Sightseeing Transfers
Phuket - Krabi | Phuket - Koh Lanta | Khao Lak - Krabi | Khao Lak - Koh Lanta Private Sightseeing Transfers making transfers part of your holiday
Long-distance land-transfers can be a 1. Limestone Caves, Crystal Pools & Hot Springs Page 4 tedious experience. The bigger part of a vacation day can be lost with this. 2. Mountain Temple & Mangrove River Page 6 Instead of sitting in the minivan for three, maybe even four hours straight, stop on the way, make it a road trip and experience the hidden gems along the 3. Temples, Kayaking and Oysters Page 8 road. Krabi Spesialisten “Sightseeing Transfers” will take you to beautiful temples, caves, hidden beaches, stun- 4. James Bond Island Page 10 ning viewpoints, refreshing waterfalls and secret kayaking spots. 5. Three Temples Page 12 On the way you will stop for lunch at a traditional Thai restaurant or a small roadside fruit-stall to experience the original Thai Hospitality away from the 6. Krabi Hot Spring Day Spa Page 14 buzzing tourist destinations. A guide will be with you, so you get some background info during the trip and you turn a boring transfer into an exciting expedition.
Once you arrive at your destination you have more time to relax and enjoy your hotel-beach since you already turned your transfers into an excursion. What our guests think:
“Fantastic day!” This tour is highly recommended! This tour offers great views, visits to fantastic beach- es, good snorkeling opportunities, delicious food, lovely drinks, nice sunset (if the weather allows) and some great guides that manage to creat a good atmosphere on the boat, and doing everything for the participants to get the best possible experience! It’s definitely not the last time I’ve been on this trip!:)
—Henrik N Copenhagen Region, Denmark “Amazing!” Not only did this company arrange an amazing tour of “Great way to spend a day” phi phi islands. They also provided an excellent level of service. Philip went above and beyond to not only help —Taiwan2001 us select and arrange a fantastic tour but was on hand Taichung, Taiwan to help us find places to eat and other places worth visiting. It is very easy to pick an... “A perfect day” Lovely sailing boat. Great stuff. Good food. And espe- —laurastu93 cially magnificent views!!! Singapore, Singapore Highly recommended! —Nasupetteri “A Day to remember for ever” The tour around Phi Phi islands was breath taking “Very good service!” especially on a speed boat. The day was filled with We have been on both a 4-island-trip with longtailboat adventure and a laid on lunch on one of the islands that and on a ride with elephants. Both has been absolutely seemed de- serted.The tour started at pick up time perfect. On the day on the sea we had Sven as guide 6am till 3pm it seems early but it was worth it... and that man is simply the best. Also the other two guides were great. —jimlaz Bracknell, United Kingdom We travel with a 4-year-old boy and the suggestions we have got has been spot on. “Wonderful way to explore the Anda- man Sea” The Swedish guy at our hotel has been really helpful I was travelling to Krabi with my wife and 5 month old than the stuff from the company we travel with. boy. As much as I wanted to spend a day sailing, I was quite concerned about how would my boy take it and We recommend that you book different excursions with will there be adequate shade and place for him to take this company. You will not regret it! a nap in the middle of the day. The answer Krabi Spesialisten !!!!. —Tyglycka M —Yogesh_Rey Mumbai (Bombay), India “Unforgettable experience” In a nutshell, we were particularly hap- py with the “Amazing day visiting Phi Phi Islands” following: My boyfriend and I (both 25) were very torn about which - The boat team (Swen and Lane) was truly amazing, tour company to go with once doing their best possi- ble to make our trip an unforget- we arrived in Aonang as so many tours to Maya Bay, table experience. etc were advertised for any- where from 1200-2000 - They were very client oriented, friend- ly and well baht for a day trip (roughly $35-60). We wanted a relax- organised. ing day and did not want a wild tour, yet didn’t want to - A very important factor for us was that the team could feel like the youngest on board. This tour is exactly the communicate flu- ently in English which is not given in best of both worlds. Krabi. —courtney g - All the places visited were incredibly beautiful. New York City, New York —Dbebe Brussels, Belgium Limestone Caves, Crystal Pool & Hotsprings
