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The Cross-Border Adrenaline Expedition

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2026 2027

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Whale Shark Encounter

Limestone karsts, sardine runs, whale sharks, and Bangkok luxury

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10 Days

Small Group

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OverviewA cross-border expedition designed for adventure-seeking luxury travelers experiencing the best of Southeast Asia's natural wonders — from Thailand's limestone karsts and Andaman seascapes to the Philippines' sardine runs, whale sharks, and turquoise waterfalls. The journey concludes with five-star urban opulence in Bangkok.

Best For	Adventure-seeking luxury travelers wanting Southeast Asia's finest natural wonders
Duration	10 Days / 9 Nights
Route	Phuket → Krabi → Cebu → Moalboal → Bangkok
Group Size	Private or small group — your party, or join a small departure
Price From	$9,800 per person sharing (estimated)

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Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket — a rustic tree-wrapped architectural sanctuary hidden inside dense jungle foliage

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Private Sino-Portuguese architectural tour of Phuket Old Town with a private historian

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Premium cocktails at sunset on a hidden cliff ridge at Promthep Cape above the Andaman Sea

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Private luxury speedboat Krabi Island Boat Tour — champagne brunch at secluded Phra Nang Cave Beach

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Moalboal Sardine Run — millions of sardines in perfect geometric formations, with wild sea turtles alongside

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Kawasan Falls Canyoneering — turquoise limestone gorge, natural rock water-slides, and cliff jumps

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Oslob Whale Sharks — private boat excursion to swim alongside the ocean's gentle giants

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Final night at JW Marriott Bangkok for five-star urban opulence before international departure

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Route Map

Interactive Route Map

Phuket → Krabi → Cebu → Moalboal → Bangkok. Day-by-day scrollspy markers to follow.

Itinerary

Phuket

Day 1 | Arrival in Phuket — Jungle Sanctuary

VIP tarmac assistance at Phuket International Airport, then a private guide transfer into the hills of Patong. Check into Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket — a striking architectural sanctuary wrapped in dense jungle foliage, designed around the Wabi-Sabi philosophy.

Welcome dinner at the resort.

Day 1 | Arrival in Phuket — Jungle Sanctuary

Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket

Dinner

Day 2 | Phuket Old Town & Promthep Cape Sundowner

A private architectural tour through Phuket Old Town's elegant Sino-Portuguese mansions with a private historian. Hidden temples, local markets, and the unique blend of Chinese, Portuguese, and Thai culture.

In the late afternoon, premium craft cocktails are served from a private canvas bar setup on a secluded cliffside ridge at Promthep Cape as the sun sets over the Andaman Sea.

Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 | Krabi Island Boat Tour — Champagne Brunch on the Beach

A private luxury speedboat to Krabi's dramatic waters for a tailored island boat tour — the limestone monoliths of Koh Poda, Chicken Island, and the sandbar bridging Koh Tup.

A luxury white-linen champagne brunch is set up by the private crew at Phra Nang Cave Beach before public tours arrive — dining in absolute privacy with limestone cliffs as the backdrop.

Day 3 | Krabi Island Boat Tour — Champagne Brunch on the Beach

Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 | Phuket — Spa & Southern Thai Culinary Masterclass

A morning at leisure inside the private jungle villa, followed by a premium 90-minute Thai massage at the resort's luxury spa using traditional techniques and organic oils.

The afternoon brings an exclusive hands-on Southern Thai culinary masterclass with the executive chef — learning the secrets of bold Southern Thai flavours. Dinner features the fruits of the masterclass.

Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket

Breakfast, Dinner

Cebu, Philippines

Day 5 | Flight to Cebu, Philippines

After breakfast, a regional flight to Cebu with VIP tarmac handling at Mactan-Cebu International Airport. A private Philippine chauffeur drives down the coastal highway to the beach enclave of Moalboal.

Check into Badian Beach Resort or a private luxury oceanfront villa. A relaxed dinner overlooking the Philippine Sea.

Badian Beach Resort, Moalboal

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 | The Sardine Run & Turtle Marine Sanctuary

Directly into the water from a private boat for one of the most spectacular marine experiences in the world: the Moalboal Sardine Run — millions of sardines in perfect swirling geometric formations just metres from shore. Wild sea turtles graze on seagrass beds alongside.

The day culminates in a lavish seafood barbecue bonfire dinner on the beach, lit by hanging lanterns, with the sound of waves throughout.

Badian Beach Resort, Moalboal

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 | Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

A jungle walk to tackle the world-famous Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Adventure — navigating a breathtaking limestone gorge with impossibly blue turquoise water pools, natural rock water-slides, and optional 30-foot cliff jumps.

A hot gourmet breakfast basket is served on a wooden platform overlooking the 40-metre main cascade of Kawasan Falls while refuelling.

