Tour Detail

PANORAMA - 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS - BANGKOK TO SOUTH - RATCHABURI (1) - HUA HIN (1) - KUI BURI (1) - CHUMPONG (1) - SURAT THANI (1) - KHAO SOK (1)

DAY 1: BANGKOK - RATCHABURI / DAMNOEN SADUAK Community & Floating Market (B, L, D)
DAY 2: RATCHABURI - HUA HIN Khao Wang Historical Park, Wat Khao Takiab (B, L,)
DAY 3: HUA HIN - KUI BURI NATIONAL PARK - Wild Elephant Watching (B, L, D)
DAY 4: KUI BURI - CHUMPONG. Wildlife observation (B, L, D)
DAY 5: CHUMPHON - KLONG NOI - SURATHANI. Klong Noi, Leeled, boat trip, (B, L,)

DAY 6: SURAT THANI - KHAO SOK. Khao Sok National Park, (B,L,)

DAY 7: KHAO SOK - PHUKET (KRABI). Khao Sok National Park, (B,L,)

Day 1

DAY 1: BANGKOK - RATCHABURI / DAMNOEN SADUAK Community & Floating Market (B, L, D)
After breakfast, at 7.30 am travel to Ratchaburi province
(about 1 hour and a half - 2 hours by car). 09.30 Meeting with a local guide in the Lak Paaet area, then we start walking on a fascinating walking path parallel to the Damnoen Saduak canal, the 32 km long canal that King Rama IV had built in 1866 to connect the Mae Klong river with the Tacheen River, to serve the local population of four provinces (Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakorn, Ratchaburi and Samut Songkram), the channel was intended to become the main river / maritime transport system for the exchange and distribution of goods. In this fascinating walking route you will experience a peaceful rural life of the population living near the canal, old wooden shops that have their own identity, with a harmonious architecture typical of canal communities, local agricultural crops and a beautiful temple, Wat Su, where the "floating market of Klong Lad Phli is located, where you can enjoy wonderful food, to lick your fingers, then we arrive at the first floating house and first market" Lao Tak Lak Floating Market ", all in wood over 150 years old where we have lunch (local food). Here in Lao Tak Lak Community you will experience the famous Damnoern Saduak floating market, on another side. Check in at the wooden house on the canal side, then free time to relax and stroll around Damnoen Saduak floating market.
15.00 We will experience the typical packaging style of local snacks using banana. We will begin the home cooking lesson of the "Kanom Gluai" (banana steamed pastry) at Supa House, a center of learning Thai wisdom. After finishing the cooking, we will have a cup of hot coffee or tea with one of the desserts that we will have cooked in a relaxing atmosphere, in the wooden shop on the canal, before sharing other experiences with the locals such as the "Ramwong Matrathan" (basic standard Thai folk dance) Overnight is provided at the Home Stay in Damneon Saduak (standard room with shower)

 

Day 2

RATCHABURI - HUA HIN Khao Wang Historical Park, Wat Khao Takiab (B, L,)
Breakfast at hotel.
Meeting with the guide and departure for another beautiful day of discoveries. We go in the direction of the city of Petchaburi where we visit temples and palaces in the Khao Wang Historical Park, located on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Petchaburi. We will reach the top via the comfortable elevators. At the end of the visit, continue south. Arrival at the famous seaside resort of Hua Hin and visit of the Wat Khao Takiab Temple, on the top of the promontory overlooking the sea and the countryside of Hua Hin, with the monkey community that populates this area ... Time at leisure on the beach. Overnight in Hua Hin.

 

Day 3

HUA HIN - KUI BURI NATIONAL PARK - Wild Elephant Watching (B, L, D)
After breakfast, enjoy free time on the beach for half a day. In the afternoon Travel to Kui Buri National Park (about 1 hour and a half by car). We enter a small resort. The park ranger will provide us with very interesting information about the park ecosystem, and in particular about elephants. Next, we will take a local car to the wild elephant monitoring area. Please bring binoculars with you so that you can clearly see the elephants when they come to feed on the edge of the forest in the afternoon. Dinner will be consumed in a local restaurant. Overnight in a small resort, located near the national park and managed by local villagers

 

Day 4

KUI BURI - CHUMPON. Wildlife observation (B, L, D)
We wake up early in the morning and head back to the wild elephant monitoring area. We will wait for the elephants to feed and with a little luck we can also see other wild animals such as guar. We go back to breakfast and, afterwards, we will walk along a nature trail to an expanse of natural salt. During this walk we can see many animal footprints and have the opportunity to study the park's ecosystem.
Lunch will be eaten in the forest, after which we will return to the resort to pack our bags.

