Jungles & Beaches - Family Holiday13 days - from $1580Hilltribe trek with elephant ride Kanchanaburi and 'Bridge on the River Kwai' Relax by the beachFrom busy Bangkok with its magnificent temples and lively markets, we head west for some beautiful countryside and the slower pace of rural Thailand. We visit the site of 'The Bridge on the River Kwai', the spectacular Erawan Waterfall and the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya. Then we head north exploring the Chiang Mai region on foot, and by elephant. We walk past hilltribe villages for two days whilst exploring the surrounding area, and spend the night in a village house. Finally we enjoy a well-earned rest by the beach at Koh Samet where there are various optional activities available. Itinerary:Day 1 Start Bangkok. 2 Tour of Bangkok including the Grand Palace and Wat Pho; afternoon to Kanchanaburi and a boat ride on the River Kwai. 3 Visit Hellfire Pass and Erawan N.P., famous for its beautiful waterfalls. 4 Journey to Ayutthaya, ancient capital of Thailand; overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai. 5 Visit Wat Doi Suthep (temple) and the Tribal Research Institute; evening free for shopping in Chiang Mai's famous night market. 6 Free day; with an optional visit to an elephant camp. 7-8 Head to Doi Inthanon Mountain and begin our two-day trek past Lahu, Lisu and Karen villages, with elephant ride. We spend one night in a hilltribe village; return to Chiang Mai on evening of day nine. 9 Fly to Bangkok and transfer to Koh Samet. 10-11 Two free days by the beach in Koh Samet. 12 Morning at leisure; afternoon return to Bangkok. 13 End Bangkok. Mode of travel: Flights via Mumbai with Jet Airways. Transport private minibus, boat, public transport, overnight sleeper train, plus 1 internal flight. Group size: Normally 5 to 18, plus leader and appropriate local guides. Accommodation: 10 nights comfortable hotels, all en suite, 1 night basic village house, to experience 'hilltribe hospitality', sleeping communally with shared bath, and is at altitude so is cool at night. 1 night air-conditioned open plan train in soft-bed berths. In Chiang Mai our hotel is a short walk from the night market, whilst in Koh Samet we stay at a beach resort. Food: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included. Optional Single Supplement: from $420.00 Trip Reference: FIT Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below. Notes: Child must be aged 5 to 11 at time of departure. Trip Reference: FIT |
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| Start | End | Prices in US$ | Total Price | Availability | |
| 30 Jul 12 | 11 Aug 12 | $1580 | $1580 |  | |
| 06 Aug 12 | 18 Aug 12 | $1580 | $1580 | | |
| 09 Aug 12 | 21 Aug 12 | $1580 | $1580 | | |
| 13 Aug 12 | 25 Aug 12 | $1580 | $1580 | | |
| 17 Dec 12 | 29 Dec 12 | $1630 | $1630 | | |
| 24 Dec 12 | 05 Jan 13 | $1630 | $1630 | | |
| 25 Mar 13 | 06 Apr 13 | $1650 | $1650 | | |
| 29 Mar 13 | 10 Apr 13 | $1650 | $1650 | | |
| 29 Jul 13 | 10 Aug 13 | $1650 | $1650 | | |
| 05 Aug 13 | 17 Aug 13 | $1650 | $1650 | | |
| 08 Aug 13 | 20 Aug 13 | $1650 | $1650 | | |
| 12 Aug 13 | 24 Aug 13 | $1650 | $1650 | | |
| 15 Aug 13 | 27 Aug 13 | $1650 | $1650 | | |
| 19 Dec 13 | 31 Dec 13 | $1690 | $1690 | | |
Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2012 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2012 /13 brochure, due to be published in October 2011.