1
Patong Bay Hill View→ details
📍 15 min visit
Rat U Thit hill panorama over Patong Bay — classic city, beach and Andaman photo.
💡 Best at sunset. Narrow road — ride carefully.
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Deep South Explorer 10 Days
Satun, Trang & the far south
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Distance
2200 km
Duration
10 days · ~29.5 h total driving
Difficulty
Hard
Elevation
~800 m
Best time
Nov–Apr; plan 200+ km days
About this route
Ten-day epic ride into Thailand's deep south: Satun, Trang, and Hat Yai — designed for experienced riders on extended multi-day rental from Patong.
Starting point
Patong Beach Roundabout
Recommended motorcycle
Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Parking info
City hotels and petrol stations
Highlights
Krabi, Lanta, Trang, Satun, Hat Yai, Emerald Pool, south beaches
10 days
Day-by-day plan
For multi-day tours, plan accommodation and fuel in advance.
D1
Krabi
Start.
- 📍Patong
- 📍Krabi Town
- 📍Ao Nang
🏨 Overnight
- Ao Nang otel
D2
Krabi nature
Emerald Pool.
- 📍Emerald Pool
- 📍Hot Springs
- 📍Lanta
🏨 Overnight
- Lanta yakını otel
D3
Trang
Southward.
- 📍Trang
- 📍Pak Meng
🏨 Overnight
- Trang otel
D4
Satun
Border.
- 📍Satun
- 📍Pakbara
🏨 Overnight
- Satun otel
D5
Hat Yai
Doğuya.
- 📍Hat Yai
- 📍Songkhla
🏨 Overnight
- Hat Yai otel
D6
Back west
To Trang.
- 📍Phatthalung
- 📍Trang
🏨 Overnight
- Trang otel
D7
Krabi
Northwest.
- 📍Krabi Town
- 📍Ao Nang
🏨 Overnight
- Ao Nang otel
D8
Phang Nga
Bay.
- 📍Phang Nga
- 📍Samet Nangshe
🏨 Overnight
- Phang Nga otel
D9
Khao Sok
Rainforest.
- 📍Khao Sok
- 📍Cheow Lan
🏨 Overnight
- Khao Sok bungalov
D10
Return to Phuket
Final day.
- 📍Khao Lak
- 📍Big Buddha
- 📍Patong
All stops (day by day)
Click a stop — photos, map, reviews and full destination guide
🛣️ Total distance
2200 km
🏍️ Driving time
29.5 h
📍 Visit time
139 h
⏱️ Rental period
10 days
⛽ ~75 L · 3300 THB
Day 1 — Krabi
2
Krabi Town→ details
🛣️ 155 km from previous stop⏱️ 180 min drive📍 60 min visit
Authentic Thai town with local markets and culture
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3
Tiger Cave (Wat Tham Suea)→ details
🛣️ 12 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 90 min visit
Cave temple with climbable stairs
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4
Ao Nang Beach→ details
🛣️ 18 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
Ride to Krabi — boat hub for Railay and islands
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Ao Nang is Krabi's main beach town — ride directly. Longtails to Railay and nearby islands depart from here.
Last point by motorcycle: Ao Nang Beach — Krabi (direct by motorcycle)
Boat departure: Longtail (Railay, Poda, Tup Island) · Railay: 10–15 min · Poda: ~25 min
Day 2 — Krabi nature
5
Emerald Pool→ details
🛣️ 35 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 90 min visit
Turquoise natural pool for swimming and snorkelling
🗺️ Open in Google Maps
6
Hot Springs→ details
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Natural hot springs and mud bath
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7
Koh Lanta Island→ details
🛣️ 50 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 60 min visit
Ride to Hua Hin Pier — ferry to Koh Lanta (motorcycle-friendly)
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Koh Lanta is reachable by road + ferry with your motorcycle; continue exploring the island by scooter.
Last point by motorcycle: Ban Hua Hin Pier (Ko Lanta — Saladan ferry pier)
Boat departure: Vehicle ferry (motorcycle-friendly) · Ferry: 15–20 min
8
Khlong Thom — Konaklama
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
2. gece.
Day 3 — Trang
9
Trang
🛣️ 80 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 90 min visit
Şehir.
10
Pak Meng Plajı
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 90 min visit
Plaj.
11
Trang — Konaklama
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
3. gece.
Day 4 — Satun
12
Satun
🛣️ 60 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 120 min visit
Güney şehir.
13
Pakbara Pier
🛣️ 40 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 60 min visit
Malaysia kapısı.
