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Khao Ka View Point

South Thailand

South Thailand

South Thailand

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South Thailand

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South Thailand Cycling Holiday

The Perfect Balance Of Activity And Relaxation

Bangkok

Thailand's capital Bangkok (Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or City of Angels ) is a vibrant bustling city with a population of over 8 million; by far the largest of Thailand's urban conglomerations. This bustling modern hub for finance, trading and tourism grew from a modest 15th trading post.

Bangkok can be described as a city of contrasts. Gleaming Buddhist temples mingle with high rise modernity. There is a huge variety in what the city has to offer from five star hotels to humble guest houses, luxury shopping malls to open markets, local street food to expensive restaurants.

You can navigate the city by Tuk Tuk or along the waterways by long tail boat although many of the city's canals have been lost to development. Historic landmarks include the Grand Palace and Buddhist temples including Wat Arun and Wat Pho.

 

Koh Yao Noi

The islands of Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga Bayare, jut out of the sea midway between Phuket and the Krabi mainland. Despite development Koh Yao Noi remains a tranquil refuge compared to nearby Phuket.

Activities available on the island for visitors include: kayaking, hiking, snorkelling and swimming. The islanders are committed to preserving their traditions. Please respect local culture: dress modestly and do not drink alcohol unless within restaurants and hotels resorts catering to tourists.

Koh Yao Noi is an island characterised by wooden houses, buffalo lazing in the paddies, and beautiful natural surroundings. You can truly escape the pace of modern life.  Dramatic Koh Hong Rock faces the island.

 Please note:  There are no banking facilities on Koh Yao Noi.

 

Phuket

Set on the Andaman Sea Phuket is Thailand's largest island and was once a key trading point between India and China for tin and rubber. The island has a coast line of wide beaches, peninsulas and craggy rock formations and through tourism has become a wealthy province. Although severely affected by the Ocean tsunami in December 2004, there is little trace of its effects now.

Phuket is undeniably a hugely popular destination but there are still many areas of the island where you can escape the crowds. The Old Town, once a trading hub is now the island's cultural centre. The shabby but elegant buildings have been renovated with a mix of new boutique businesses developing amongst the traditional home based trading posts and temples. Wat Chalong is one of Phuket's most important Buddhist sites.

You can take a day trip from Phang Nga Bay in the north of the island, cruising on emerald sea amongst the limestone karsts that dramatically rise skywards out of the water.

 

If you need assistance or wish to discuss the tour, please feel free to call us on +44 (0) 1463 417707.

Alternatively, you can email us on office@redspokes.co.uk for more information on this adventure holiday.

Key Places

There are several key places on our South Thailand cycling holiday. Please choose from the following list for more information on each key place.