Thailand : Jungles & Islands

Spectacular sights, stunning landscapes, a wide range of activities and plenty of great food and friendly people on this 2 week tour of some of the best known, as well as some of the least known, highlights of Central and South Thailand. Visit fascinating, bustling Bangkok: canoe down the River Kwai, hike along the route of the old ‘Death railway’, visit spectacular Khao Sok National Park, ride elephants through the jungle, snorkel on coral reefs and laze on unspoilt beaches.

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, explore the area or check-out some of the local markets.

Day 3
City tour with a difference! Bangkok by skytrain, riverboat, tuk-tuk and canal boat. Stop-offs include the Grand Palace, fabulous Wat Pra Keow - the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the fascinating Jim Thompson House museum.

Day 4
Leaving the Capital we’ll journey by local train to Kanchanaburi Province, across the historic Bridge on the River Kwai and along the scenic, but infamous, ‘Death Railway’. Afternoon visit to Sai Yok Noi Waterfall and short jungle hike through the lush surrounding jungle before checking into our riverside resort.

Day 5
Departure for nearby ‘Hellfire Pass’; visit the fascinating museum and hike along the former route of the ‘Death railway’ itself. (So named because of the numbers of local workers and Allied POWs who died during its construction by the Japanese army.) Afternoon expedition down the jungle-lined River Kwai with a choice of kayaks or 2 person canoes for the uninitiated.

Day 6
Complete our Western Thailand loop with a return to Kanchanaburi Town by way of the impressive 12th century ruins of Muang Singh – a former, fortified, frontier town of the Angkor Empire. Time to visit some of the sites of Kanchanaburi Town on foot or bicycle, such as the ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’ and war museum before catching a night sleeper train to the South.

Days 7, 8 & 9
On to Khao Sok in Surat Thani Province - acknowledged as one of Thailand’s most spectacular National Parks with its dramatic limestone karst scenery, lakes, waterfalls and lush jungle Three-day exploration of the park including canoeing or tubing, a boat trip on the lake, elephant riding and jungle hiking, with plenty of time to relax, splash around in the streams and waterfalls or just kick back in your chalet and admire the fabulous tropical flora and fauna. (Day 7; elephant riding, day 8 river trip and jungle hike, day 9 tour of the lake.)

Day 10
Morning minibus transfer through more spectacular scenery to nearby Krabi Province for a short ferry ride to the Andaman Sea’s scenic Lanta Island.

Day 11
Leisurely day on this picturesque, jungle-clad, island - make the most of the turquoise waters and quiet beaches or sling a hammock between a couple of palm trees. (Hiking in the interior for the energetic or boat trip to the famous Phi Phi Islands?)

Day 12
Boat excursion through the spectacular and world famous islands of Koh Phi Phi archipelago with opportunities for swimming and snorkelling on the regions vibrant coral reefs.

Day 13
Morning on the island topping up your suntan, before transferring to Krabi for an evening flight to London via Bangkok.

Day 14
Morning arrival in London.

Notes:
a variety of beach and island extensions are available throughout the year as well as scuba 'liveaboard' trips in the Andaman Sea between October and March.

during the monsoon season on the Andaman coast, (May to Sept.), we will move the island stay to Koh Samui in the sheltered Gulf of Thailand instead.

this tour is offered with or without return flights from London. Those not wishing to take up the flight option should join the tour in Bangkok on day 2 of the itinerary and finish in Bangkok on day 13. (Return flights to Bangkok included!)

Thailand : Jungles & Islands

Give us a call Call us on Skype with any further questions. What to bring Item Is it required? Comments Bags etc Day pack/small pack Required Around 15-litre size is ideal. Rucksack/Backpack Required Any medium sized bag that can be easily carried over short distances. Suitcases are not really suitable. Sheet sleeping-bag/sleeping-bag liner Not required No camping on this itinerary all nights are spent in Hotels/Guesthouses Sleeping bag Not required 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 Useful for the rainy season from May to Sept. 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. - can be bought very cheaply in Thailand. 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 is useful for rainy season from May to Sept. 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 Water purification tablets Not required 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 information in even the most recent copy is still a minimum of 1 year out of date. Mosquito net Not required Torch/flashlight Required Useful for caves! Papers and Money ATM/cash card Up to you ATM machines are widely found in Thailand Passport Required Valid for at least 6 months after date of arrival. Passport photos (For visas) Not required Thai currency Up to you Thai baht are available upon arrival at BKK airport and generally at a better rate than overseas. Travellers cheques Up to you US$ (cash) Up to you US$, Euros, Sterling and most major currencies are changed at most Thai banks but are not accpeted as payment in shops or cafes. 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.

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