Thailand with Marcus Stevenson

Cheers to an exciting adventure ahead! Your welcome dinner is included at a local restaurant. Dinner will typically be a set menu, shared family style, of authentic Thai cuisine with water included. Additional food and beverages may be purchased at your own expense.

🌏 Thailand Traveler Meet & Greet 🌺 Welcome, travelers! This gathering is for an evening of smiles, stories, and new friendships as we gather in the heart of Thailand to connect with fellow travelers from all corners of the globe. To help everyone truly connect, we’ll each share three simple things: ✨ Your Name ✈️ The Place You Traveled From 💍 Your Marital Status Whether you’re here for a day or the full trip, this is your chance to meet kindred spirits, decide who you wanna hang with while we are here, and maybe even plan your next journey together. Come as strangers, leave as friends!

Everyone puts their name in a hat and then draws a name to find out who they are responsible for contacting after the trip to share their likes and dislikes. Should the group click well, we will establish a group chat and plan the next trip. If someone doesn't want to continue with the group we will open a space for someone else to join. There are 24 spots.

Overnight in Phuket

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The hotel offers a combination of Thai, American, and intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

After a 30-minute transfer, you will arrive at Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve. Here, you'll have the rare opportunity to connect with rescued elephants while supporting award-winning conservation efforts. Meet these magnificent animals and hear their incredible rescue stories! Then, take a peaceful walk through a lush jungle sanctuary, where they roam freely in their natural habitat. Watch in awe as they bathe, play, and socialize in mud pools and natural ponds—just as nature intended. Guided by experienced experts, you'll gain deep insights into elephant behavior and welfare. You'll have the chance to participate in making nutritious vitamin balls, learn about elephant dung recycling, and discovering the specialized veterinary care that keeps them healthy and thriving. For ethical and animal welfare reasons, you are not permitted to ride, touch, or hand-feed the elephants. After touring the reserve, you'll enjoy a brief cooking demonstration and be served lunch on the premises.

Enjoy an included lunch at the Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve. Your meal will be a two course meal with water included, subject to change.

You'll be picked up from the hotel in the afternoon for a private transfer to Khao Lak. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

Take a 20-minute private transfer to a local restaurant for dinner. Dinner will typically be a set menu, shared family style, of Thai cuisine with water included. Additional food and beverages may be purchased at your own expense.

Overnight in Khao Lak

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The hotel offers a combination of Thai, American, and intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

This morning, you will be picked up from the hotel for a private transfer to Tab Lamu Pier to board the speedboat.

Embark on a shared speedboat tour to the stunning Similan Islands, where your adventure begins with snorkeling! Marvel at the vibrant marine life and colorful corals beneath the crystal-clear waters. Next, head to Koh Miang, also known as Princess Bay, for a relaxing beach experience. Enjoy a boxed lunch on Koh Miang around midday. In the afternoon, journey to Koh Ba Ngu for more snorkeling at Christmas Point or Namchai Bay, renowned for their stunning coral reefs and diverse marine species. Conclude your tour with a visit to the iconic Sailing Rock at Koh Similan, offering opportunities for relaxation, swimming, photography, and even a climb to a scenic viewpoint atop the rock. A snorkel, mask, and life jacket (as needed) will be provided.

A boxed lunch with water is included during the Similan Island Tour.

After your excursion, you will be picked up from the Tab Lamu Pier for a private transfer back to your hotel.

