thailand west cost 12 days

Thailand West Cost 12 Days

Langkawi Butangs Archipelago

Ko Rok Ko Muk

Ko Kradan Ko Lanta

Ko Phi Phi Krabi Ao Nang

Ko Hong Ko Pan Yi Ko Phanak

Yacht Haven Phuket

Trip from Langkawi to Yacht Haven Phuket Thailand with LIBRAN SONG

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Thailand West Cost

Langkawi, Butangs, Ko Rok, Ko Lanta, Ko Phi Phi, Krabi, Phang Nga Bay, Yacht Haven

Catamaran Libran Song


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This proposal, totally flexible, can be adapted too your wishes. The following description will help you to discover another way of live and unbelievable spots. The cruise will start from Langkawi in Malaysia and discover the south west Thailand archipelago, Phang Nga bay and join Yacht Haven at the North East of Phuket Island. Circuit: Pulau Langkawi, Ko Chuku, Koh Lipe and its surroundings with Ko Butang, Ko Adang et Ko Rawi, Ko Rok, Ko Kradan, Ko Muk, Ko Lanta, Ko Phi Phi, Krabi, Phang Nga Bay, Phuket Yacht Haven. Absolute must:

1. Butangs Archipelago 2. Ko Phi Phi 3. Phang Nga Bay

Distances:

Day 01 Pulau Langkawi and surrounding 10 Miles Day 02 Pulau Langkawi, Ko Chuku, Butangs Archipelago 30 Miles Day 03 Butangs (Ko Lipe, Ko Butang, Ko Rawi, Ko Adang) 18 Miles Day 04 Butangs, Ko Rok (night sailing) 45 Miles Day 05 Ko Rok, Ko Muk, Ko Kradan 18 Miles Day 06 Ko Kradan, Ko Lanta, 25 Miles Day 07 Ko Lanta, Ko Phi Phi LE, Ko Phi Phi Don 28 Miles Day 08 Ko Phi Phi Don, Ko Mai Phai, Ko Dam Khwan, Krabi 22 miles (Bamboo Island) (Chicken Island), Day 09 Krabi, Ao Nang, Rai LE Beach, Ko Hong (Krabi) – Ko Yao Noi 18 Miles Day 10 Ko Yao Noi, Ko Chong Lat, Ko Pan Yi 22 Miles Day 11 Ko Pan Yi, Ko Phing Kan, Ko Hong Group 12 Miles (Muslim Village), (James Bond Island), (Phang Nga,) Day 12 Ko Hong Group (Phang Nga Bay), Ko Phanak, Ko Wa Yai, Yacht Haven 15 Miles Total = 263 Miles en 12 days equal an average of 21, 9 Miles per day

To be succesful in your sailing trip holidays adventure, I will recommend not more than an average of 25 Miles per sailing day. In this case you will have time to discover and to visit the country and to get pleasure from your time.

Sailing journey Day 01 (About 3 to 4 hours navigation) Pulau Langkawi – and surrounding 10 Miles Airport arrival, transfer to the boat, installation on board, first contact with the boat and first swim. Additional food shopping regulation, if necessary. Departure to discover Langkawi environs and acclimation to local temperature (You are arriving strait on from the cold weather). Don’t forget to protect skin against strong burning sun. We are only Six degree north from equator and the sun shine and burn every day. Don’t worries you will be sun burned enough before you return back.

Mooring and swimming in a local bay. Diner ashore will be taken in a local restaurant at Langkawi.

We will need to proceed to harbour Master, customs and emigration procedure to stump our passport; we are leaving Malaysia to Thailand.

Telaga harbour can be one solution, but the quickest way is to go at Kuah the main town where all the services are located in the same building. Don’t remember one thing, we are in Asia and time isn’t money, especially will civil servants.


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Langkawi archipelago map with it’s 99 islands, with only inhabitants on Pulau Langkawi and Pulau Tuba.

Mooring and swimming in one of the west bay before and diner ashore in local Langkawi restaurant.

«Pantai Tangah» beach on Langkawi west cost


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Pulau Langkawi – surroundings

Sailing to Langkawi North beaches and with possible swimming breaks.

