Mountains and Beaches
Ideal for the
first time visitor. Offering an excellent introduction to diverse
Thailand, from the remote, forest clad mountains of the North to
the reef fringed tropical islands of the South; from hill-tribe
villages lost in the mountains to the vibrant capital Bangkok.
Day 1
Departure from London.
Day
2 Arrival in Bangkok and transfer to a downtown hotel. Afternoon
to relax, explore the area or checkout some local markets.
Day
3 Day tour of some of the City's sites; Wat Pho temple, the
Grand Palace and fabulous Wat Phra Kaew - the Temple of the Emerald
Buddha.
Day
4 Head across the Central Plains for Phitsanolok Town. Evening
tour of the City's lively night bazaar.
Day
5 Bicycle tour of the nearby, ancient city of Sukhothai
Day
6 Complete our northwards journey with a morning ride to Nan
near the Lao border.
Days
7,8 & 9 A unique three day experience trekking through the
dramatic, jungle-clad mountains bordering Laos. Return to Nan town
on the evening of the day 9.
Day
10 Time to head south with a flight to Bangkok where we'll connect
with the night sleeper train for Nakhorn Si Thammarat.
Day
11 Free to relax or explore this distinctively southern town's
bustling markets and checkout some of the local handicrafts.
Day
12 Excursion to the dramatic Kharom waterfall, situated in the
Khao Luang National Park - one of the highest and most spectacular
in S.E. Asia.
Day
13 Travel to Thale Noi Bird Sanctuary - one of the region's
most important waterbird sites - where we'll travel by boat through
the vast marshes and atmospheric water-lily covered lakes.
Days
14 & 15 Expedition to Ban-Traat Mountain. Trek through the
rainforest, bathe in mountain streams, explore limestone caves and
visit a Sakai settlement - a hunter-gatherer, jungle dwelling people.
Overnight camping in the jungle! Return to Trang in the afternoon
of day 15.
Day
16 Head for Chao Mai 'sea-gypsy' village from where we'll canoe
through mangrove swamps and along underground streams to visit the
atmospheric and mysterious, sacred sea-caves. Afternoon transfer
to Koh Muk Island.
Day
17 Leisurely day on this tranquil island.
Day
18 Boat tour through the spectacular scenery of Chao Mai National
Marine Park, snorkel on the archipelago's vibrant coral reefs and
swim through the unique Emerald cave'.
Day
19 Free morning to top up your sun-tan before an afternoon return
to Trang.
Day
20 Cook your own lunch with a half-day, Thai cookery lesson.
Evening return flight to London,via Bangkok.
Day
21 Morning arrival in London.
Highlights:
· white-water rafting
· staying in tribal village
· jungle trekking
· canoeing in mangrove swamps
· snorkelling on coral reefs
· deserted beaches
· Bangkok's palaces and temples
· Thai food
Transport:
boat, minibus, pick-up truck, internal flights
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INCLUDED
IN THE PRICE
· Accommodation
as specified (tax and service charges are also included as is breakfast)
· Services of a Western tour leader throughout
· Local guide throughout
· Private vehicles in each location
· Private (group) transfers to and from airports and train
stations
· Entrance fees to museums, etc., permits, etc.
· Meals
· The services of our local staff in Thailand
NOT INCLUDED
IN THE PRICE
· Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, tips,
etc.
· Visas
· Airport transfers on arrival and departure
· Airport taxes payable locally on each departure
ACCOMMODATION.
The accommodation on this trip is a mixture of private hotels (mostly
2 Star), guest houses, tribal village, beach chalets and camping.
We also spend a night on a train, which is quite comfortable. The
hotels have air conditioning and we will normally have twin rooms
with private facilities. In general, the hotels we use are of a
good standard, and will be clean and comfortable.
FOOD.
All breakfasts (e.g. bread, eggs or fruit and tea or coffee) are
included as are all Lunches and Dinners which are taken as a group
and arranged in good local restaurants were a variety of Thai dishes
can be tried. Main meals include rice. There is always enough food
and we eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
EXTRA EXPENSES.
Departure tax: currently BHT 500. There are also a number of
entry fees not included in the price: as it is hard to say what
people would like to visit . There will also costs to cover soft
drinks, mineral water and snacks for consumption whilst travelling
, though this is unlikely to cost very much.
GROUP, STAFF
& SUPPORT. The group size will be limited to 8. All groups
will be accompanied by an experienced English guide, plus a local
guide and where applicable a local driver. All your luggage and
personal belongings will be carried in the vehicle.
DEPARTURE
DATES AND PRICES
|
Duration |
Price |
Flight
ex London |
| 3
November - 23 Nov |
21
days |
£950 |
£550.00
|
| 12 November-
3 Dec |
21 days |
£950
|
£550.00 |
| 30 November
- 20 Dec |
21 days |
£950
|
£550.00 |
| 16 December
- 5 Jan |
21 days |
£1,050 |
£750.00 |
| 24 December
- 13 Jan |
21 days |
£950
|
£550.00 |
| 16 January
- 5 February |
21 days |
£950 |
£550.00 |
| 7 February
- 27 February |
21 days |
£950
|
£550.00 |
| 8 March
- 28 March |
21 days |
£950
|
£550.00 |
| 29 April
- 19 May |
21 days |
£1,000
|
£575.00 |
| 1 June
- 21 June |
21 days |
£1,000
|
£575.00 |
| 5 July
- 25 July |
21 days
|
£1,000
|
£575.00 |
| 27 July
- 16 August |
21 days |
£1,000
|
£695.00 |
| 10 August
- 30 August |
21 days |
£1,000
|
£695.00 |
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£200.00
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