The Best of Krabi 10 Days

Tour Grade: Easy, fun and relaxing
Best Season: Thailand is best from November to March.
Destinations: Krabi tour including Koh Hong in Than Bokkhoranee National Park and Lanta Island in Mu Koh Lanta Marine National Park.

Highlights of Activities:
Kayak through lush mangrove forests between limestone karsts mountains, tidal caves with stalactites and stalagmites and stunning scenery, snorkel and swim in clear waters with white sandy beaches and relax in the ambiance of nature. Wildlife such as crab eating Macaques, Water Monitor lizards, Sea Otters, White Belly Sea Eagles, Bramany Kites, Brown Fish Owls, Egrets, several species of Kingfishers and others.

Highlights of Krabi-Thailand:
Krabi has spectacular beaches and islands made up of craggy limestone cliffs and lush mangrove forests. Railey Beach is one of the most exclusive destinations that are surrounded by a sheer wall of craggy limestone cliffs. These cliffs cut off from the mainland, prohibiting vehicle access. Hence, the sandy beach is undisturbed. Railay Beach is also a popular destination for rock climbers for both experienced and beginners from around the world.

Railay Beach offers various standards of accommodations (tourist class, middle class and five star) in limited numbers, all shaded by the original coconut palms.

Ao Nang Beach, the main gateway of Krabi, offers many choices of accommodations such as luxury five to four star resorts with spa facilities, middle class and tourist class hotel resorts. Restaurants serving local Thai and Western cuisines are abundant at Ao Nang Beach. Moreover, this small beach town offers various tastes of souvenirs, ATM machines and spa facilities to pamper you.

Krabi has hundreds of craggy karsts islands ideal for boating, diving and snorkeling. There is considerable exploring to do in the nearby destinations, inside and outside the many limestone cliffs. The possibilities for rock climbing and caving are infinite.

Highlights of Lanta Island-Krabi:
The Lanta Island group consists of 52 islands located in Krabi province, South Thailand. The archipelago's largest island, Lanta Yai, is long and slender with low, forested hills down the middle and beaches on its West Coast. Relatively undeveloped from tourism, Lanta Yai is truly a paradise destination with fewer visitors. The islands' long sandy beaches complemented by the surrounding scenery is amazingly beautiful. From our base on the West Coast of Lanta Yai, we will make fun filled day trips in the nearby islands in the Andaman Sea. The area is rich with excellent dive and snorkel sites.

Lanta Island offers various standards of resort accommodations ranging from tourist to middle class, and top four to five star resorts with spa facilities.

The Best of Krabi Tour 10 Days takes you to some of the most beautiful islands, lush mangrove forests and national park conservation areas where you can hike, kayak, snorkel and swim in the paradise of nature.

Itinerary: The Best of Krabi 10 Days:
Day 1 Arrive Krabi
On arrival in Krabi Airport, meet and transfer to your beach resort, remaining time at leisure. Overnight at a beach resort. Meals: None.

Day 2 Kayak in Than Bok Khor Ranee National Park
Enjoy kayaking along the river, which is flanked by mangrove forests and scenic limestone karsts mountains. The highlight of the trip is paddling through the marvelous tidal caves. We will see stalagmites and stalactites in Lod cave, and visit the Pee Hua Tho cave which has prehistoric paintings. Once we paddle through the Light cave, we will find ourselves in the fascinating paradise room, where we can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Next, we paddle through the Dark passage cave.

Schedule:
Breakfast at resort and depart at 09.00am,
Around 10.00am, arrive at Bor Tor pier of Than Bok khor Ranee National Park, where we begin our kayak trip.
Basic instruction on how to use a sit-on-top hard shell kayak is given for your knowledge and safety issues.
Enjoy kayaking and exploring the fascinating stalactite and stalagmite at the Light Cave, more exciting kayaking to the Dark Cave;
Continue adventure through the Lod Cave, which is famous for its beautiful stalactite and stalagmite.
Visit Pee Hua Tho Cave with prehistoric paintings and paddle back to the pier.
Enjoy freshly cooked delicious lunch.
Next, transfer Taan Bok khor Ranee National Park scenic nature trail for a short walk and return transfer to resort. Meals: BL.