Badian Beach Resort, Moalboal

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 | Oslob Whale Sharks & Osmeña Peak

A private morning boat excursion in Oslob to swim safely alongside whale sharks — the ocean's gentle giants growing up to 12 metres long, gliding through the water filter-feeding on plankton.

In the afternoon, a hike up Osmeña Peak, the highest point in Cebu, for panoramic views of the jagged green hills stretching to the horizon.

Badian Beach Resort, Moalboal

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 | Indigenous Cebuano Heritage & Basketry Tour

A deeply respectful cultural immersion day with indigenous Visayan master weavers, learning about the historic geometry of hand-weaving traditional puso cases and abaca storage baskets.

The day concludes with a celebratory multi-course bonfire dinner around a grand beachside bonfire with live acoustic music.

Badian Beach Resort, Moalboal

Breakfast, Dinner

Bangkok

Day 10 | Return to Bangkok — JW Marriott Opulence

A relaxed breakfast overlooking the Philippine ocean, then a road transfer to Cebu Airport for a regional flight back to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. private guide transfer from the tarmac to the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok.

A relaxed final afternoon in five-star city opulence — premium spa, luxury amenities, and a celebratory multi-course farewell dinner.

Day 10 | Return to Bangkok — JW Marriott Opulence

JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 | Bangkok — Smooth International Departure

A relaxed luxury breakfast at the hotel. If a city tour was not taken on arrival, a private guided tour of Bangkok's historic temples, the Grand Palace, and vibrant markets.

Private transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport for the international flight home.

Breakfast

Want to adjust the pace, swap a lodge, or extend this journey?

We are here for that. Every Finders & Keepers Safaris itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed departure — the pace, the lodges, the length, the dates and the party travelling can all be reshaped around you. Tell us what you would change and a specialist will rebuild the journey and price it honestly, before you commit to anything.

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Your Accommodation

Three Exceptional Properties

NIGHTS 1–4

Phuket, Thailand

Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket

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NIGHTS 5–9

Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines

Badian Beach Resort

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NIGHT 10

Bangkok, Thailand

JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok

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Why This Journey

What sets this journey apart

Thailand and the Philippines in one trip: Phuket’s heritage, then Cebu’s sardine run, canyoneering and whale sharks, ending in Bangkok.

Phuket, then Krabi by speedboat

A private Old Town tour, a cliff-ridge cocktail at Promthep Cape, and a private speedboat to Krabi’s islands with a champagne brunch at Phra Nang Cave Beach.

Cebu’s wild side

Moalboal’s Sardine Run, with millions of sardines and wild sea turtles, Kawasan Falls canyoneering through a turquoise gorge with rock slides and cliff jumps, and whale sharks at Oslob.

A softer landing

A spa day and a southern Thai cooking masterclass in Phuket, and a finish at the JW Marriott Bangkok.

Shoulder SeasonJan – MayTail end of the cool, dry season

Best ValueMay – SepMonsoon season — quieter, better value

Peak SeasonSep – DecCool season begins — peak travel period

Best forAdventure seekersDivers and snorkellersActive couples

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Inclusions & Price

Deposit Offer

Hold 2027 for half the usual deposit

Confirm any 2027 departure with a 15% deposit instead of the usual 30%, booked before 31 December 2026.

Your balance is not due until 60 days before departure.
The reduced deposit holds your camps, permits and internal flights at today’s rates, so a mid-year price movement does not reach you.
Applies to new 2027 bookings only and cannot be combined with a group discount on the same booking.

Solo Travellers

30% off the single supplement

Travelling on your own? We cut the single traveller supplement by 30% across selected 2027 departures.

The supplement covers the sole-occupancy cost a camp charges when a room sleeps one rather than two.
Available on selected camps and dates — your specialist will tell you which of your nights qualify before you commit.
Nothing changes about the journey itself: same guide, same vehicle, same rooms.

Group Offer

Bring three, the fourth travels free

Book four guests on a 2027 group departure and the fourth guest’s safari cost is on us.

The waiver covers the land portion — camps, meals, guiding and game drives.
International flights, visas, gorilla and chimpanzee permits and personal spending are excluded, as those are paid to third parties per head.
All four guests must travel on the same departure date and book together.

