HANDS WITH HEART A GIVING GETAWAY

Phang Nga

This expedition supports the Moken community in Surin Island to ensure that a majority of the money from each trip goes directly to the villagers and contributes to the community fund. jobs creation helps families to stay together instead of working in towns. Through the community fund, supports scholarships, youth activities, and other initiatives. Facilitated community training about health, sanitation, waste management, and sustainable tourism. We support the women's handicraft program and cultural education for the children.

DAY1: Chill at Koh Phra Thong (-/L/-)

• Upon arrival at Phuket/Krabi airport, the local guide will ready to meet and lead you to Kuraburi pier (approximately 3 hours driving)
• Then take a boat to the remote island of Koh Phra Thong along the way you will explore the mangrove forest.
• Check in at The Moken Eco Village, a bamboo bungalow homestay on Koh Phra Thong. Built by the Moken sea gypsy community using natural materials and solar energy, it is more than accommodation—it is a “living space” where sea nomad wisdom meets sustainable tourism. End your day with a local dinner at the beachfront restaurant, crafted from fresh, eco-friendly ingredients.
• Overnight at The Meken Eco Village.

DAY2: Surin Island (B/L/-)

• In the morning, take the boat from hotel to meet local guide at the mainland and connect speedboat to Moken village in Surin Island
• You will meet Meken local guide upon arrive to the island and follow to the insight of Meken way of life. Try your hand at rowing a Moken "rowboat" and re-enacting their method of spear fishing
• Have a packed lunch Moken stilted house
• Afternoon norkeling - coral reef exploration with Moken guide. Your guide will take you to a wonderland of colorful tropical fish and allow you to witness the impressive Moken swimming techniques.
• Then return to hotel in late afternoon
• Overnight at The Meken Eco Village

DAY3: Koh Phra Thong Exploring (B/L/-)

• Breakfast at resort
• After breakfast, start to explore Savanna of Koh Phra Thong. We will head south by local truck and keep your eyes out for deer and indigenous birds. This unusual landscape mesmerizes our visitors with its mix of white sand, water brooks, clutches of Melaleuca trees and the long grass everywhere leading one to expect giraffes or elephants to spring into sight at every corner. There is also a very good chance of spotting a Lesser Adjutant crane in the south of the island (one of only two colonies in Thailand).
• Return to hotel for relaxing until checking out. Check out and take long tail boat to mainland. We will drive to Phuket/Krabi. (approximately driving 3 hours).

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