Wildlife Adventure, Thailand


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Wildlife & Beaches - Thailand

Thailand is blessed with a wealth of wildlife and natural beauty, and this tour visits 3 different areas to enjoy it. Erawan National Park, near Bangkok, has picturesque waterfalls and abundant birdlife & wildlife. Kao Sok National Park, in the southern jungle, features imposing limestone cliffs, caves and dense jungle fauna & flora. Situated in the Gulf of Thailand the Ang Thong Marine Park is home to stunning coral reefs, crystal blue water and colourful fish life.

This tour combines these three fabulous National Parks into a wildlife adventure to remember.

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Price Includes

(CL-24138-P)

All accommodation

Rucksack, water canteen and lifejacket whilst trekking/rafting

Meals as indicated on the itinerary

Entrance fees

All transfers, including 24-hour airport transfer service

Tours & guides as indicated in the itinerary

All transport

Price Excludes

- 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

Countries / Places Visited

Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Nong Chock - Damnoen Saduak - Wat Raiking - Surat Thani - Ko Samui

Activities Included

walking, trekking, whitewater rafting, wildlife and nature, cycling, canoeing

Suitability / Level

All Levels

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Itinerary & Highlights

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 transfer 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 late afternoon ferry to Ko Samui. Upon arrival, we transfer you straight to your hotel on the beach.

Day 12
Today is a free day and you can spend the day relaxing by the beach, or explore the island by scooter, taking time to sample some of the excellent restaurants on the island. Various Scuba options available.

Day 13
This morning we transfer you to the pier to take a speedboat out to Ang Thong Marine Park. There are more than 40 islands in this picturesque park situated in the Gulf of Thailand. We make time to stop for some snorkelling, and also at Ko Mae Ko to view the stunning inland lake, before travelling on to Ko Wua Lap for lunch. Here you have the chance to canoe around the island, trek inland up the hill, explore the caves or just swim amongst the beautiful coral reefs. Your accommodation will either be in tents or basic bungalows.

Day 14
You have more free time today to explore this wonderful wildlife retreat before we take a late afternoon boat ride back to Ko Samui. Overnight on Ko Samui.

Day 15
You have the whole day free to explore the island, do some diving, or just work on topping up your tan!

Day 16
We have a free morning for some final beach time, before we take the ferry back to Surat Thani. From Surat Thani, you will take the overnight sleeper train back to Bangkok, where we transfer you to your hotel.

Day 17
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 18
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.

Accommodation & Centre Details

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.

Ko Samui (3-star):
• Samui Park Resort (villa).

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.

sleeper train:
• The sleeper trains in Thailand are of a good standard and popular with tourists. Each carriage has its own steward who ensures the
train is kept clean and tidy, and from whom meals & drinks can be ordered to your seat. There is also a separate restaurant car.
Each carriage will sleep approx. 40 people. On either side of the carriage there are two seats facing each other, with a window and
small table. In the evening, the steward will convert these seats into beds for you, which have a pillow, sheets and a blanket, and a
curtain for privacy.

At certain times of the year or where circumstances dictate we may need to use different hotels from those listed above. In this event
alternative accommodation will always be of a similar standard.

Wildlife Adventure, Thailand

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