Northern Andaman Island Hopping 14D13N (Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi, Koh Lanta & Phuket)

Today you meet with our representative at the Phuket Airport from where you’ll be transferred to Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, one of the choicest Phuket luxury hotels and your charming abode for the next few days.

Retreat to an island paradise where lush hillside overlooks powdery beach. Unwind in your intimate hideaway pool villa as you bask in the sun and take a refreshing dip in your cool plunge pool. Spend your evenings under the stars soaking in your oversized tub on the outside deck or laze with cocktails at the rooftop bar for sunset. Alternatively, indulge in the resort’s premium facilities with a therapeutic session for an exclusive couple’s spa treatment at the Anantara Spa or enjoy a romantic dining affair in its cliffside chapel overlooking the ocean.

After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, we journey for an all-day exploration of the legendary Phang Nga Hong by starlight discovered by John Gray in 1989.

By canoe and in the company of a professional guide, you venture to see stunning views from the sea - the turquoise waters of the bay, rare sea wildlife and discover unique marine geography including the enigmatic caves, lagoons and “Hongs” (Thai- tidal caves and washouts) that are truly a sight to behold.

You can relax and swim in the peaceful water or opt to make a “Loy Krathong” a decorative float used by Thais when celebrating the enchanting Loy Krathong festival as the day rolls by. Later, you get to witness the remarkable sunset and a more tranquil ambience as you kayak along the quiet bay. You can float your Loy Krathong under the moonlight and the stars and get swept by the bioluminescent planktons. Get entertained by “Star Games” on the starlight deck and devour exquisite Thai style lunch and dinner that will be served onboard as we journey back to Phuket for a good night's rest.

Today do as little or as much as you please. Spend the day unlocking the beauty of Phuket at your own leisure and transverse the impeccable landmarks that surround your locality.

Explore pristine islands, crystal clear waters and lush jungles as you explore Layan Beach, a perfect spot for a get away from the fuss of Phuket’s larger beach destinations. It features a tranquil shore lined with tall palm trees and a picturesque view of the vast sea that literally sweeps you off your feet.

Engage in speedboat cruises along Phuket west coast and discover the hidden gems of Phuket in style. Take an adventurous escapade into Thailand’s exotic Myth, Mystery and Magic in Phuket FantaSea, a Thai cultural theme park that incorporates a variety of marvels that overshoot your imaginations. Indulge in a lovely picnic lunch on a secluded white sand beach on Koh Kai Nok, embark on a sunset visit to the Big Buddha for panorama views from a hilltop, a cultural immersion with a Buddhist temple adventure or stroll the lovely quaint Old Town Phuket and marvel at its Sino-Portuguese styled buildings.

Alternatively, simply retreat in the tranquility of the resort where lush hills meet pristine beach. Whisk away in your opulent pool villa, feast in a cliffside chapel overlooking the ocean or pamper to the healing massages at Anantara Spa.

Begin the day with a relaxing tropical breakfast before venturing off from one island paradise to another. Board a shared resort boat for a transfer to the luxurious Zeavola Resort in Phi Phi Island.

This 5-star 10-acre boutique villa is the perfect place for a romantic escapade, possessing a characteristic intimate aura, absolutely eco-friendly and located on the tranquil white sand of Laem Tong Beach. Unwind in your spacious garden suite complete with outdoor living space or refresh for an indoor or outdoor shower as you immerse yourself to the nature around.

Lose yourself to island magic! Go for a relaxing swim in the shimmering waters of the pool with your partner to de-stress from the journey. Better still, you can book a rejuvenating session at the top-tier Zeavola spa to pamper your body.

Savour a flavorful meal in the morning before setting out to spend the day according to your own pleasure. You can choose to visit Laem Tong Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with crystal clear turquoise water, amazingly white sand and absolutely peaceful, less-crowded environment. Swim, relax by this beach and enjoy the great view that the surrounding landscape offers.

