Thailand Beach Bliss

You touch down in Bangkok before connecting to your beach resort. The moment you arrive in the south — whether Krabi's dramatic karst scenery or Koh Samui's lush hillside resort — the holiday feeling kicks in immediately. Dinner on the beach under swaying palms sets the tone perfectly.

• ✓International arrival at Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
• ✓Brief Bangkok layover (lounge access arranged)
• ✓Domestic flight to Krabi or Koh Samui
• ✓Resort check-in & welcome cocktail
• ✓Dinner on the beach at sunset

One of Thailand's great days out. Your longtail boat weaves between towering limestone islands to the world-famous Phi Phi Islands and the astonishing Maya Bay — emerald water enclosed by near-vertical cliffs. Snorkel among tropical fish in Pileh Lagoon and enjoy a BBQ beach lunch.

• ✓Longtail boat departure at 8am
• ✓Phi Phi Don & Phi Phi Leh islands
• ✓Maya Bay (immortalised in The Beach)
• ✓Pileh Lagoon snorkelling
• ✓Viking Cave
• ✓Beach BBQ lunch on Phi Phi

Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary where rescued elephants roam freely. Feed and walk alongside these gentle giants in a responsible, no-riding environment. This is one of the most memorable — and meaningful — experiences you'll have in Thailand.

• ✓Morning transfer to ethical sanctuary
• ✓Mud bath & feeding session with rescued elephants
• ✓Learn about elephant conservation
• ✓Afternoon: return to resort
• ✓Free afternoon & night bazaar

Earn your views — climb the 1,237 steps up to Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea), where a giant Buddha statue and panoramic views over Krabi province await. Then take a longtail boat to the car-free white sand peninsula of Railay Beach, only accessible by water.

• ✓Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple) — 1,237 steps to summit
• ✓360° views over Krabi province
• ✓Afternoon: Ao Nang beachfront
• ✓Long-tail boat to Railay Beach (car-free paradise)
• ✓Sunset from Railay East viewpoint

Cook like a local. Your guide takes you through a vibrant local market, explaining exotic ingredients, before the cooking class where you'll make five authentic Thai dishes to eat for lunch. The afternoon brings a colourful floating market and an evening street food trail.

• ✓Morning: local market visit with Thai chef
• ✓Thai cooking class — 5 dishes
• ✓Pad Thai, green curry, mango sticky rice & more
• ✓Afternoon: Floating Market visit
• ✓Evening: Night market & street food trail

Gear up for an active day on the water. Your snorkelling guide leads you to the best reef spots where sea turtles and reef sharks are common sightings. Paddle through eerie mangrove channels by kayak, then unwind with a traditional Thai massage before a sunset bonfire dinner on the sand.

• ✓Morning: guided snorkelling tour (reef & sea turtles)
• ✓Kayaking through mangroves
• ✓Afternoon: SUP or jet-ski (optional)
• ✓Half-day free on beach
• ✓Traditional Thai massage (60 min)
• ✓Farewell beach bonfire dinner

Venture further afield to the more tranquil Koh Lanta or Koh Tao islands — quieter, wilder, and with some of the best coral in Thailand. These islands feel like Thailand did 20 years ago — unhurried, authentic, and deeply beautiful.

• ✓Speedboat to Koh Lanta or Koh Tao
• ✓Remote beaches with almost no tourists
• ✓Colourful coral gardens
• ✓Fresh seafood lunch at a hillside restaurant
• ✓Return to resort — afternoon free

Guests wishing to add a northern Thailand experience can extend their trip with 2 nights in Chiang Mai — ask us at booking for this popular add-on.

• ✓Note: standard package returns from the south direct
• ✓Optional 2-night Chiang Mai cultural extension available
• ✓Night markets, Doi Inthanon National Park, temple tours

Your driver takes you to the airport for your domestic connection to Bangkok and your return flight to Abu Dhabi. Thailand has a way of calling you back — we'll be ready when it does.

• ✓Resort check-out
• ✓Transfer to airport
• ✓Domestic flight to Bangkok
• ✓Return international flight to Abu Dhabi