The Coastal Road 11 Days / 10 Nights
Trip Profile:
Local organic farm, cooking classes in traditional Thai food, glimpse at the everyday life in Thailand at Damnern Saduak Floating Market. Head south to the beach resort of Hua Hin and take a day to relax at the sandy beaches of Cha-am. Trek through Khao Luang National Park to one of the country’s most spectacular waterfalls. The tour ends in Trang where you can extend your trip in either Krabi, Phuket, Trang or Samui, or to return to Bangkok.
Day 1 Bangkok - Thai Cooking Class (B/L/D)
Drive out of Bangkok to an organic farm, pick your fresh food for Thai Cooking course, smell the aromas of spices used in your Traditional Thai lunch. In the afternoon relax with a Thai Cultural show. Spend the evening relaxing at the Rose Garden Resort or visit the local town of Nakon Pathom.
Day 2 Damnern Saduak Floating Market (B/L)
A glimpse of everyday life in Thailand can be seen at the Damnern Saduak floating market. An exhilarating narrow long-tailed speedboat ride through the marshes and stilt houses prepares you for this unique market. Thai style canoes laden with colourful fruits, vegetables, snacks and sweets gently ply their way through the canal. Continue your journey south to Cha-am / Hua Hin the sea resort of the Royal Family on route stop at the summer retreat of King Rama IV, enjoy the views of the palace and the gardens.
Day 3 Hua Hin (B/L)
Take in the views from the viewpoints overlooking the bay, have a seafood lunch in Hua Hin. The afternoon is free for you to soak up the sun before a short walking tour visiting the night market in Hua Hin and dinner.
Day 4 Hua Hin (B/L)
Take an excursion to Pa-La-U waterfall, set in the forest and also visit Kaeng Krachan national park, take a boat trip around the local reservoir and have lunch overlooking the lake. Spend the afternoon at the Palace of Love made of teakwood pavilions, before returning to your hotel.
Day 5 Hua Hin - Chumporn (B/L)
Drive through the pineapple and coconut plantations to Sam Roi Yot National Park (or Mountain of 300 Peaks), one of Thailand's best preserved natural areas. With its limestone mountain backdrop and vast array of wildlife visit an unspoiled typical Thai fishing village and then travel by boat to Laem Sala beach. Explore Phraya Nakorn Cave. Visit Khao Daeng where you have a choice of either kayaking or taking in the views. Arrive Chumporn late afternoon in time for a swim.
Day 6 Chumporn - Nakorn Sri Thammarat (B/L)
Continue south to Pradeom Temple to fruit orchads, stop at Khao Kraip Cave where you can see Stalactites and Stalagmites. Enjoy the hot springs at Tham Khao Plu before stepping back in history and culture at the Royal City of Nakorn Sri Thammarat. Spend the night in the Sichon area.
Day 7 Nakorn Sri Thammarat City (B)
Today is all about southern life and culture, first we will stop at Wat Mahathat, the Chedi itself dates back to the 12th century and the relics were bought here from Sri Lanka by an Indian prince over 2000 years ago. Visit a Shadow Puppet workshop and the final stop Phra Buddha Sihing, with its mischievous story of how exactly it got here over the Indian Ocean from Sril Lanka. Return to Khanom / Sichon for some much deserved relaxation by the 
beach and maybe a beach barbecue.
Day 8 Khao Luang National Park (B/L)
After breakfast, head to Khao Luang National Park for a trek to one of the country’s most spectacular waterfalls Krung Ching. This is a nine tiered waterfall trekking through beautiful surrounding on a nature trail This will take around 4 hours. Following on, we then spend an hour kayaking on a nearby river and visit a cave in the vicinity before returning to your hotel.
Day 9 Nakron - Trang (via Khiriwong / Tham Le) (B/L)
Depart from your hotel after breakfast and head out to Baan Khiriwong, a local Eco Tourism Village. Hear you can choose to do a short trek around the area or learn about making local handicrafts and traditions. After lunch, we continue to make our way towards our final destination, Trang, a little known, explored province by foreign tourists with beautiful beaches and remote islands off shore.En route, we will make a stop at Tham Le caverns, a network of tunnels inside the rock only accessible by boat, before arriving in Trang at Pakmeng beach for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10 Trang (B/L)
After breakfast we will spend a full day exploring the islands off of the coast of Trang, with beautiful beaches and opportunities to swim and snorkel through the trip to the 4 islands of Koh Mook, Koh Kradan,Koh Chuak and Koh Ma. Return to your hotel to reflect on discovering the undiscovered wonders of Southern Thailand.
Day 11 Trang - Krabi - (B)
You can choose to extend your holiday here in Trang or alternatively choose from a variety of beach extensions in either, nearby Krabi , Phuket or simply take a transfer to return to Bangkok either by air or rail, having experienced the best of what the South has to offer! Return travel to Bangkok by Air or Rail.
Tour Cost: Please contact us: info@cambodiacycling.com
Recommended Hotels
Hotels |
4* |
3* |
Rose Garden |
Royal Garden Riverside |
Royal Garden Riverside |
Hua Hin |
Hua Hin Marriot Resort & Spa |
Regent Chalet Cha-Am |
Chumporn |
Novotel Resort Chumporn |
Chumporn Cabana |
Nakon Sri Thammarat |
Rachakiri Resort & Spa |
Golden Beach Resort |
Trang |
Thumrin Thana |
Pakmeng Beach Resort |
Price includes:
Accommodation including breakfast
Air-conditioned Vehicle with driver
Licensed English speaking Guide
Tours and admission fees as mentioned above
Meals as specified above
Price excludes:
Personal expenses
Visa fees
Airport tax
Alcohol
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