Telaga Marina with Berjaya beach hotel and it’s bungalows on piles

South West archipelagos islands and the « Pregnant Maiden Lake »

Day 02 (About 5 to 6 hours navigation) Pulau Langkawi – Ko Chuku – Butangs Archipelago 30 Miles Departure from Langkawi from Pantai Tanga or Telaga harbour to Koh Chuku Koh Chuku is located at Midway to Koh Lipe and Koh Tarutao. In good weather, a swimming break is recommended. Mooring, on crystal water and facing a white sandy beach. Snorkelling is warmly recommended. We are in another world. Lunch will be taken at the mooring in one of this marvellous spot.

Ko Chuku Island and its arch


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The way map between Langkawi to Ko Chuku and Ko Lipe in Butangs archipelago

Ko Lipe: Let’s go to Koh Lipe, arrival time depend of the wind. Discover Koh Lipe with his south west white «Pattaya Beach » sandy beach and his excellent mooring at dry season with crystal water and small restaurants installed on the beach. Diner at the restaurant on the sandy the beach.

Pattaya Beach at Ko Lipe


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Day 03 (About 4 to 5 hours navigation) Ko Lipe – Ko Butang – Ko Rawi – Ko Adang – Ko Lipe 15 Miles Butang Archipelago discover day Butangs archipelagos located far Thailand south west is still a wild place with few visitors, except, at Ko Lipe the only inhabited island, where you can find all convenience with bungalows, restaurants and bars for night live at high season. The rest of the archipelago is a “National Park” with beautiful beaches and moorings. Breakfast at the mooring and swimming bath recommended. Let’s go to Ko Butang with his reef and white powder sandy beach. Visit of Ko Rawi and Ko Adang islands with their beaches and reefs.

Sunset Beach North Ko Lipe

They have very available good reefs for snorkelling to be visited with a temporary mooring. Lunch will be taken at one of this idyllic spots and take some free time to appreciate these singular areas. Time to time we will cross same other sailor and local fishermen In the afternoon return back to Ko Lipe having diner on the beach. It’s very interesting to stay overnight to become impregnate of the local atmosphere and to have diner the feet in the sand. Return, on board, and stay at the mooring for night time at “Pattaya beach”.

Detailed Butangs archipelago with Ko Adang, Ko Rawi, Ko Butang and Ko Lipe

Ko Butang small white sandy powder beach


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We will have to think at emigration procedures. Ko Lipe is one possibility, don’t forget we are now in Thailand and we may do the check in procedures. Our passport must be stumped by the local authorities.

This can takes some time with the local civil servants

Day 04 (About 7 to 8 hours navigation) Ko Lipe – Ko Rok 45 Miles Breakfast sailing or at the mooring with or without swim Visit and discover Pattaya, Sunlight and Sunset Beach of Ko Lipe. Preparation for the overnight sailing trip and departure depend of our wishes for the arrival time at Ko Rok.

Route from Butangs Islands to Ko Rok Nai and Ko Rok Nai

Ko Rok Islands are totally inhabited, except, having a few « rangers » taking care of the place and collecting some money for the National park fees.

Take advantage of Ko Rok crystal water


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Day 05 (About 4 to 5 hours navigation) Ko Rok, Ko Muk, Ko Kradan, 18 Miles

The way between Ko Rok and Ko Kradan via Ko Muk

Ko Muk West (Tham Morokot) The anchorage is between the two towering cliffs and off a very small beach. The shoreline not hand south is honeycombed with crevices and caves, making for excellent dinghy exploring. A few hundred metres south of the anchorages is the entrance to the « Emerald Cave » is an 80 metre pitch dark passage way leading to completely enclosed circular, cathedral like Hong, with a diameter of 60 metres. The walls are draped in lush foliage above a tiny patch of grey silica sand beach an ethereal glow makes it seem as if you were encased inside an emerald, looking out. Access is possible at most tides by swimming or canoe. Do not try to go trough the passage without a reliable waterproof torch. This experience will remain etched in your memory for the rest of your lifetime. Awesome!

Tunnel to access to « Emerald cave » Exit from the tunnel at mid-tide.


