Road Trips
Discover Southern Thailand by Road
There is no better way to experience the soul of Southern Thailand than by taking to the open road.
A road trip allows you to travel at your own pace, uncover hidden coastal villages, pass through lush national parks, and stop wherever the landscapes move you.
Away from the crowds, you’ll find authentic food stalls, serene temples, and communities that warmly share their traditions. Driving through the region reveals not only the famous beaches and dramatic limestone cliffs, but also the quieter charms of rivers, mangroves, and rubber plantations.
It’s an invitation to slow down, embrace freedom, and truly connect with the land and its people.
Choose Your Journey
To help you make the most of your adventure, we’ve crafted four carefully designed road trip options, each balancing drive times, overnight stops, and local highlights.
From short escapes to longer explorations, you can select the itinerary that best suits your time, budget, and personal travel style.
Whether you’re seeking a quick 3-night circuit or an extended journey that ventures deeper into hidden corners of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Trang, and Songkhla, each route promises a mix of discovery, comfort, and authentic southern Thai experiences.
The Andaman Explorer
3 nights 8 ½ hours 520km
Day 1 Night 1
CoconutRoads (Phuket) ➔ Khao Lak (Phang Nga)
1h30m drive – 100 km
Peaceful Beaches ● Similan Islands ● Rafting ● Takua Pa Old Town
Day 2 Night 2
Khao Lak ➔ Khao Sok NP ➔ Rajjaprabha Dam (Suratthani)
2h00m drive – 120 km
National Park Rain Forest ● Cheow Lan Lake ● River Float Tubing
Day 3 Night 3
Rajjaprabha Dam ➔ Krabi
2h30m drive – 145 km
Krabi boat trips ● Nature Trails ● 1000 Steps Tiger Cave Temple
Day 4
Krabi ➔ Phang Nga ➔ CoconutRoads (Phuket)
2h30m drive – 155 km
South Phang Nga Costal Drive Route 4311 - 4 ● Samet Nangshe
Coast-to-Coast & In-Between
3 nights 11 hours 730km
Day 1 Night 1
CoconutRoads (Phuket) ➔ Rajjaprabha Dam (Suratthani)
2h45m drive – 175 km
National Park Rain Forest ● Cheow Lan Lake ● River Float Tubing
Day 2 Night 2
Rajjaprabha Dam ➔ Khanom Beach (Nakorn Si Thammarat)
2h30m drive – 170 km
Pink Dolphins ● Uncrowded Beaches ● Rubber Tree Tunnel Drive
Day 3 Night 3
Khanom Beach ➔ Krabi
3h15m drive – 230 km
Krabi boat trips ● Nature Trails ● 1000 Steps Tiger Cave Temple
Day 4
Krabi ➔ Phang Nga ➔ CoconutRoads (Phuket)
2h30m drive – 155 km
South Phang Nga Costal Drive Route 4311 - 4 ● Samet Nangshe
Southern Discovery
5 nights 15 ½ hours 980km
Day 1 Night 1
CoconutRoads (Phuket) ➔ Rajjaprabha Dam (Suratthani)
2h45m drive – 175 km
National Park Rain Forest ● Cheow Lan Lake ● River Float Tubing
Day 2 Night 2
Rajjaprabha Dam ➔ Khanom Beach (Nakorn Si Thammarat)
2h30m drive – 170 km
Pink Dolphins ● Uncrowded Beaches ● Rubber Tree Tunnel Drive
Day 3 Night 3
Khanom Beach ➔ Thale Noi (Phatthalung)
3h15m drive – 215 km
Wetlands ● Bird Sanctuary ● Water Lily Blooms ● Route 4010 Drive
Day 4 Night 4
Thale Noi ➔ Pak Meng Beach (Trang)
2h15m drive – 130 km
Crescent Pine Beach ● Island Escapes ● Shallow Water Walks
Day 5 Night 5
Trang ➔ Krabi
2h15m drive – 130 km
Krabi boat trips ● Nature Trails ● 1000 Steps Tiger Cave Temple
Day 6
Krabi ➔ Phang Nga ➔ CoconutRoads (Phuket)
2h30m drive – 155 km
South Phang Nga Costal Drive Route 4311 - 4 ● Samet Nangshe
The Beautiful South
7 nights 19 hours 1200km
Day 1 Night 1
CoconutRoads (Phuket) ➔ Khao Lak (Phang Nga)
1h30m drive – 100 km
Peaceful Beaches ● Similan Islands ● Rafting ● Takua Pa Old Town
Day 2 Night 2
Khao Lak ➔ Khao Sok NP ➔ Rajjaprabha Dam (Suratthani)
2h00m drive – 120 km
National Park Rain Forest ● Cheow Lan Lake ● River Float Tubing
Day 3 Night 3
Rajjaprabha Dam ➔ Khanom Beach (Nakorn Si Thammarat)
2h30m drive – 170 km
Pink Dolphins ● Uncrowded Beaches ● Rubber Tree Tunnel Drive
Day 4 Night 4
Khanom Beach ➔ Thale Noi (Phatthalung)
3h15m drive – 215 km
Wetlands ● Bird Sanctuary ● Water Lily Blooms ● Route 4010 Drive
Day 5 Night 5
Thale Noi ➔ Songkhla Old Town (Songkhla)
2h00m drive – 115 km
Sino-Portuguese Shophouses ● Art Murals ● Slow Life Old Town Vibes
Day 6 Night 6
Songkhla Old Town ➔ Pak Meng Beach (Trang)
3h15m drive – 205 km
Crescent Pine Beach ● Island Escapes ● Shallow Water Walks
Day 7 Night 7
Trang ➔ Krabi
2h00m drive – 120 km
Krabi boat trips ● Nature Trails ● 1000 Steps Tiger Cave Temple
Day 8
Krabi ➔ Phang Nga ➔ CoconutRoads (Phuket)
2h30m drive – 155 km
South Phang Nga Costal Drive Route 4311 - 4 ● Samet Nangshe
