This Wildlife & Thai Beaches holiday to South Thailand is perfect for the avid wildlife enthusiasts out there. Not too much but not too little! This tour also gives you the choice of which beach relaxation extension you want to go with, by either travelling down the West Coast or the East coast, in search of beach paradise.
This tour starts from Bangkok, where you will enjoy your first and last night of the holiday. From here you travel south by train to Surat Thani and then transfer to the Khao Sok National Park. Once here you have 3 nights inside the national park, which you can explore on foot, bike or canoe. You will enjoy 2 days of tours, where you will be guided with your last day being free to do as you wish. The park is also home to 5% of the world’s species of mammals and rare birds so sightings are a commonplace.
After leaving the mangroves, jungle and national park behind, you then have a choice of which beach extension you wish to choose. This does depend on the time of the year; we recommend the West Coast from the 1st November until the end of March and then the East Coast from the 1st April until the end of October.
West Coast options: Phuket, Phi Phi and either Koh Lanta or Krabi. East Coast options: Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan.
*If you are looking for a pure or more in-depth wildlife holiday, then please let us know when you enquire as we have some wonderful wildlife guides in Thailand.
Highlights
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Bangkok
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Khao Sok National Park
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Takuapa Mangrove Forest Jungle
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Rajaparaba Dam
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Floating Bungalows
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Khao Sok’s Prehistoric Jungle
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East Coast Beach Extension (Koh Samui, Koh Tao & Koh Pangang)
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West Coast Beach Extension (Phuket, Phi Phi Islands & Koh Lanta or Krabi)
Upon arrival in Bangkok you will be met by a ‘See Asia Differently’ representative and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you can choose to relax or take a short tour of the city.
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Day 2
Khao Sok National Park
Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park | Train: 9 hours | Drive: 2 hours
Today you will leave Bangkok behind and travel by train to Surat Thani. From there you then continue mesmerizing Khao Sok national park. Once there you can explore the area’s beautiful scenery by bicycle before enjoying a peaceful canoe ride through magnificent Takuapa mangrove forest. As you explore the jungle you will get the opportunity to see snakes, monkeys and birds before settling in for the night.
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Day 3
Khao Sok National Park
National Park Exploration
This morning you travel to the Rajaparaba Dam and take a scenic boat tour of the breathtaking limestone karst formations. You can then have a swim or take a kayak and paddle around the stunning lake. Next explore Khao Sok’s luscious prehistoric jungle, which is home to 5% of the world’s species of mammals and rare birds. Throughout the day you will learn about the lives of the indigenous people that live in the area making it a fascinating day.
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Day 4
Khao Sok National Park
Free day
Today you are free to discover more of the charming Khao Sok National Park under your own steam. The national park has been said to be even more diverse and older than the Amazon rainforest.
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Day 5-11
Beach Extension
Khao Sok National Park to Koh Samui or Phuket
After spending 3 days in the jungle looking for wildlife it is now time to choose your preferred beach extension. You can either go east to Koh Samui or west to Phuket.
Today you will be free to enjoy your last day in Thailand before being transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
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Tour includes
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Airport pick up and drop off
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Overnights as mentioned
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Excursions as mentioned
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Transportation in private A/C vehicle
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English speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – excludes drinks)
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All taxes
Tour excludes
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All flights unless included in itinerary & Visa fees
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International airport tax (Included in Airline Ticket)
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Meals, unless mentioned differently
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Beverages and personal expenses
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Other excursions and entrance fees
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Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation and evacuation in the event of accident of illness)
Please note: You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining on it as well as bringing with you 4 passport size photos with you for your visa, as well as having a couple spare.
Call us on 0208 150 5150, for International callers 004420 8150 5150, send us an e-mail [email protected] or just use the form opposite.
Your next steps:
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Get in touch and talk to our specialist Asia travel team
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We then craft a unique and tailor-made itinerary just for you.
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We will stay in touch with you all the way through your holiday experience
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Pack you bags and get ready for your Asia holiday of a life time
On arrival in Asia we will meet you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel and then sit down to run over your holiday program again. We then introduce you to your local guides and give you some helpful local travel tips; such as local restaurant and bar suggestions and some cultural insights.
Towns & Cities in Thailand
Thailand has no shortage of captivating destination to visit on your holiday. Refer to our Towns & cities guide to plan the perfect trip.
There are so many beautiful hotels to choose from in Thailand. So we have selected a few of our most favourite and characterful hotels; giving you a taste of what you can expect.
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