Exploring the Thai Peninsula 7 Days / 6 Nights

The Thai Peninsula may be better known for its pristine beaches and idyllic islands but it is also a treasure trove of ancient nature reserves, distinct cultures and rustic countryside life. This 7-day itinerary is a unique and rewarding adventure down Peninsular Thailand, balancing sightseeing and cultural discovery with stays in stylish accommodation that reflects the character of the area.

Duration: 7 days/6 nights

Tour Code: MTSD04

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Bangkok - Samut Songkram - Damnoen Saduak - Pranburi - Chumporn - Khao Sok - Phuket

• Day 1 - Bangkok - Samut Songkram - Pranburi

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Leave the buzz of Bangkok with an excursion to Samut Songrkam province for a glimpse of Thai countryside life. Witness a market on the train tracks, cruise small canals at a floating market and take a trishaw ride through orchards and villages. This evening, reach to Pranburi for your overnight stay.

  Day 2 - Pranburi - Chumporn

  Place Transport: Car->Boat
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  This morning, drive to Sam Roi Yot National Park (or Mountain of 300 Peaks), one of the Thailand's best preserved marine national parks. Take a boat trip through the Park to a local village on Laem Sala beach, trek uphill to Phraya Nakorn Cave and enjoy lunch before continuing southwards towards Chumporn.
  Stay overnight in Chumporn.

  Day 3 - Chumporn – Surat Thani – Nakhon Si Thammarat

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Observe a traditional fishing village as it comes to life in the early morning hours in Hat Sai Ri. Continue southwards to Surat Thani to visit a temple tucked deep in the forest before driving onwards to Nakhon Si Thammarat in the Khanom district.
  Stay overnight in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

  Day 4 - Nakhon Si Thammarat

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Start this morning with a boat trip through the unspoiled coastal environment of Khanom province and try to catch a glimpse of endangered pink dolphins which reside in the area. Discover the traditional art of shadow puppetry with a visit to master Suchart Subsin's house where he and his family members will demonstrate the unusual southern art form.
  Stay overnight in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

  Day 5 - Nakhon Si Thammarat - Khao Sok

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Depart for Khao Sok National Park where you will spend two days exploring its ancient evergreen rainforest, limestone mountains and breathtaking lakes. When arriving at the elephant camp, you can see, touch and find out about the life of Thai elephants and about the elephant project that the company is running. Learn about the elephants and the life of a mahout by feeding, bathing and even planting next year's crop for their future meal. After lunch, take a jungle river canoe trip down the Sok River. Head back to your jungle safari tent for the night.
  Stay overnight in Khao Sok.

  Day 6 - Khao Sok

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Khao Sok (B,L,D)
  Awake to the sounds of nature. Make your way to the national park's lake and explore the area rich in limestone karsts by local boat. Head back out the the luxury tents for the evening and share the day's adventures with other's at the accommodation’s bar.

  Stay overnight in Khao Sok.

  Day 7 - Khao Sok Departure

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  In the morning, further your understanding of tropical ecological systems by embarking on a delightful trek specially designed to showcase the amazing biodiversity found in Khao Sok's rainforest. Return back to the tent in the afternoon, then onward transfer to Phuket or the airport.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 06 Nights Accommodation

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
  
  - Boat as indicated in the itinerary.
  
  - Domestic flight tickets as indicated in the itinerary.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - Visas on arrival

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
  
  - Travel insurance 

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our Thailand tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
  
  What to bring?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
  
  How to start?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).