LUXTRAVEL THAILAND
13 NIGHTS: FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURE
Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Khao Sok National Park and Koh Samui
FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURE
13 nights
This 13 night journey is the perfect way for families to discover the cultural and natural beauty of Thailand. The adventure starts in Bangkok, a city bursting with energy and character. Enjoy the nature and outdoor activities in beautiful Kanchanaburi and Khao Sok National Park. Hike, snorkel, swim, and kayak at Koh Samui and take a boat trip to Ang Thong Marine Park. Or just relax, enjoy the beach and facilities the of the resort.
DAY 1 BANGKOK
Welcome to Bangkok
Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be picked up and transferred to your hotel. Your guide will give you an introduction to the tour. Sit back, relax, enjoy a swim at the hotel and get ready for the adventure ahead.
DAY 2 BANGKOK
Cultural Heritage and Bang Krachao
This morning we visit Wat Pho and Wat Arun, with lunch at a riverside restaurant. We then jump on bicycles to explore Chinatown, winding through narrow alleyways and visitng busy local markets. Visit the fresh flower market and a Chinese temple. We load our bikes onto a longtail and discover the charming canal lifestyle as we travel into rural Bangkok. Continue the bike tour at Bang Krachao, exploring the green urban oasis before we head back to Chinatown to try some streetfood.
DAY 3 AMPHAWA
Tha Kha Floating Market
We travel south of Bangkok to a local floating market, taking a sampan boat see locals trading goods. At a Thai house, view how palm sugar is made. We then travel to the coast and venture through the mangroves by boat, feeding the Macaque monkeys. Collect cockles in the mud, plant mangroves and tour a mussel farm. We then visit the incredible scenes at the Railway Market where vendors quickly move their goods from the track as the train passes through. Ovenight in Amphawa.
DAY 4 KANCHANABURI
Erawan National Park
This morning we travel to Kanchanaburi, stopping at Wat Tham Sua, the Tiger Cave Temple. Climb the steps to the large Buddha for a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. This afternoon we visit Erawan National Park, which has an impressive seven level waterfall, caves and hiking trails to explore. Overnight at a floating raft resort.
DAY 5 KANCHANABURI
Historic Thai-Burma Railway
Walk over the historic Bridge on the River Kwai and visit the Railway museum before boarding the local train for a 2-hour journey to Nam Tok. Pass over the wooden trestle Wampo Viaduct, which bends around the cliff. Lunch at Nam Tok, swim at a waterfall at Sai Yok and explore Krasae Cave, which was used as a prisioner camp during the Second World War. Overnihgt at a floating resort.
DAY 6 KANCHANABURI
Elephant Sanctuary
Spend the morning at an Elephant conservation organisation that cares for domestic elephants. Meet and feed the elephants and learn about their behaviour from the Mahouts. Join the elephants for a mud bath then take them to the river for a bath and scrub them clean. Prepare fruit and vegetables and feed them before a buffet lunch. Return to the floating resort in the afternoon.
DAY 7 KHAO SOK
To Khao Sok
We travel to the airport in Bangkok for the flight ot Surat Thani. Meet with your driver and travel the scenic mountain road to Khao Sok National Park, arriving at the jungle camp and settling into the bungalow. This evening learn the local craft of bamboo cooking, starting the fire and preparing the meal including barbeque chicken, rice cooked in bamboo tubes and bamboo pancakes.
DAY 8 KHAO SOK
Rafting, Hike and Cave Adventure
This half day adventure begins by bamboo rafting down the Sok River towards the Wat Tham Pla Cave Temple. Then hike up to Tham Kheow Cave, where monks often meditate. Enjoy the natural surroundings with a coffee brewed in bamboo shoots. Explore the cave then descend back to the temple and head back to the resort.
DAY 9 KHAO SOK
Cheow Lan Lake Floating Resort
We stop at a local market before travelling to the pier. Take a longtail boat, passing limestone formations before arriving at the raft house for lunch. With a local guide, hike to a waterfall and viewpoint followed by a boat trip to view the wildlife. Spend the afteroon at your leisure. Dinner and overnight at the floating resort.
DAY 10 KOH SAMUI
To Koh Samui
Before dawn, join a local guide for a morning boat safari on the lookout for gibbons, macaques, dusty langurs and great hornbills amongst others. Breakfast at the resort before taking a boat back to the pier. Your driver will meet you there for the transfer to the ferry taking you Koh Samui, arriving on the island late in the afternoon.
DAY 11 KOH SAMUI
Koh Samui
Spend the day at your leisure enjoying the facilities of the beachfront resort or visit the sights of the island.
DAY 12 KOH SAMUI
Ang Thong Marine Park
Take a speedboat to the Ang Thong Marine Park where you will visit a number of small islands. Snorkel, kayak, hike to the viewpoint and relax on the beach. Local guide and lunch included.
DAY 13 KOH SAMUI
Koh Samui
Spend the day at your leisure enjoying the facilities of the beachfront resort or visit the sights of the island.
DAY 14 KOH SAMUI
Departure
Enjoy the morning at your leisure before we transfer you to Samui Airport for your homeward flight.