🎉 Game Night: Laugh, Connect, Repeat 🎲 Let’s turn strangers into friends! Tonight, we’ll come together for a fun-filled evening of games designed to break the ice, spark laughter, and help us get to know one another better as our trip unfolds. Whether you’re competitive, goofy, or just here for the laughs, every round will bring us closer together. By the end of the night, you won’t just know names—you’ll have inside jokes and unforgettable memories. Takraw- A sport where players use their feet, knees, and head to pass a rattan ball over a net. This active game can lead to discussions about sports, techniques, and shared experiences, potentially sparking new connections and friendships.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The hotel offers a combination of Thai, American, and intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a 20-minute private transfer to a local restaurant for dinner. Dinner will typically be a set menu, shared family style, of Thai cuisine with water included. Additional food and beverages may be purchased at your own expense.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The hotel offers a combination of Thai, American, and intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Depart from the hotel this morning and take a private transfer to Ratchaprapa Dam Pier (in Khao Sok National Park). Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

Embark on a journey to discover the stunning vistas and panoramic beauty of Cheow Larn Lake aboard a traditional long-tailed boat. As you navigate through the waters, you'll witness the natural splendor of the lake's surroundings firsthand. Towering limestone cliffs and lush greenery provide a picturesque backdrop, offering glimpses of the region's unspoiled wilderness. You'll arrive at the raft houses where you will enjoy lunch, as well as have some free time for swimming and kayaking (at an additional cost, cash only), or just enjoy relaxing and exploring.

Enjoy an included lunch at the Floating Raft. Lunch is typically a set menu, shared family style, with water included. Additional food and beverages may be purchased at your own expense.

After lunch, continue your exploration of Cheow Larn Lake via a long-tailed boat as you head towards Coral Cave. After docking, a 20-minute trek through the jungle awaits before reaching the pier, where you'll be transported by a bamboo raft for approximately 15 minutes to reach Coral Cave. Inside the cave, marvel at the formations of stalactites and stalagmites resembling coral reefs. Concluding your visit to Coral Cave, you'll depart for Ratchaprapa Dam pier aboard a long-tailed boat, concluding this leg of your adventure on the serene waters of Cheow Larn Lake. To leave Coral Cave, you'll head back the same way and hop back on the long tail boat towards Ratchaprapa Dam Pier. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to the scenic 'Viewpoint' of the Dam for sightseeing before returning to your hotel. Please note that this activity is part of Cheow Larn Lake by Long Tailed Boat and cannot be removed.

Afterwards, you'll be picked up from the Ratchaprapa Dam Pier for a private transfer back to the hotel in Khao Lak. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The hotel offers a combination of Thai, American, and intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Depart from the hotel and take a private transfer to Phuket. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

Overnight in Phuket

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The hotel offers a combination of Thai, American, and intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

The day begins with a morning pick-up from the hotel for a 40-minute private transfer to the Boat Lagoon Pier. You'll board a shared speedboat and then the adventure kicks off with a visit to Panak Island, where you can float along inside one of the hidden caves surrounded by mangroves. Then, it's off to Koh Kudu Yai to marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the clear turquoise waters in its stunning lagoon. Next stop is for lunch on the quaint island community of Koh Panyee, where houses, huts, and restaurants perch on stilts above the water. Don't forget to check out their unique floating football pitch! After lunch, it's time to channel your inner Bond as you head to James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan). While boats aren't allowed too close due to its protected status, you can still enjoy the iconic sight from Koh Ping Ghan, where a towering leaning rock and small caves await exploration. Afterwards, continue the adventure with some sea canoeing where the canoe guide will take you to 1-2 stops around the island. Each canoe accommodates 2 passengers with a local boatman. Finally, you'll journey back to the Boat Lagoon Pier, then take a 40-minute transfer back to the hotel for some time to get ready for the farewell dinner. Please note: Timings are estimated and will be reconfirmed by your local Guide on the ground.

Lunch is included on Koh Panyee (part of Phang Nga Bay Speedboat Tour). Lunch is typically a set menu of Thai cuisine served family style with water included. Additional food and beverages may be purchased at your own expense.

Cheers to an amazing week with your new travel buddies! You'll be picked up from the hotel for a 10-minute transfer to a local restaurant for your farewell dinner. Dinner is typically a set menu of Thai cuisine, shared family style, with water included. Additional food and beverages may be purchased at your own expense.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The hotel offers a combination of Thai, American, and intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.