Narathiwat-Yala-Pattani-Songkhla

08:30 AM Check-in at Air Asia counter at Don Mueang International Airport
10:30 AM Take off from Don Mueang International Airport on flight FD3130
12:00 PM Arrive at Narathiwat Airport and transfer to an air-conditioned van
12:25 PM Travel (3 km / 5 minutes) to enjoy lunch at Summer Thon – by the beach with the sound of the waves
01:30 PM Travel to Tak Bai District (50 km / 50 minutes) to visit Chonthara Singhe Temple (Protector of Thailand) – a peaceful and beautiful temple by Tak Bai River. It is one of the prominent temples in Narathiwat, known for its local craftsmanship blending Buddhist, Muslim, and Chinese art forms, reflecting the multicultural life style of the local people. The temple also houses the Tak Bai history center.
03:30 PM Travel (700 m / 3 minutes) to visit 100-year-old Waiting Bridge – a 345-meter long bridge crossing Tak Bai River to Long Isle, offering a glimpse of the Muslim fishing community’s way of life.
04:00 PM Travel (30 km / 30 minutes) to visit Lime Bay near the Southern Royal Palace. Stroll along the quiet beach with beautiful coastal views.
05:45 PM Travel (8 km / 15 minutes) to dinner at Akhoo by Nasir – famous for Malay cuisine.
07:00 PM Travel (550 m / 2 minutes) to check-in at Tanyong Narathiwat Hotel – the most luxurious hotel in the province.

07:00 AM Place your luggage outside your room, enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and proceed with check-out.
08:00 AM Travel to Yala Province (80 km / 1 hour 50 minutes) to visit Bang Lang Dam –surrounded by lush greenery, it is the first multipurpose dam in the South, created for small-scale power generation, irrigation for farming, seasonal flood relief, and as an important freshwater-fishing resource in the South.
12:00 PM Lunch at D’Balae Restaurant – offering exquisite Hallal food, located on the Bang Lang Dam.
01:00 PM Travel (125 km / 2 hours 40 minutes) to visit Ten-Thousand Flowers Garden – the site of the royal initiative of Princess Sirindhorn for cold-climate flowers. The beauty of the many varieties of flowers is elegantly arranged in rows, blooming across the hills, surrounded by high mountains in a cooler climate than other areas in the South.
05:00 PM Travel (7 km / 12 minutes) to visit Betong Hot Springs – a relaxing natural spot containing various minerals, with temperatures ranging from 60 – 80 ºC. There is also a boiling area where eggs can be cooked in 7 minutes. You can relax by soaking your feet in the hot spring.
05:45 PM Travel (13 km / 20 minutes) to dinner at Ta Yern (Kitti) Restaurant – popular local Chinese cuisine.
07:00 PM Walk (300 m / 1 minute) to check-in at Grand Mandarin Hotel – a 25-floors hotel with a view of the morning mist.

04:30 AM Travel to Aiyerweng (38 km / 54 minutes) – on Microwave Hill, Km. 32, at an altitude of 620 meters above sea level, to witness the stunning sea of mist along with the sunrise.
08:00 AM Travel back to the hotel for breakfast at Grand Mandarin Hotel.
10:00 AM Walk around Betong Town to visit Clock Tower, Oldest Mailbox, and Street Art.
11:30 AM Travel (16 km / 25 minutes) to lunch at Smart Farmer – a restaurant well-known for its seafood.
01:00 PM Travel (10 km / 18 minutes) to visit:

• Piyamit Tunnel – a historical site from the Cold War era, once used as a hidingbase and for storing supplies by political conflict groups in the Malay Peninsula.
• Outside the Tunnel – you will find fresh forests, clean streams, as well as a giant banyan tree. The tree’s roots are beautifully spread, making it look ancient and is called the “1,000 Years-Old Tree,” (actually it’s over +200 years old) designated as a “National Inheritance” tree.

03:00 PM Travel (16 km / 25 minutes) to see the “OK Betong” Sign – a tourism landmark of Betong.
04:00 PM Travel (3 km / 6 minutes) to visit Phutthathiwat Temple – located on a hill in Betong Town, it is very beautiful and features the largest bronze Buddha statue in Thailand, equivalent to a 13-floors building.
04:30 PM Travel (2 km / 3 minutes) to visit Betong Mongkhonrit Tunnel – Thailand's first car tunnel under a mountain. It is built with reinforced concrete and stretches 273 meters long, 9 meters wide, and 7 meters high, with two traffic lanes and side walks on both sides. In the evening, the tunnel lights up beautifully.
05:30 PM Travel (900 m / 3 minutes) to dinner at Khun Chai House – a popular local Thai restaurant.
07:00 PM Travel (600 m / 3 minutes) back to Grand Mandarin Hotel for another night’s stay.

