Excursions

Here are suggestions for possible tours, which guests could enjoy.

Full Day Tours

Island Hopping and Snorkeling

Visit the beautiful islands of Koh Muk, Koh Kradan, Koh Chuak and Koh Mak on this whole day excursion. As well as spending the day on some of Thailand's most beautiful white sand beaches, highlights include snorkeling on several impressive reefs and visiting the Morokot Cave. The tour will also include a picnic lunch to enjoy on the beach.

Discover Trang and Kantang

This city tour gives you a taste of every day life in a small provincial town, which has remained unchanged for decades. Enjoy the bustling markets of Trang, and the historic features of Kantang. See the first rubber tree in Thailand and the local fishermen selling the catch of the day. There will also be time for shopping for local handicrafts at near by markets and craft co-operatives. In addition guests can enjoy a lunch stop at an old Thai house for traditional southern fare.

Koh Tarutao

One of the most beautiful islands in the neighbouring Satun Province, this national park was recently made famous by the American television program "Survivor". A short drive from the hotel to Satun, followed by a boat ride from Pak Bara Pier, visitors can the spend the day on this stunning island

Half Day Tours

Kayaking in the Mangroves

Starting on Had Yao Beach, the kayaks are towed up the estuary by long tail boat. The tiny tributaries, which are two or three metres across can then be explored either by paddling or being paddled. This fascinating eco-system has many different types of birds and wildlife, plus for the more adventurous, there are also some caves to explore.

Khao Kob Cave

The tour starts with a scenic drive through the countryside and surrounding rubber plantations. The cave is then entered by boat along a very narrow stream and the roof of the cave is so low that at points you have to lie flat in the boat. At several places you can leave the boat to walk through chambers filled with floor to ceiling stalagmites and stalactites, a truly impressive sight. Then learn about how rubber is produced and see the "hand clap" pond, a strange phenomenon where bubbles effervesce to the surface when a loud noise is made.

Bicycle Trip

Starting with a minibus ride to the nearby hot springs at Ban Khuan Khaeng, participants then take an easy ride by mountain bike to the nearby national park through some small villages where one can experience local life first hand. The tour ends with a BBQ lunch in the national park.

In addition, customised tours can be put together according to the client's requirements. These could include:

• Diving and snorkeling
• Fishing
• Private trips to the islands including a small tent to protect guests from the sun, sun beds and a waiter to serve the lunch and wine
• Duty free shopping in Langawai in Malaysia or a trip to the Kim Yong market in nearby Songkhla