Southern Thailand & Malaysia Sailing & Elephant Hills Stay – 11 days

Feel the wind in your hair and the salty breeze in your face as you sail aboard what feels like your own private yacht on Star Clipper. This itinerary gives you the experience of sailing of old but with modern comfort and luxury. You will get to sail the beautiful islands that surround Thailand’s coast and spend days on remote exotic beaches.

The Elephant Hills Rainforest Camp is situated in the heart of the Khao Sok National Park on the beautiful Cheow Larn Lake. The camp's luxury safari-style tents are comfortable, insect proof, providing solid beds and en-suite facilities with hot and cold water. With an emphasis on being eco-friendly, the camp makes an intimate base from which to explore Khao Sok’s tropical rainforest, swim in the emerald green Cheow Larn Lake or take a safari kayak trip with your nature guide in search of wildlife. You will also enjoy a hands-on experience with the elephants.

If you want to extend this holiday further with a beach and possibly Bangkok – just give us a call.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Phuket

Fly from London to Phuket and 1 night stay at Old Phuket Karon Beach Resort.

Day 2 – Phuket

Thailand’s largest island, lies in the Andaman Sea and is joined to the mainland by a causeway. The landscape is one of lush green hills, coconut groves and rubber plantations, with a coastline dotted with a dozen spectacular beaches.

Day 3 – Ko Butang

These islands are close to the Malaysian island of Langkawi and are characterised by towering rock formations and beautiful beaches. Crystal clear seas team with marine life, ideal for snorkelling and diving or simply enjoying a relaxing swim.

Day 4 – Penang

"The Pearl of the Orient" lies off the north-western coast of Malaysia and is linked to the mainland by one of the longest bridges in the world. This beautiful island is home to one of the finest Buddhist temples in south-east Asia, Kek Lok Si Temple.

Day 5 – Ko Adang

The Butang Group of islands is protected by the Ko Tarutao National Park, this 61-island archipelago is way off the radar screen of tourist groups. The only habitations on Ko Adang are the Park offices and since there aren’t many visitors, the pristine beaches and deserted coves are all yours.

Day 6 – Ko Rok Nok

One of the 15 islands that make up the Lanta group, just off the West Coast of Thailand, these islands are part of a National Marine Park.

Day 7 – Phang Naga Bay and Ko Hong

The sheer-sided sea mountains that rise vertically out of Phang Nga Bay form some of Thailand’s most spectacular scenery. Ko Hong has one of the prettiest bays in the area, huge monolithic rocks provide shade all day long on a beautiful white silica sand beach.

Day 8 – The Similian Islands 

The Similan Islands, nestle in the Andaman Sea to the north of Phuket and are world-renowned among diving enthusiasts for underwater sightseeing. Accessible only by sea, The Islands are stunningly beautiful with scenes straight out of your dreams of a tropical paradise.

Day 9 – Phuket & Elephant Hills

Disembark and transfer to have 2 nights at Elephant Hills

Day 10 – Elephant Hills

Within 3 days you will get to experience feeding and washing the elephants. Experience the lake and its surroundings by boat and jungle trekking.

Day 11

After Lunch transfer to the airport for your return trip home.