Tropical Islands & Jungle - a Family Holiday in Thailand - 2010/11 Itinerary

13 days - from $1530

• Visit the glittering palaces & temples of Bangkok
• Stay in the jungle & wake to the call of the gibbon
• Swim in warm, clear waters off stunning tropical islands

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Bangkok. There's the option to take an afternoon trip along the city's klongs (canals). Days 2/3 Bangkok We visit the Grand Palace and glittering temples of the Emerald and Reclining Buddhas. We've also time to visit attractions such as Jim Thompson's house or the Bangkok aquarium before an exciting overnight train journey to the south. Days 4/5 Jungle experience We stay in the Khao Sok National Park, one of the oldest and most bio-diverse rainforests in Southeast Asia, where we wake to the sounds of the jungle and explore by foot and on elephant back. Days 6/8 Koh Phangan Taking a ferry to this idyllic tropical island, there's plenty of time for swimming and snorkelling in the warm seas. We take a boat trip right around the island. Days 9/11 Koh Samui Visit the Ang Thong National Marine Park by boat and have the chance to join a Thai cookery class. Day 12 Bangkok Fly back to Bangkok with time for some last minute shopping along the famous Khao San road. Day 13 End Bangkok.

Accommodations: 3nts hotel, 6nts beach bungalow, 2nts jungle lodge, 1nt sleeper train - on the sleeper train we travel in berths in a 2nd class air-conditioned, open plan carriage; 11 breakfasts & 2 lunches included.
Transport: Bus/Boats/Train/Flights/ Elephant.
Comment: Based on the islands, you can do as much or as little as you like on this easy-going tour.
Group: Approx. 13 to 18.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), boatmen and some local guides.
Trip Reference: FTTE2010