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Southern Thailand : Reefs and Rainforests
An exploration of ‘off-the-beaten-track’ South Thailand: high mountains, steamy jungles, tropical islands, coral reefs, exotic temples and spicy curries - discover the fantastic sites, spectacular scenery and friendly people on this 10 day adventure tour through these rarely visited parts of the Thai peninsular.
Highlights |
Jungle trekking |
Khao Luang National Park |
Karom Waterfall |
Thale Noi Lake & Bird Samctuary |
Canoeing in mangrove swamps |
Snorkelling on coral reefs |
Unspoilt beaches |
Tropical flora and fauna |
Bangkok palace and temples |
Thai food |
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Day 1
Departure from London.
Day 2
Morning arrival in Bangkok - meet your tour leader and transfer to a downtown hotel in the City’s lively Banglamphu district. Afternoon to relax, recover from your jet-lag by the pool or explore the area and the local markets.
Day 3
City tour with a difference! Central Bangkok by riverboat, skytrain, tuk-tuk and canal boat. Stop-offs include the Grand Palace and fabulous Wat Phra Keow - “Temple of the Emerald Buddha”. In the evening we’ll board the night sleeper train to Nakorn Si Thammarat in South Thailand.
Day 4
Afternoon tour to discover some of this friendly southern town's temples and bustling markets and check out some of the local handicrafts.
Day 5
Excursion to Khao Luang National Park, site of the dramatic Kharom waterfalls - one of the highest and most spectacular in S.E. Asia. Bathing, nature hike and scrambling up the falls.
Day 6
On to Thale Noi Bird Sanctuary in Phattalung Province, one of the region's most important waterfowl sites, where we'll travel by boat through the atmospheric marshes and lotus-covered lakes. Afternoon visit to the Wat Tham Sumano cave temple complex and an evening arrival in Trang Town on the Andaman Coast.
Day 7
Expedition to Ban-Trat Mountain – hike through the rainforest, bathe in mountain streams and visit a Sakai settlement – a former hunter gatherer, forest dwelling people.
Day 8
Head to the coast to Chao Mai National Park, where we'll canoe through mangrove swamps and along underground streams to discover the spectacular and mysterious, sacred sea caves. Afternoon transfer to Koh Libong Island for accommodation at a secluded beach resort.
Day 9
Leisurely day on this tranquil, unspoilt island; make the most of the turquoise waters and sandy beaches, sling a hammock between a couple of palm trees or visit the local fishing village.
Day 10
Boat tour through the stunning scenery of Chao Mai National Marine Park; snorkel and swim on the archipelago's vibrant coral reefs.
Day 11
Morning at leisure to explore the island, before returning to Trang for an evening flight* to London via Bangkok. (*From Trang or Krabi depending upon schedules)
Day 12
Early morning arrival in London.
Notes:
During the May to September period we vary this tour to avoid the western monsoon and move our beach and snorkelling activities to the more sheltered Gulf of Thailand coast.
This tour is offered with or without return flights to London - persons not wishing to take up the flight option should join the tour on day 2 in Bangkok and depart on day 11 on return to Bangkok.
suggestion: a variety of beach/island extensions are available throughout the year as well as, between October and March, scuba diving ‘liveaboards’ in the Andaman Sea. Pre-tour extra nights in Bangkok also available.
Trip at a glance |
Tour length:
12D/11N ex London or 10D/9N Bangkok to Bangkok |
Accommodation:
Hotel, guesthouse, beach chalet, sleeper train |
Availability:
All year round |
Transport:
Boat, train, minibus, pick-up truck, domestic flight. |
Group size:
2 to 10 people |
Meals:
Dry season - full board except for lunch on days 2 & 9 and dinner on day 9. (please ask for rainy season details) |
Difficulty;
Easy to moderate - maximum hiking approx 3-4 hrs on day 7. |
Price:
From GBP 840 |
Departure Details: |
Date |
Cost ( ex London ) |
Cost (
land only ) |
27th September, 2010 |
GBP 1,659 - Book Now! |
GBP 840 - Book Now! |
25th October, 2010 |
GBP 1,659 - Book Now! |
GBP 840 - Book Now! |
22nd November, 2010 |
GBP 1,659 - Book Now! |
GBP 840 - Book Now! |
27th December, 2010 |
GBP 1,899 - Book Now! |
GBP 880 - Book Now! |
24th January, 2011 |
GBP 1,659 - Book Now! |
GBP 840 - Book Now! |
21st February, 2011 |
GBP 1,659 - Book Now! |
GBP 840 - Book Now! |
21st March, 2011 |
GBP 1,659 - Book Now! |
GBP 840 - Book Now! |
18th April, 2011 |
GBP 1,659 - Book Now! |
GBP 840 - Book Now! |
16th May, 2011 |
GBP 1,659 - Book Now! |
GBP 840 - Book Now! |
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Southern Thailand : Reefs and Rainforests
What to bring |
Item |
Is it required? |
Comments |
Bags etc |
Day pack/small pack |
Required |
15 - 20 litres is fine |
Rucksack/Backpack |
Required |
As small as possible and something easily carried over short distances. Suitcases are not really suitable. |
Sheet sleeping-bag/sleeping-bag liner |
Not required |
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Sleeping bag |
Not required |
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Waterproof bag |
Up to you |
Useful for canoeing, rafting etc if you want to carry cameras and so-on. |
Clothing |
Hat |
Required |
Cheaply available in Thailand |
Light hiking boots or sandals |
Required |
Note trekking often involves wading through streams so something waterproof is useful. |
Light waterproofs |
Up to you |
Necessary during the rainy season but also available locally. |
Lightweight cotton clothes |
Required |
Long sleeves for evenings are useful. Nights may get cool during Dec/Jan time |
Sandals or flip flops for the beach |
Up to you |
Useful in avoiding cuts from coral, shells, sea-urchins etc |
Sarong |
Up to you |
Useful multi-functional item - widely available in Thailand. |
Swimming costume |
Required |
Nothing too revealing please - we are visiting areas unaccustomed to mass tourism - locals may be offended. |
Towel |
Up to you |
Provided by all hotels and guesthouses on the itinerary. Beach towels optional. |
Umbrella |
Up to you |
Small umbrella may be useful during the rainy season. |
Medicines etc |
Anti malaria drugs |
Up to you |
If you are considering taking them or wish for further information please consult a specialist. |
Basic medical kit |
Up to you |
Tour leaders will carry one and you will never be far away from a pharmacy so basic is the operative word. |
Mosquito repellent |
Required |
Containing DEET. |
Sun-block |
Required |
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Miscellaneous |
Film/Camera equipment |
Not required |
Most common film types and brands are widely available as are batteries, digital camera cards etc . |
Guide book |
Up to you |
Please bear in mind that the information in even the most recent copy is still a minimum of 1 year out of date |
Mosquito net |
Not required |
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Torch/flashlight |
Required |
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Papers and Money |
ATM/cash card |
Up to you |
ATMs are widely found throughout Thailand. |
Passport |
Required |
Valid for at least 6 months after date of arrival |
Passport photos (For visas) |
Not required |
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Thai currency |
Not required |
Thai baht are available upon arrival at BKK airport and usually at a better rate than overseas |
Travellers cheques |
Up to you |
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US$ (cash) |
Not required |
US$. Euros, Sterling and most major currencies are changed at most banks but are not accpeted in Thailand as payment. |
Visas Thailand |
Not required |
For all EC, US, Canadian & Aus/NZ citizens a 30 day tourist visa is automatically issued free of charge upon arrival at BKK Int. Airport. For other nationalities please check with your Thai embassy. |
Give us a call
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