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Route Kra Explorer

This easy route of 800 kilometers follows the Kra Isthmus from north to south. Starting slowly along the peaceful beaches of the Gulf of Thailand and the cacti of Sam Roi Yod National Park will give way to a lush jungle, typical of the tropical climate down south. By bike, kayak or swim, this itinerary will encourage the most adventurous Vagabonds to slalom the Karst limestone peaks that stand between land and ocean in Than Bokkorani National Park. First trip to Thailand or not, the Isthmse of Kra route will not leave anyone indifferent.

Highlights

  • Salt evaporation ponds near Petchaburi

  • The uncrowded beaches along the Gulf of Thailand

  • The mountainous setting of the Tenasserim range

  • Prachuap Khiri Khan, its sleepy town and its surroundings

  • Explore the rock paintings of Than Bokkorani National Park by kayak in the mangrove forests

  • The bays of Phang nga and Prachuap Khiri Khan

Detailed tour information

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Krabi

Bangkok

Two oceans passage

Prachuap Khiri Khan and Sam Roi Yod national park

Bay of Phang Nga and paintings caves of Than Bokkorani's national park

Ranong its pier and thermal baths

Distance
787km
Language(s)
ไทย Fra 中文 Eng
Elevation
+3041m
Group size
1-4 5-8 9-12
Speed
23-27km/h 26-30 29-33
Lodging
 camp dormitory hotel
Active/rest day
7/8
Date(s) 2025
February 1 to 15 
Difficulty
 
Price in CHF
starts at 3500.-

Day by day

Day 0

  • Arrival and transfer to hotel

  • Presentation and analysis of the complete itinerary

  • Assembly and testing bikes

  • Sleep in Bangkok

Day 3

  • Visit of the Sam Roi Yod national park and Prachuap Khiri Khan surrounding

  • Free time at Prachuap Khiri Khan

  • Sleep in Prachuap Khiri Khan

Day 6

  • Stage 5: Chumphon-Ranong 125km +1210m

  • Stop in an hermitage

  • Isthmus crossing 1.2km +230m (19%)

  • Sleep in Ranong

Day 9

  • Free time on Phra Thong island

  • Sleep on Phra Thong island

Day 12

  • Snorkling at Koh Hong

  • Free time at Ao Nang Beach

  • Climb a karst limestone hill for the sunset

  • Sleep in Krabi

Day 1

  • Stage 1: Bangkok-Cha Am 78km +5m

  • Stop in salt evaporation ponds near Petchaburi

  • Light hike on a karst limestone hill

  • Sleep in Cha Am

Day 4

  • Stage 3: Thap Sakae-Bang Boet 106km +164m

  • Free time at Bang Boet beach

  • Stop in a wonderful fishermans village

  • Sleep in Bang Boet

Day 7

  • Visit town of Ranong and its surrounding

  • Thermal baths

  • Sleep in Ranong

Day 10

  • Transfer by boat to the mainland

  • Stage 7: Khura Buri-Krabi 150km +851m

  • Sleep in Krabi

Day 13

  • Back to Bangkok by plane 

  • Visit of Bangkok

  • Bikes disassembling and packing

  • Sleep in Bangkok

Day 2

  • Stage 2: Cha Am-Prachuap Khiri Khan 110km +89m

  • Visit bays of Prachuap Khiri Khan and Ao Manao

  • Free time at Ao Manao beach

  • Sleep in Prachuap Khiri Khan

Day 5

  • Stage 4: Bang Boet-Had Sai Ri 102km +362m

  • Free time at Sai Ri beach

  • Sleep in Sai Ri

Day 8

  • Stage 6: Ranong-Khura Buri 116km +360m

  • Transfer by boat to the Phra Thong archipelago

  • Free time on Phra Thong island

  • Sleep on Phra Thong island

Day 11

  • Visit of the Than Bokkorani national park

  • Kayaking in to mangroves swamps and limestones karst formation

  • Visit caves paintings 

  • Sleep in Krabi

Day 14

  • Transfer to the airport and departure

  • * possibility to extends your journey (see below)

Price in Swiss francs per person

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Departure 2025

15 days 14 nights

 from december 1 to 15

minimum departure 9 persons

12 places left

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group of 9 to 12 Vagabonds

shared room (2pers/room): 3500.-

single room (1person/room): 4200.-

* possibility for person who want to expend journey in seaside resort around Krabi or other.

Feel free to notice it during registration

Price includes:

  • Supervision during the stages and visits with a bilingual guide depending on the option chosen

  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel on the day of arrival and departure

  • Snacks and refreshments at the hotel lobbies during disembarkation and boarding

  • 14 nights hotel (3/4 stars) in a twin, double or single room depending on the option chosen, breakfast included

  • Luggages, cyclists and bicycles transport according to the daily program

  • Lunch and dinner from day 0 (evening) to day 13 evening included (27 meals)

  • Isotonic and sport's food during active cycling days, including the preparation and recovery phases

  • Entrance fee to Sam Roi Yod, Mu Ko Pra Thong and Than Bokkorani national parks

  • Thermal baths access in Ranong

  • Kayak rental

  • Snorkling material rental

  • Boat transfer to Koh Hong and Phra Thong archipelago

  • Taxi boat in Chumphon and Ranong

  • Domestic flight from Krabi to Bangkok

  • Quality cycling jersey

  • ...and a big kiss!

Not included in the price:

  • Flights

  • Visa

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcoholic beverages during meals

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