14
Satun — Konaklama
🛣️ 50 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 720 min visit
4. gece.
Day 5 — Hat Yai
15
Hat Yai
🛣️ 120 km from previous stop⏱️ 150 min drive📍 120 min visit
Büyük şehir.
16
Songkhla Eski Şehir
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 90 min visit
Tarihi merkez.
17
Hat Yai — Konaklama
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
5. gece.
Day 6 — Back west
18
Phatthalung
🛣️ 80 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 60 min visit
Göl şehri.
19
Trang
🛣️ 60 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 60 min visit
Dönüş molası.
20
Trang — Konaklama
🛣️ 5 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 720 min visit
6. gece.
Day 7 — Krabi
21
Krabi Town→ details
🛣️ 80 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 90 min visit
Authentic Thai town with local markets and culture
🗺️ Open in Google Maps
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Railay Beach→ details
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 150 min visit
Ride to Krabi/Ao Nang — longtail boat to Railay (no road access)
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Railay peninsula has no road access — surrounded by cliffs. Ride to Krabi/Ao Nang, then longtail to Railay.
Last point by motorcycle: Ao Nang — Nopparat Thara Longtail Pier
Boat departure: Longtail (fixed fare board) · 10–15 min (each way)
23
Ao Nang Beach→ details
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 720 min visit
Ride to Krabi — boat hub for Railay and islands
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Ao Nang is Krabi's main beach town — ride directly. Longtails to Railay and nearby islands depart from here.
Last point by motorcycle: Ao Nang Beach — Krabi (direct by motorcycle)
Boat departure: Longtail (Railay, Poda, Tup Island) · Railay: 10–15 min · Poda: ~25 min
Day 8 — Phang Nga
24
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint→ details
🛣️ 100 km from previous stop⏱️ 120 min drive📍 90 min visit
Instagram-famous Phang Nga panorama — limestone islands and sunrise platforms.
💡 Leave at 05:00 for sunrise. Paid parking; check drone restrictions.
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25
Monkey Cave Temple (Wat Suwan Kuha)→ details
🛣️ 25 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Cave temple in Phang Nga with giant Buddha and cave monkeys. Full-day trip.
💡 Monkeys can be aggressive — don't show food. Highway comfort on Forza 350.
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Phang Nga — Konaklama
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
8. gece.
Day 9 — Khao Sok
27
Phang Nga Bay→ details
🛣️ 80 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 90 min visit
James Bond Island and limestone karsts — epic full-day motorcycle tour.
💡 Leave early. Forza 350 ideal for highway miles.
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Cheow Lan Lake→ details
🛣️ 15 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 180 min visit
Ride to Ratchaprapha Dam pier — lake tour by boat
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Cheow Lan Lake is behind the dam; ride to the dam pier, explore the lake by boat.
Last point by motorcycle: Ratchaprapha Dam — Cheow Lan Pier (Rajjaprabha Dam)
Boat departure: Longtail boat (lake tour / floating bungalow transfer) · On the lake: 30 min – 2 h (depends on tour)
29
Khao Sok — Konaklama
📍 720 min visit
9. gece.
Day 10 — Return to Phuket
30
Khao Lak Beach→ details
🛣️ 90 km from previous stop⏱️ 120 min drive📍 60 min visit
Phang Nga's finest beach in a protected area
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31
Big Buddha→ details
🛣️ 80 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 30 min visit
45-metre white marble Buddha with panoramic views over Chalong and Kata.
💡 Shoulders and knees covered. Free parking; quieter early morning.
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32
Old Phuket Town→ details
🛣️ 15 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Sino-Portuguese architecture, cafés and weekend night markets.
💡 Sunday Thalang Road walking street. Best light in late afternoon.
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Patong Bay Hill View→ details
🛣️ 12 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive
Rat U Thit hill panorama over Patong Bay — classic city, beach and Andaman photo.
💡 Best at sunset. Narrow road — ride carefully.
🗺️ Open in Google MapsSafety tips
🪖
Helmet
Full-face or open-face helmet required; use reflective gear at night.
🌧️
Rain
Carry rain gear and a waterproof bag for tropical downpours.
⛽
Fuel
Keep the tank full on long rides; stations can be sparse on mountain roads.
🛞
Long ride
Take a break every 2 hours; avoid riding when tired.
🌧️
Monsoon
Slow down on winding mountain roads in rain; increase braking distance.
🧭
GPS
Download offline maps for multi-day tours; signal may drop.
Recommended motorcycle for this route: Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
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