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Sandy beaches of Koh Samui/Matt Illston
Homestay/Kate Chapman

River Kwai & Jungle Adventure - A Family Holiday for Teens - 2010/11 Itinerary

14 days - from $1580

• Go bamboo rafting, jungle trekking, elephant riding, cycling, snorkelling & swimming
• Stay in your own raft house, in the jungle & right by the beach
• Experience life in a Thai village & learn to cook a curry!

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Buddhas & Raft Houses
In Bangkok we check out the amazing Royal Palace and the massive golden Buddha of Wat Po, cruise the canals (known as klongs) and learn to cook delicious Thai food after shopping for our own ingredients in its bustling markets. Be careful with the chilli! We then journey by longtail boats along the Kwai Noi river to stay in raft houses, a type of floating hotel room from where we enjoy bamboo rafting and cycle through the jungle to explore a limestone cave.


Homestay & Elephants
An overnight train takes us to South Thailand where we stay with local families and get the chance to join in with village life, perhaps fishing in the mangroves or farming rice and coconuts. In the nearby Khao Sok National Park our lodge is right in the jungle - you might wake-up to the sound of screeching monkeys! We ride elephants through the ancient rainforest to a nearby waterfall and set out to explore this amazing place on foot in the company of a naturalist guide.


Chill out on the Beach
We spend our final days on the paradise island of Koh Samui where the sands are white, sea is warm and you can do as much or as little as you like. We've included a boat trip into the Ang Thong Marine National Park where the snorkelling is superb. There's also the chance to explore the island's interior or improve your culinary skills at the island's cooking school.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Bangkok. There's the option to take an afternoon trip along the city's klongs (canals). Day 2 Bangkok We visit the Grand Palace then hope to whip up some tasty Thai fare at our cooking class! Days 3/4 Raft houses We stay in raft houses floating on the Kwai river, enjoy bamboo rafting and cycle through the jungle to limestone caves. Day 5 “Death Railway” Visit the railway near Kanchanaburi that was constructed by Japanese P.O.W.'s before an overnight train south. Days 6/7 Homestay We stay with Thai families for 2 days and join in with daily life in the village where fishing and farming is a way of life. Days 8/9 Jungle experience In the Khao Sok National Park, we ride elephants through the ancient rainforest to a nearby waterfall and explore on foot in the company of our naturalist guide. Days 10/13 Koh Samui On this paradise island the sands are white, sea is warm and you can do as much or as little as you like. We've included a boat trip into the Ang Thong Marine National Park where the snorkelling is superb. We return to Bangkok for our final night. Day 14 End Bangkok.

Accommodations: 6nts hotel, 2nts raft house, 2nts homestay, 2nts jungle lodge, 1nt sleeper train - raft houses (floating hotel rooms) are en suite, at the homestays families will be lodged in different village houses, sleeper train berths are in a 2nd class air-conditioned open - plan carriage; 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners included.
Transport: Minibus/Various boats/ Train/Ferry.
Comment: An active and fast-paced tour designed to let you get to know the real Thailand - there's also time at the end to chill out by the beach.
Group: Approx. 13 to 18.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader, some local guides, driver & boatmen.
Trip Reference: FOT2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Child Price in US$ Local Payment Availability
25 Jul 1007 Aug 10$1580$1370 0
29 Jul 1011 Aug 10$1580$1370 0
08 Aug 1021 Aug 10$1580$1370 0
12 Aug 1025 Aug 10$1580$1370 0
22 Aug 1004 Sep 10$1580$1370 0
21 Dec 1003 Jan 11$1760$1540 0
10 Apr 1123 Apr 11$1750$1530 0
24 Jul 1106 Aug 11$1660$1440 0
21 Aug 1103 Sep 11$1680$1460 0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.