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Rainforests and
Reefs
An example
of a tailor-made itinerary for exploration of the south of
Thailand from Bangkok down to the Malaysian border: high mountains,
steamy jungles, tropical islands, mysterious caves, coral
reefs, lotus-covered lakes, swamps, exotic temples and spicy
curries!
Discover the fantastic sites, spectacular scenery and friendly
people on this 2 week journey through the Thai peninsular.
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Day 1
Departure from London.
Day 2
Arrival in Bangkok and transfer to a downtown hotel. Afternoon tour
of some of the City sites including Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and
fabulous Wat Phra Keow - the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Day 3
Departure for the historic town of Petchaburi at the northern limit
of the Peninsula. Visit the fascinating Khao Wang Palace and park
with its colony of monkeys before continuing on to the Kaeng Krachan
National Park for our night's accommodation in a scenic, lakeside
park lodge.
Days 4 &
5
Two day trek through the pristine rainforest and stunning scenery
of Thailand's largest national park. Check out the amazing flora
and fauna, by day and by night, and camp overnight in the jungle!
In the evening of day 5 we'll return to Petchaburi Town to catch
the night sleeper train for Nakhorn Si Thammarat the south.
Day 6
Morning arrival with the afternoon to relax or explore the bustling
markets and check out some of the local handicrafts of this distinctively
southern town.
Day 7
Travel to Thale Noi Bird Sanctuary - where we'll travel by boat
through the atmospheric landscapes of vast marshes and lotus-covered
lakes. Evening arrival in Trang - a small, but lively provincial
capital, the Andaman Sea coast, close to the border with Malaysia.
Day 8
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!
Day 9
Continue to Praisawan waterfall for an exciting white- water rafting
descent of the river. Afternoon return to Trang Town with a Thai
massage option to recover from the two days exertions!
Day 10
Head to 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 11
Leisurely day on this unspoilt island; make the most of it's turquoise
waters and sandy beaches, sling a hammock between a couple of palm
trees or visit a local fishing.
Day 12
Boat tour through the dramatic scenery of Chao Mai National Marine
Park, snorkel on the archipelago's vibrant coral reefs and swim
through the unique 'Emerald cave'.
Day 13
Free morning to top up your tan before returning by boat to Trang.
Day 14
Cook your own lunch with a half-day, hands-on Thai cookery lesson
in a local restaurant. Evening flight from Trang to London, via
Bangkok.
Day 15
Morning arrival in London.
INCLUDED
IN THE PRICE
· Return
flights with an appropriate International airline (will be booked
separately).
· UK Air Passenger Duty Tax
· Accommodation as specified (tax and service charges are
also included as is breakfast)
· Services of a Western tour leader throughout
· Local guide throughout
· Private air-conditioned vehicles in each location
· Private transfers to and from airports and train stations
· Entrance fees to museums, etc., permits, etc.
· Breakfasts & Dinners
· The services of our local staff
NOT INCLUDED
IN THE PRICE
· Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, tips,
etc.
· Visas
· Airport transfers on arrival and departure if you are not
arriving on our standard flights (supplement payable).
· Airport taxes payable locally on each departure
ACCOMMODATION.
The accommodation on this trip is a mixture of good quality private
hotels (mostly 2 to 3- star). We also spend one night on the sleeper
train, which is quite comfortable, though despite being first class
is still slightly primitive. 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 with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, minibar and
TV.
FOOD.
All breakfasts (e.g. bread, eggs or fruit and tea or coffee) are
included as are all Dinners and lunchs which are arranged in good
local restaurants were a variety of dishes can be tried. Drinking
water, fruits and snacks are always available in our escort vehicle.
Other drinks are not included in price, but widely available at
local restaurants and shops along the way.
EXTRA EXPENSES.
Departure tax and a number of entry fees are not included in the
price: as it is hard to say what people would like to visit, although
this is unlikely to cost very much.
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