Hidden Gems of Southern Thailand In 14 Days - Private Tour

Hidden Gems of Southern Thailand In 14 Days - Private Tour

BangkokHua HinKhao SokKrabi (Ao Nang)Phuket
14Days
5 citiesBangkok · Hua Hin · Khao Sok · Krabi (Ao Nang) · Phuket
US$1,142per person + $786 Local Payment

Tour features

This 14-day Southern Thailand tour lets you explore Thailand’s charming culture. Kick off your holiday in vibrant Bangkok, wander around Chinatown, and enjoy a traditional Thai massage. Then travel to Hua Hin to visit the Wildlife Friends Foundation Rescue Centre, where you can see over 600 rescued animals. Continue your journey to Khao Sok and Krabi, before heading to Phuket for a wonderful seaside vacation. The tour concludes in Phuket, leaving you ample free time to explore before your departure.

Travel

14 days, 5 cities (Bangkok, Hua Hin, Khao Sok, Krabi, Phuket)

Accommodation

13 nights in premium hotels

Meals

Breakfast and lunch as listed (B/L per itinerary); special diets on request

Destinations

Bangkok · Hua Hin · Khao Sok · Krabi (Ao Nang) · Phuket

Journey highlights

China town
Day 2 — Bangkok
Long-tail boat
Day 3 — Bangkok
Huahin
Day 4 — Bangkok to Huahin via Petchburi
Wildlife Friends Foundation rescue center
Day 5 — Huahin
Khao Sok
Day 7 — Khao Sok
Krabi
Day 9 — Krabi
Krabi
Day 10 — Krabi
Phuket
Day 11 — Krabi to Phuket

Day-by-day itinerary

Hidden Gems of Southern Thailand In 14 Days - Private Tour

Overall itinerary

Route Overview

1Bangkok
2Hua Hin
3Khao Sok
4Krabi (Ao Nang)
5Phuket
  1. 1Bangkok
  2. 2Hua Hin
  3. 3Khao Sok
  4. 4Krabi (Ao Nang)
  5. 5Phuket
Interactive route map — tap a pin for stop details, or expand it to full screen.
DAY 1

Your private driver meets you at Bangkok airport and takes you straight to your hotel in the city center. After checking in, you can either rest from your flight or start wandering around and getting a feel for the place, depending on how you're feeling.

Optional: Explore the streets of Bangkok

Meals: — · Stay: Hotel (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel (Century Park Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amari Watergate Bangkok or similar)

DAY 2

Bangkok is yours to explore today with no set plans. Head to Chinatown to try street food, check out the weekend market at Chatuchak if timing works, or shop at Siam Paragon. You could also catch a traditional puppet show, wander through modern art galleries, watch a kickboxing match, or end the evening with a traditional Thai massage.

Optional: Visit Chinatown for street food; Shopping at Siam Paragon; Visit Chatuchak outdoor market (weekends); Watch kickboxing fights; Visit puppet show; Modern art exhibitions at Warehouse 30; Traditional Thai massage

Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Hotel (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel (Century Park Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amari Watergate Hotel or similar)

China town 1
China town 1
China town 2
China town 2
DAY 3

Another free day in Bangkok, or you can take an optional half-day tour to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. If you go, you'll visit a sugar palm factory, ride a long-tail boat through local canals, explore the floating market, and try fresh coconut juice along with local food.

Optional: Half-day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tour with sugar palm factory visit; Long-tail boat ride through local canals; Shopping and food sampling at floating market

Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Hotel (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel (Century Park Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amari Watergate Hotel or similar)

Long-tail boat 1
Long-tail boat 1
Long-tail boat 2
Long-tail boat 2
DAY 4

After breakfast, you'll head south and stop at Mae Klong Railway Market to witness a train passing through. Then, it's on to Petchburi where you'll visit Khao Luang temple inside a cave, the Nang Yai Museum to learn about shadow puppets, and the teak pavilion at Wat Yai Suwannaram. You'll also view Had Puek Tian beach before driving to Hua Hin for the night.

Included: Visit Mae Klong Railway Market; Visit Khao Luang Cave Temple; Visit Nang Yai Museum; Visit Wat Yai Suwannaram teak pavilion; View Had Puek Tian beach

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Stay: Hotel (Ibis Huahin Hotel or similar), Resort (Loligo Resort or similar), Resort (Avani Huahin Resort or similar)

Huahin 1
Huahin 1
Huahin 2
Huahin 2
Huahin 3
Huahin 3
DAY 5

After breakfast, visit the Wildlife Friends Foundation rescue center to see over 600 rescued animals. Lunch will be served at the center, followed by an afternoon assisting volunteers with daily tasks and observing bears and monkeys. In the evening, explore Hua Hin town's local market and soak in the atmosphere.

