Day 1

09.00 น. Depart from Phuket’s Bang-Rong Pier by boat

10.30 น.Arrive in Ko Yao Noi and get a brief introduction to the island’s history and      culture from your local guide

11.30 น. Meet your homestay family over lunch

14.30 น. Discover Ko Yao Noi’s unique attractions and activities by car

● Explore the 7 traditional villages within Ko Yao
● Learn about the creation process for beautiful, brightly colored batik fabrics with a
    special demonstration from     a local batik group
● Visit a factory manufacturing coconut shell souvenirs
● Enjoy delicious traditional sweets
● Take a trip to a freshwater pond
● See water buffalo, the animal that has traditionally helped Thai farmers to plow their
    fields
● Test out your bargaining skills with a trip to the local market

19.00 น. Dinner with your homestay family

Day 2

07.00 น. Breakfast with your homestay family

08.00 น. Travel by boat with your homestay family to see traditional-style fishermen at work. Stop off at Thailand’s only lobster farm and see a black king fish farm

10.00 น. Enjoy snorkeling in the waters off the Hong Islands, where you can view beautiful coral reefs.  You can also watch swallow’s nests being collected from island caves.  Considered edible delicacies in places like Taiwan and Hong Kong, these nests can be sold at extremely high prices.

12.00 น. Lunch on La-Deng island

13.00 น. Visit Lao-Hun-Too island to experience the unique life of a Moken, or Sea Gypsy, Village.  Go diving to discover multi-colored coral reefs and sea fan plants

15.00 น. Return to your homestay family’s home

19.30 น. Dinner party for all homestay program participants
 
21.00 น. (Optional) Visit the local night market to try out Ko Yao-style Roti, a tasty Indian                      pancake that can be made with a variety of fillings, including banana and eggs 

Day 3

07.00 น Breakfast with your homestay family

08.00 น Travel by boat with your homestay family to observe the local eco-system of Phang-nga Bay’s limestone caves and scenic views

12.00 น. Lunch at the lobster farm

13.00 น. Return to homestay family’s house for packing

15.00 น. Depart from Ko Yao for Phuket’s Bang-Rong Pier by boat 

Price

For groups of more than 4 people, the program’s fee is 2,500 Baht per person - this price includes accommodation, food, transportation, and activity fees, along with a donation for a Ko Yao conservation fund.

Note

Depending on the lunar cycle and tidal patterns, some programs may include collecting wing shells and a trip to Thailand’s only blue coral reef