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A Group tour of Thailand, with Jungle trekkingin Chiang Mai, river rafting and island-hopping through a beautiful tropical archipelago to Koh tao and Koh Samui. |
Ref: EX-AOT
18 days
from £1195 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Thailand
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Thailand is one of the most attractive countries in Southeast Asia with many different sights and experiences to offer. Its fascinating culture and isolated hill tribes have largely withstood modern development, and visitors are still greeted with the immense charm and friendliness for which the Thai people are renowned. This trip includes the Buddhist temples and splendid palaces of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, as well as the mountainous north and the superb coastal scenery and islands in the Gulf of Siam. In the north we trek amongst forested mountains and paddy fields, staying in local village houses of the strongly traditional Lisu, Karen and Shan hill tribes, the best way to experience their interesting lifestyles and beliefs. The region is world-famous for its mouth-watering cuisine and we have the chance to learn some of the secrets and create our own feast on a Thai cookery course in Chiang Mai. A visit to the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai is also included, and perhaps the highlight of the trip is the island-hopping through the South China Sea. Koh Tao and Koh Samui are luscious tropical paradises with superb beaches and crystal clear waters teeming with marine life; a fitting end to a great journey.
Regional flights with KLM
For just £25 we can offer flights from the following airports for this trip: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, London city airport, Humberside, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Teeside and Stansted into Amsterdam to connect with your onward flight.
Trip Profile
A varied trip with several different activities; you need to be reasonably fit for the trek (4-6 hours walking per day); travel is by private minibus, train, boat, elephant, and raft.
Group & Staff
min. 6, max. 16; plus leader with assistants on trek.
Accommodation
4 nights hotels, 4 nights beach bungalows, 3 nights village houses, 3 nights on 2nd class sleeper train, 1 night bamboo barge.
Food
Breakfast included throughout, full board on trek. |
Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Bangkok. | Day 3 | River trip and city sightseeing; overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai. | Day 4 | Full day tour of city, Doi Suthep Temple and a hilltribe museum. | Day 5 | Trek in the Chiang Dao area, including elephant riding and bamboo rafting; evening of day 7 return to Chiang Mai.
| Day 6 | As above | Day 7 | As above | Day 8 | As above | Day 9 | Morning Thai cooking course. Afternoon free before overnight train to Kanchanaburi. | Day 10 | Train ride on Death Railway; visit war museum; afternoon transfer to floating raft house in Erawan N. P., famous for its waterfalls. | Day 11 | Morning on barge; afternoon drive south to secluded beach resort. | Day 12 | Morning speed boat to Koh Tao (turtle island); afternoon free to explore, swim, snorkel. | Day 13 | Free day to relax in paradise!
| Day 14 | Ferry ride to Koh Samui and Towering Buddha Beach; stay at traditional fishing village for two nights. | Day 15 | A day to relax on the beach or take a boat into Ang Thong marine Park to visit a sea gypsy village; optional diving, snorkelling and sea kayaking. | Day 16 | Morning free; afternoon ferry to Surat Thani and overnight train to Bangkok. | Day 17 | Free day in Bangkok; evening depart. | Day 18 | Arrive London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 11 Dec 04
18 Dec 04 | *£1195 | 08 Jan 05
22 Jan 05
12 Feb 05
26 Feb 05 | *£1025 | 19 Mar 05 | *£1150 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment US$65 (approx. £45)
Optional single supplement £115
Insurance £88
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Discover Thailand
A Group tour of Thailand, with Jungle trekkingin Chiang Mai, river rafting and island-hopping through a beautiful tropical archipelago to Koh tao and Koh Samui.
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