Beaches & Jungles - Overland Expedition

1 week: Bangkok to Krabi Province (IMT-SABJ08)

Intro

The south of Thailand is famous for its fabulous beaches and lush jungle scenery and we take in the best of both.

Group Size

Max 18

Activities

Jungle safari in Khao Sok National Park, optional canoeing, tubing, kayaking, swimming and hiking

Accommodation

1 night simple hotels, 1 night sleeper train, 2 nights rafthouses, 1 night jungle huts, 2 nights bungalows

Transport

Local bus, taxi, pick-up truck, longtail boat, sleeper train

Fully Escorted

By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guides in Khao Sok National Park

Meals

As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner. On days where meals are not included, allow US$12 per day

EXTEND YOUR STAY

This tour finishes in Krabi to enable you to extend your time on the beach or continue on to Malaysia. However we can also arrange a bus and overnight train transfer back to Bangkok. Please see www.imaginativetraveller.com/extras for details.

Itineraries

Day 1, BANGKOK

Arrive in Bangkok.

Day 2, BANGKOK

A full free day to explore. Overnight train to Surat Thani. (B)

Day 3, KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK

Transfer to Khao Sok National Park. Afternoon nature walk & wildlife spotting. Overnight in jungle huts. (LD)

Day 4, KHAO SOK - RAJA PHRABA LAKE

Boat ride along Raja Phraba Lake. We spend 2 nights in this beautiful setting, staying in rafthouses. This afternoon we explore the caves & waterfalls of the National Park and after dinner we take a night walk in search of the nocturnal animals of the jungle. (BLD)

Day 5, KHAO SOK

Free morning. In the afternoon there is the option to go canoeing or shoot rapids on inner tubes. (BLD)

Day 6, KRABI

Transfer to Krabi Province, famous for its magnificent limestone karst scenery.

Day 7, KRABI PROVINCE

A free day with a wide choice of activities - canoeing or sea kayaking, exploring the surrounding islands, caves and waterfalls or snorkelling. Then again, you may just choose to chill out on the beach or shop for souvenirs.

Day 8, KRABI PROVINCE

Tour ends.

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Last updated: 8th June 2008