Limestone Caves, Crystal Pool & Hot Springs Phuket or Khao Lak to Koh Lanta
The unique geological history of Phang Nga and Krabi After another 45 minutes drive we will arrive at tradition- is responsible for an exciting mix of caves, lagoons and al Thai Restaurant and enjoy the stunning views over Crystal Pool , Krabi Province the iconic landmark Tlimestonehe unique formations geological thathisto makery of P uphang the mangrove forest of Phang Nga Bay - the largest Phang Nga Bay. Nga and Krabi is responsible for an excit- healthya huge mangrove variety of csystemave sys tinems Thailand. in most mangrove system in Thailand. ing mix of caves, lagoons and the iconic of the mountains. In many of these Keep your eyes open for wildlife. Once one of the largestlandma prehistoricrk limestone coral for mreefsations on th theat Keep your eyes open for wildlife. SometimesSometimes you can you can see a rare white planet, these high risingmake rocks up P hangand mountains Nga Bay. are made seetites a andrare stala whitegmi tbelliedes. sea eagle or hugebellied monitor sea eagle or huge monitor of soft and porous limestone. lizards in the water. lizards in the water. Once one of the largest prehistoric coral One of the larger caves is accessible by reefs on the planet, these high rising Land and is 1 hour away from Phuket, 2 hours further we will arrive at one 2 hours further we will arrive at one of Krabi’s most directly on the main road to Krabi. The of Krabi’s most famous landmark, the rocks and mountains are made of soft famous landmark, the Emerald Pools. Through the huge cave system is inside a mountain Emerald Pools. Through the porose and porose lime stone. Washed out by porous limestones that make up the base of the area the shape of an elephant and houses limestones that make up the base of pushes emerald green water into these crystal-clear not only limestones but also a rare pop- the Area pushes emerald green wa- pools. We arrive late enough in the afternoon to avoid ulation of the smallest bat in the world. ter into these crystal clear pools. We most of the tourists that come to swim there.a rrive late enough in the afternoon We will spend about 1.5 hours to ex- to avoid most of the tourists that Anotherplore the relaxing cave s yonestem hour of the stop “Elepha at a nnaturalt’s cspaome in t othe swim there. volcanicStomac hHot” b ySpring Kayak , makesbamboo the ra fdayt and complete and we arriveon foo att .the hotel in Koh Lanta just before Sunset.Another relaxing one hour stop at a natural spa in the volcanic hotspring After another 45 minutes drive we will makes the day complete and we Elephant’s Stomach Cave, Phang Nga Province arrive at Tha Sai Restaurant for a tradi- arrive at the hotel in Koh Lanta just tional Thai lunch and to enjoy the stun- before Sunset. Washed out by millennia of tides and rain, you can find Fullning Day vie Privatews over Sightseeing the mangro transferve forest Phuket/Khao Lak - a huge variety of cave systems in most of the moun- Elephant’s Stomach Cave, Phang NgaKohof P PrLantaohangvinc eandNga Bviceay -versa the largest healthy tains. In many of these caves you can find well preserved stalactites and stalagmites. Duration: 9 Hrs. (Pick up at 08.00, drop off 17.00) Full Day Private Sightseeing transfer Phuket/Khaolak - Koh Lanta One of the larger cavesand is accessible vice versa by Land and is 1 Inclusions: Private transfer by van, Accident- hour away from Phuket, directly on the main road to Insurance, First-Aid Kit, Drinking water & Soft Drink Krabi. There is a largeD caveuration: inside 9 H rsthe. (P ickmountain up at 08.00, with drop PFruit,rice: Lunch,starting National at 7,770 Park THB Fees p erand Professional beautiful limestone formations with a shape of an pGuide.erson (based on 2 pax Phuket - elephant, apart from thisInclusions: there are P alsorivat thee tr ansrarefer popula by van,- tion of the smallest batsA cincide then tworld Insur anandce ,their First -Ahouses.id Kit, Remarks: sandals, swimwear, hat, sunscreen, Drinking water, Fruit, Lunch, National camera, towel and sunglasses. We will spend about P1.5ark Fhoursees and to Pexplorerofessional the Guid cavee. system of the “Elephant’s Stomach” by Kayak, bamboo raft and on foot. Remarks: sandals, swimwear, hat, sun- screen, camera towel and sunglasses.