Included: Visit Wildlife Friends Foundation rescue center; Follow volunteer activities; Explore Hua Hin local market

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Stay: Hotel (Ibis Huahin Hotel or similar), Resort (Loligo Resort or similar), Resort (Avani Huahin Resort or similar)

Wildlife Friends Foundation rescue center 1
Wildlife Friends Foundation rescue center 1
Wildlife Friends Foundation rescue center 2
Wildlife Friends Foundation rescue center 2
Wildlife Friends Foundation rescue center 3
Wildlife Friends Foundation rescue center 3
DAY 6

You'll start at Hua Hin station, a charming historic Thai-style train station. At 12:09 PM, board a local train to Surat Thani, arriving at 6:50 PM. A guide will meet you at Surat station and drive you by private car to Khao Sok (approximately 1.5 hours), where you'll check into your resort and relax.

Included: Visit Hua Hin train station; Local train ride to Surat Thani

Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Lodge (Khao Sok River Lodge or similar), Lodge (Khaosok Boutique Hideaway or similar), Lodge (Khao Sok River Lodge or similar)

DAY 7

Your hotel will pick you up and first stop at Ta-Khun market for cash and snacks. After registering at the National Park office, board a private long-tail boat to explore Cheow Lan Lake's turquoise waters. Enjoy lunch at a raft restaurant featuring Southern Thai cuisine, then choose between self-paddle kayaking or swimming. Trek nature trails to Pa Kai Petch or Nam Talu caves before returning to your hotel around 6:00 PM.

Included: Visit Ta-Khun market; National Park registration and entry; Long-tail boat scenic ride on Cheow Lan Lake; Southern Thai lunch at a raft restaurant; Self-paddle kayaking or swimming; Guided trekking to Pa Kai Petch or Nam Talu caves

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Stay: Lodge (Khao Sok River Lodge or similar), Lodge (Khaosok Boutique Hideaway or similar), Lodge (Khao Sok River Lodge or similar)

Khao Sok 1
Khao Sok 1
Khao Sok 2
Khao Sok 2
DAY 8

After breakfast, enjoy an hour of tubing or kayaking on the Sok River. Afterwards, pack up and transfer to Krabi by private car (approximately 3 hours). Upon checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is free to relax and swim at the beach.

Included: Tubing or kayaking on Sok River (choice of one)

Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Resort (Krabi Cha Da Resort or similar ), Resort (Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang or similar), Resort (Centara Grand Beach Resort or similar)

DAY 9

An early start takes you to explore Krabi beyond the typical tourist spots. Visit Wat Tham Sua, also known as Tiger Cave Temple, with its impressive cave network and golden pagoda requiring a climb of over 1000 steps. Afterwards, dip in the natural hot spring (38-42°C) for therapeutic minerals. Following lunch at a local restaurant, explore Emerald Lagoon, a shimmering green pool approximately 1.2 meters deep, perfect for swimming in a shaded forest setting.

Included: Visit Wat Tham Sua (Tiger Cave Temple); Explore limestone caves with stalagmites and stalactites; Climb to the golden pagoda; Dip in natural Hot Spring; Swim in Emerald Lagoon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Stay: Resort (Krabi Cha Da Resort or similar ), Resort (Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang or similar), Resort (Centara Grand Beach Resort or similar)

Krabi 1
Krabi 1
Krabi 2
Krabi 2
DAY 10

Your hotel will pick you up and take you to Nopparatthara Beach, where you'll board a speedboat to Tab Island. Explore the unique sand bars connecting Koh Tub and Koh Mor at low tide. Next, visit Kai Island to see its rock formations and snorkel with colorful fish. Enjoy lunch on Poda Island's white sand beach, then visit Phranang Cave and Phranang Beach for swimming before returning around 2:00 PM.

Included: Visit Tab Island (Koh Tub and Koh Mor); Visit Kai Island (Chicken Island); Snorkeling; Lunch on Poda Island; Visit Phranang Cave and Phranang Beach; Swimming and beach relaxation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Stay: Resort (Krabi Cha Da Resort or similar ), Resort (Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang or similar), Resort (Centara Grand Beach Resort or similar)

Krabi 1
Krabi 1
Krabi 2
Krabi 2
DAY 11

After breakfast and checkout, your driver will meet you at 9:30 AM for the scenic drive to Phuket. You'll stop at Khao Thong hill for panoramic views of Phang Nga Bay, then walk through mangroves in Tha Pom to reach Klong Song Nam Park. From there, continue to Phuket where you'll check in, with free time later to explore the nearby beaches.