Day 3 Kayak Tha Lane Bay Mangrove Forests
Tha Lane bay mangrove forests and limestone karts mountains adorned with lush vegetation, beautiful vertical cliffs, stalactites, caves, lagoons and stunningly beautiful scenery are some of the gems of Krabi for a pleasant day trip. We will paddle through the mangrove forests along the limestone mountain cliffs, narrow canyons and lagoons to explore the floras and faunas of Tha Lane. If lucky, you will see Gibbons in the trees while crab eating Macaques and Water Monitor lizards are frequently seen. Occasional visitors to the area are the sea otters along waterline at the cliffs. Red billed King Fisher, Bramany Kites and white belly sea eagles are some of the resident birds frequently sited in the area. Our final paddle will be through the vertical canyons, which leads to the beautiful bay front and then to the pier where we will have lunch.

Schedule:
Breakfast at resort and depart for kayak trip at 09.00am,
Around 10.00am, arrive at Tha Lane Bay Pier.
Start adventurous kayaking along the mangrove forest.
Fresh lunch will be served at the local restaurant at pier.
Then, continue journey by vehicle to Tha Prom Klong Nam Song, a natural fresh water stream often referred as crystal pool for refreshing swim before heading back to our hotel. Arrive back to hotel around 3.30-4.00pm.
Meals: BL.

Accessories to Bring: swimwear, sunglasses, sun-lotion, insect repellent, camera, clothes, wide-brim hat, and beach slippers.

Day 4 Snorkel around the outlying islands by long-tailed boat
Breakfast and then depart for a half-day trip by covered long-tailed boat will take us to the outlying islands, one of which is Koh Hong that boasts a former pirate's cove surrounded by sheer cliffs. It is accessible only at high tide. Its clear water makes great snorkeling while the sandy beaches around this island are great for swimming, walking and sunbathing. After lunch, return to resort and at leisure.
Meals: BL.

Day 5 Krabi at Leisure
Breakfast at resort and day at leisure to explore Krabi on your own. Leisure day options to consider in Krabi are: Receive spa treatments, relax on the beach, stroll around the market to pick up your favorite souvenirs, try some local and international cuisines or visit places not covered in the tour. Meals: B.

Day 6 Transfer to Lanta Island
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Chao Fa pier for Lanta Island.
Arrive at Lanta Island in the afternoon, remaining time at leisure. Meals: B.

Day 7 Four Island Excursion
Breakfast at hotel.
Four Island tour by ferry boat, sightseeing at Ma Island, forward to Chuerk Island and Rok Island for snorkeling and swimming, buffet lunch at Kradan Island (famous for its wedding under the sea), transfer back to hotel. Meals: BL.

Day 8 Sea Kayak
Breakfast at hotel.
Sea Kayak at Talabeng Island and mangrove forest. Access by long-tail boat, lunch at Babu Island and transfer to hotel. Meals: BL.

Day 9 Lanta Island at leisure
Breakfast at hotel and day at leisure.
Lanta Island has long sandy beaches with scenic views; its beachfront restaurants serve a wide variety of delicious local and international cuisines.

Leisure day options to consider on Lanta Island are: Receive spa treatments, relax at your resort swimming pool or on the beach, walk along the long beautiful sandy beach. Resorts located along the beachfront serve various local and international menus. Meals: B.

Day 10 Departure from Lanta Island
Breakfast at hotel, and free at leisure till departure to Krabi Airport for a flight to Bangkok Airport. Meals: B.

Meals (Breakfast=B, Lunch=L, Dinner=D):
The meals, such as lunch and dinner are not included in some locations. This is done in purpose in order to let you have choices of choosing your own favorite dish where the variety of local and international cuisine is abundant.

Hotel Group A (Quality 5 star resorts) The Best of Krabi Tour 10 Days: TOUR COSTS PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS:
Group Size:	TOUR COST:
1 Persons	US$3,263 per person
2-3 Persons	US$2,205 per person
4-5 Persons	US$1,980 per person
6-8 Persons	US$1,665 per person
Single Supplement US$450 per Person per trip

Hotel Group B (Quality 4 star resorts) The Best of Krabi Tour 10 Days: TOUR COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS:
Group Size:	TOUR COST:
1 Persons	US$2,770 per person
2-3 Persons	US$1,544 per person
4-5 Persons	US$1,298 per person
6-8 Persons	US$1,178 per person
Single Supplement US$360 per Person per trip