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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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Luxury Southern Thailand 5 Days
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Distance
900 km
Duration
5 days · ~11 h total driving
Difficulty
Easy
Elevation
~400 m
Best time
Nov–Apr; weekdays quieter
About this route
Discover the south with luxury accommodation and hand-picked stops over five days. Relaxed pace, resort breaks, premium experiences — comfortable multi-day tour from Patong.
Starting point
Patong Beach Roundabout
Recommended motorcycle
Honda Forza 350
Parking info
Resort valet and parking
Highlights
Bang Tao, Sirinat, Khao Lak resort, Krabi, Ao Nang
5 days
Day-by-day plan
For multi-day tours, plan accommodation and fuel in advance.
D1
West Phuket
Luxury Bang Tao.
- 📍Patong
- 📍Surin
- 📍Bang Tao
🏨 Overnight
- Bang Tao / Laguna resort
D2
North and Phang Nga
Sirinat and the bay.
- 📍Sirinat
- 📍Samet Nangshe
- 📍Phang Nga
🏨 Overnight
- Phang Nga boutique otel
D3
Khao Lak
Resort day.
- 📍Khao Lak
- 📍Thap Lamu
🏨 Overnight
- Khao Lak beach resort
D4
Krabi
Ao Nang.
- 📍Krabi Town
- 📍Ao Nang
- 📍Railay
🏨 Overnight
- Ao Nang resort
D5
Return
Phuket.
- 📍Emerald Pool
- 📍Patong
All stops (day by day)
Click a stop — photos, map, reviews and full destination guide
🛣️ Total distance
900 km
🏍️ Driving time
11 h
📍 Visit time
63.5 h
⏱️ Rental period
5 days
⛽ ~30 L · 1320 THB
Day 1 — West Phuket
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Surin Beach→ details
🛣️ 15 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Upscale beach clubs and clear water — quieter than Patong.
💡 Quieter on weekdays. Some clubs charge entry.
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Bang Tao Beach & Lagoon→ details
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 90 min visit
Long lagoon and resort strip — sunset walks and beach clubs.
💡 Calm ride on Lagoon Road. Combine with Surin/Kamala.
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Bang Tao — Konaklama
🛣️ 2 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 720 min visit
1. gece resort.
Day 2 — North and Phang Nga
5
Sirinat National Park→ details
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Protected nature area with hidden beaches and forest
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6
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint→ details
🛣️ 50 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 60 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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Phang Nga — Konaklama
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
2. gece boutique.
Day 3 — Khao Lak
8
Khao Lak Beach→ details
🛣️ 70 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 180 min visit
Phang Nga's finest beach in a protected area
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9
Similan Islands→ details
🛣️ 25 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Ride to Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak) — speedboat to Similans
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Similan is open sea; ride to Tap Lamu pier, then ferry or tour boat is required.
Last point by motorcycle: Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak / Thai Mueang)
Boat departure: Speedboat / dive boat (tour operator only) · Boat: ~1.5–2 h open sea
10
Khao Lak — Konaklama
🛣️ 25 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
3. gece resort.
Day 4 — Krabi
11
Krabi Town→ details
🛣️ 90 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 60 min visit
Authentic Thai town with local markets and culture
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12
Ao Nang Beach→ details
🛣️ 18 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 90 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
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Railay Beach→ details
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 120 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)
14
Ao Nang — Konaklama
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 720 min visit
4. gece.
Day 5 — Return
15
Emerald Pool→ details
🛣️ 35 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 90 min visit
Turquoise natural pool for swimming and snorkelling
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16
Big Buddha→ details
🛣️ 100 km from previous stop⏱️ 120 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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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
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Helmet
Full-face or open-face helmet required; use reflective gear at night.
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Rain
Carry rain gear and a waterproof bag for tropical downpours.
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Fuel
Keep the tank full on long rides; stations can be sparse on mountain roads.
Recommended motorcycle for this route: Honda Forza 350
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