Thailand Wildlife Safari
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Beautiful waterfalls at Erawan National Park, Thailand
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For travellers who want a holiday with a difference and to get off the beaten track, this extended version of our Khao Sok Jungle Safari tour concentrates on Thailand's wildlife, natural heritage and beautiful countryside.
With time exploring both Erawan and Khao Sok National Parks, as well as visits to Kanchanaburi, a local Mon village, and the more rural aspects of the city of Bangkok, we enjoy another side of Thailand to the traditional temples and beach holidays.
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Price Includes |
(CL-24139-P) |
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All accommodation |
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All transport |
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Meals as indicated on the itinerary |
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Entrance fees |
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All transfers, including 24-hour airport transfer service |
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Tours & guides as indicated in the itinerary |
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Price Excludes |
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- International airfares
- Visa costs
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks, tips, and other personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any other items not mentioned above |
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Countries / Places Visited |
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Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Nong Chock - Damnoen Saduak - Wat Raiking - Surat Thani - Ko Samui |
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Activities Included |
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walking, trekking, whitewater rafting, wildlife and nature, cycling, canoeing |
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Suitability / Level |
All Levels |
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Instructor Courses
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Max Group Size |
12 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1
You will be met at Bangkok Airport upon your arrival and transferred to your Bangkok hotel. The remainder of today is free for you to begin exploring the city.
Day 2
Today we will take a trip to visit the remains of the Famous Bridge over the River Kwai at Kanchanaburi. We will visit the War Cemetery. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure. Overnight at Kanchanaburi
Day 3 - 4
The next two days we spend in viewing wildlife in Erawan National Park. The National Park is home to an array of wildlife including Tigers and Asian Elephants as well as numerous colourful species of bird. We also take a walk into the visit the beautiful Multi-tiered waterfall. We overnight at a camp in the park.
Day 5
Today we visit a local Mon village where you can see the villagers wearing their local colourful dress and demonstrating the traditional way of life experienced by past generations. Later in the day we tranfer you back to Bangkok where the rest of the evening is free for you to enjoy the city's famous nightlife.
Day 6
After breakfast, the day starts with a pleasant cycling tour. Starting at Kamalulislam Mosque, you follow the canals through Traditional Thai communities and visit the old market town of Nong Chock. Along the way, there are excellent opportunities to observe the local birdlife. At Nong Chock, you trade your bikes in for a boat and complete the rest of the journey by cruising down the Saen Seab canal.
Day 7
Today you will start with a visit to one of the most authentic floating markets in the Kingdom at Damnoen Saduak, stopping off on the way at a local house to see how palm sugar is produced. After the market, you will be driven to Wat Don Wai where you can see a lively street market and sample some of the locally prepared food and desserts. You then continue on to Wat Raiking, famous for its holy water and fish sanctuary, passing orchards and orchid farms along the way. After lunch we take a trip to a hand made ceramic workshop to see the unique five colour Benjarong ceramics that were made famous in China in the 19th Century.
This evening, you are taken to the station to board your overnight sleeper train to Surat Thani.
Day 8
Arriving in Surat Thani, there is time for breakfast before the transfer by road to Khao Sok National Park. This massive park is comprised of dense rainforest, limestone cliffs, streams, lakes and multiple riverside walking trails. Later this morning we have a fully guided jungle walk, before visiting small caves and the village temple after lunch. You spend the night in a fully equipped treehouse high up in the forest canopy.
Day 9
After breakfast we travel in an open pick-up truck to Raja Phraba Lake. From here, you take a boat to your accommodation for the night – Raft houses floating on the lake. After lunch, we take another boat trip into the park for a 2-3 hour hike to the vantage point where you have a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding limestone cliffs. Later this evening, you will have a guided night walk in to the jungle to observe the nocturnal habitat.
Day 10
An early start today as we take another hike into the jungle to observe more of the local flora and fauna. You’ll see giant trees, wild orchids, ferns and local wildlife. Then, after lunch, the afternoon is yours to relax, swim or go tubing on the river.
Day 11
After a free relaxing morning, we make the journey back to Surat Thani to catch the overnight train back to Bangkok. Upon arrival, we transfer you straight to your hotel.
Day 12
This morning is left free to allow you to relax after your train journey. In the afternoon we take you on a cruise of some of Bangkok’s canals, stopping en-route to talk with some of the students of the temple school or to take a leisurely stroll through vegetable or herb gardens. Continuing by boat, we visit an orchid farm and boathouse. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 13
Today is free until we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. If you have a late evening flight, there are many optional tours available. |
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Accommodation
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Our Standard tours use good quality hotels at approx. 3-star level, in which all rooms have air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms.
Note: For our group departures, we will advise you of the hotel to be used on the tour about 2 weeks before departure. If you have
specific requirements for hotels, then please request a private or tailor-made tour.
Hotels used on this tour (subject to availability):
Bangkok (3-star):
Narai Hotel, Royal Benja Hotel.
Kanchanaburi (3-star):
Kasalong Resort.
Erawan jungle camp:
We stay in a comfortable & substantial camp in the forest here. Camp-beds and mosquito nets are provided, but you will need to
bring a sleeping bag or blanket. Khao sok tree houses:
There are seven individual tree houses and one tree house with 3 individual rooms. They are quite high in the forest canopy (one
tree house is at a lower level for those with a fear of heights), complete with sturdy stairways and handrails. Facilities are basic but comfortable with private toilet and cold water shower, double bed and mosquito net (an extra single bed in triple rooms). Our backdrop is a limestone mountain with interesting caves to explore. A hundred metres away from tree houses is the dining and
relaxing area which is located in a classic Thai house. The long ladders up to the tree-houses in Khao Sok are un-suitable for children aged 7-11 due to the large steps, and alternative accommodation will be arranged lower down for families with younger children.
Khao sok raft houses:
On the Raja Phraba lake there are seven individual raft houses each equipped with double beds and mosquito net and a 3 room
raft house with 2 single beds (or one double bed if preferred). Extra mattresses and alternate rooming arrangements are available
depending on your family make-up. There are shared toilet facilities nearby. There is also a separate raft house to act as a
restaurant and leisure area. |
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| Trip: |
Thailand Wildlife Safari |
| Duration: |
13 Days |
| Company: |
Thailand Uncovered
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| Location: |
Bangkok |
| Region: |
Thailand,
Asia |
| Price: |
From
GBP1242
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| Flights: |
Not Included 
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| Availability: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, |
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