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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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Southern Thailand Loop 7 Days
Full southern circuit
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Distance
1400 km
Duration
7 days · ~19 h total driving
Difficulty
Hard
Elevation
~800 m
Best time
Nov–Apr; experienced riders
About this route
Complete a seven-day circuit of southern Thailand. Coast, rainforest, and interior — intense but rewarding for experienced riders with multi-day rental from Patong.
Starting point
Patong Beach Roundabout
Recommended motorcycle
Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Parking info
Hotel parking
Highlights
Khao Lak, Krabi, Trang, Phang Nga, Khao Sok, Cheow Lan
7 days
Day-by-day plan
For multi-day tours, plan accommodation and fuel in advance.
D1
Khao Lak
North coast.
- 📍Patong
- 📍Sirinat
- 📍Khao Lak
🏨 Overnight
- Khao Lak otel
D2
Krabi
Doğuya.
- 📍Krabi Town
- 📍Tiger Cave
- 📍Ao Nang
🏨 Overnight
- Ao Nang otel
D3
Krabi nature
Emerald Pool.
- 📍Emerald Pool
- 📍Hot Springs
- 📍Lanta
🏨 Overnight
- Khlong Thom / Lanta yakını otel
D4
Trang
Southward.
- 📍Trang
- 📍Pak Meng
🏨 Overnight
- Trang otel
D5
Phang Nga
Northwest.
- 📍Phang Nga
- 📍Samet Nangshe
🏨 Overnight
- Phang Nga otel
D6
Khao Sok
Rainforest.
- 📍Khao Sok
- 📍Cheow Lan
🏨 Overnight
- Khao Sok bungalov
D7
Return
Phuket.
- 📍Ton Prai
- 📍Big Buddha
- 📍Patong
All stops (day by day)
Click a stop — photos, map, reviews and full destination guide
🛣️ Total distance
1400 km
🏍️ Driving time
19 h
📍 Visit time
92 h
⏱️ Rental period
7 days
⛽ ~48 L · 2110 THB
Day 1 — Khao Lak
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Sirinat National Park→ details
🛣️ 35 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 60 min visit
Protected nature area with hidden beaches and forest
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3
Khao Lak Beach→ details
🛣️ 75 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 90 min visit
Phang Nga's finest beach in a protected area
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Khao Lak — Konaklama
🛣️ 5 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 720 min visit
1. gece.
Day 2 — Krabi
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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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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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7
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 3 — Krabi nature
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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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9
Hot Springs→ details
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Natural hot springs and mud bath
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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
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Khlong Thom — Konaklama
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
3. gece.
Day 4 — Trang
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Trang
🛣️ 80 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 90 min visit
Şehir.
13
Pak Meng Plajı
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Sakin kıyı.
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Trang — Konaklama
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
4. gece.
Day 5 — Phang Nga
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Phang Nga Bay→ details
🛣️ 120 km from previous stop⏱️ 150 min drive📍 60 min visit
James Bond Island and limestone karsts — epic full-day motorcycle tour.
💡 Leave early. Forza 350 ideal for highway miles.
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Phang Nga Bay cannot be explored by road; ride to the pier, then explore by boat.
Last point by motorcycle: Phang Nga — Surakul Pier
Boat departure: Longtail or organised bay tour · 3–5 h (full bay tour)
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Samet Nangshe Viewpoint→ details
🛣️ 25 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 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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Phang Nga — Konaklama
🛣️ 15 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
5. gece.
Day 6 — Khao Sok
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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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⛵ boat19
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)
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Khao Sok — Konaklama
📍 720 min visit
6. gece.
Day 7 — Return
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Ton Prai Waterfall→ details
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 60 min visit
Seven-tier natural waterfall with swim pools and picnic spots
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Big Buddha→ details
🛣️ 130 km from previous stop⏱️ 150 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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Karon View Point (Three Beaches)→ details
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 30 min visit
Iconic lookout over Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches.
💡 Best light in the morning. Small parking area.
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Patong Bay Hill View→ details
🛣️ 10 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 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.
🌧️
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.
🛞
Long ride
Take a break every 2 hours; avoid riding when tired.
🌧️
Monsoon
Slow down on winding mountain roads in rain; increase braking distance.
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GPS
Download offline maps for multi-day tours; signal may drop.
Recommended motorcycle for this route: Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Optimised for comfort, safety and control
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