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Presentation
Stages: Khanom – Patthalung – Thale Noi – Koh Ngai
Description: Southern Thailand off the trail for 11 days / 10 nights from €890.
Day 1: Welcome to the Kingdom of Siam!
Arriving at Surat Thani airport, you are transferred to Khanom, a charming seaside resort on the Gulf of Thailand, just opposite Koh Samui.
Let yourself be enchanted by the positive vibes and the tranquility of the place.
You settle into a haven of peace in the heart of a tropical garden and have the evening free.
> Night in Khanom
Day 2: Sea trip to meet pink dolphins
This morning, you board a traditional boat and sail at sea to meet pink dolphins (80% chance of seeing them), mammals that have taken up residence in the waters of the Gulf.
The day continues with a short walk to the river where you experience the “fish spa”.
Taste a local dish, Som Tam, a green papaya salad.
End of the day free.
> Night in Khanom
Day 3: Khanom for all tastes!
Today, two alternatives are available to you:
– The first takes you on a quad bike through coconut and rubber plantations, stopping at a magnificent viewpoint and waterfalls.
– The second gives you the opportunity to discover a beautiful Buddha lying in a cave as well as the oyster farms of Kanchanadit in the open sea and to taste some!
> Night in Khanom
Day 4: Khanom in complete freedom
Take advantage of this free day to laze in the sun along the white sand beaches of Khanom.
> Night in Khanom
Day 5: On the way to Thale Noi Lake!
Today, you are taken to the province of Phatthalung, more precisely to the shores of Thale Noi lake.
On the road, you will be seduced by the new landscapes available to you. Worthy of the landscapes of the north of the country, discover green expanses, rice fields, water buffaloes, a setting of authentic Thailand.
You pack your bags in an exceptional setting, by the lake. Once you fall under the charm of the place, it is certain that you will not want to leave.
You discover the surroundings and can enjoy a moment of rest in your cottage on stilts.
You board a canoe and navigate the canals at sunset. A magical moment during which you will see the inhabitants of Thale Noi engaging in their daily activity, fishing for plaice. Take your camera with you to immortalize these precious moments.
Back at the hotel, enjoy a delicious dinner served directly on the terrace of your cottage.
> Night in Thale Noi
Day 6: Bike ride and authentic encounters.
After a good breakfast, you get on your bike and set off to explore the surrounding countryside. Make a stop at the village of fishermen and artisans. You stroll through the streets and admire the women making wicker objects. Don’t be shy and exchange a few words, a few smiles with them, they will be happy to see that you are interested in their work.
You have the afternoon free to enjoy the swimming pool with a view of the lake.
This evening enjoy a traditional Manora dance performance. A real pleasure for the eyes!
> Night in Thale Noi
Day 7: Exploration of the lake and traditional shadow theater.
At dusk, you leave for a two-hour stroll on the lake during which you will be amazed by the pink lotuses, for which Thale Noi lake is famous. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you will fall in love with this place! Indeed, the region represents the largest aquatic bird park in Thailand and has more than 180 different species! Not to mention the master of the place, the water buffalo.
You return to the hotel to have breakfast, then you hit the road and make a stopover at a puppet factory for shadow theater, a traditional art typical of southern Thailand.
You will then see how the puppets are made with care, first cut out of leather and then painted with finesse.
You may even have the chance to attend a performance, sitting on mats on the floor.
You then continue your journey to the pier and cross to Koh Ngai, an authentic and heavenly island in the Andaman Sea.
> Night in Koh Ngai
Day 8: Koh Ngai at liberty!
Enjoy a few days in complete freedom on this island at the end of the world.
> Night in Koh Ngai
Day 9: Koh Ngai at liberty!
Enjoy a few days in complete freedom on this island at the end of the world.
> Night in Koh Ngai
Day 10: Koh Ngai at liberty!
Enjoy a few days in complete freedom on this island at the end of the world.
> Night in Koh Ngai
Day 11: End of your stay in the land of smiles.
Today, you are transferred to Krabi or Trang airport to take your flight to Bangkok and then your international flight.
The land of smiles still has many facets to reveal to you… a good reason to come back?
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