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Ko Kradan, is a small island with a recommended reef. You can meet, as well, «Wally» the American citizen who has build a small resort in the middle of the jungle. We can make a stop with pleasure, having a drink or diner in this unforgettable strange place. Return to the boat for a night mooring.

Wally «The white bear» from Hawaii seating in his restaurant and bungalows resort in the forest clearing in the middle of nowhere in ko Kradan called «Paradise Lost» South Ko Kradan has a beautiful coral reef in shallow water particularly at low tide in 2 to 3 metre water with beautiful coral and unusual fishes. You are really in an aquarium. Departure from Ko Kradan to Ko Lanta

Day 06 (About 4 to 5 hours navigation) Ko Kradan, Ko Lanta 25 Miles

The way between Ko Kradan and Ko Lanta


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Northerly, you will discover a man in his small hut, jealously guarding the caves from which valuable birds’ nests are harvested. Never try to collect a bird’s nest.

Ko Kradan south reef and beach «Hermit» on his rock North West Ko Muk

Koh Ngai, Northerly, have a reef and also a small resort ashore. Ko Lanta, well know for the «French survivor» TV series. But I wouldn’t like to destroy the myth. The series had never been act in Koh Lanta, but on 2 small islands named Koh Rok Nok and Koh Rok Nai, 15 miles away.

In fact, Koh Lanta is a peninsular with a lot of resorts and hotels along the beaches. We will have diner ashore, in a restaurant along the beach. The historic capital is located south East of the island, typically build, but little bit sleepy. The economic place is north at «Saladan» town with a lot of activities, shops, restaurants, bars and a lot of boat departure for diving to the surrounding islands. The island is 12 miles long. Elephant trekking is possible on request.

Ko Bor Muang the old capital South of Ko Lanta Elephant trekking in the middle of the forest

Dinner ashore, we have a lot of chooses of restaurants along the beaches.


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Day 07 (About 4 to 5 hours navigation) Ko Lanta, Ko Phi Phi LE, Ko Phi Phi Don 22 Miles Departure from Koh Lanta, sail to the mythic marvellous Koh Phi Phi islands.

Ko Phi Phi Don air view

Ko Phi Phi Don: Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi PE are one of best beautiful place in Andaman sea, those places are absolute must despite the recent commercial development and the huge numbers of day-trippers which tend to make the island a little crowded between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM Still, it is very pleasant place to spend a few days with a boat. In the south, the wonderful «Ton Sai Bay» very crowded with noisy motor boats creating uncomfortable choppy waves. In the North, the beautiful «Ao Lohdalum Bay», less crowded. Northerly “Lanay Bay”, less vividness, but offers a more comfortable mooring by strong North East monsoon. Nevertheless, Koh Phi Phi Don Visit should not be missed. Discover this magnificent place, the lively atmosphere and test one of the numerous restaurants. Return to de «Ao Lohdalum bay» for overnight quite mooring.

The way from Ko Lanta to Ko Phi Phi LE and Ko Phi Phi Don


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Ko Phi Phi LE: Maya Bay is a spectacular scenic lagoon surrounded by soaring limestone cliff and well known from the cult movie “The Beach” with Leonardo Di Caprio.

Ko Phi Phi LE: Quiet Maya Bay

This place is a quiet place early morning or late afternoon, when all the motors yachts and ferries comes from many places discharge all the daily tourists.

Overcrowded Maya Bay beach on Ko Phi Phi LE Island

A large part of the bay is shallow coral and you can snorkel and see sights. The fish will feed from your hand. Snorkelling is strongly recommended.

On the South cost you can visit Loh Samah bay with a rock island nestling in the middle of a coral garden often daily congested. On the East cost the spectacular shallow Hong Pileh can be visited only by long tail boat.

Return back to Ko Phi Phi Don


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Day 08 (About 4 to 5 hours navigation)

Ko Phi Phi - –Ko Mai Phai– (Bamboo Island) Ko Dam Khwan (Chicken Island) – Krabi - 20 miles

Breakfast will be taken at the mooring or on the way to next place. Departure from Ko Phi Phi Don to Ao Nang or Krabi. Possible stop at Ko Mai Phai called, as well, “Bamboo Island”. This place can be a beautiful place for a swim or some snorkelling for a short break on the way. Navigation to the island group of Ko Dam Hok, Ko Dam Khwan (Chicken Island) and Ko Yawasam a few miles South to Ao Nang (Krabi Beach) Lunch will be served in one of those idyllic mooring on the way to Krabi with peaceful swim and snorkelling time. Take your time to appreciate those quiet and beautiful places.

