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Khao Phra Thaeo Islands
Royal Forest and
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Day 3 of flora and fauna. Stay overnight
Take a boat from Ko Yao Noi to Ko in the coastal town of Khao Lak (see
Phi Phi Don (see p101) to spend a p100). This is mainly a jumping off
Phromthep
Phromthep
Cape Cape night there. Enjoy the views from the place for dive trips to the islands,
Phi Phi Viewpoint (see p99), then but Nang Tong beach, just south
leave the busy Tonsai area and of town, is lovely and quiet.
follow the coast to one of the more
secluded bays. Take a sunset cruise Day 7
to spectacular Maya Bay (see p100) – Take a boat tour to the Similan
the very image of a perfect beach – Islands National Park (see pp30–31),
on Ko Phi Phi Leh (see p48). This islet 50 miles (80 km) from Khao Lak.
is uninhabited, but has been the set Both the scuba diving and snorkeling
for several Hollywood movies. here are superb. Note that the
islands are closed from mid-May to
Day 4 mid-October due to poor weather.
Make your way back to Phuket by
speed boat or ferry, and then follow
the after noon’s plan for Day 1 of the
Phuket itinerary.
Day 5
Follow the program for Day 2 of the
Phuket itinerary, but spend the night
at Mai Khao Beach.
Day 6
Spend the day kayaking or trekking
in Khao Sok National Park (see
pp32–5). This pristine rainforest Phi Phi Viewpoint on Phi Phi Don
environment includes spectacular offers views over two magnificent
limestone cliffs and a wide variety bays, Loh Dalum and Tonsai.
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