| BANGKOK – PETCHBURI – PRANBURI | (-/L/D) |
| | DAY 1 | Depart from Bangkok to Petchburi, which is dominated by a small hill known as Khao Wang (Palace Mountain), where King Mongkut had a summer palace built in 1860. Named Phra Nakhon Khiri, it is now a Historical Park consisting of palace buildings, temples, halls, even an observatory where the King used to view the stars. To reach the hilltop, you can either walk or take a cable car. Then visit Wat Yai Suwannaram: The main shrine hall contains 300-year-old mural paintings of mythical angels. The multi-purpose hall, once located in Ayutthaya's Grand Palace, is entirely built of teak wood and decorated with fine carving work especially at the door panels. Drive to the fishing village of Had Chao Samran. During the dry season, you can often observe people working on salt fields, a nice and welcome motive for photographers. After lunch at a seaside restaurant, continue to Pranburi and check in at the DOLPHIN BAY RESORT. The resort is located close to Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park, which occupies an area of 98 square kilometers with undulating ranges of limestone mountains, mangrove swamps, and beaches. With a large number of ridges, Khao Sam Roi Yot (or the mountain of 300 peaks) stands as a landmark for seaman and also provides a good shelter for ships during a storm. Late afternoon, take a short drive to the park ranger station and enjoy a tour of the marshland in boats rowed by the rangers. Bung Bua (which translates into Lotus Lake) is listed as a site of global conservation importance and the marshlands are home to around 300 species of birds. Return to the resort for dinner and overnight. | | | Meals included: | Lunch
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| PRANBURI – KHAO SAM ROI YOD NATL. PARK – BANGSAPAN | (B/L/D) |
| | DAY 2 | Visit Tham Phraya Nakhon, one of the largest caves in the park. It can be reached by boat or on foot during a one-hour climb from the village of Bang Pu. There are a couple of natural ventilation holes on the roof of the cave thus allowing sunlight to shine inside. The most popular attraction of the cave is a four-gabled pavilion constructed during the reign of King Rama V in the year 1890. With its beauty and distinctive identity the pavilion is now used as the symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan. After lunch at a simple restaurant, continue along the coastline south to Bangsapan. Located 75 kilometers south of Prachuab Khirikan and 17 kilometers off the mainroad, the fishing village of Bangsapan is surrounded by coconut-, oilpalm- and pineapple plantations. Dinner and overnight at CORAL HOTEL. | | | Meals included: | Breakfast
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| BANGSAPAN – KOH THALU – CHUMPHORN | (B/L/D) |
| | DAY 3 | Excursion to Koh Thalu, a picturesque island with white sandy beaches. You may relax on the beach or explore the colorful underwater world by snorkeling along the shore. Return to the mainland for lunch at the Coral Hotel and then continue to Chumporn. Dinner and overnight at NOVOTEL BEACH RESORT CHUMPORN. | | | Meals included: | Breakfast
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| CHUMPORN – KOH TAO | (B/L/D) |
| | DAY 4 | Early morning transfer to the pier. Depart by high speed ferry to Koh Tao, famous among divers and backpackers alike. Transfer by open truck to CHARM CHUREE VILLA, a bungalow resort built along cliffs among tropical vegetation. The resort’s own secluded beach can be reached during a short walk on a jungle path. The afternoon is at leisure. Lunch and dinner at the resort. | | | Meals included: | Breakfast
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| | DAY 5 | Day at leisure. Enjoy a full day of relaxation. Optional tour (not included in package price): Boat excursion around the island and to nearby Nang Yuan Island, a coral island with a high viewpoint and long white sandy beaches. Life vests, snorkel and mask are provided during the trip as well as picnic lunch (price on request). | | | Meals included: | Breakfast
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| KOH TAO – KOH PHANGAN | (B/L/D) |
| | DAY 6 | Transfer to the pier by open truck. Board the ferry to Koh Phangan, a large island covering an area of 191 square kilometers, famous among backpackers for its full-moon parties. This island counts over ten thousand inhabitants, is mountainous, largely covered in dense forests, and is surrounded by abundant unspoiled beaches. Ttransfer to the HAADLAD PRESTIGE RESORT. Enjoy the resort of the afternoon lazing on the beach or at the resort’s swimming pool. Lunch and dinner at the resort. | | | Meals included: | Breakfast
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| KOH PHANGAN – KOH SAMUI | (B/-/-) |
| | DAY 7 | The program ends with a land / sea transfer to a hotel of your choice on Samui Island (accommodation on Samui is not included in package price). Alternatively, you may choose a boat transfer to Surat Thani and continue to Khao Sok National Park to join our Soft Adventure programs at Elephant Hills (surcharge applies, please contact us for pricing). | | | Meals included: | Breakfast | MAKE BOOKING CLICK HERE: http://www.refreshtravel.com/booking.php?cate1_id=1&cate2_id=13&cate3_id=63&product_id=56 | WORKING TRAVEL HOLIDAYS LTD., PART. 468/62 PANYAINTRA RD., PROPHAT PHASE 2, SOI 7 KWANG SAMWATANTOK, KATE KLONG SAMWA, BANGKOK, THAILAND 10510. Hotline contact: 081-837-3255 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 081-837-3255 end_of_the_skype_highlighting OFFICE EMAIL: INFO@WORKINGTRAVELHOLIDAYS.COM info@refreshtravel.com |