Hot Springs, Krabi Province Itinerary: Khao Lak Transfer from the hotel to - Phung Chang Cave - Lunch at local Thai Restaurant - Hotsprings - Emerald Pool transfer to your hotel
Local Thai Restaurant
Ao Nang
Lanta
Hot Springs, Krabi Province Mountain Temples & Mangrove Rivers Phuket or Khaolak to Koh Lanta | Phuket or Khaolak to Krabi Mountain Temples & Mangrove Rivers Phuket or Khao Lak to Koh Lanta | Phuket or Khao Lak to Krabi
Phang Nga is famous for its mountain and cave untouched temple: Wat Tham Nakarat - the Dragon temples. Some of these are rather busy with Tourists Cave temple. The monks in this temple brew their own while other temples are hidden and mostly undiscov- herbal remedy and are famous in ThailandBang forr iangtreating Templ e, Phang Nga Province ered gems. Phang Nga is famous for its moun- HIVtain and range cancer in Phang patients. Nga. I t boasts some tain- and cave temples. Some of impressive structures and statues in a About one hour south of Bang Riang these are rather busy with Tourists large area overlooking the limestone Temple we will stop at the scenic Kao On this sightseeing trip we will visit the famous Bang We will spend some time exploring this templeThong before Terrac e Restaurant for a tradi Riang Temple in Thap Put.while This other contemporary temples are temple hidden is and wemou continuentains of our Phang road Nga. trip. mostly undiscovered gems. tional Thai lunch. Situated on a terrace built right on top of a mountain range in Phang Nga. . Wat Bang Riang is famous for its 109m overlooking Phang Nga Bay the restau On this sightseeing trip we will visit Abouthigh Chedi one andhour the south whi teof st Bangatue of Riang the Temple we will the famous Bangriang Temple in stopchinese at the godess Local K wRestaurantan Yin - the for godess a traditional of islands Thai lunch.in the bay. Thap Phut. This contemporary tem- compassion. Many Thai Buddhist come ple is built right on top of a moun- Justhere 20 to meditminutesate downor make the me roadrit, but we will stopJust for 20 a minustrollt es down the road we will throughrarely an they Tou “fairyrist visitsforest” this of t emplTha Pome. Klongs tSongop for Nam. a stroll through the “fairy forest” A river with crystal clear water joins the seaof T apwater Phom. of A river with crystal clear Further up in these mountains, tucked Thalane Bay in a hidden mangrove forest. water joins the sea water of Thalane Bay away in a valley, we will visit another in a hidden mangrove forest. impressive but by tourism untouched Rare species of plants, birds and fish can be found temple: Wat Tham Nakarat - the Dragon here. And if the weather is right, we can be witness to Cave temple. be found here. And if the weather is right the spectacular light effects of the sunwe can in bethe witness to the spectacular crystal-clearThe monks in waters this temple of the b rriver.ew their own herbal remedy and are famous in waters of the river. Tha Pom Klong Song Nam, Krabi Province Thailand for treating HIV and cancer patients. We will spend some time ex- It boasts some impressive stuctures and statues in a Full Day Private Sightseeing transfer Phuket/Khaol Lak - ploring this temple before we continue large area overlooking the limestone mountains of Koh Lanta and vice versa our road trip. Phang Nga. Tap Phom River, Krabi Province Duration: 9 Hrs. (Pick up at 08.00, drop off 17.00) Wat Bang Riang is famousFull for Ditsa y109m Priva highte Sig Chedihtseeing and transfer Phuket/Khaolak - Krabi/Lanta the white statue of the Chinese goddess Kwan Yin - the Inclusions: Private transfer by van, Accident- and vice versa goddess of compassion. Many Thai Buddhist come Insurance, First-Aid Kit, Drinking water & Soft Drink here to meditate or make Dmerit,uration: but 9 Hrarelyrs. (P ickany up Tourist at 08.00, drop Fruit,Price: Lunch, star Nationalting at 4,725 Park THBFees p ander Professional visits this temple. Guide.person (based on 2 pax Phuket - Inclusions: Private transfer by van, Krabi) Further up in these mountains,Accide tuckednt Insu awayrance , inFirs a tvalley,-Aid Ki t, Remarks: sandals, swimwear, hat, sunscreen, we will visit another impressiveDrink ingbut wabyt tourismer, Fruit, Lunch, National camera, towel and sunglasses. Park Fees and Professional Guide. Remarks: sandals, swimwear, hat, sun- screen, camera towel and sunglasses.