What's Included

Private Phuket city architectural tour
90-minute Thai spa massage
Southern Thai culinary masterclass
Krabi Island Boat Tour with champagne brunch
Regional flight Phuket–Cebu
Moalboal Sardine Run marine experience
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering adventure
Oslob Whale Shark private boat excursion
Osmeña Peak guided hike
Indigenous Cebuano basketry cultural day
Regional flight Cebu–Bangkok
JW Marriott Bangkok final night
All private guide transfers
Selected meals as per itinerary
Professional English-speaking guides
✓Travel insurance facilitated on your behalf (adjusted in your quote if you are already covered)
Visa processing assistance & fees

What's Not Included

International flights to/from Phuket and from Bangkok
Gratuities for guides & staff
Premium imported alcohol
Optional scuba certification
Items of a personal nature

Per Person Pricing

Per Person Sharing$9,800

Single Traveller SupplementOn Request

ⓘ Pricing is an estimate and subject to confirmation based on season, group size, and final accommodation selection. Speak to a Finders & Keepers Safaris specialist for an accurate quote.

2027 Season Pricing

The same unforgettable journey, priced by season.

Jan – May Shoulder SeasonTail end of the cool, dry season

$10,300

May – Sep Best ValueMonsoon season — quieter, better value

$8,600

Sep – Dec Peak SeasonCool season begins — peak travel period

$10,800

Flexible Payment Plan

Reserve today with a low early deposit to lock in your 2027 dates and pricing.

Spread the rest across convenient instalments, at a pace that suits you.

Final balance due one month before departure — nothing more to pay once you fly.

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Journey Details

Travel Kit

Duffel, sun hat, rain shell and day pack

Your duffel — A soft-sided Finders & Keepers Safaris duffel, sized for domestic flights and easier than a hard case on train platforms, ferry jetties and old-town lanes.
What is inside it — A wide-brim sun hat, a lightweight packable rain shell for tropical downpours, and a foldable day pack for temple mornings and market afternoons.
Yours to keep — The bag and everything in it is a gift, not a loan.
Packing around it — Slip-on shoes save time at temples, where you remove them repeatedly, and one set of clothing covering shoulders and knees is essential for religious sites.

Note

Monsoon timing varies by coast

The Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) and Gulf coast (Koh Samui) have opposite monsoon patterns, so the ideal season depends on which coast your itinerary includes.

Early starts — The best of this journey happens at dawn — before the heat, the crowds and the haze. Your guide will confirm what time you will be collected from your hotel.
Tailoring this journey — If you would like this package with more or fewer days, arranged for a group, a family or a solo traveller, or with add-ons, reach out and we will tailor it for you.
Route changes — Your guide or driver may alter the route in certain circumstances, but every destination set out in the itinerary will be covered.

Documents

Visa-free for most nationalities

Passport — Valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, with at least two blank pages for stamps.
Thailand — A 60-day visa exemption covers UK, EU, US, Canadian and Australian passport holders. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is compulsory and must be filed within the 72 hours before you travel.
Philippines — Visa-free for 30 days for the same nationalities, with compulsory eTravel registration within 72 hours before arrival and again before departure. Both are free.
Proof of onward travel — Both countries, and the airlines serving them, require a confirmed onward ticket inside your permitted stay.
Medication — Several common codeine and pseudoephedrine medicines are controlled in Thailand. Carry prescriptions in original packaging with a doctor’s letter.
We handle the paperwork — We complete and submit your visa, eVisa or travel-authorisation applications on your behalf. You supply the documents once; we do the filing, track the approval and hold the confirmations for you.
Where you must appear in person — A few consulates insist on biometrics or a short interview that nobody can sit on your behalf — China requires fingerprinting for some nationalities, as do European and United States visas. We still prepare the entire file; we simply book you a single appointment and brief you beforehand so one visit settles it.
Before you travel — Entry rules change frequently and without much notice. Your specialist confirms the current requirements for every passport in your party at the time of booking, and checks them again before you fly.

Guaranteed Departures

Private, tailor-made departures on your dates, or join a small group

Once confirmed, you travel — When your departure date is confirmed, it is guaranteed. We do not cancel, merge or reschedule a confirmed departure for commercial reasons, however the final numbers fall.
What confirms a departure — A departure becomes confirmed once the agreed number of travellers has been reached and paid for in line with the agreed payment schedule. Places held without payment do not count towards it.
If the minimum is not reached — Where a group departure has not reached its agreed numbers, we tell you early rather than late, and you choose: move to the next available date, continue at a revised small-group rate, or take a full refund of everything you have paid.
Solo journeys — Solo and tailor-made itineraries carry no group minimum at all. Your dates are confirmed the moment your deposit is received.

A deposit of 30% is required to confirm your booking, with the balance due 60 days before departure. All itineraries can be tailored — extend a stay, add a destination, or adjust the pace to suit you. Comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical evacuation and personal effects is required for all guests. Your dedicated specialist remains on call throughout your journey for any changes or assistance you need.

What to pack — Light layers and slip-on shoes, which you will take off repeatedly at temples, shrines and traditional inns. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter most religious sites, so pack at least one modest set you can throw on. A light rain shell handles the tropical downpours, and the highlands and northern cities run far cooler than the coast — bring a proper warm layer if your route climbs.