Thailand
Ages 30s–40s
Adventure
Singles & Solo
Thailand: Phuket & Andaman Coast
Overview
Escape the city and embrace idyllic island life, where lush rainforests meet picture-perfect bays. From Khao Lak to Phuket, this journey is all about slowing down — spending lazy days in boutique hotels, discovering fragrant Thai cuisine, and connecting with locals who’ll introduce you to their vibrant artwork. And trust us when we say we’ll only take you to the very best beaches.
- Arrive into Phuket Airport where a private Flash Pack transfer will be waiting to take you to the laid-back beach town of Khao Lak
- Arrive at your palm-fringed beachside hotel and settle in with a welcome cocktail and three-course Thai dinner as you get to know your fellow Flashpackers
- Take a dip in the sea before you head off to discover the secrets of authentic Thai cuisine
- Joining an expert local chef, you’ll cook up a banquet of traditional dishes, so simple you can recreate them at home
- Sit down to enjoy anything from crisp spring rolls and fresh papaya salad to tangy pad Thai and aromatic green curry, savouring the fruits of your labour
- Board a traditional longtail boat as you set off to explore the unspoiled coastline, looking out for exotic wildlife as you go
- Stop off to relax on the golden sands of beautiful Khao Na Yak cape
- Pay a visit to the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Centre to learn how these endangered creatures that nest here are protected
- Travel onwards to Koh Yao Yai: a sleepy island in Phang Nha Bay, surrounded by sandy shores and secluded coves
- Embrace your inner artist as you create your own batik artwork using elaborate and colourful designs
- Explore a nearby rubber plantation to see how the trees are tapped for sap – a process done entirely by hand
- Today you’ll island-hop across the pristine Koh Hong archipelago – a world of real desert island perfection
- Snorkel the shallow reefs off Pakbia Island and swim in the emerald water of Koh Hong’s hidden lagoon
- Feeling energetic? Hike up to the viewpoint for a 360-degree panorama
- Take a speedboat across the turquoise bay to Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, where you’ll be spending the next four nights
- Settle into your stylish hotel and spend a blissful afternoon swimming in the turquoise sea
- Take your pick for dinner: plenty of seafood restaurants and street food stalls are dotted along the beach
- Take part in traditional bamboo fortune sticks and learn about the daily life of Buddhist monks at Wat Chalong.
- Experience the atmosphere of Phuket’s most important temple as your Pack Leader unpacks the daily routines, history and spiritual practices that shape modern Buddhist culture.
- Next stop, Old Town Phuket. Enjoy some free time to explore this vibrant area and grab an authentic Thai dinner
- Explore the Phi Phi Islands by speed catamaran, stopping off at stunning Ao Maya – once used as the setting for ‘The Beach’
- Continue around Phi Phi Lay Cove and Monkey Beach (look out for the long-tailed macaques) for more swaying palm trees and picture-perfect bays
- Dip beneath the surface to discover underwater beauty and exotic marine life before a lazy picnic lunch
- Spend a magical morning mingling with rescued gentle giants at the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
- Gain an aerial view from the 600-metre canopy walkway (the longest in Thailand) before meeting them up close as you walk through the forest
- Back at your hotel, you’ll gather for a farewell dinner. Raise a toast with your group – now firm friends
- All too soon, your trip has come to an end and it’s time to make your way to the airport
- Return to daily life with an undeniable feeling of contentment. You’ve experienced some of the world’s most stunning corners now, after all
Included
- 9 nights accommodation in hand-picked hotels & riads
- 13 breakfasts
- 1 lunch
- 2 dinners
- 2 boat journeys
- 6 minivan journeys
- 1 airport transfer journey
- Island-hopping adventure
- Thai cooking class
- Batik painting workshop
- Intro to Buddhism tour
- Ethical elephant sanctuary visit
- Sea Turtle Conservation Centre visit
- Khao Lak coastline boat cruise
- Phi Phi Islands full-day excursion