Discover Southern Thailand

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply

• Relax with 11-nights of 4-star accommodation in Khao Lak, Krabi, Koh Yao Yai and Kata
• Spend one night in a unique superior bungalow at The Greenery Panvaree in Khao Sok National Park

• Enjoy 21 meals including daily breakfast

• English-speaking tour guides
• Airline taxes and surcharges
• National park fees

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles

• Return airport transfers

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
• Premium Accommodation: Upgrade your accommodation package (see checkout for details)
• Guaranteed Airline: Fly with a guaranteed airline (see checkout for details)

Today depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth for Phuket, Thailand. Once arrived, you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to the hotel in Khao Lak where you will enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on Day 0. Affected customers must be available to depart the day before. Flight times will be indicated on your final documents, issued 4-6 weeks before departure.

Overnight: Briza Beach Resort, Khao Lak

Meals included: None

This morning you will enjoy breakfast as your tour leader welcomes you to Thailand. Today, you will discover the wild beauty of Phang Nga province. You’ll be picked up from the hotel and head to Phang Nga Elephant Park, an off-the-beaten-track sanctuary committed to ethical practice, conservation and elephant welfare. Here you’ll learn about the history of Thai elephants, ethical elephant tourism and the strong bond between the kwan chang (elephant handler) and their elephant.

Next, you’ll visit the Monkey Temple before stopping for a Thai-style lunch at a local restaurant next to the river before bamboo rafting along the Khao Sok River. Relax as your guides gently steer the bamboo rafts downstream while you admire the dramatic limestone mountains and serene sounds of the jungle. Stop at the riverbank for some trekking and relaxing in front of a limestone cave. After a day of adventure, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.

In the evening you will enjoy an included Welcome Dinner with your travel companions.

Overnight: Briza Beach Resort, Khao Lak

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today you can enjoy a day at leisure, discovering the beautiful beaches and vibrant Chai Hat Bang Niang Road and surrounding markets. Alternatively, you can choose to join an optional tour. Please note both optional tours cannot be done on the same day, as the snorkelling trip is a full-day tour.

Optional Activity: Surin Islands Full-Day Snorkeling Tour - $150 per person
Tour duration: 07:00-16:00
Start your day by getting on a speedboat and enjoying the unrivalled beauty of the Andaman Sea. Snorkelers will be amazed at an astonishing array of vibrant corals and marine life. At the same time, non-snorkelers can stay dry on the beautiful secluded beaches, listening to the waves, sunbathing, or enjoying the tropical vistas. The tour itinerary includes lunch and a visit to the Moken Village. There you can experience the sea gypsy culture firsthand.

Optional Activity: Thai Cooking Class - $75 per person
Tour duration: 10:00 - 14:00
Thai cuisine is renowned for its fragrant spices and exotic ingredients. On this tour, discover the secrets behind your favourite dishes with a cooking class at the Pakinnaka Thai cooking school. Shop for ingredients at the local market, learn traditional cooking techniques under the expertise of a Thai chef, and then sit down to enjoy your homemade lunch or dinner in the school’s beautiful botanical gardens.

Overnight: Briza Beach Resort, Khao Lak

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning it’s an early start heading to Samet Nangshe viewpoint for sunrise. Samet Nangshe has a series of viewpoints along a hillside in Phang Nga Province. From the viewpoints, you look down on a large mangrove forest cut through with numerous rivers and streams and is known as one of the best places in Thailand to see the sunrise!

Afterwards, it’s on to Phang Nga Bay for a tour of Koh Panyee and James Bond Island. Koh Panyee (sometimes referred to as Koh Panyi) is a charming Muslim fishing village built entirely on stilts over the water. The village was created about two hundred years ago by 3 seafaring fishing families, they were looking for a good location with lots of fish. Nowadays the village has about 400 families living there and even features a floating soccer field! You’ll also visit the iconic James Bond Island, which featured in the 1974 The Man With The Golden Gun film and was appropriately named afterwards. These unique limestone cliffs protrude 20 metres from the sea and deliver striking scenery and an excellent experience.

Overnight: Briza Beach Resort, Khao Lak

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

This morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to stay overnight in the stunning Khao Sok National Park. Even though this is a popular destination, it’s unspoiled and uncrowded. This evening you will stay in a floating bungalow on the lake, where you can sit back and take in the raw beauty of the surrounding towering limestone cliffs. The bungalows are equipped with aircon, fan and a private bathroom.

After lunch, there will be a trek to the viewpoint, waterfall or cave (depending on the season). Once returned, you can enjoy the remainder of the day relaxing or head to explore the lake in complimentary kayaks.

Overnight: The Greenery Panvaree, Khao Sok National Park

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

This morning you will experience a sunrise wildlife safari by longboat, where you’ll have the opportunity to see numerous birds, monkeys, gibbons and wild boars. Afterwards, you will enjoy breakfast before being transferred to Ao Nang in Krabi. En route, you will stop at Bor Thor Mangrove forest for a kayak. The area is a National Park with a complex system of rivers, inlets and limestone caves and is one of the earliest sites of human occupation in Thailand, rich in archeological treasures, artefacts and cave drawings. Follow your guide and paddle through mangrove forests, several sea caves with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites, hidden lagoons, prehistoric cave paintings and shell formations. After a few hours exploring, continue your journey to Krabi.

Once arrived in Krabi, you will be taken on a guided street food safari (dishes at own cost) where you can try a range of delicious Thai food.

Overnight: Pakasai Resort, Krabi

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

Today, after breakfast, you will head out for the day to explore the beautiful Hong Island. With incredible karst cliffs, soft white sand, crystal clear water, a 360-degree viewpoint and an emerald lagoon, Hong Island is a must-visit destination. After a full day of exploring, you will return to Krabi for an evening at leisure.

Overnight: Pakasai Resort, Krabi

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

This morning, after breakfast, you will check out and take a boat to the island of Koh Yao Yai. Koh Yao Yai is one of the 44 islands in the picturesque Koh Yao archipelago that offers a stunning ocean and an uncrowded, relaxed vibe. You will spend the next two nights relaxing by the Andaman Sea, discovering the rich culture and traditional way of life in the spectacular Koh Yao Yai Village resort.

Overnight: Koh Yao Yai Village, Koh Yao Yai

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you will have the day at leisure to relax or explore the island or you could choose to join an optional island tour with local community experience.

Optional Activity: Island Tour & Community Experience - $65 per person
Tour duration: 08:00-15:00
Community-based tourism has been the major focus of the island's conservation schemes. The Thai Union-IUCN Partnership Project encouraged the community members to develop integrated management plans for inland, marine and coastal resources, boosting their livelihoods as a result. Community empowerment and capacity building programs were jointly developed and provided to the community representatives of Baan Klong Hia, Baan Chong Laad, Baan Yamee, and Baan Klong Bon, ensuring that the sustainable management of natural resources and tourism activities could act in concert, while also being environmentally, socially and economically profitable. Please note that lunch is included on this tour.
*Times vary, pending on tide times

Overnight: Koh Yao Yai Village, Koh Yao Yai

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Phuket. You will be staying by possibly the most beautiful beach in Phuket, Kata Beach. The calm waters on the cozy beach are perfect for a swim and snorkelling.

You’ll have the afternoon at leisure to explore the local area or relax by the pool.

Overnight: Centara Resort, Kata Phuket

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning you'll embark on a full-day tour of this beautiful island. The tour starts in Phuket Old town with its beautiful Portuguese architecture, local life, markets and you can try a few more street food delicacies.
From Phuket's old town you will visit Karon Beach View Point, the Big Buddha, enjoy a local lunch, discover a hidden beach and end at sunset point.

Overnight: Centara Resort, Kata Phuket

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

Today is your last full day in Thailand! You’ll have the morning at leisure to grab any last souvenirs from your adventure, before heading in the afternoon to one of Phuket’s local gin distilleries. There, you will partake in a cocktail-making class before heading out to a farewell dinner with your travel companions over the past 12 days!

Overnight: Centara Resort, Kata Phuket

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

After breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation and be transferred to the airport at the appropriate time for your flight home.

Meals included: Breakfast

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Please note: All countries and territories hAave different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.

Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.

We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until 29 July 2024

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share. 

Single Traveller Supplement

For solo travellers, a mandatory s ingle supplement of $1000 applies

Departure Dates

2023

October: 9

November: 15*

December: 6**^

2024

January: 24**^

February: 19**^

March: 11**

May: 13, 27

June: 10

July: 29

Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.

Surcharges

Please note: 

• dates/months with a * incur a land high season surcharge of $250 per person.

• dates/months with a ** incur a land high season surcharge of $500 per person.

• dates/months with a ^ incur a flight high season surcharge of $300 per person.

Departure Cities

Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, ^Perth and **Auckland (New Zealand)

Departure City Surcharges

Brisbane and Adelaide: $100 per person

Perth: $150 per person

Auckland: $650 per person

Full-Service Airline(s) Used

• Cabin Class: Economy Class

• Airlines: Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Malaysian Airlines, Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific or Bangkok Airways, Air New Zealand or Virgin Australia (subject to availability).

Please note: Qantas Tours cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

Guaranteed Airline Surcharge 

• Cabin Class: Economy Class 

• Singapore Airlines: $300 per person  

Please note: 

• Guaranteed airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded. 

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration. 

• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai. 

Arrive early in Phuket

$300 per person, subject to availability

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• Arrivals before your selected departure date can only be booked up to one month before check-in. Should you wish to arrive earlier, please contact Qantas Tours to request availability. *Additional costs may apply.

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:

 14 September 2023 - 14 October 2023

 1 December 2023 - 31 January 2024

 1 June 2024 - 26 June 2024

Stay behind in Phuket

$300 per person, subject to availability

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact Qantas Tours to request availability. *Additional costs may apply.

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:

14 September 2023 - 14 October 2023

1 December 2023 - 31 January 2024

1 June 2024 - 26 June 2024

Stopover Packages

Twin share: $1200 per person/one way

Solo Traveller: $1800 one way

Locations:

* Singapore 

Includes:

• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation

• Daily breakfast

• Return airport transfers 

Please note: 

• A pre and post-tour stopover may be chosen; however, the stopover location must be the same each way, due to the airline used.

• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind

• Stopover packages are subject to availability.

• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:

• 18th March 2024 - 30th April 2024

• 1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024

• 23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024

• 6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025

• A stopover is also not available during the following dates:

Singapore Taylor Swift Concert: 1st - 10th March 2024

Singapore Grand Prix: September 2024

• Please note: exact dates are yet to be confirmed.

Flight Class Upgrades

• Business Class or Premium Economy(international sector only): For pricing, please refer to the payment cart upon checkout.

• Premium Economy Class (international sector only): For pricing, please refer to the payment cart upon checkout.

Please note: 

• All Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfil your request the upgrade cost will be refunded).

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration.

Accommodation Used:

4 Star Properties 

Khao Lak: Briza Beach Resort or similar

Krabi: Pakasai Resort or similar

Koh Yai Yai: Koh Yai Yai Village or similar

Kata, Phuket: Centara Resort

Speciality Accommodation

Khao Sok National Park: The Greenery Panvaree

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

Extra Nights

Not available 

Maximum Room Capacity

2 people

Child Policy

• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.

• Valid for children aged 12 years and over.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Triple Share

Not available

Bedding Configuration

Double or twin bedding (subject to availability).

Minimum group size 14, maximum group size 24 per vehicle.

Optional Tours/Activities

Day 3, Optional Tour 1: Surin Island Full-Day Snorkelling Tour - $150 per person

Tour duration: 07:00-16:00

Start your day by getting on a speedboat and enjoying the unrivalled beauty of the Andaman Sea. Snorkelers will be amazed at an astonishing array of vibrant corals and marine life. At the same time, non-snorkelers can stay dry on the beautiful secluded beaches, listening to the waves, sunbathing, or enjoying the tropical vistas. The tour itinerary includes lunch and a visit to the Moken Village. There you can experience the sea gypsy culture firsthand.

Day 3, Optional Tour 2: Thai Cooking Class - $75 per person

Tour duration: 10:00-14:00

Thai cuisine is renowned for its fragrant spices and exotic ingredients. On this tour, discover the secrets behind your favourite dishes with a cooking class at the Pakinnaka Thai cooking school. Shop for ingredients at the local market, learn traditional cooking techniques under the expertise of a Thai chef, and then sit down to enjoy your homemade lunch or dinner in the school’s beautiful botanical gardens.

Day 9: Island Tour & Community Experience - $65 per person

Tour duration: 08:00-15:00*

Community-based tourism has been the major focus of the island's conservation schemes. The Thai Union-IUCN Partnership Project encouraged the community members to develop integrated management plans for inland, marine and coastal resources, boosting their livelihoods as a result. Community empowerment and capacity building programs were jointly developed and provided to the community representatives of Baan Klong Hia, Baan Chong Laad, Baan Yamee, and Baan Klong Bon, ensuring that the sustainable management of natural resources and tourism activities could act in concert, while also being environmentally, socially and economically profitable. Please note that lunch is included on this tour. 

*Times vary, pending on tide times

Please note:

• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions.

• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability). 

• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.

• Visa fees and requirements 

• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer

• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer

• Optional gratuities/tipping 

• Optional activities/tours 

• Personal expenses

• Travel insurance

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER

Tour Guide: 

Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 

Tour Leader: 

An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

The climate of Thailand is tropical, with three distinct seasons:

- a hot season from March to mid-May;

- a rainy season due to the southwest monsoon, which generally runs from mid-May to October;

- a dry and relatively cool season from November to February, when the north-east monsoon, coming from the Asian continent, prevails. However, the relatively cool season is felt in the north and in inland areas, while on the coasts and in the south it's hot even in winter.

FLIGHTS

Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:

At Qantas Tours, we do not arrange seat selection. It is essential to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and/or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information.

Passport Validity:

Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance.

COACH TOUR

Meals:

21 meals in total are included in the package. For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify Qantas Tours of any dietary requests/requirements. Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.

Luggage:

You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of bags from the vehicle.

OTHER

Mobility:

If you w ould love to travel with Qantas Tours and require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

Fitness Level Required:

A moderate level of fitness will be required. 

Moderate is described as: May involve more physical activity, longer day hikes or extended walking and standing, low-altitude treks, and water-based activities such as canoeing or low-grade kayaking. Guests using any walking aid other than a walking stick would be advised to reconsider as surfaces may be uneven. Thailand is a hot and humid destination, which should be taken in to consideration.

Particularly:

Day 2 - The bamboo rafts do not have seating. They are a flat-bottomed basic watercraft made of bamboo stakes that are lashed together with vines or rope. 

Day 5 - The accommodation at Khao Sok National Park is situated on floating platforms, a degree of balance and stability is required to maneuver. 

There are several boat trips, in more modern and traditional boats, a degree of mobility to get both in and out of these vessels is required. 

Please note: If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Gratuities / Tipping:

Land

Gratuities (tips ) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is 1500THB (approx AUD $65) per person for this package. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour. 

Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.

Sightseeing:

Please note: If ent rance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

Shopping: 

Shopping ove rseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts. 

Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding shopping for further information.

Australian Passport holders may stay in Thailand as a tourist without a visa for up to 30 days if entering by air craft or 15 days if entering over land (border checkpoint). This visa exemption only applies to persons with a confirmed ticket out of Thailand and at least 6 months passport validity.

Please note: 

• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.

• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

• Changes - $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Qantas Tour you have pu rchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Qantas Tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.