Southern Thailand Island Discovery

Highlights

• Discover the best of Southern Thailand’s food, culture and natural beauty on a small-group tour
• Journey to Thailand's most ethical Elephant Sanctuary and marvel at the gentle giants in their habitat
• Stay overnight in a floating bungalow on the mesmerising Cheow Lan Lake
• Be captivated by striking limestone karsts and ancient rainforests in Khao Sok National Park
• Embark on a guided foodie tour in Krabi and sample local delicacies
• Discover pristine islands and snorkel through clear waters on a full-day Hong Island tour
• Enjoy time at leisure in the tropical paradise of Krabi, on Thailand’s Andaman Coast
• Stay in Koh Lanta, an unspoiled and authentic island with vibrant coral reefs and traditional Thai villages
• Explore Phuket's iconic landmarks on a guided tour, from Chalong Temple to scenic Promthep Cape

Accommodation: 9-nights 4 star and overwater bungalow accommodation

Flights: Return international full-service flights (economy class), surcharges may apply.

Dining: Enjoy 14 meals, including daily breakfast

Essentials: 

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

Transports: Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles

Transfers: Return airport transfers

UPGRADES AVAILABLE:

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 60 days before your tour starts. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 60 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)
• Preferred Airline: Fly with a preferred airline. (See checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply. See the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details.

Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Phuket, Thailand

Day 2 Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Day 3 Khao Sok Floating Bungalows

Day 4 Khao Sok - Krabi, Night-time Food Safari

Day 5 Hong Island Snorkelling Tour

Day 6 Krabi, Day at Leisure

Day 7 Krabi - Koh Lanta

Day 8 Koh Lanta, Day at Leisure

Day 9 Krabi - Phuket, City Tour

Day 10 Phuket, Thailand - Australia (or New Zealand)

This Travel Offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 26 May 2026
Minimum group size 12, maximum group size 20 per vehicle.
This Travel Offer is priced per person based on a twin share. 

Departure Dates & Surcharges
See checkout for live dates and availability.

Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $815 applies.
Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.

Child Policy

• No child discounts are offered. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 10 years old and over.

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

Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, 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). 

Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane*, Adelaide*, Perth & Auckland*

Departure City Surcharges

• Brisbane & Adelaide: $200 per person
• Auckland: $550 per person

International Flight(s)
Full-Service Airline(s) Used 

• Cabin Class: Economy Class

Please note: We 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.

Preferred Airline Surcharge

• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Singapore: $420 per person

Please note:
• Preferred 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 preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred 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.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners.

Arrive Early and Stay Behind Options
Arrive Early
Phuket, Thailand - From $300 per person, subject to availability.
Stay Behind
Phuket, Thailand - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• Flight booking changes or cancellations after air tickets have been issued are not guaranteed and may incur additional fees and fare difference, subject to the airline cancellation and change policies.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high-season Arrive Early or Stay Behind can be purchased for an additional charge, subject to availability. For pricing, please refer to the cart.
• You can arrive early, up to 60 days before your package’s start date, and/or stay behind until 60 days after your package’s end date. Should you wish to arrive earlier or stay behind for more than 60 days, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 6th January 2025 - 31st January 2025
• 28th March 2025 - 27th April 2025
• 6th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
• 15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
• 1st December 2025 - 19th December 2025
• 20th December 2025 - 4th January 2026
• 5th January 2026 - 31st January 2026
• 3rd April 2026 - 20th April 2026
• 26th June 2026 - 17th July 2026
• 18th September 2026 - 9th October 2026
• 12th December 2026 - 18th December 2026
• 19th December 2026 - 3rd January 2027
• 4th January 2027 - 26th January 2027

Stopover Packages

• Singapore
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Includes:

• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers

For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.

Please note:

• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen 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.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred 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.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 02 October - 08 October 2025
• 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026

Flight Class Upgrades
Business or Premium Economy Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:

• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

Missed Flights
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements.

Accommodation Used:
4-Star Properties (Self-Rated)

• Phuket: Nai Yang Beach Resort and Spa or similar
• Krabi: Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang or similar
• Koh Lanta: Twin Lotus Koh Lanta or similar

Speciality Property:
Khao Sok National Park: The Laguna Chiewlarn Floating Resort or similar
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.
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour.

Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.

Triple Share
Not available.

Bedding Configuration
Twin or double (subject to availability).

• Day 6: Tiger Caves Temple, Hot Spring Waterfall & Emerald Pool - $110 per person
• Day 6: Half-Day Cooking Class at Ya Cookery School - $80 per person
• Day 6: Half-Day Kayaking at Ao Thalane - $65 per person
• Day 8: Four Islands - $86 per person
• Day 8: Koh Rok & Koh Nau Lie - $98 per person

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
• Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation
• Mandatory city tax

Land
Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is approximately $5-$10 AUD per person per day. 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.

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
Phuket experiences a tropical monsoon climate with warm temperatures year-round. The weather can be divided into three main seasons: dry, hot, and rainy.

Dry Season (November to February )
Average Temperatures: 23°C to 31°C
This is the most pleasant time of the year, with lower humidity and plenty of sunshine. Cool breezes and calm seas make it ideal for beach activities and outdoor adventures.
Hot Season (March to May)

Average Temperatures: 25°C to 34°C
The hottest period in Phuket, with higher humidity levels. Afternoons can feel particularly warm, but evenings are often cooler. Occasional thunderstorms bring brief relief from the heat.

Rainy Season (May to October)
Average Temperatures: 24°C to 32°C
Also known as the monsoon season, this period sees frequent rain showers, often in the afternoon or evening. While it may rain heavily, sunny intervals are common. The seas can be rough during this time, so caution is advised for water activities.

FLIGHTS
Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:
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:
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 us 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 unloading of bags from the vehicle.

OTHER
Mobility:
If you require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

Weather
We always suggest referring to an online source for the most up-to-date weather information for your destination/s.

Fitness Level Required:
Adventure (and spontaneity) create some of the best travel memories. Bear in mind, your home schedules and timings might not be adhered to on tour - it's all part of the fun!

A moderate level of fitness will be required.
Expect a moderate pace of touring with a focus on guided tours that may include full days with extended activity, guided city tours or nature walks. You will require a general level of fitness for unassisted navigation of stairs and inclines, longer distances with possible periods of standing when visiting sites, walking on sloping, uneven ground or elevations. You will be responsible for your own luggage and have the ability to board all modes of transport without assistance. Please note: Many areas may be inaccessible to wheelchairs or mobility scooters, where the unassisted use of personal walking sticks and other aids may be required. Although some assistance may be available, every traveller should be self-reliant during all aspects of their travel.

The overwater bungalow accommodations feature pathways that may become slippery and require good balance to navigate. This package also includes boat trips aboard traditional long-tail boats, where boarding and disembarking involve stepping onto a moving vessel from a jetty, necessitating careful balance.

Please note: It is expected that every traveller must be self-reliant and able to undertake all aspects of their own travel. Please speak to your booking agent about your personal circumstances and any assistance requirements to ensure this tour is right for you.
Please note: If you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Sightseeing:
Please note: If entry 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 overseas 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.

Thailand:
From the 1st of May 2025 all Australians will be required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online prior to arrival. Travellers must register online within three days prior to arriving in Thailand. They can do so via this link: https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home

Important:

• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules are subject to change. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination/s you are visiting once you receive your travel documentation to ensure you have the most up to date information.
• It is your responsibility to be travel-ready and ensure that you are aware and comply with any destination or travel requirements, including the validity of all required travel documents.
• 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.