Cave Temple, Phang Nga Province Itinerary: Khao Lak Transfer from the hotel to - Dragon C a v e T emple - Bang Riang Temple - Lunch at Khao Thong Terra ce - Tap Phom Nature Trail trans fer t o y our hotel
Ao Nang
Lanta Temples, Kayaking & Oysters Phuket or Khao Lak to Koh Lanta | Phuket or Khao Lak to Krabi
Maybe the most famous cave temple in South Thailand While most of the cave temples are either of Thai is the ancient Wat Suwan Khuha. According to the Buddhist or Chinese architecture, this one is mixed: legend about its foundation, a local monk found this animistic, shamanic statues, Thai Chinese gods and system of three big caves while on a walk in the jungle. goddesses and hinduistic mythology coexist here. He went into the cave to meditate and during this medi- tation he got the assignment to build a temple. After another 45 minutes drive we will arrive at local Restaurant for a traditional Thai lunch and to enjoy the stunning views over the mangrove forest of Phang Nga Bay - the largest healthy mangrove system in Thailand. Keep your eyes open for wildlife. Sometimes you can see a rare white bellied sea eagle or huge monitor lizards in the water.
For the next stop we need our swimsuits: Not far from the Restaurant we will meet our Kayaking guides that will take us on a one-hour roundtrip through the man- grove forest to the oyster farmers. The guide will explain you about local life and how they grow oysters. Wat Tham Ta Pan, Phang Nga Town
Since King Rama V (1868 - 1910) all Kings have visited Full Day Private Sightseeing transfer Phuket/Khao Lak - this temple and carved their names into the cave walls. Koh Lanta and vice versa
The centerpiece of the temple is a large reclining Duration: 9 Hrs. (Pick up at 08.00, drop off 17.00) Buddha statue and further into the back of the temple we will explore the limestone caves for a while. If you Inclusions: Private transfer by van, Accident- feel like it, you can also feed the hordes of Insurance, First-Aid Kit, Drinking water & Soft Drink macaque-monkeys outside of the temple. Fruit, Lunch, National Park Fees and Professional Guide. Only 15 minutes further we will visit a completely different temple: Wat Tham Ta Pan - The Temple Remarks: sandals, swimwear, hat, sunscreen, of Heaven and Hell is one of the very few temples in camera, towel and sunglasses. Thailand that depict the punishments for various sins in the Buddhist hell. Khao Lak Itinerary:
Transfer from the hotel to - Monkey Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suwan Khuha) - Wat Tham Ta Pan - Lunch at Local Thai Restaurant - 1hr Kayaking at Bor Thor Loca Tha Restauran -Visit of the oyster farming Village
Ao Nang
Lanta James Bond Island Phuket or Khao Lak to Koh Lanta | Phuket or Khao Lak to Krabi
The 1974 James Bond movie “The Man with the On the way back through the mangroves, past some Golden Gun”, starring Roger Moore and Christopher amazing Limestone formations we will stop at the float- Lee, made Phang Nga Bay world famous. One Island in ing Canoe station, where you will be paddled though particular: Koh Khao Phing Kan with its signature rock the Mangroves and caves. It’s time to visit the village “Khao Tapoo” - Nail rock in English is still attracting Koh Panyee, where delicious lunch will be served. The many tourists from all over the world. originally nomadic “sea gypsies” make some amazing food on the island. After lunch break your guide will take you on a sightseeing tour through the labyrinth of houses on stilts.
Legend has it, that about 400 years ago some families of Malaysian pirates came to the Bay to seek shelter from the storm and founded the village. On a walk through this island you can sometimes feel like a time-traveler or at the set of a movie.
Walkways lead you to a mosque, the “floating school” and soccer field that has its very own story to tell...
Khao Tapoo - The Nail Rock, Phang Nga Province
Even though it is probably one of the most visited sites Full Day Private Sightseeing transfer Phuket/Khao Lak - in South Thailand it is still a must-see. Koh Lanta and vice versa
We will park the car in Phang Nga town and take a Duration: 9 Hrs. (Pick up at 08.00, drop off 17.00) private longtail boat to James Bond Island. There you will have some time to explore the caves and take Inclusions: Private transfer by van, Accident- pictures of the adjacent James Bond rock. Insurance, First-Aid Kit, Drinking water & Soft drink Fruit, Lunch, National Park Fees and Professional Guide.
