Exploring the Islands of Thailand: An Unforgettable Journey from Kho Lok to Kho Yao Noi

Arriving in Kho Lok

We Arrived tired but excited to get to our first place for the week. We flew into Phucket and then had about a 45 minute van ride to our hotel. We stayed at The Haven. which was a stunning resort.

During our stay there we explored downtown, trained muay thai, went on a 6 mile hike through the national park.

one excursion we took a 2 hour speedboat ride out toa long tail boat to the Surin islands to snorkle and explore.

we swam in the pool or beach everyday which was just the best.

Jillian and i went to watch muay thai fights and she was asked to hold the belt in the ring for the girls fight.

the island is home to so many cats that i tried to be friends with.

We ate dinner at Pam's that has a reservation waitlist about 3 months out! it was delicious and we got to meet pam herself.

We saw monkeys getting freaky in the jungle.

overall a great time

We took a van to our hike in the national park, our tour guide/driver also re homes snakes from places. What we didnt know until 2 days after our hike was that he had a four foot long snake lost in the van we were riding in! luckily it didn't show it self while we were there.

With there being 7 of us to get anywhere all in one vehicle we took a lot of tuk tuks. which is essentially riding in the pick up truck bed but with a bench seat. some of them were plain and a few were disco, all jazzed up with lights and bluetooth speakers.

Discovering Kho Sok

After a fun week in Kho Lok, we eagerly traveled to Kho Sok National Park. We stayed at Panveree The Greenery for two nights.

Which were floating bungelows on the lake.

It was really glamping as we didnt have electricity all day. only from 5pm to 9am.

Breakfast lunch and dinner were at a scheduled time each day with everyone else.

google images of our house, we stayed up stairs

On arrival, we were in awe by the park's towering limestone cliffs, which were massive

One of the most exciting experiences was the jungle tour. we were eager to see wildlife in their natural environment, and I was not let down.

I watched wild elephants bathing and listened to the captivating sounds of different bird species moving through the trees.

Jillian and i found a snake on the edge of the trail which was kind of scary

Dinner the first night went well on the lake. The second night we were attacked by bugs because of the lights above our table. Like thousands of bugs. Flying into our bodies and all over the food and drinks. I had so many flies in my rice. We pretty much called it an early night after that as no one wanted to eat anymore.

Relaxing on Kho Yao Noi

Our final destination was Kho Yao Noi, renowned for its laid-back atmosphere, stunning beaches, and picturesque views of Phang Nga Bay. we settled into a huge Airbnb, which provided ample space to unwind after days filled with excitement.

we went on another speed boat tour while here and explored caves, james bond island and went snorkeling

Dylan rented a bike, which allowed us to explore the island at our own pace. We got absolutely soaked in a down pour while out on the moped that made for some good laughs.

On the island we did a batik painting class. where you paint on fabric. that was a lot of fun.

We finally got to see some monitor lizards, its like their squirrels.

Final Thoughts on the Journey

Our trip to Thailand gifted me memories to last a lifetime. From the vibrant landscapes of Kho sok to the peaceful shores of Kho Yao Noi, each destination radiated its unique charm.

The journey deepened my appreciation for family and being healthy and able to travel.

The 20 hour flight in economy is no joke