I have spent a few days on the island Kho Yao Yai with my friend, and I have to say that this was my best vacation experience in thailand, Thanks to our gide Gift and his lovely family from 'our magical Thailand'. Koh Yao Yai is a peaceful and less-touristy destination located in Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi. It’s perfect for travelers seeking a quiet escape surrounded by stunning natural beauty and authentic Thai culture.
Our tour gide his name was Gift and he made us experience Thailand really as magical. Just like his name, he was really a Gift to us 😊
We started our cultural experience by visiting local villages, visiting the oldest traditional stilted house of Gifts family (130 years old), his rubber plantations, and rice paddies offering a glimpse into the local way of life. We learned how to grate coconuts, how to cut rubber from the tree, and visited the rubber factory.
The most fun part was that we went to Gift his family fish farm, we chose our favorite fish and came back to the island to get a Thai cooking class with his aunt using local and fresh ingredients. After this delicious lunch, we did a Batik class with the lovely wife of gift. The Batik class was very relaxing. Using our own fantasy and surrounded by the beautiful view of nature was unforgettable.
The day after we went Island hopping with our gide Gift. With a boat that was very comfortable, we have seen the most magical spots. We have visited 5 islands, and Gift brought us to a spot where we were able to see the most beautiful and colorful fishes during snorkeling.
The first island was like paradise and a national park. We have swimmed a little and made beautiful pictures.
After that, we went to a secret island where we had a great homemade lunch made by his aunt. The most fun Island was the Monkey Island. It was an island that had a lot of monkeys. We were able to feed the monkeys with fresh pineapple. The Island hopping day with Gift was again magical. I am looking back at my travel to Thailand as a wonderful experience, and the highlight of the trip was our great memories and the cultural experience that Gift and his family gave us. I would recommend anyone who would like to travel to Thailand to visit Koh Yao Yai and book some activities at our Magical Thailand with Gift. He speaks very well English and he makes you experience an unforgettable time. Thank you 'our Magical Thailand ' for this unforgettable and beautiful experience. Thank you for your hospitality.