Go on a thrilling scuba diving adventure together amongst magnificent sea creatures. You can choose from a number of dive trips and will be in the presence of a guide/trainer to lead you through whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver. Immortalize these exciting moments with lovely pictures together. If the weather permits, you can also kayak and snorkel at the hotel’s house reef. Explore the warm waters of the calming Andaman sea.

Alternatively, indulge in the heavenly oasis of your resort. Pamper yourself to a combined spa package in the full-service spa for a therapeutic session that will rejuvenate, invigorate and balance both your body and mind or take a refreshing steam bath in the sauna and steam room. Enjoy an exclusive time in the cool outdoor pools and bask in the glory of the sun on the decks as these are so ordered and are rarely crowded. Later, you can indulge in a romantic private candlelight dinner on the beach at the resort and create lovely lifelong memories together.

After an exquisite breakfast, we depart to Tonsai and join the ferry boat to Krabi then a private minivan transfer on which you can relish lively sceneries en route to Centara Grand Beach resort.

The Centara Grand Beach resort is a 5-star elegant hotel situated on Karon Beach, offering magnificent beach views and a landscaped water park with 4 outdoor pools. The day is yours to do as you please. You can peruse the grounds and choose to: Saunter the sandy grounds of Karen Beach with magnificent views overlooking the Andaman Sea. At the beach, you can go sea kayaking, waterskiing and banana boat riding.

Alternatively, savour the luxury amenities of the resort and take a relaxing swim, book a therapeutic couple’s session at the top-tier spa or whisk away for a beach picnic for two. Or, if you’d like to appease your inner children, go for all sorts of excitement at the resort’s water park.

Charge up with a vitalizing meal before a Thai hot spring spa situated opposite the prominent hot spring waterfall in Krabi mainland for an elaborate Thai-style wellness program to improve your immune system and strengthen your mind and body. Located in the middle of a secluded region of exuberant tropical rain forest along the shoreline of the magnificent Khlong Tom River, this spot holds brilliant natural attractions that you might want to check out along the line.

Lie in the hot spring pool of saline, mineral rich water at an optimum temperature as you receive a soothing neck and shoulder massage with an herbal ball. Calm your body, enhance cellular respiration and your overall body system with an excellent and exciting exercise of switching between hot and cool pools.

Experience the legendary art of Thai Yoga, a reviving herbal body scrub of local ingredients and a hearty Thai lunch. To top off the day, feel the magical effect of orthodox Thai massage in the wooden, riverside cabanas, engulfed by tropical plantation after which we head back to the hotel.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before spending the day at your utmost pleasure. Visit various emblematic landmarks swallowed up in the belly of Krabi. You can choose to visit some of these places to pass the day in the most fruitful way.

The Pai Plong Beach is a minute walk away from the hotel. Its natural beauty, spotlessness and absolute tranquility makes it stand out. You can swim or lay on the white or better still, enjoy a lovely picnic with your partner on the soft beach sand as you catch stunning views of its uniquely pure white sand and stunning limestone formations.

The monkey trail, a serene path and natural habitat for monkeys located at about 3 minutes walk away from the resort. It is indeed an amazing place for a good hiking adventure with exhilarating steps to trail as well as aesthetic tropical vegetation and stupendous ocean views.

The Ao Phra Nang is a distinctive beach at about 16 minute walk away from your lodge with a gorgeous isolated, towering rock formation and pleasant turquoise blue sea in view, this natural vision is simply magnificent to behold. You can do a little bit more exploration by swimming underneath the hanging rocks just to get a strikingly brilliant perspective of the beach and rock formations before you retreat to your luxury hotel.

In the morning, savour a scrumptious breakfast before joining the resort’s speed boat to Krabi mainland from where you continue by road in an air-conditioned vehicle to Lanta and ultimately to the majestic Layana Resort & Spa. A 5-star hotel surrounded by lush greenery overlooking the sea and your island home.

Unwind in your deluxe room with modern Thai architecture and aesthetic silk and hardwood furnishings. Take a cool shower in your classy private bathroom or a relaxing soak in your bathtub before settling down to make maximum use of the available hotel facilities. Take on an energizing workout at the resort’s fully-equipped fitness centre, kick your feet up with a book in the well-stocked library or take a refreshing dip into the amazing pool. You can also spoil yourself and your partner with a pampering massage service and calming facial treatment in the award-winning Linger Longer Spa situated in the midst of an impressive garden with a view that is literally mind-blowing.

Start your day with an enjoyable meal after which you you’ll transfer by songthaew and set out to experience Thailand’s extraordinary culture and cuisine in Lanta Thai Cookery School, an elaborate teak-wood house just south of the Long Beach.

On your arrival, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink before starting the day’s business properly. An English-speaking instructor will come around to take you on a guided tour around the school, enlightening you about the variety of exotic herbs and spices and other Thai raw ingredients that make Thai cuisine such a delight including those that you will be using for your hands-on cooking lesson.

Through this educational session, learn and unleash your inner chef of preparing various savory Thai dishes including the signature green Thai curry, fragrant soups or stir-fry Chicken with cashew nuts. Sit back and enjoy your exquisite creation before returning to your deluxe hotel and unwind for the rest of the day.

Devour a delicious breakfast and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to uncover the natural splendours of Koh Lanta.

Explore the Mu Koh Lanta National Park, where you can choose to go on to the rainforest, the beaches, coastline and the lighthouse. Embark on a long tail boat from the beach to the mangrove forest for a serene kayak adventure. Marvel at the intricate network of habitat for marine life and animals including birdlife and monkeys. For the underwater lovers, pursue a snorkeling escapade at one of Thailand’s top snorkelling sites at Koh Rok & Koh Haa. Pair it with a delightful beach picnic and swim.

Go on a magical romantic 2-hour voyage taking you from Layana’s beachfront through the pristine wonders between Koh Lanta Yai and Koh Lanta Noi. Paired with exquisite wine and beer, delicious snacks and refreshments, savour the breathtaking view of the sunset and sightings of the unique wildlife including Macaque monkeys and a wide array of birdlife.

Journey to the Thung Teao Forest National Park to saunter the natural trail through lush rainforest to the exceptional Emerald Pool. Go for a soothing swim in crystal-clear waters before heading back to an authentic Thai restaurant for a mouth-watering Southern Thai-style lunch. Your choices of island paradise are endless!

Refresh yourself with a palatable breakfast and prepare to be transferred to The Shore at Katathani, a 5-star, award-winning luxury pool villa located on the Kata Noi beach with breathtaking views of the sea and an immaculate romantic atmosphere for you and your partner. Experience ultimate blend of luxurious seclusion and boundless space in this undisturbed private pool villa property situated among rich vegetation of palm-filled gardens.

Indulge in its luxuries, go to the infinity pool and enjoy a relaxing swim together overlooking the pool with spectacular ocean views. Book a couple’s session at the Serenity spa and soothe your muscles from all the exploration. Let your inner artist shine in a fruit carving class at the hotel or engage in a couples’ tennis in the high-end court at the hotel.

If you are up for more adventure, go for an exciting bungee jumping venture together in central Phuket and experience the power of gravity as you jump 50 metres above the ground into the soothing waters of an outstanding jungle lagoon. Take a half-day tour in Old Phuket town. Peruse the breathtaking old Sino-Portuguese streets lined with magnificent beautiful shop houses and outstanding mansions.

Come evening, savour the presence of a romantic sunset over the Andaman Sea. Enjoy dinner in the most romantic fine-dining spot in Phuket, The Kissing Point, where you and your significant other will be served a signature cocktail followed with a romantic 6-course fine-dining dinner for two. You’ll realize how it got its name as the romance serenades you through the night.

Wake up with a new sense of inspiration, fuel up with a delectable breakfast and prepare to check-out afterwards and be transported to Phuket airport where this adventurous tour ends.

NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation.