Compare Camping and Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay by Exo Travel vs Thailand – Elephants & Islands Expedition by Discover Corps
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| Duration | 4 days | 9 days |
| Price From | Check price | $ 3,495 |
| Price Per Day | Check price | $ 388 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners |
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Camping & Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay is a great Thailand package tour that immerses travelers in the spectacular coastal scenery of Phuket. Blending soft adventures and leisurely sightseeing, this 4-day program is designed to suit all fitness levels, making it a perfect trip with family or friends. |
Like many creatures, elephants are under threat from a variety of forces, including deforestation, illegal trade & logging. This inspired a local group to create a place where elephants can thrive in their natural habitat. Tucked in the lush tropical rainforest of Phuket Island lies this sanctuary. Spend part of the time caring for elephants alongside the elephant caretakers and experience first hand what it takes to care for these gentle creatures. Venture around Phuket including the region’s bustling markets, palm-fringed offshore islands and traditional village communities. Discover how the colorful Thai culture intermingles with age-old traditions and elephant conservation |
Day 1: Phuket Arrival
Phuket island
Upon arrival at Phuket airport, your local guide will greet you and accompany you as you transfer to your hotel by minivan.
Overnight in Phuket
Distance and journey time:
Transfer from Phuket Airport to The Old Phuket: 40 mins
Day 2: Phuket - Phang Nga Bay - Koh Phanak
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning enjoy a lie in followed by a late breakfast before being picked up at the hotel and transferred to Ao Por pier for your camping and kayaking adventure. Your kayaking guide will greet you at the boat and give you a trip briefing after your boarding on boat.
Start cruising through Phang Nga Bay while enjoying a sumptuous light lunch. Then, take to the water and explore amazing caves and Hong Island with your paddling guide during the crowd-free afternoon. Active travelers can also kayak themselves if they wish. There are plenty of chances to swim or just relax on the boat, listening to the sound of nature and enjoying the serenity of the sea breeze.
While waiting for the sunset, your kayaking guide will show you how to make your own Krathong, a traditional Thai floating lantern made of organic materials. Dine on a delicious Thai seafood buffet dinner as the sun sets, then cruise back to the previously visited Hong Island and paddle under the moonlit sky into the cave to launch your own Krathong to create a memorable moment under the glittering sky.
Return to the boat and continue to the beach campsite on Koh Phanak with your guide to set up your overnight beach camping
Overnight on Koh Phanak (Campsite)
Distance and journey time:
Transfer from The Old Phuket to Ao Por Pier: 1 hour
Total Boat Experience around Phang Nga Bay: 4-5 hours
Kayaking: 2-3 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Day 3: Koh Panak - Phang Nga Bay - Phuket
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Awake early this morning for a full breakfast with fresh brewed coffee that is cooked and served by your guide. Start with an early morning paddling where you will be able to enjoy tourist-free scenery before the crowds begin to arrive.
Then travel by long-tail boat to the Krabi side of Phang Nga Bay which is filled with amazing limestone mountain scenery.
From here, hop back in your kayak and paddle through at least three remote islands and enjoy a picnic lunch on the way. Return to the boat and depart for Ao Por in Phuket (or pre-arranged drop off point is possible at Ao Nang in Krabi with supplemental charge), and then transfer by mini-van back to hotel.
Overnight in Phuket
Distance and journey time:
Total Boat Experience around Phang Nga Bay: 4-5 hours
Transfer from Ao Por Pier to The Old Phuket: 1 hour
Kayaking: 2-3 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Day 4: Phuket Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Free at leisure before departure time to Phuket Airport to catch a flight for next destination.Distance and journey time:
Transfer from The Old Phuket to Phuket Airport: 40 mins
Day 1: Arrive in Phuket and Meet Your Discover Corps Group
Meals: Dinner
Fly into Phuket, in the south of Thailand, where you’ll be met at the airport by a Discover Corps staff member. We’ll spend the first few days in a charming hotel a few steps from the beach, where you’ll meet the other travellers in your Discover Corps group before a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Visit Siray Island and Explore Old Phuket
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we’ll head out and explore the multi-cultural communities that inhabit the area, including the traditional Moken sea gipsy community of Siray Island. Explore the architecture of Old Phuket, dotted with ancient Buddhist and Chinese temples. Enjoy a free afternoon exploring the town’s bustling markets, and take in the stunning views before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Explore Beautiful Phang Nga Bay and Meet Local Villagers
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning we’ll hop on a speedboat to explore the calm turquoise waters of Phang Nga Bay, dotted with tropical offshore islands and rock formations. We’ll spend the day at Koh Yao Noi, one of the area’s largest islands, spending the day with the villagers. We’ll learn about their lifestyle and traditions, such as fish farming, rubber production & batik cloth-making.
Day 4: Meet the Elephants and Staff at the Elephant Sanctuary
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, we’ll head to the elephant sanctuary for the next three days. Designed to mimic an elephant’s natural habitat, this sprawling tract of land is home to a growing number of elephants rescued from the tourism and logging industries or illegal trade. We’ll learn some basic elephant commands, and lend a hand preparing the elephants’ food and bathing them.
Day 5: Continue Our Work at the Sanctuary
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Our morning starts with a mahout training program, teaching us what it takes to care for the elephants. Gather food for the elephants by cutting banana trees and grass, prepare sticky rice balls, and feed the elephants. We’ll also help clean their enclosures and walk the elephants through the jungle before a cooking class at night.
Day 6: Treat the Elephants to a Spa Day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We’ll spend our final day at the sanctuary pampering the elephants as they enjoy a well-deserved spa day, bathing them in mud and herbal treatments. We’ll say our goodbyes to the elephants and staff, then spend a relaxing evening together at our coastal hotel.
Day 7: Board a Boat to Koh Phi Phi
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
This morning we’ll catch a boat to Koh Phi Phi, a tropical paradise and one of the most celebrated island destinations in the world. How you spend the day is up to you – unlock the secrets of Thai cuisine at a cookery class, hike to a nearby mountain lookout, or just laze on the beach.
Day 8: Enjoy a Free Day on Koh Phi Phi
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today sees us enjoying a completely free, unguided day on Koh Phi Phi. Take a boat trip out to the coral reefs to go snorkelling, laze underneath a sun lounger, or zoom off on a speedboat to explore the island’s beautiful bays and coastline. Tonight we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner together at our oceanfront resort.
Day 9: Return Home
Meals: Breakfast
Your Thai adventure comes to an end today, as we enjoy breakfast before returning you to Phuket International Airport for your flight home.