Ko Dam Hok, Ko Dam Khwan and Koh Yawasam islands

The way from Ko Phi Phi Don to Ao Nang Krabi


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We will sail in crystal water in front of white sandy beaches, snorkelling and bathing are greatly recommended, and we are sailing in another world.

Chicken Island

Two possibilities for a Quiet Night: 1. Mooring at Ao Nang beach

Ao Nang beach is located near the most important place. Shops, bars and restaurants are found on the front beach. This is the best place for some shopping and night lives. Ao Nang is important because of its access to the main road to Krabi, thought it is the beauty of the beaches on the peninsula immediately south that have made Krabi world famous. Comfortable and secure anchorage in wide shallow bay can be found in about 5 metres mooring well offshore.

2. Mooring at “Railay Beach” It is better to take one of the several moorings laid in the centre of the bay. This bay has spectacular stacks rocks which form headlands to the North and the South. Restaurants and bungalows in the shade of coconut palms which fringe the beach tend to be frequented by budget travellers. Extending out into the bay at the Southern end of the beach is a reef, easily seen in the clear waters, and magnet for snorkellers. Also walking along the headland at low tide there are several caves, fissures and spectacular overhangs to explore.

Railay Beach

Two possibilities to visit Krabi: 1. Sail to Krabi town to buy fresh supply and refill water and visit the typical food and vegetable market. 2. Other possibility is to take the local taxi to join Krabi town.

Railay Beach Air view


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Krabi - Ao Nang - RaiLay Beach - Ko Hong - Ko Yao Noi 18 Miles Breakfast will be taken at the mooring or on the way to next place .Departure from Railay beach or Ao Nang. Visit to Ko Hong Group archipelago is a group of Small Island In Between Krabi and the Northern part of Phang Nga bay and East of Ko Yao Noi. Ko Hong offers secluded anchorage, a useful stop over the way to or from Krabi and one which is acceptable overnight in the Northeast monsoon season or in very calm weather. To the North of the sandy spit is an enticing bay which is particularly good for snorkelling and diving. Ko Hong is so named because of its large internal lagoon, accessible only by dinghy across s shallow reef on tides above one metre. This Hong about 200 metres across, is one of the biggest in the area and the sheer cliffs on all sides makes a picturesque backdrop for photography. You can swim in the Hong at high tide.

Route to Ko Hong Group composed by Ko Pak Bia, Koh Kha Ya, Ko Hong et Ko Ngang. Bath and snorkelling are recommended.

Ko Hong Air view

The way from Krabi Ao Nang or Railey Beach to Ko Yai Noi


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Ko Hong offers secluded anchorage, a useful stop over the way to or from Krabi and one which is acceptable overnight in the Northeast monsoon season or in very calm weather. To the North of the sandy spit is an enticing bay which is particularly good for snorkelling and diving. Ko Hong is so named because of its large internal lagoon, accessible only by dinghy across s shallow reef on tides above one metre. This Hong about 200 metres across, is one of the biggest in the area and the sheer cliffs on all sides makes a picturesque backdrop for photography. You can swim in the Hong at high tide.

Ko Hong with the beach and lagoon

Ko Hong visits and navigation to Chong Koh Yao near Ko Yao Noi. Good overnight holding can be found in 7 to 10 metres to the East of the low rock in the middle of the passage (Hin Klang Rong) The largest village in the area is on Ko Yao Noi, a kilometre in from the jetty, and this is the best bet and topping up stores

Phang Nga Bay landscape and rocks

We enter in Pang Nga Bay compared to Along Bay in Vietnam, with the limestone cliffs. Day 10 (About 4 to 5 hours navigation)

Ko Yao Noi - Ko Chong Lat - Ko Pan Yi 22 Miles Departure to join the sheer Chong Lat cliffs. The anchorage is on a direct line between the two islets shown on the chart. The spot is good for all wind conditions When entering from the north it is better to pass through the narrow channel between Ko Ngam and Ko Chong Lat which is deeper rather then passing north of Ko Ngam where there is a very large drying bank.

