First, you’ll touch down on Phuket Island, nestled on Thailand’s Indian Ocean coastline and boasting world-class beaches and an exotic climate which will have you donning swimwear every chance you get. A hotspot for travellers and tourists, Phuket’s beauty not only lies in its crystal-clear waters but also in its colourful history and plump, karst islands sprouting from the sea.
With waters as transparently turquoise as these, swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling are firm features on most visitors’ to-do lists when they come to Phuket. Lounge about on radiant beaches, try your hand at surfing or get up close and personal with mesmerizing marine life in the shallow reefs of Patong, Karon and Kata beaches. Phuket is also one of the most popular spa destinations in the world, so get ready to wave goodbye to those aches and pains!
One of your evenings in Phuket will be spent watching Siam Niramit, a spectacular performance of Thailand’s artistic and cultural heritage. With more than 100 performers dressed in lavish costumes against a backdrop of fabulous set designs and special effects, this promises to be a night to remember.
Next, you’ll spend 2 nights in Ko Phi Phi. This is the name given to a small archipelago of six islands in Southern Thailand whose beauty and idyllic scenery are world-renowned. Phi Phi Bayview Resort is a paradise holiday destination on a remote tropical island where the turquoise waters and powder soft white sands are just steps away from the charming accommodation. Situated on a gently sloping hillside of lush jungle overlooking the sparkling shores of Laem Hin Beach, the Phi Phi Island resort is a tranquil hideaway for nature lovers and romantics.
With a plethora of beaches to choose from, you’ll leave Phi Phi feeling well-rested and spoiled. Yao Beach boasts stunning views with plenty of scuba-worthy coral reefs and Laem Tong, located in the north of the island, gives visitors a chance to unwind on a quaint beach against a backdrop of remarkable vistas.
After spending some time in Phi Phi Don, the coastal province of Krabi, bursting with dazzling beaches and intricate caves and waterfalls, awaits you. Settle in at the Holiday Inn Express on Ao Nang Beach for 4 nights, partake in a spot of beach-hopping and soak up the sun alongside turquoise waters. Start at Fossil Shell Beach, one of only 3 fossil shell beaches on the planet, and then proceed to the bustling Rai Leh Beach, the heart of Thailand’s rock climbing scene.
For thrill-seekers, venture off to do some hiking at Khao Ngon Nak, the highest mountain in the Krabi region, or whizz off on a 1-day rip-roaring safari by speedboat to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang if gazing at whale sharks and manta rays floats your boat. Plus, with a range of boat trips on offer which will take you to all of Krabi’s secluded beaches and mini islets, the choices are endless!
18 October 2019 