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12 Days
Active Southern Thailand
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Travelling by bike, songthaew and boat we explore some of Thailands best National Parks and beaches, immerse ourselves in the culture of a Thai village homestay and cruise to an array of islands in Phang Nga Bay including Koh Phi Phi.
n bangKoK n Krabi provinCe n phang nga bay n Khao SoK national parK n ChuMphon n phuKet n Koh phi phi
Days -2/Bangkok - Khao Sam Yort Roi National Park Day 1 is free so you can arrive in Bangkok at any time. On the morning of Day 2, we travel to Pranburi where we mount our bikes and weave our way through fishing villages and stunning coastal scenery to our beach camp in the beautiful Khao Sam Yort Roi National Park. Days 3-4/Prachuap Khiri Khan - Chumphon We continue our cycling journey heading south to the small township of Prachuap Khiri Khan, where we soak in the laid-back atmosphere and gorge ourselves on local seafood. The next day we travel via the beautiful and relaxed beaches of Ban Krud and Suan Luang before arriving at our overnight destination Chumphon. Day 5/Southern Thailand Homestay A short ride south takes us to our island home away from home. Here we are privileged guests of a local family and have the opportunity to wander the island and immerse ourselves in village life or perhaps soothe those saddle sores by taking a dip at one of the islands beautiful beaches. Days 6-7/Khao Sok National Park Back on the mainland we venture into some of the countrys finest rainforests at Khao Sok National Park. Our knowledgeable guide points out the rich variety of flora and fauna as we trek through the lush jungle. Days 8-0/Phang Nga Bay Boat Cruise We spend the next few days cruising amongst spectacular limestone karsts that jut out from the Andaman Sea. We visit nearby islands and villages as we please, including Koh Panyi a 200-year-old Muslim fishing village built on stilts and also drop in on the stunning areas in Koh Phi Phi and Krabi. Days -2/Phuket With its many shops, bars and restaurants, stunning beaches and rich culture, Phuket town is the ideal place to finish our tropical adventure! Our trip ends after breakfast on Day 12.
Trip info
Prices: See inside cover.
Group size: Maximum 15. Grade: Active. Transport: aircon bus, bicycle, boat, local bus, long-tail boat, songthaew. Accommodation: 1 night village homestay, 4 nights guesthouse, 2 nights hotel, 1 night beach camp, 3 nights boat. Meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 dinner. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$250 from each person on Day 1. Want more? Link this trip with another Geckos adventure: Northern Hilltribe Trek. Tour Code: GTAT. Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/gtat
Starts Mon 2007 22-Oct 19-Nov 03-Dec 17-Dec 31-Dec 2008 14-Jan 28-Jan Finishes 11-Feb 25-Feb Fri 10-Mar 24-Mar 02-Nov 07-Apr 30-Nov 21-Apr 14-Dec 05-May 28-Dec 19-May 11-Jan 02-Jun 16-Jun 25-Jan 30-Jun 08-Feb 22-Feb 07-Mar 21-Mar 04-Apr 18-Apr 02-May 16-May 30-May 13-Jun 27-Jun 11-Jul 14-Jul 28-Jul 11-Aug 25-Aug 08-Sep 22-Sep 06-Oct 20-Oct 03-Nov 17-Nov 01-Dec 25-Jul 08-Aug 22-Aug 05-Sep 19-Sep 03-Oct 17-Oct 31-Oct 14-Nov 28-Nov 12-Dec 15-Dec 29-Dec 2009 12-Jan 26-Jan 09-Feb 23-Feb 09-Mar 23-Mar 06-Apr 20-Apr 26-Dec 09-Jan 23-Jan 06-Feb 20-Feb 06-Mar 20-Mar 03-Apr 17-Apr 01-May
BURMA
LAOS
THAILAND
Bangkok Khao Sam Yort Roi National Park Prachuap Khiri Khan Chumphon Koh Pitak
CAMBODIA
Khao Sok National Park Phang Nga Phuket
Koh Phi Phi Krabi
Active Southern Thailand
www.geckosadventures.co.uk
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