Travel Detail

This morning, transfer to Elephant Hills Camp, catching glimpses of tropical rural life along the way. Upon arrival at the camp, enjoy a delicious Thai buffet lunch. After lunch, relax on a jungle river canoe trip down the Sok River, passing limestone mountains and cliffs covered with exotic tropical vegetation. Sometimes hornbill birds can be seen flying high overhead, as well as reptiles basking in the sun on the riverbanks. Continue to the elephant sanctuary, where you can see, touch and learn about the life of Thai elephants and about the Elephant Hills elephant conservation project. You will prepare and feed them one of their daily meals, including their dietary supplements that help with their digestion and overall well-being, then watch them bathe. Afterwards, enjoy some time at leisure in your luxury tent. Optional evening entertainment includes a movie presentation, a traditional Thai dance performance from local school children and a cooking demonstration. At 8:00pm, dinner will be served amidst the sights and sounds of the surrounding rainforest.

The Elephant Camp offers 35 luxurious tents with comfortable solid beds, a fan, tea and coffee making facilities, bathroom with Western style toilet, hairdryer and hot and cold shower. Furniture is handmade by local craftsmen using natural materials and provides all the comfort you would normally find in a hotel room. The tents are well protected against mosquitos and other possible intruders, offer plenty of lighting and are the perfect place to reflect on the day's observations and activities. At night, an outdoor campfire creates a warm atmosphere. In the main area, amenities include a semi-open-air restaurant, well-stocked bar, swimming pool with superb view of the spectacular limestone cliff backdrop, a small souvenir shop, maps/newspapers/info boards, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Wake up to the sounds of nature and birds calling from the bushes next to the tent. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available in your tent for early risers; breakfast is at your leisure. Later this morning, explore Cheow Lan Lake by local long-tail boat. Surrounded by Limestone Mountains, the lake has more than a hundred small islands, and the scenery has been compared to Guilin in China and Halong Bay in Vietnam. In the 1970s, the area was a hide-out for communists and students opposing the military dictatorship. Continue to the floating Elephant Hills Rainforest Camp, situated in the heart of the national park, and check in to your luxury tent. After enjoying a delicious Thai lunch overlooking the lake, set out to explore the jungle on foot. This is an opportunity to explore the ecology of one of the world's oldest rainforests, including hardwood trees with huge roots, orchids, palms, ferns, bamboo and mosses. Gibbons can often be heard calling to their mates, you might spot macaque or leaf monkeys swinging through the branches, and beautiful butterflies abound. You will have the chance to walk slowly and really listen, to discover the secrets of the rainforest. Return to the rainforest camp, where you are free to take a refreshing dip in the water and perhaps watch the sun set behind the towering limestone mountains from the deckchair in front of your tent. The evening is at leisure for you to really absorb the peace of this magnificent natural setting.

Rainforest Camp is one of the only floating tented camps in the world, located on Thailand's spectacular Cheow Larn Lake and surrounded by rainforest and towering limestone mountains. Powered by wind and solar energy, and using responsible waste management, Rainforest Camp offers 20 luxury safari tents with ensuite shower and WC.

Meal Plan: Room Only

Tup Kaek Sunset Beach Resort is nestled among tropical gardens next to the pristine white sands of Tupkaek Beach. The perfect retreat for body and mind, guests can luxuriate in the resort's own private beach and spend their days enjoying water sports, exploring nearby islets and waterways, or bathing in refreshing mountain streams. The resort rooms and bungalows are designed in a natural, modern style with many local materials used. Facilities include the Sunset restaurant, serving an a la carte menu of Thai and international cuisine, and Red Leaf Bar, offering casual beachside dining and unique cocktails.

This morning as the mist clears, you are free to canoe or swim in the lake. After breakfast, join your guide on a short safari into the little channels and side arms of Cheow Lan Lake. Enjoy lunch at the rainforest camp before returning to the pier and transferring onwards to your next destination.

Meal Plan: Room Only

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort combines seclusion with refinement in a stunning beachfront setting. Spread across 70 tranquil acres of swaying coconut palms, fragrant gardens, and an 800-meter-long private beach overlooking the Andaman Sea, the resort offers a collection of bungalows that blend seamlessly into their tropical surroundings. The resort's four restaurants and bars provide an array of cuisines enhanced by sea views, while the resort's Recreation Center offers a range of activities.

Meal Plan: Room Only

At Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, experience an authentic Thai luxury resort nestled on the gentle hills of Patong with breathtaking panoramic views of the Andaman Sea. Spacious, private and totally romantic, this idyllic retreat is a sanctuary for relaxation in a perfect location to enjoy the spoils of Patong City just minutes away.