Phutawan Rafthouse in Thailand
Southern Thailand is full of natural retreats that spark wanderlust – from Avatar-like limestone cliffs and James Bond Island, to black sand beaches.
For those of you who are looking for a picturesque hideaway, capsule rooms in a peaceful and nature-filled hidden gem Phutawan Rafthouse on Surathani’s Cheow Lan Lake provides all of that. Plus, it’s only a 3-4 hour ride from Phuket Airport.
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Floating capsules in Thailand
Packages at this rafthouse hotel start from ฿2,800 (~USD89.75) – the first one includes three meals, kayaking, cave tours, boat tours, and trekking.
The only way to secure your spot at Phutawan Rafthouse is through liaising with them directly via email, Facebook, or phone call.
Guests will be surrounded by hills, and the natural beauty of Cheow Lan Lake.
You can jump straight into the lake for a swim right from your capsule room, or just casually hang out on the porch.
Choose your own adventure
You can catch views of these misty hills during the day on a boat tour.
Pro tip: book a morning tour so you can enjoy the surreal blanket of misty clouds circling the horizon.
The waters are calm here around the rafthouse but can be a bit choppy if you go out further into the lake, so it’s highly recommended to paddle within the perimeters.
Relaxing in itself is an adventure, especially when you’re doing it in the middle of a lake among twinkling lights. Evenings at Phutawan Rafthouse are made even more romantic by nature’s sounds and mist coming over the nearby mountains.
A quieter getaway in Southern Thailand
While adventure-focused resorts are typically in tourist-heavy areas, there are indeed some that are hidden away in Thailand. Thailand is really full of different types of travel destinations to satisfy all types of travel needs – it’s just a matter of browsing and finding the right one for you.
Phutawan Rafthouse
Address: Khao Phang, Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani 84230
Telephone: +66-8-1606-9007 | +66-8-6281-9655
Website | Google Maps
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Cover images adapted from: Hiren Shah (Left), @kfpm_hrbb (Right)
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