7-Nights Explore Southern Thailand - National Geographic Journeys from $1,949

Samui Temples and Local Life - 4 hours

Enjoy a private excursion with your professional local guide to discover traditional life and culture in Koh Samui. Known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and rainforests, the island offers an idyllic vision of tropical island living.

Drive past Hua Thanon fishing village where you can see locals go about their daily life. Then visit Kunaram temple, where the mummified remains of a revered monk is displayed. Continue to Khao Hua Juk temple to see how locals worship at the golden pagoda perched on the hill. From here, you can see airplanes taking off and landing at the airport. Stop by to see the Big Buddha temple and enjoy the scenic views before returning to the ship.

Inclusions: 
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees for listed sites
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages

Duration: 4 hours   

Koh Nang Yuan by Speedboat with lunch - 9 hours

Meet your private guide and driver and transfer to the pier to board a speedboat to explore beautiful seascapes and marine life in the Gulf of Thailand. Enjoy snorkeling at Muang Bay, a shallow area with an abundance of colorful fish and aquatic creatures. Continue cruising to the island of Koh Tao where you can enjoy lunch.

Next, experience the beauty of Koh Nang Yuan, just 15 minutes from Koh Tao. This unique island is made of three smaller islands connected by a sandbank which can only be seen during low tide. Enjoy some free time to enjoy this rare paradise before returning to Koh Samui.

Inclusions: 
• Sightseeing and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Private VIP speedboat
• Entrance fees for the national marine park
• Lunch at a local restaurant including one drink (soft drink or local beer)
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers
• Meals and beverages

Duration: 9 hours

At your Leisure in Samui (Car & Driver Only)

Enjoy a private chauffeur-driven luxury sedan with driver for “At Your Leisure” touring. You decide where you want to go and what you want to see.

Inclusions: 
• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local guide 
• Local bottled water

Exclusions: 
• Expenses of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides and drivers

Koh Samui Port

Exploring Koh Samui Island

Elephant Sanctuary & Local Sites (Private)

• The Samui Elephant sanctuary will be a joined in program and start at 9am.
• Therefore, this tour is only suitable for guests who arrive at Nathon Port for 8am.
• Program may be shortened depending on the ship’s schedule and/or weather conditions.

Around Samui Island by Mini Van

• Tour aims to return to port before 16:00.
• Program may be shortened depending on the ship’s schedule and/or weather conditions.

Coral Island Snorkel By Private Speedboat

• Inclusion: Snorkeling equipment and life jacket, drinking water & soft drinks on board, Lunch (food only)
• Capacity: 1 - 6 persons in one minivan. Maximum 14 persons in one boat
• What to bring: bathing clothes, towel, and sunscreen.
• The above timing and program are approximately and can be changed depending on weather, sea conditions, and other control situations.
• It takes approximate 1 hour from Samui to Angthong Marine Park by speed boat.
• Mu Ko Ang Thong (Ang Thong Island) National Park will have seasonal closure during low season (01 November – 15 December). The exact timing for the closure will be updated by the local government around 1 month in advance. Please contact your travel consultant for more detail.
• Visiting to Koh Wau Talap viewpoint is available without surcharge, kindly inform to your tour guide in the morning prior to the tour.

Angthong Marine Park Snorkel by Private Speed Boat

• Inclusion: Snorkeling equipment and life jacket, drinking water & soft drinks on board, Lunch (food only)
• Capacity: 1 - 6 persons in one minivan. Maximum 14 persons in one boat
• What to bring: bathing clothes, towel, and sunscreen.
• The above timing and program are approximately and can be changed depending on weather, sea conditions, and other control situations.
• It takes approximate 1 hour from Samui to Angthong Marine Park by speed boat.
• Mu Ko Ang Thong (Ang Thong Island) National Park will have seasonal closure during low season (01 November – 15 December). The exact timing for the closure will be updated by the local government around 1 month in advance. Please contact your travel consultant for more detail.
• Visiting to Koh Wau Talap viewpoint is available without surcharge, kindly inform to your tour guide in the morning prior to the tour.

Around Samui With Chaweng Beach Road

• Tour aims to return to port before 16:00.
• Program may be shortened depending on the ship’s schedule and/or weather conditions

Samui Landmark & Beach Relax

• Usage of swimming pool, usage of beach
• Beach towel
• Beach chair on the beach area
• ?Thai set lunch including 1 bottle of drinking water or 1 soft drink.

• Tour aims to return to port before 16:00.
• Program may be shortened depending on the ship’s schedule and/or weather conditions.
• Minimum of 4 adults are required for this tour.

Samui Mountain Safari

• Tour aims to return to port before 16:00 
• Program may be shortened depending on the ship’s schedule and/or weather conditions.
• All above timing and program are approximately and can be changed, depends on the traffic and other beyond control situation.

Bangkok City tour

• Pick up time: 09:30
• If docking at Laem Chabang Port, clients will need at least 2 days in port in order to take a full-day shore excursion to Bangkok, taking into account the 2 - 3 hour drive each way from Laem Chabang Port into downtown Bangkok (subject to traffic, road conditions, and ship’s departure time). If clients have only one day in port, there is only time for a half-day excursion to Bangkok.
• If docking at Klong Toey Port, clients need at least 2 days in port for a full-day shore excursion to Bangkok and beyond (i.e. Ayutthaya, etc.) taking into account the 1.5 - 2 hour drive to Ayutthaya each way (subject to traffic, road conditions, and ship’s departure time). If clients have only one day in port, a half-day excursion to Bangkok is possible, but there will not be enough time to visit Ayutthaya and surrounding areas.
• Travel Documentation: All clients must be in possession of a valid passport and necessary visas or permits at the commencement of travel. All such documentation is the sole responsibility of the client. Our company does not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for the failure of clients to obtain appropriate documentation.
• These following clothes are strictly not allowed in Grand Palace: Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, and tights; See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culottes or quarter length trousers; Sleeveless shirts or vests; Sandals (without ankle or heel straps); Rolled-up-sleeved shirts; Sweatshirts and sweatpants, wind-cheaters, pajamas and fisherman trousers.

Bangkok City By Helicopter

• Suggested departure time: 10:00 
• Capacity: Maximum 5 pax.
• Vehicle: Car / 9-seater minivan.
• Landing at the following helipads in the city centre are available on request (surcharge applies): UBC II Tower, Charn Issara II Tower, Bangkok City Tower, Peninsula Bangkok, Amari Atrium, etc. Air space above the Grand Palace and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) are designated no-fly zones.