LUXURY 13 DAY SOUTH THAILAND VILLA WEEK: Ko Pha-ngan, Phuket, and Ko Tao

BEACH - CITY - JUNGLE Day 1: Arrive any time 😊 Welcome mixer at villa with DJ beginning at 4pm. We will go explore the area and have dinner and get settled, waiting for all travelers to arrive. Very loose planning this first night as we all get to know the huge luxury villa and amazing town. I want to take time to know everyone and what you are most excited for on the trip! We can have a Thai dinner on the beach at Ta Khai, or agree on some other place based on group desires. Day 2: We will take a snorkel tour of the beautiful Phi Phi islands on a private boat charter. We will see Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Bay, Maya Bay. A buffet style lunch will be included. After the boat tour, we can walk the beautiful shores of Patong beach and visit a beach club in the evening. Day 3: In the morning, we will have a local yoga instructor give a class at the villa poolside. In the late morning, we will take a 6 hour Phuket city tour with lunch and a photographer. Our stops will include: Phuket Big Buddha, Chaithararam Temple, Karon Viewpoint, Rock Beach Swing, Windmill Viewpoint, Kathu Waterfall, and more. Day 4: Discover the tropical rainforest with this adventurous trekking tour in the Khao Phra Taew National Park. Trek along the beautiful Tonsai waterfall, while admiring the extraordinary tropical vegetation. Hangers, sliders, creepers, giant palms and huge trees make you feel like an adventurer discovering a lost world. Our expert guide leads the way and is constantly on the lookout to spot red crabs, sweet water shrimps, giant spiders, frogs, snakes, iguanas and so much more. Rinse off the sweat with a refreshing jungle shower under the waterfall, a great photo opportunity, and a lasting souvenir of your trekking adventure. In the evening a Thai massage therapist will visit the villa (massages not included and must be booked in advance)

NIGHTLIFE - SUNSETS - NATURE Day 5: We begin our 6 hour journey to Koh Phangan in the morning. When we arrive in the evening to our villa, we will head out to dinner and then we can visit Oxa, one of Koh Phangan's best beach clubs for all genres of music. Day 6: Relaxing beach day! Take this day to head over with the group to hike down to Bottle Beach or explore some shopping options. In the evening we will have a big night out for one of Ko Pha Ngan's world famous Full Moon Parties. Day 7: On day 7 we will have a road trip planned with a local guide We will discover one of Thailand’s most famous islands on a road trip around Koh Phangan. Take a 4WD vehicle to the best beaches, swim in a natural swimming pool, search for underwater animals with provided snorkel equipment, and take in the tropical vistas as we drive around. End your thrilling day at a beach bar to watch the sun dip below the horizon. Day 8: Day 8 is designed for you. I will be accommodating the villa with fresh snacks, music, and drinks all day. This is the day for you to cover any activities we haven't yet covered, go shopping, or take some R&R at the villa in the sauna, pool, or game room. :-) This is also a great day to attend a PADI diver course with my assistance, if you want to do more diving in Ko Tao. (Snorkeling can always be substituted for dive activities).

MORE WATER, MORE NATURE Ko Tao is known for scuba diving, so this part of the trip will be great for more snorkeling or scuba diving! (not included) Day 9: Full day snorkel or scuba diving boat tour. We will book two boats - one for snorkelers and one for divers. At the end of the day, we will have a quiet evening at our villa. Day 10: Hiking day: We will explore local hiking spots including: Laem Thian Beach "Abandoned Resort Hike" and John Suwan Viewpoint Hike and Top Pointe via scooter, stopping along the way for local Thai street food. Day 11: Cliff Jumping at Tanote Bay Koh Tao has opportunities for cliff jumping. One of the best spots to do this is in Tanote Bay. Although it's not the tallest drop, Tanote Bay has a modest rocky outcrop situated in the center of the bay. After our cliff jump, we will return to the villa and then regroup at Baby Rasta, a treehouse bar. Then, we will do a pub crawl with a local guide.

In the morning, we will begin our journey back to Phuket from Ko Tao. We will stay one final evening at our original villa. Day 13 We will say our goodbyes in the morning, checking out no later than midday. I hope our final night at the villa we can all recap on our trip and exchange ideas and contact information :-)