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Railei Beach is one of the world's most spectacular
beaches. It is surrounded by a sheer wall of craggy limestone cliffs,
which cut it off from the mainland, effectively banning all vehicles.
Sensitive tourism development has actually benefited
the varied wildlife found here, which include primates, sea eagles,
civet cats, and others. The surrounding
sea is studded with small craggy islands, white spits
of sand, and coral sea gardens.
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Suggested Trip - 5 days/4 nights with sea canoe
and snorkeling
DAY 1
Travel in an air conditioned van from Phuket or other
Southern Thailand town, and then take short boat ride to Railei
Beach. Overnight in a private bungalow.
DAY 2
At your leisure, you may swim
off a perfect beach, hike in the cliffs, observe wildlife, try
batik-making, or just hang out. Evening-time, take a kayak trip
in the bay to view the sunset.
DAY 3
A half-day boat trip by long-tailed
boat takes you exploring and snorkeling around the outlying
islands, all striking limestone karsts. Picnic on a deserted
islet.
DAY 4
Leave after breakfast on a
one hour boat trip up the coast to an isolated spot where
you board a sea kayak. An experienced nature guide will lead
through tranquil lagoons flanked on both sides by vertical
limestone cliffs.
DAY 5
Return by air-conditioned car
to Phuket or your next destination in South Thailand. Stop
en route at Bok Koranee park, Thailand's oldest national park,
where a river emerges from the mouth of a cave into a misty
forest glen (optional),
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| If you are interested in tropical vegetation and other jungle life,
we also suggest a three day-trip to the Jungle
Lodge at Khao Soke National Park. |
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Comfort and fine cuisine in
Phang-Nga