At 1.00 pm Departure south and stop in the enchanting Prachuap Khiri Khan, a seaside town known for its wide and scenic bay, characterized by high limestone cliffs that stand out from the sea to the sky. Then we will reach the sleepy rural province of Chumpon, where time seems to have stopped. The inhabitants are mostly farmers and fishermen, the rice fields and banana crops alternate with palm trees and the intense shades of green of a lush forest throughout the year. Arrival in the lush oasis of peace and tranquility of the chosen resort. Rest of the afternoon free.

Day 5

CHUMPHON - KLONG NOI - SURATHANI. Klong Noi, Leeled, boat trip, (B, L,)

After breakfast, departure for Klong Noi which we reach in about two and a half hours. Arrival in Klong Noi where we will have time to visit this fishing village before continuing our itinerary towards Leeled, a village located nearby. Arrival at the office of the CBT group in Leeled (Community Base Tours) and informative meeting on the history of the community, CBT groups, rules and program of the tour. Following a boat trip to observe the ecosystem of mangrove forests (birds, macaques that feed on crabs, varieties of trees in mangrove forests) and we will observe the traditional fishing practiced by the village. Return to the CBT group office and lunch in a house with the villagers

In the afternoon we will return to Klong Noi Village and visit the "Uncle Pan House". We will see the "tiger fish" (Toxotes jaculator) and their fantastic lifestyle and the Community Temple to observe the relationship between people and Buddhism

In the evening we will continue to Surathani. Arrival at the hotel, assignment of reserved rooms and overnight

Day 6

SURAT THANI - KHAO SOK. Khao Sok National Park, (B,L,)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today Departure at around 08:00.

Today we will continue the exploration of southern Thailand, with the wonderful Khao Sok National Park. The national park contains much of what makes the landscape of southern Thailand so special: the ancient jungle full of wildlife, the water that seems to illuminate the bright emerald and the vertical limestone cliffs above everything. Convenient for a stopover between the Gulf and Andaman coasts, Khao Sok is one of the kingdom's main natural wonders. The centerpiece is the 165-square-kilometer Chiew Lan Lake, which offers some of the most beautiful water and karst landscapes that resemble the famous Ha Long Bay in Vietnam or nearby Phang Nga Bay. Officially known as Ratchaphrapa Reservoir and also called Khao Sok Lake, it is one of the most beautiful lakes in Southeast Asia and the only one that we think is worth taking a detour from your trip to Thailand in order to visit it. A trip of about 90 minutes on a long tail boat will allow us to better explore the lake. Check in at the reserved hotel in Khao Sok. Allocation of reserved rooms. Evening available.

Day 7

KHAO SOK - PHUKET (KRABI). Khao Sok National Park, (B,L,)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Dawn in Khao Sok National Park is the reward for early risers, and the sound of gibbon calls will keep you in good company as they resonate in the valley.

08:30 departure for Rafting on the bamboo raft (lasting about an hour and a half).

The view and the atmosphere of the place are truly a daydream, absolute peace and the only noises you will hear will be the jungle animals and the lapping of the water as you slowly slide on the Sok river among the huge mountains covered with a thick vegetation.

You will sip the excellent Thai coffee served in very characteristic bamboo cups, which you can keep as a souvenir.

Khao Sok National Park is the 22nd national park in Thailand and occupies an area of ​​739 square kilometers. Inside the park there are magnificent limestone cliffs, dreamy waterfalls and lush native rain forests. The park has the highest annual rainfall in Thailand - a whopping 3500 mm of rain per year - which only serves to improve the luxuriance of the vegetation and the richness of natural life. So far, 48 mammal species have been recorded in the park, as well as 311 bird species and 38 bat species. As in most rain forests, there is also a diverse and rich population of reptiles and insects found within the confines of the Khao Sok National Park.

After lunch, transfer to hotel in Phuket or Krabi (hotel not included). End of services