Day 1 – Arrival in Phuket

– If you arrive late you’ll be staying in Phuket Town for the night. if not we will travel by boat to Ko yao noi.
– First day of our Kayak expedition: start paddling towards a lovely sandy point on Ko Yao Yai for lunch.
– Paddle towards Ko Boi Yai National Park and set up the camp for the night.
– Dinner and discussion on the ecosystems.

Day 2 – Around Ko Yao Noi

– Paddle north up the western coast of Ko Yao Noi. This coastline is undeveloped and features a variety of mangrove species, secluded beaches and limestone karsts rock formations.
– From there, paddle over to Ko Roi where you will have lunch and free time for swimming or relaxing.
– Visit a cave that leads into a hidden lagoon and keep paddling to Ko Kudu Yai and Ko Kudu Noi which offer stunning cliffs, wildlife and splendid beaches.
– After a relaxing time on the beach, get onboard our escort boat and head back to Ko Yao Noi to check into your resort.

Day 3 – Outdoor activities & local School

– Transfer to Ko Yao Noi for some climbing.
– Back in Ko Yao Noi: the Homestay Project families will meet you and take you to their homes for lunch.
– Spend the afternoon doing Batik.
– Visit the local high school: you’ll meet the students, plant some mangrove trees and help with the gardens where they are growing home produce.
– Overnight with your homestay families to truly experience life as an islander.

Day 4 – Ko Khlui & Ko Chong Lat

– Transfer to Ko Khlui from where we will take up our paddles again to circumnavigate the island.
– Paddle over to Ko Chong Lat. This coastline features some of the nicest cliffs in the bay and the old-growth jungle makes it even more appealing.
– Buffet dinner and overnight at our resort.

Day 5 – hong yaI & mangrove

– Head out on your kayaks to explore the mangroves.
– Visit Hong Yai, a massive 1km long lagoon that is only accessible by paddling through a short cave.
Thailand’s remaining mangrove forests are the breeding ground and nursery for much of the marine life in the ocean.
– We’ll paddle through an area to see Buffy fish owls and Dusky langurs and hear the unforgettable sound of gibbons making their morning calls.
– Return in the late afternoon and settle into our bungalows.

Day 6 – ko yao yaI

– Transfer to Ko Yao Yai, the largest island in the bay and which has very little development. Start the day with either snorkeling or kayaking (groups will rotate).
– Return to Ko Yao Noi in the afternoon.

Day 7 – Mountain biking

– Full day of mountain biking on Ko Yao Noi. This will give you a nice final taste of this lovely island.
– You’ll be transferred back to Phuket to either check into the hotel in Phuket Town or head straight to the airport.

Day 8 – Departure

The total length of the trip will depend on your arrival and departure times.