surrounded by this truly exotic landscape. After the day’s activities you may wish to relax on the quiet beach with a drink, swim or stretch your legs before dinner and explore the island. As a protected nature reserve, there are easily accessible pathways across to the northern cliffs and up through the jungle to Pa Samet Daeng, the highest point that offer breathtaking views, especially at sunset. Your Captain and hostess will offer you the choice of dinner on board or as a gourmet beach BBQ on a secluded beach.
Day 4 Koh Rok Nok – Had Chao National Park
For the early risers, sunrise in Koh Rok Nok creates a fantasy of world of magnificent colours as the sun rises over Koh Lanta and the islands of Trang, some 12 miles to the east. Breakfast on board and after your swim in the peace of the morning, your Sunseeker will weigh anchor and cruise east, into the unbelievable and varied world of Robinson Crusoe islands within the renowned Trang Province.
A mixture of National Parks with powder perfect beaches lined with coconut and rubber plantations and dramatic interiors. The mountainous and rugged plantations of Ko Ngai, the dazzling white beaches of Koh Kradan, the magical emerald cave and dramatic interior of Koh Muuk, along with the many deserted islands that make up this unique group of islands await. Suffice to say the next couple of days revolve around a flexible itinerary to ensure you can explore as you wish and fully enjoy the very best experiences these amazing islands have to offer.
After yesterday’s physical activity, maybe today is one of relaxed island exploration. The long perfect white powder beaches of Koh Kradan, incredible snorkelling amongst the coral will provide a relaxing morning with a delectable lunch at the 5 star Anantara Beach Club. A short afternoon cruise across to Koh Muuk with its dramatic mountainous interior and the magic of Emerald Cave, a deep turquoise sanctuary only accessible through a long narrow tunnel, ringed by white sand and hidden behind towering limestone cliffs.
A cruise through the sunset will take your Sunseeker 5 miles west to tonight’s mainland anchorage, the stunning Changlang Beach and the exclusive Anantara Resort. Beautifully set in the heart of the Had Chao Mai National Park with magnificent views across the islands, dinner tonight will certainly be one of exotic cuisine in a luxurious atmosphere.
Day 5 Had Chao National Park – Phi Phi Islands
Breakfast on board and a short cruise west, to the picturesque and rugged island of Koh Ngai. Explore the generations old coconut and rubber plantations of the lowlands shaded by the towering, jungle lined mountains and enjoy the small virgin beaches cut into the rocky headlands. Maybe this morning is a great opportunity to further your diving and explore the sheltered caves and coral reefs around nearby Koh Waen.
Either way, lunch will be served on board whilst setting a course toward Phi Phi Islands, some 35 miles to the north, a relaxing cruise past the southern tip of Koh Lanta and the beautiful islands of Koh Ma and Koh Bida. The view of Phi Phi Don’s lush mountainous interior as you approach and enter Tonsai Bay is spectacular to say the least. The tender will take you ashore and you can stroll around the pedestrian only village located on a low land spit connecting the
towering mountains of the island. We time this visit ashore after 3 pm so you benefit from the idyllic peace the islands know after the day trippers depart on the last ferries. You are assured of seeing Phi Phi Don at its glorious best.
Leaving the main island behind your Sunseeker will head to the nearby majestic island of Phi Phi Leh just before sunset. The unique blend of narrow, fjord like lagoons and the towering cliffs are quite simply, breathtaking!
Tonight’s anchorage will be under the sheer cliffs that form the crescent shaped, Maya Bay (famed location for the movie ‘The Beach’). Amazing places for a sunset swim in the cool shaded waters. Only accessible by boat and uninhabited, Phi Phi Lay enjoys evening seclusion that will allow the crew to serve you dinner on board whilst you bask in the tranquil atmosphere of this unique anchorage.
Day 6 Phi Phi Islands – Koh Racha
Breakfast will be served in the quiet, shaded bay and your Sunseeker will weigh anchor to slowly cruise along the vertical cliffs surrounding the island. Enjoy the sights of Viking Cave, Sama Bay and Pi Ley in the peace of the morning and maybe anchor for a morning swim in the cool waters shaded by the sheer cliffs. Mid morning will see Michaela setting course south west for the 35 mile cruise to the gracious island of Koh Racha Yai, some 10 miles south of Phuket.
Koh Racha Yai boasts several stunning bays with which your Captain will offer you the choice of how you wish to spend the rest of the day. Anchoring to suit your wishes, most likely in the stunning and central Batok Bay, Michaela will become a base from which to enjoy all the Island has to offer.
For the more energetic, there are wonderful dive sites around the island, again, well suited for all levels of experience. Siam Bay in the north is a beautiful haven for snorkelling and can be reached by the tender as its coral reefs and white sandy bottom are too shallow for your Sunseeker.
If stretching your legs takes your fancy, there are well maintained pathways leading through the rain forested hills to spectacular view points and secluded rocky bays on the east coast.
After all the island exploration, diving and swimming of the past few days maybe a relaxing afternoon being pampered in an exclusive spa is the desire. The Racha, a luxurious 5 star resort and spa, located just off the beach in Batok Bay, offers an amazing array of exclusive Spa facilities.
However you decide to spend the day, your Sunseeker will remain at anchor in Batok Bay for the night. Famed for its sunset, this west facing bay is the perfect place for evening drinks on the fly bridge before embarking for the short tender ride to the jetty and a sumptuous last night dinner in the scenic, gourmet restaurants of The Racha.
Day 7 Koh Racha – Phuket
After your, by now traditional, morning swim in the crystal water and breakfast, the morning will be spent cruising slowly north, into Phang Nga Bay, stopping as you wish for a swim and lunch, on the many small and incredibly picturesque islands you will see on the
passage. Too many to list, suffice to say your last morning on board will not be disappointing. Phang Nga is a majestic bay filled with dramatic limestone islands rising out of emerald waters, many of which have small white beaches nestled into beautiful lagoons surrounded by sheer sided cliffs.
Arrival back at the Marina will be mid afternoon or as suits your onward travelling arrangements.
The round trip will be approximately 280 nautical miles.
Please note: Itineraries are guides only and by no means f ixed. The f inal choice of activity, time in any particular location, or the locations themselves, can be altered to suit your preferences and prevailing weather. The only two unchangeable factors, the fuel range of the yacht and the time frame of your stay.
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