Island Explorer

Days 2-5

Phuket

Soft powder sands and lazy beach days await you in your first stop, Phuket. Relax and unwind on one of the beautiful stretches of sand, lapped by brilliant turquoise waters, enjoy a traditional Thai massage and later, sip cocktails at sunset. If you want to get out and explore, Phuket has plenty of gems waiting to be discovered on your island tour. Take a trip to the Big Buddha – this vast religious site boasts sweeping views over the island when you reach the top. Embrace your inner haggler and pay a visit to the legendary Night Market in Old Phuket Town – prepare for a sensory overload as you sample the spicy treats on offer and soak up the electric atmosphere. For hydrophiles, Phuket's crystal-clear waters offer some exceptional diving and snorkelling opportunities.

Days 6-9

Phi Phi Island

Hop on board your private transfer to photogenic Phi Phi Island, one of the jewels of the Andaman Sea. With sweeping powdery white beaches at the foot of towering limestone cliffs and impossibly clear waters of intense blue, Phi Phi is conventionally beautiful and enduringly popular. Get ready to explore the turquoise seas surrounding this blissful island, with fabulous snorkelling opportunities at Bamboo Island, Maya Beach – location for Leonardo DiCaprio flick The Beach – and Pi Leh Bay. Being a National Marine Park, Phi Phi is the perfect place to learn to scuba, or for experienced divers, explore the stunning coral reefs. Back on land, take a rewarding uphill hike to Phi Phi Viewpoint – a romantic spot to watch the changing hues of the sunset.

Days 10-12

Krabi

Your next stop is Krabi where you’ll find towering limestone pinnacles, mangrove lagoons and karst grottos, waiting to be explored. Take to the waters on a sea kayak – the perfect way to explore this exotic seascape. Nearby Railay Beach is also well worth a visit – this is unspoilt Thailand at its best, where the craggy limestone peaks line inviting sandy beaches. It’s also Thailand’s climbing capital – you can have a go yourself or watch from below with two feet firmly on the sand.

Days 13-16

Koh Lanta

The grand finale of your Thai island holiday is a stay on beautiful Koh Lanta. This stunning island is just waiting to be discovered – here you’ll find long white stretches of sandy beach, fringed by dense rainforest. The Koh Lanta archipelago lays claim to some of the best diving in Thailand as well as spectacular snorkelling opportunities, so while you’re here be sure to explore the underwater world with its abundance of marine life. Feel the sand between your toes and catch those final rays of sunshine before one last boat trip takes you back to the mainland where your transfer awaits to take you to Krabi airport.