Remarks: sandals, swimwear, hat, sunscreen, camera, towel and sunglasses. Itinerary: Khao Lak Transfer from the hotel Phang Nga Town Longtailboat Excursion to - James Bond Island - Canoe in the Mangrove - Koh Panyee Sea Gypsy Village for Lunch Transfer from Phang Nga town to your hotel
Ao Nang
Lanta Three Temples Phuket or Khao Lak to Koh Lanta | Phuket or Khao Lak to Krabi
Thailand is famous for its huge variety of temples. From Tham Ta Pan - the Temple of Heaven and Hell is our first the ancient temples of Ayutthaya to modern temples in stop in Phang Nga town. It is dedicated to the punish- Bangkok, from small roadside shrines over impressively ments that expect sinners in Buddhist hell. The depic- large palace-like buildings to the mountain and cave tions are not for the faint-hearted. This temple is suited temples of South Thailand. Whether you prefer Temples for adults. Children might get some bad dreams. If of Chinese architecture with round bellied Buddhas and you’re travelling with children or if you have a weak Dragons or Thai Buddhist temples with the famously stomach you might want to substitute this temple with beautiful buddha statues. Wat Suwan Khuha from our tour “Temples, Kayaking & Oysters”.
The second temple will be Bang Riang Temple in Thap Put after Lunch at local Thai Restaurant.
The last temple is the famous Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi: Up to only 50 years ago there were still Tigers living in the jungle surrounding Krabi. Some of them used to live in a cave up in the mountains close to this temple.
If you feel up for a challenge, we highly recommend you climb up the 1237 steps all the way up to the top of the mountain temple. The view is arguably the best in Krabi. Wat Bang Riang, Phang Nga Province
In Thailand you can also find Hindu Temples as well as Full Day Private Sightseeing transfer Phuket/Khao Lak - the weirdly different temples and shrines for the ancient Koh Lanta and vice versa animistic beliefs that predate the Theravada Buddhism. Duration: 9 Hrs. (Pick up at 08.00, drop off 17.00) Thailand has been a country where many religions have been coexisting peacefully throughout the centuries. Inclusions: Private transfer by van, Accident- Insurance, First-Aid Kit, Drinking water & Soft Drink On our journey through the temples of Phang Nga we Fruit, Lunch, Entrance Fees and Professional Guide. will focus on the cave temples that the region is famous for: Remarks: sandals, swimwear, hat, sunscreen, camera, towel and sunglasses. Itinerary: Khao Lak Transfer from the hotel to - Wat Tham Ta Pan - Bang Riang Temple - Lunch at Local Thai Restaurant - Tiger Cave Temple transfer to your hotel
Local Thai Restaurant
Ao Nang
Lanta Krabi Hot Springs Day Spa Krabi Airport / Krabi Hotel to Koh Lanta
Looking for a memorable and relaxing day trip? Getting totally relaxed in every muscle and pampered all day long. Then another stretch of transfer and you We have the most unforgettable day planned for you! are at your Destination. This retreat is a pearl hidden Join us for a day of indulgence and relaxation visiting away from the crowds in a lush tropical rain forest along the remote Krabi Hot Springs Spa. This is a perfect trip the bank of Khlong Thom river. for those who will travel from either Krab Airport after a tired flight, or for those who has already spend a few Enjoy the peaceful scenery as you relax in the private days on the beaches and islands, it is a good time to hot spring pools while having a neck and shoulder stay out of the sun and let your body rejuvenate for a massage. day.
Instead of you having a transfer going to or from Koh The saline mineral rich waters measure between 38 and Lanta you can combine this transfer, having a wonder- 42 degrees Celsius. ful and exotic Jungle Spa.
And, during the hydrotherapy you will switch between cool, warm and hot pools, which each have their own health benefits. Receive a rejuvenating herbal body scrub and face mask, as well as healthy lunch.
When you leave this place you will feel so relaxed and both your Soul and body will be so happy!
Full Day Private Sightseeing transfer Krabi Airport / Krabi Hotel to Koh Lanta and vice versa
If a straight transfer between Ao Nang to Koh Lanta it Duration: 9 Hrs. (Pick up at 08.00, drop off 17.00) will take around 2,5 – 3 Hours, depending from which starting and ending point. Combining the transfer with Inclusions: Private transfer by van, Accident- the Hot Spring Spa, you will not lose half a day for Insurance, First-Aid Kit, Drinking water & Soft Drink travelling, you can actually have a great experience on Fruit & Coconut Fresh, Lunch and Professional Guide. the way. It will take around 1 hour drive and then you will have the time at the Hot Spring Spa for 5 hours. Remarks: sandals, swimwear, hat, sunscreen, camera, towel and sunglasses. Khao Lak
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