Included: Stop at Khao Thong hill for panoramic views; Mangrove walk at Tha Pom; Visit Klong Song Nam Park

Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Resort (Kata Pool Side or similar), Resort (Novotel Phuket Avista Kata or similar), Resort (The Vijitt Resort or similar)

Phuket
Phuket
DAY 12

Take it easy on Phuket today. Relax on the sandy beaches, go swimming or snorkeling. Other options include visiting the Aquarium at Cape Panwa to see local sea life, experiencing the zipline at Flying Hanuman for adventure, or exploring night markets and Bangla Road in the evening for drinks and dining.

Optional: Optional excursion to Phi Phi Islands; Relax at beaches; Swimming or snorkeling; Visit Aquarium at Cape Panwa; Zipline at Flying Hanuman; Night market exploration; Explore Bangla Road for drinks and dining

Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Resort (Kata Poolside Resort or similar), Resort (Novotel Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (The Vijitt Resort or similar)

Phi Phi Islands 1
Phi Phi Islands 1
Phi Phi Islands 2
Phi Phi Islands 2
DAY 13

Your final full day on the trip is yours to spend on Phuket's beautiful beaches however you'd like.

Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Resort (Kata Poolside Resort or similar), Resort (Novotel Phuket Resort or similar), Resort (The Vijitt Resort or similar)

Phuket 1
Phuket 1
Phuket 2
Phuket 2
DAY 14

Have a healthy breakfast on your final morning, then check out of the hotel. Stop by local markets to pick up souvenirs before your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight home.

Included: Visit local markets for souvenirs

Meals: Breakfast · Stay: —

Hand-picked stays

Hotel class is matched to your preference — these are the listed stays for this program. Photos show each stop.

Bangkok
Bangkok · 3 nightsHotel (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel (Century Park Hotel or similar), Hotel (Amari Watergate Bangkok or similar)
HuaHin
HuaHin · 2 nights
Khao Sok
Khao Sok · 2 nights
Krabi
Krabi · 3 nights
Phuket
Phuket · 3 nights

What's included

Price guide

From US$1,142 per person + $786 Local Payment

We will email a tailored rate for your dates and group size

Your inclusions

  • Accommodation
  • HOTEL LIST
  • 3-STAR
  • Bangkok - True Siam Rangnam Hotel or similar
  • Huahin - Ibis Huahin Hotel or similar
  • Khao Sok - Khao Sok River Lodge or similar
  • Krabi - ibis Styles Krabi Ao Nang
  • Phuket - Kata Poolside Resort or similar
  • 4-STAR
  • Bangkok - Century Park Hotel or similar
  • Hua Hin - Loligo Resort or similar
  • Khao Sok - Khao Sok River Lodge or similar
  • Krabi - Krabi Chada or similar
  • Phuket - The old Phuket or similar
  • 5-STAR
  • Bangkok - Amari Watergate Hotel or similar
  • Hua Hin - Avani Huahin Resort or similar
  • Khao Sok - Khaosok Boutique Hideaway or similar
  • Krabi - Centara Grand Beach Resort or similar
  • Phuket: The Vijitt Resort or similar
  • Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon"
  • Guide
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • French, German, Spanish, and Dutch speaking guides are available upon request for an additional surcharge.
  • Meals
  • As per itinerary
  • B - breakfast
  • L - lunch
  • D - dinner
  • Vegetarian and Vegan food options are available upon request. Please inform East Marvel of your preference.
  • Additional Services
  • – All sightseeing tickets and admission fees as per itinerary.
  • – Service charges and government tax.
  • Transport
  • Airport transfers by private car
  • Train from Huahin - Surat Thani
  • Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions as per itinerary

Not included

  • Flights
  • Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You may arrange these separately.
  • Insurance
  • Travel Insurance is not included.
  • Additional Services
  • International flights and departure taxes
  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Tips, and gratuities
  • Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned in the program)
  • Gala Dinners on Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Vietnamese New Year's Eve (if applicable)
  • Public holiday surcharge for Christmas, New Year, Thailand New Year (if applicable)
  • Surcharge for airport transfers for arrivals between 12:00 am – 05:00 am
  • Other services, not mentioned in the program

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