Southern Thailand Nature Immersion

Ancient Rainforests, Nourishing Cuisine, and Underwater Adventures

The enchanting natural beauty of Thailand’s coasts and forests is what many travelers cherish most about a trip here. On our week-long Southern Thailand Nature Immersion itinerary, explore lesser-known spots along the Andaman Coast where you’ll experience a deep immersion in nature. 

Stay at a farm-to-table resort on the edge of a national park and savor meals created with organic fruit and vegetables amidst the sounds of the jungle. Trek through verdant forest, breaking for picnic lunches and spotting endemic wildlife. Sail around a lake in a long-tail boat, and head to a beach hideaway on one of the region’s more remote islands, home to some of the best dive and snorkel spots in the country. 

Slow down and take in the rejuvenating and invigorating power of the elements on this trip, traveling from the rainforest to the sea. The seven-night itinerary is also the perfect length to add on a short flight over to Siem Reap in Cambodia and explore the ancient wonders of Angkor. 

Southern Thailand Nature Immersion: 8 days / 7 nights

Southern Thailand Rainforests & Beaches Trip Highlights

Upon arrival in Krabi or Phuket, you’ll be welcomed by your personal guide and driver who will escort you on a two-hour drive to reach Khao Sok National Park. Check in at Thanyamundra Organic Resort, a working organic farm and refined nature retreat overlooking green rice fields and forest. The resort specializes in holistic wellness and farm-to-table dining, so you can spend your first night here simply unwinding or head out on an optional bamboo rafting trip or night safari.  
After plucking fresh, organic ingredients for your breakfast right from the resort's on-site organic garden, you’ll get ready to trek into beautiful Khao Sok National Park. Connect with nature as your guide leads you through the lush jungle, sharing insights about the region’s flora and fauna. Break for a gourmet picnic lunch of artisanal sandwiches, fresh fruit, and refreshing drinks set to the soundtrack of the forest. End your hike by cooling off with a river swim and then head back to the resort to get ready for a private candlelit dinner that immerses you in the flavors, scents, and sounds of nature.  
Board a traditional long-tail bot to sail around Cheow Lan Lake in the heart of Khao Sok National Park. Explore Guilin Rock, a picturesque spot renowned for its dramatic limestone karsts, as well as Pra Kay Petch Cave, where you’ll be awe-struck by extraordinary coral stones and sculptural stalactites and stalagmites. Stop at a floating house homestay on the lake where you’ll enjoy a Thai lunch and have time to swim or kayak in the inviting surrounding waters.  
Leave the rainforest behind and head to the coast, where you’ll arrive at your private Beachfront Pool Villa at Devasom Khao Lak, a resort nestled among tropical gardens and coconut groves on a scenic stretch of beach fringing the Andaman Sea. Here, you can take one of the property’s kayaks out to explore the surrounding waterways, or tour the local village, temples, and mangroves by bicycle.  
From your hotel, take a scenic 90-minute speedboat ride out to the Similan Islands, a pristine natural paradise that boasts some of the best snorkeling and diving in the region. Arriving at a protected bay, walk along the icing-sugar beach, take a short trek up through the jungle for panoramic views of the postcard scenery, and then gear up in snorkel gear.  
Spend the afternoon weaving through a colorful underwater world as your guide brings you to several different snorkeling spots away from the crowds. Explore vibrant coral reefs and spot marine life, including clownfish, sea snakes, and gentle sea turtles. In between underwater sessions enjoy a delicious Thai lunch on the beach amidst the soothing sound of the waves.  

Price

Starting at $4,800 per person sharing in 2025

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