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22 ROAD - Thailand Grade: A/B RIDE PROFILE Av. daily distance: 55km (34 miles) No. of days cycling: 8 Vehicle support: 100% Terrain and route: surface is mainly tarmac on quiet back roads, but with some dirt roads and non-technical tracks through coconut and rubber plantations. Rain may result in rougher riding in places. Conditions will be hot and sometimes humid, and with some uphill. TRIP DETAILS Group: min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and driver. Accommodation: 10 nights hotels, 1 night sleeper train, 1 night jungle lodge, 1 night homestay. Food: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included. Southern Thailand Beaches & Rainforests Krabi Beach, Thailand A circuit of Southern Thailand, with time for snorkelling, kayaking and jungle trips A Trip code MOS * 15 days Sat to Sat Trip Code 2008 MOS808 MOS816 MOS836 MOS842 MOS847 MOS851 Start 23 Feb 19 Apr 06 Sep 18 Oct 22 Nov 20 Dec End 08 Mar 03 May 20 Sep 01 Nov 06 Dec 03 Jan Flight Land inc. only 1499 999 1499 999 1449 949 1449 949 1499 999 1949 1049 2009 MOS908 21 Feb 07 Mar 1549 1049 MOS917 25 Apr 09 May 1549 1049 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person ¤ Recommended carbon offset £15 ¤ Optional single supplement £190 ¤ Land only start Bangkok day 2, end Bangkok day 15 ¤ Insurance £83 ¤ ¤ fter a brief introduction to the bustle of Bangkok we enter a different world as we step off the train, take to our bikes and head into the plantations, jungle and picturesque coastal regions of Southern Thailand. The cycling is easy going, and being on two wheels brings us closer to local life in rural areas, off-the-beatentrack. Out of the saddle, we trek in Khao Sok National Park, where extensive forests, streams and waterfalls are home to a wide range of interesting wildlife. In stunning Phang Nga Bay we kayak amongst beautiful islands and caves, where towering limestone cliffs provide a dramatic backdrop. We end our trip in the quiet, undeveloped beach resort of Sichon, where we have time to enjoy some well-earned relaxation. ITINERARY Day 1 Depart London. 2 Arrive Bangkok. 3 Bangkok city tour; overnight train to Surat Thani. 4 Arrive Surat Thani; cycle to Khao Sok N.P. 5 Morning trek; forest ride to Phang Nga; transfer by longtail boat to a fishing village on Koh Panyi. 6 Early morning kayak around bay and caves (Hongs) of Koh Hong and Koh Panak; transfer to island of Koh Yao Noi to explore villages by bike. 7 Local ferry to Phang Nga; ride to Ao Leuk. 8 Full day ride to Krabi town and on to Ao Nang; transfer to Railay Beach by longtail boat. 9 Boat cruise with time for swimming, snorkelling and visiting beach on Poda Island. 10 Morning ride to Trang; afternoon ride along rural lanes to Ton Tok and Chao Phra waterfalls for a swim. 15 DAYS 11 Ride to the peaceful town of Nakhon Si Thammarat. 12 Beach and rubber plantation ride to Sichon. 13 Free day to relax on Sichon beach. 14 Transfer to Surat Thani for flight to Bangkok. 15 Fly to London. BIKE HIRE Thailand: Trek 3900 and 4300 with suspension forks £70, paid on booking From UK: £125, paid on booking i FOR TRIP NOTES AND AVAILABILITY ENTER THE TRIP CODE IN THE SEARCH BOX ON THE EXODUS HOME PAGE Local payments now included in the price