Transfer from Bangkok Hotel to Hua Hin, one of the famous summer beach towns in Thailand. En route to Hua Hin, make a stop at the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) to experience a full-day wildlife program. WFFT is a registered foundation under Thai law with the main objectives to rescue maltreated and/or neglected wild animals, provide sanctuary for sick and disabled animals, educate people, prevent hunting and promote the conservation of all natural resources, etc. This full-day program offers you to learn about the rescued creatures living at the rescue centre and elephant refugees and get up close and personal with elephants in a way which is cruelty-free and does not exploit them.
Set off from Hua Hin on a scenic drive to the south. After passing through the park’s entrance visit a pineapple plantation, learning how these tasty fruits are grown and harvested. Continue onwards to Bang-Pu, a thriving fishing village for a glimpse into the lives of the fishermen. Then board a motorboat and cast out to sea. Cruise away from the shoreline and enjoy fabulous views of the ocean and coast.
After twenty minutes, the boat will dock at a beautiful stretch of beach. Walk to the nearby entrance of Phraya Nakhon Cave where a longer, 430-metre walk awaits. Although called a ‘cave’ Phraya Nakhon is actually a sunlit cavern formed by two sinkholes. Travel deeper into the earth, enjoying the surreal landscapes before reaching the centre of the cavern. Be amazed at the site of a royal pavilion, surrounded by dripping stalactites and illuminated by the sun filtering through.
Return to the beach where a delicious lunch awaits. The afternoon is free to relax on the pristine sands and swim in the warm sea before returning to Hua Hin.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive about 1.30 hours to down to the Kui Buri district. Head towards the Kui Buri community village where you will experience some local sustainable activities and products such as making paper from elephants’ poo and pineapple, rubber tapping demonstration, and silk making process from silkworms. Lunch at the village. Following lunch, set off to the Kui Buri National Park to observe the wildlife, no set up… all real experience. You will see how they live together in nature.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive down south to Chumphon, an approximately 3-hour drive. Upon arrival in Chumphon, your first visit is to Chumphon Islands National Park where you can enjoy strolling along an amazing 1km long wooden walkway winding through the mangrove forest. Following this, drive up the hill of Khao Matsri Viewpoint to enjoy the stunning 360-degree view of the city spread out below. The day continues to Hat Sai Ri beach and the shrine of Prince Chumphon, the founder of the modern Royal Thai navy.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and continue down to Ranong province. Drive to Gong Valley, a community enterprise of Kraburi District in Ranong, which focuses on chemical-free coffee growing and hand-roasting techniques to give their coffee its distinctive, unique aroma. This is where the sweet aroma and bitter taste of Robusta coffee from. Observe the process of good Robusta coffee making here.
The morning tour begins with the city tour in Ranong guided by two local experts. As the owner of Baan Taen Sue, a Chinese-style house and museum, formerly a financial division in King Rama 5’s period, Mr Sup will show you around the house and explain the history of the Chinese settlement in Southern Thailand. Following this, continue to visit Ranong Governor’s House, meet with Mr Kosol, one of the house residents who is an expert on the history of the house and explain the collection and artefacts. Also, visit the King’s Palace. Lunch at a local restaurant for Ranong food specialities. In the afternoon, visit the lighthouse at the Andaman Pier, and go up to the 9th floor to get a good view of Ranong Bay.
After early breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Khao Sok with an en-route stop at Sri Phang Nga National Park, located in the district of Kuraburi and Takua Pa. Enjoy the natural scene of evergreen forest, hills, streams, waterfalls, and limestone cliffs. This national park is also famous for bird watching. Proceed to Khao Sok and head toward Ratchaprapa Dam, as part of Khao Sok National Park. Embark on a scenic boat ride along Chiew-Larn Lake to the Greenery Panvaree. Arrive at the Greenery Panvaree Floating Resort just in time for delicious lunch. Then spend the afternoon enjoying the heart of nature, swimming, exploring the surroundings by kayaking, or simply relaxing and basking in the atmosphere. Enjoy the boat trip along Little Halong Bay.
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