Thailand's Andaman Coast features more variety of environments than most other coastal regions of the world. From dense mangroves forests to the incredibly bizarre karst limestone islands to picturesque beaches. Mix this diverse scenery with the infectious smiles of the Thais, a tasty selection of fresh seafood, relaxing oceanfront inns, spectacular sea kayaking, leisurely bicycling and you end up with a unique, exciting tour - Andaman Highlights Multisport.

Our journey through the region begins with a couple of days of leisurely bicycle touring. We will pedal past mangrove swamps and sandy beaches. We enjoy views from atop the hillsides flanking the coast and easy rides along seashore roads. Numerous islands laying close off shore provide untold photo opportunities. Our first leg will winds down with a day of sea kayaking through the picturesque islands and lagoons of Phang Nga Bay. Some of these feature sea caves, which we will paddle into the heart of the island.

The towering Karst limestone islands we paddle through, also cover the next leg of our cycling. They are almost to surreal to be real. We will bike through the breathtaking landscapes for a couple of more day, relaxing in delgithful lodges tucked under their soaring cliff faces. Our last ride finishes at Krabi's renowned Ao Nang Beach, with its beautiful white sands backed up by more of these towering karst limestone outcroppings. Another day of sea kayaking through Ao Thalane, with its thick mangroves and deep canyons. Join us for a unique tour along Thailand's Andaman Coast.

Itinerary (day-by-day)

Day 1 - We will gather at Surat Thani airport this morning, then drive our lodge in Khura Buri tucked away on a thickly forested hilltop. After checking into our hotel, we will set up everyone's bike before tour orientation and your first taste of the awesome Thai cuisine prepared in this part of the country.

Day 2 - Pedaling south today, we will first be riding to Takua Pa town and then on to our stop for tonight in Hat Khao Lak. This up and coming beach area sits just to the north of the National Park with the same name. The picturesque beaches of Hat Khao Lak, while seeing an increase in developement, still present a quiet getaway. Our lodge tonight is perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the bay and town. 43 mi / 70 km

Day 3 - This morning we will leave the bikes behind and enjoy a sea kayaking trip through the breathtaking islands of Phang Nga Bay, including a visit to what is known as "James Bond Island". This island was featured in the movie "007 The Man With The Golden Gun". Rent the dvd and check out the spectacular landscapes of Scaramanga's base in "China", which was filmed here in Phang Nga Bay.

Day 4 - We will leave the coast behind for most of today's ride as we head inland and wind our ways through the heart of the isthmus. This area is filled with small villages, farms and rubber plantations, where they still harvest the sap and make rubber the traditional way. Our lodging for tonight will be outside Phang Nga town, surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs that proliferate throughout the region. 40 mi / 64 km

Day 5 - Our last day of pedaling takes us on a meandering route through the fantastic karst landscapes. Our route is inland and not along the coast today, but the views are awesome and the cycling pretty flat. We will leave the main road before we reach Krabi town itself and head back to the coast, to our lodge at Ao Nang Beach one of the prettiest in the region . . . towering cliffs dropping straight into deep blue waters. 60 mi / 96 km

Day 6 - Once again, we take to the ocean, exploring the Ao Thalane region near Krabi by sea kayak. This bay has dramatic canyons and thick mangrove forest that we paddle through, as stark contrast to the open seas and scattered islands of Phang Nga Bay. Perhaps we will spot monkeys or komodo dragons lounging in the forests. We will celebrate a great ride with an awesome dinner of fresh seafood.

Day 7 - After breakfast we will be shuttling folks to Krabi Airport for your flights home on onward to more adventures.

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