07:00 AM Place your luggage outside your room, enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and proceed with check-out.
08:00 AM Travel (7 km / 11 minutes) to visit the Southernmost Point of Thailand – located at the border with Malaysia
09:00 AM Travel (43 km / 49 minutes) to visit King Rama 9 Memorial Waterfall, Yala – this waterfall cascades from a high cliff, surrounded by lush greenery, offering a beautiful natural sight.
11:45 AM Travel (8 km / 14 minutes) to lunch at Rim Nam Kitchern, Km. 39, Yala – enjoy dining by the river, in front of the waterfall.
01:00 PM Travel (139 km / 2 hours 16 minutes) to visit Bang Pu Tourism Community, Pattani on a 4.90 square kilometer area. You will take a long-tail boat to explore the "Mangrove Forest Tunnel," which is 800 meters long and 6 meters wide, while learning about the community's conservation of nature, which is home to clams, crabs, and fish. The boat accommodates 6-7 people, and the boat ride lasts about 1 hour.
05:00 PM Travel (10 km / 13 minutes) to visit Leng Ju Kiang Shrine to worship the goddess Lim Ko Niew – This ancient shrine has been part of the town since 2117 B.E., serving as the center of faith for Thai-Chinese people in Pattani and abroad.
05:45 PM Travel (10 km / 13 minutes) to dinner at London Restaurant – a popular Thai-Chinese restaurant that has been in Pattani for over 45 years.
07:00 PM Travel (3.5 km / 7 minutes) to check-in at C.S. Pattani Hotel – the most luxurious hotel in the province.

07:00 AM Place your luggage outside your room, enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and proceed with check-out.
08:00 AM Travel (3 km / 7 minutes) to visit Central Mosque of Pattani – built in 1954, resembles the Taj Mahal of India mixed with Western temple styles.
09:00 AM Travel (6 km / 10 minutes) to visit Krue Se Mosque – over 450 years old, built during the Ayutthaya period. The mosque's entrance has Gothic arches in the European style, combined with Middle Eastern architectural elements.
10:00 AM Travel (39 km / 35 minutes) to visit Elephant Release Temple – a historic temple over 300 years old. Inside the main hall is a life-sized statue of Father Tuad (legendary great teacher of the South).
11:40 AM Travel (14 km / 17 minutes) to lunch at Si Kak Food Garden – a legendary restaurant well-known for its exceptional quality food.
01:00 PM Travel (93 km / 1 hour 30 minutes) to visit Swan-Neck Hill – ride the cable car, the only one of its kind in Thailand. On top of the hill, you will find the Phra Phuttha Mongkhon Maharaj statue, the iconic Buddha image of Hat Yai.
03:30 PM Travel (35 km / 40 minutes) to visit Brick-Pit Beach – a beautiful spot with white sandy beaches and stone barriers arranged to break the waves. There are 13 stone pillars that create picturesque views, resembling the head of a hammerhead shark when viewed from a distance.
04:45 PM Travel (19 km / 18 minutes) to visit Nine-Thousands Beach – a small crescent-shaped bay with a fishing village and tall rocky formations that resemble mountains.
05:30 PM Travel (18 km / 27 minutes) to dinner at Nam Kieng Din House (on Yor Isle) – famous for its seafood dishes.
07:00 PM Travel (18 km / 28 minutes) to check-in at B.P. Samila Hotel – a beachfront hotel offering a relaxing stay.

07:00 AM Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
08:00 AM Walk to visit:

• Songkhla City (Simulated) Waterfall – located in front of B.P. Samila Hotel
• Samila Beach – known for its beautiful white-sand and shaded pine-tree beach. Key highlights include Mermaid Statue and Mouse-Cat Sculptures.

09:30 AM Travel (3 km / 6 minutes) to visit Prince Chumphon Monument – located at the end of Young-Pine Cape, and find the Naga Head that sprays water.
10:30 AM Travel (2 km / 4 minutes) to visit the Naga Belly – located at the Star-Gazing Park of the Lotus Pond.
11:00 AM Travel (2 km / 3 minutes) to visit the Naga Tail – located at Samila Beach.
11:30 AM Travel (1.5 km / 3 minutes) to have lunch at Monthathip Seafood Restaurant - recommended for seafood by Wong Nai.
01:00 PM Travel (3 km / 8 minutes) to the Old Town of Songkhla – admire the Sino-European architecture and unique wall art that reflects a nostalgic charm. Stop by Inner-City House to learn about the history of King Rama 9.
04:00 PM Travel (10 km / 17 minutes) to visit Tinsulanonda Bridge – the longest concrete bridge in Thailand at 2,640 meters, offering a scenic view of Songkhla Lake.
05:45 PM Travel (5 km / 6 minutes) to have dinner at Sirada Restaurant – famous for its seafood also on Yor Isle.
07:00 PM Travel (13 km / 18 minutes) and check in at Songkhla Tae Raek Antique Hotel – a retro Chinese inn-style hotel that serves as a proud landmark of the Old Town area of Songkhla.

07:00 AM Place your luggage outside your room, enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and proceed with check-out.
08:00 AM Travel (33 km / 47 minutes) to buy souvenirs at OTOP Swan Neck.
10:00 AM Travel (3 km / 10 minutes) to buy more souvenirs at Kim Yong Market.
11:40 AM Travel (13 km / 20 minutes) to have lunch at Sawa Restaurant – serving authentic southern Thai food in a great atmosphere near the airport.
01:00 PM Travel (1.5 km / 5 minutes) to check-in at Air Asia counter
03:35 PM Take off from Hat Yai International Airport on Flight FD3319
05:00 PM Arrive safely at Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok