Andaman Sea Dolphins – Koh Phra Tong, Thailand

November 16, 2026 – November 22, 2026

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Baba Ecolodge

Koh Phra Thong, Thailand

Baba Ecolodge is an eco-resort located on the unspoiled Ko Phra Thong Island in the south-west of Thailand on the edge of a national park.

Located at the Andaman Sea, the resort offers both a private 12-kilometre beach fringed by coconut trees and a virgin jungle, and a calm protected bay with shallow clear water. At the end of the bay, you find a system of small mangrove streams that takes the mind to an Amazon adventure. Additionally, just a few steps outside of the resort, you will find Thailand’s only savannah. This unparalleled hidden gem is only accessible by longtail boats from the mainland.

There is an abundance of wildlife and nature at BABA Ecolodge. Some of the most popular wildlife that shares the environment includes the crab-eating macaques, beautiful hornbills, tugae lizards, green turtles and white-bellied sea eagles.

Here, you will experience forest therapy across various ecosystems and habitats.

Accommodation are spacious wooden bespoke and traditional Thai villas, which have been created in harmony with the natural features of the resort, seamlessly blending into the surrounding environment. All the villas offer private gardens and elevated wooden decks for relaxation, either hidden under the lush tropical canopy or directly facing the calm Andaman Sea.

There are private villas as well as multi-room shared villas. Toiletries (shower gel, shampoo, conditioner) and towels are provided.

Eco-friendly features of the accommodations include:

Conscious avoidance of air conditioning. Instead, the houses are constructed in a traditional manner to make the most of the sea breeze. This is supplemented at night by ceiling fans.
Conscious avoidance of televisions but sunsets provide the best early evening show you could wish for.
Minimized change of linens and beach towels (every third day) unless you request otherwise.
Hot water for showers (only for selected villas) derived solely from solar panels.
All participants must stay on-site, and camping is not allowed.

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Daily breakfast is included with all accommodation. A celebration dinner on the last night is also already included with the accommodation.

All other lunch, dinner and drinks will be ala carte, i.e. you will order from the day’s menu. The kitchen prepares a new menu every day based on seasonality and availability, and will be able to cater for special dietary requirements including vegetarians and vegans.

Full board option is also available at THB 1,450 per pax per room night (you can decide on this when you arrive at the resort).

Fees of your meals and drinks will be charged to you, and you will settle these fees directly with the resort upon check out.

There will be complimentary drinking water, coffee and tea provided in each villa.

No cooking is allowed. There are no shops or grocery stores on the island. You can bring snacks and drinks from the mainland, but be sure to store them properly during your stay to avoid incidences with wild monkeys and other wildlife. You are also reminded to bring any plastic waste back to the mainland with you.

Fly to: Phuket International Airport.

From Phuket International Airport to Kuraburi Pier by minivans, and onwards to Baba Ecolodge by local boats:

We will arrange shared minivan and local boat transfers for the entire group. The minivans will depart from the airport on 16 November, 9:30 AM.

Return trip: the boats will depart from Baba Ecolodge no earlier than 2:30 PM on 22 November.

The estimated duration for the transfers are – minivan ride: 2.5 hours; boat ride: 1.5 hours each way.

The estimated transfer fee is THB 3800 – THB 5500 (approx. USD 120 – 180) per pax for 2 ways transfers. The trainers will confirm with all participants on the final transfer fee nearer to the start date, once the number of participants are confirmed. The transfer fee is to be paid in cash (Thai baht only) to the trainers upon check in on the first day.

ARRIVAL
November 16, 2026
Registration & Check-in:

Monday, 16 November 2026, 1 pm – 4 pm
Welcome Circle:

Monday, 16 November 2026, from 4 pm onwards
DEPARTURE
November 22, 2026
Close & Check-out:

Sunday, 22 November 2026, by 2.30 pm

Wifi is available 24h at the reception, and available at the dining area during breakfast and lunch.
Mobile network is available but can be spotty at times due to the remoteness of the location.

Full payment of your selected and/or assigned accommodation will be charged to your credit card about 30 days prior to your arrival.

Cancellation Policy (venue and accommodation)

Cancellation charge less than 30 days prior to arrival is 80% of booking.
Cancellation charge for prepaid stays 60-30 days before arrival is 40% of booking.
Other activities available at the resort include yoga classes, massages and day trips to the surrounding islands. There is also complimentary use of snorkeling and kayaking equipment.

For enquiries and questions, please contact the trainers at andamanseadolphins@gmail.com.

4 Months Online

10 December 2026 to 8 April 2027

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Thursday at 3:30 am Pacific Time for the duration of the training.
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Training Team

September 29, 2026 at 4:30 am (PST)

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Amanda Yik

Amanda Yik

Hong Kong

Amanda Yik is the Founder of Shinrin Yoku Hong Kong, the first Asia-based Trainer with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides & Programs (ANFT), an award-winning and the most experienced bilingual forest therapy guide in Hong Kong. Amanda…

Youmin Yap

Youmin Yap

Singapore, Singapore

Youmin is a certified Forest Therapy Guide and Trainer with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. As a pioneer forest therapy guide in Southeast Asia, she has been practising full-time since late 2017 and has led thousands of people…