Phang Nga Bay Rocks and Mangrove


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The way from Ko Yai Noi to Ko Pan Yi

Navigation to Ko Pan Yi the «Muslim Village» near the mangrove border.

Air view of the famous Muslim water village

Evening time is very quiet and we can have diner ashore, remember that alcohol is completely banned.


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Ko Pan Yi Ko - Ko Phing Kan - Hong Group 12 Miles (Muslim Village, James Bond Island, Phang Nga)

Breakfast at the mooring. Local “Long Tail boat” proposes Mangrove and Caves drawings visits for 2 hours. Ashore a lot of small shops are selling household items.

Departure from Ko Pan Yi to Koh Phing Kan (James Bond Island) and to Ko Hong.

Made famous by the film of James Bond film “The man with the golden gun” this island is now a major tourist attraction visited by hundreds or thousands of people daily.

“James bond” Island rock

Navigation to Ko Hong Group (Phang Nga) to an unusual mooring in between Ko Hong group islands in a picturesque anchorage with good holding in approximately 12 metres on muddy bottom and gives easy access to Ko Hong should you want to explore by dinghy .


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Ko Hong Group (Phang Nga) – Ko Phanak – Ko Wa Yai – Yacht Haven 15 Miles Discover of the spectacular Ko Hong tunnel by dinghy from the shallow lagoon at high or middle tide. The Hong which gives the Island name is a stunningly beautiful, enclosed pool with large chimney opening to the sky. Once inside, you will find perfect opportunities for photography, relaxing or exploring.

Ko Hong and his lagoon entrance

Navigation along Ko Phanag Island and visit of the «Hong» (small lagoon) and on the way to Ko Wa Yai, and arrival to Yacht Haven. Diner ashore, Phuket visit, shopping…...Or transfer to the airport depending of your time departure…

Yacht Haven mooring will be the end of our sailing cruise

See you again for an unforgettable “Libran Song” cruise!

Trip from Langkawi to Yacht Haven in Thailand

The distance between Langkawi and Phuket South East Cost is 120 Miles or 222 Kilometres


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Cruising Conditions: This proposal include all the expenses during your stay on the boat As describe hereby

• Boat accommodation (double bunk, for more consult the web site www.tropicalcruise.fr • Full board on boat or ashore according to the program • Sheet and towel provide • Drinks, (soft and alcohol) • Drinks taken ashore • Flipper, mask and snorkel available (I will need your shoe size before departure) • Liability insurance during your stay on board.

Cruising fare:

Price, on request, by Email An overnight trip is based on 4 guests minimum.

Memories help for a successful cruising:

- Video Camera and photos camera - Hat or cap to protect against the sun - Sunglasses - Swimming suit - Swimming towel - Sun Cream protection high index (here we are 6 to 7 degree north only, the sun burn quickly) - T-shirt (foresee a decent T-shirt for some visit, we are time to time in Muslim villages) - Short - Slipper - Toilet bag - Mosquito spray - Personnel medication

Photos and video cameras are strongly advice to keep some souvenir of those marvellous scenery Total invoice: RM Deposit: RM (to be paid later on ) Payment: RM 0000.00 (balance to be paid later on …) French Address: Guy Le Lostec 33, Square Louise de Vilmorin 95240 Cormeilles en Parisis France Email: [email protected] Mobile: +33(0)6 85 02 73 22 France French Bank references: Crédit Agricole des Côtes d’Armor Code Banque Code Guichet N° de compte Clé RIB 12206 03300 33033018001 37 Bank references: Swift code: RHBBMYKL Bank Name: RHB Bank Berhad Address: 13 – 15 Jalan Pandah Mayah 1 Pusat Bandar Kuah

07000 Langkawi Malaysia Account Number: 20211700010315 Account Name: Langkawi Dolphin Cruise SDN BHD Director: Guy Le Lostec

Web Site: www.tropicalcruise.fr Email: [email protected] Mobile: +60(0)12 533 99 91 Malaysia

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