unforgettable getaway.

A sample itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in the Khao Sok jungle

Arrival at Surat Thani or Phuket airport. Welcome by your driver and transfer to Khao Sok village. Check in to your bungalow at the edge of the jungle from 2pm, then the rest of the day is free by the river.

Night at the Rock and Tree House: nestled in the heart of the lush jungle of Khao Sok National Park, it offers a unique experience in harmony with nature. Its bungalows perched among the trees, built from natural materials, combine modern comfort with a tropical atmosphere.

Day 2: Discovering the lake and wildlife

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Meet your driver at your hotel reception at around 8:30am. You head for the local market of Ban Takun, to discover local life and stock up on snacks. You then arrive at the lake pier, where your guide and your boat are waiting for you.

Taking a few detours to show you the beauty of the lake, the captain takes you to the floating bungalow complex where you will spend the night. You can settle in and finally enjoy a first swim in this crystal-clear water...

After an excellent Thai lunch, go back into the water, explore the surroundings by canoe, have a good nap or simply let yourself gaze at the scenery...

In the late afternoon, a boat safari along the shores. Enjoy the scenery in the changing light of the end of the day while your guide looks for any sign of life... Macaques, langurs, hornbills and eagles are looking for their last meal of the day.

Return to the floating bungalows at nightfall. A fish from the lake, a curry and a few other Thai delicacies await you for dinner.

Night at the Praiwan Rafthouse: you will stay in a deluxe floating bungalow with a private bathroom, at one of the most beautiful floating complexes on the lake.

Day 3: Morning safari, hike and drive to Krabi

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

After an early wake-up, probably to the sound of gibbons, the guide offers you a second safari along the shores (the boat leaves at 7am, after a coffee), followed by breakfast. It is the best time to observe wildlife... With a little luck: a group of macaques going to drink, a monitor lizard sunbathing on a branch, langurs leaping from tree to tree, maybe even gibbons in full concert! (Anything is possible but nothing is guaranteed, of course!)

At around 10am, you leave the bungalows for a very beautiful hike of about one hour in the primary forest. Your captain meets you at the end of the trail and takes you to lunch at a floating restaurant near the pier, before a last swim.

At the pier, your driver is waiting for the drive to your hotel in Tubkaek. On the way, you can stop at Wat Bang Thong.

Night at the Tup Kaek Sunset Beach Resort: surrounded by exotic scenery and the natural splendour of Tubkaek beach, it offers comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms. It is particularly popular with families. The pool is superb and the restaurant on the beach is of good quality.

Day 4: The wonders of Phang Nga by traditional boat

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Departure at 9:30am. You board a traditional boat heading for the heart of Phang Nga Bay: Koh Yao Noi. Koh Yao (or Long Island) are the 2 main islands located between Phuket and Krabi. In the north of Koh Yao, we will visit Koh Yao Noi (the small one): the ideal place to admire the heart of beautiful Phang Nga Bay. Here you can see hundreds of limestone rock formations of all shapes and heights surrounded by small deserted beaches, including Koh Kudu. It is a quiet beach with huge century-old trees. In these spectacular views, you will find similarities with Halong Bay in Vietnam. Koh Roi, an incredible island with its hidden lagoon. You can enjoy moments to relax and swim, with a delicious Thai buffet on the beach.

Return at around 5pm.

Day 5: Thalane, kayaking in the mangrove and natural pools

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

In the splendid Krabi region, nature is teeming with life, with majestic kingfishers, elegant herons and crunchy crustaceans. To brighten up your outing, you may even be lucky enough to come across monkeys who will keep you company throughout your trip.

Be dazzled by an incredible canyon, karst caves and crystal-clear lagoons that will give you unforgettable photos of Krabi's authentic nature. After this lovely discovery, you will enjoy a meal at the "Bac à Sable", our favourite restaurant hidden on Thalane beach.

The afternoon will be a chance for you to explore other wonders of the region such as Tha Pom Klong Song Nam and/or (as you wish) the natural pools of Sa Kaew. You will be amazed by a unique flora, where mangroves and other rare local trees have adapted to this very specific environment.

Day 6: Railay, the local islands and bioluminescent plankton

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Departure at 12pm. Board a traditional boat called a longtail and head for Railay, the peninsula known to climbers all over the world for its sensational climbing routes. We walk through the village and visit a cave and the spectacular Phra Nang beach (a very touristy site!).

Then head for the local islands for an unforgettable afternoon at sea. First stop on a small beach to taste some local specialities (buffet lunch). Then on the programme: snorkelling, visits to the small paradise islands of the area, stops on secluded beaches away from mass tourism (Lo Sama, Koh Tup and Chicken Islands). Finally Koh Poda, to end this day in style with a sundowner in front of the sunset.

On the way back, night snorkelling among bioluminescent plankton: a unique experience.

Return at around 8pm.

Day 7: Free day

Meals: breakfast.

Day 8: Heading for Koh Mook and its sunset

Meals: breakfast.

Departure at 9am (default time) from your hotel to the Trang pier (by private vehicle, a drive of about 2 hours), followed by a crossing by traditional boat to Koh Mook (about 20 minutes). Check-in and relaxation.

From 3pm until sunset, explore Koh Mook: its fascinating coral reefs, then the Emerald Cave, a secret lagoon hidden in the heart of the island. The only way in is by swimming through an underwater tunnel, which opens onto a lush tropical haven framed by limestone cliffs and a dazzling white sand beach. Once a smugglers' hideout, the cave is famous for having served as a secret hiding place for pirates wanting to conceal their treasure. Finally, Freedom Beach, for an enchanting sunset on an unspoilt beach.

Night at the Sivalai Beach Resort: this upmarket resort is a real gem, located on the cape of the island and bordered on both sides by turquoise, crystal-clear water. The magnificent white sand beaches are lined with Thai-style villas with traditional palm roofs, local wood and comfortable contemporary interiors.

Day 9: Koh Kradan, Koh Ngai, Koh Maa and Koh Chueak

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Start your day at 9am exploring the islands of Trang province, with their unspoilt beaches and breathtaking underwater scenery:

Koh Kradan: a real little corner of paradise on earth!

Koh Ngai: an invitation to relax on dream beaches lined with crystal-clear water.

Koh Maa: this small limestone island is a first-class snorkelling spot. You will admire incredible underwater gardens full of anemones and clownfish.

Koh Chueak: discover a secret underwater cave, a refuge for the famous sea swallows.

Return to Koh Mook at around 4pm, your head and heart full of unforgettable memories!

Day 10: The hot springs, then departure

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

A boat takes you to Khuan Tung Ku pier (a crossing of about 30 minutes), then transfer by private vehicle.

On the way, you will spend some time in the private hot springs of Wareerak. Rather than the springs best known from the guidebooks, which are very crowded, we have chosen this very exclusive place for you: a unique moment in complete privacy, in the most beautiful spa centre in Krabi province.

Transfer to Krabi or Phuket airport.

Good to know

• Private activities with an English-speaking Thai guide; French-speaking guide as an option, subject to availability.
• Khao Sok: two nights minimum, with the night on the lake always last. Khao Sok is not really recommended in July and August, which are often very rainy.
• On the lake, take only the essentials: large luggage stays at the pier.
• Our tours are adapted daily according to the seasons, the tides and the crowds. Accommodation and activities are subject to availability at the time of booking.