Thailand

Meditation Tour

Thai Adventure

Thai Culture

Wildlife and Beaches

Adventure and Beach

Nature and Culture

Escape to a Beach

Jungle and Beaches

Surin Elephant Festival

Volunteering in Thailand

Working with Elephants

Teaching English

Tsunami Relief Projects

Silk Roads to the Sea

Tailor-made Thailand

Andaman Homestay

Kiriwong Culture

Buddhist Meditation

Cambodia

India

Laos

Bhutan

Bali

Ethical Holidays

Volunteering

Voluntourism

Tailor-made Holidays

Yoga Holidays

Homestays

Community Based Tourism

15 days, 14 nights

We have combined many of Thailand's highlights in this superb combination trip. Cultural visits to Bangkok, hill tribes in the Northern part of Thailand and a traditional home stay. In addition, we will visit several National Parks and have the opportunity to see wild elephants, gibbons and dusky langurs. On the last few days you can relax at your nature resort on the beautiful white sand beach in Dolphin Bay. You will stay in very comfortable hotels in Bangkok, Dolphin Bay and in the North of Thailand. All have hot water, air-conditioning and cable television. In the National Park and at the home stay, accommodation is basic but clean and the traditional and natural style make this a very pleasant stay. This program is suited for all ages.

Day 1
You will be picked up from the airport in Bangkok and we will escort you to your hotel in the city centre. Relax after the long flight and or take a wander around Bangkok in the afternoon or evening. Your guide and minivan will be available in case you want to go sightseeing.

Day 2
After breakfast we will visit the Grand Palace, which is one of Bangkok's most famous attractions. In the afternoon we will visit the ancient city just outside Bangkok. Here you will find numerous reproductions of palace halls, temples, stupas, stone sanctuaries and traditional houses from all regions of the country. We will return to the hotel at the end of the afternoon.

Day 3
Today we will take a trip to the ancient city of Ayuthaya, situated 70 kilometres outside Bangkok. Here you will find many beautiful ancient temples and ruins built about 600 years ago. Many years ago Ayuthaya used to be the capital of Thailand. We will return to the hotel at the end of the afternoon.

Day 4
In the morning we travel to Khao Yai National Park. On the way to the park, we have lunch and will visit the Haew Narok waterfall. When we arrive at the park, we will take you to the visitor's centre where information is available about Khao Yai's nature and wildlife. In the afternoon we will trek for 3 hours along the Nong Phakchi nature trail. We will search for gibbons and other wildlife, and look for footprints of the larger wild animals. In the meantime we can also enjoy the beautiful scenery and views that the area has to offer. After the trek along the trail, we will head back for dinner and have some time to relax at our nature lodge. Around 7.00 o'clock in the evening, we will open the world of nocturnal wildlife with a night safari, which will take approximately 1 hour.

Day 5
We wake up early in the morning while listening to the unique sound of the gibbons. After breakfast, the park officer will take you for a walk along the Mo Singto nature trail to watch white-handed Gibbons. This is a good opportunity to learn about their behaviour. Lunch will be taken in the forest. Early in the afternoon we will return to our nature lodge to relax. In the afternoon we will go for one more walk. Besides the gibbons, we may also see deer, squirrels, civet cats and many birds, for example the rare hornbill.

Day 6
In the morning we will return to Bangkok. We will head directly to the airport and fly to Chiang Mai. In the afternoon we will take for some sightseeing in the city. Evening at leisure.

Day 7
After breakfast we will visit a beautiful butterfly and orchid farm near Chiang Mai. Afterwards we will visit a beautiful temple, named Doi Suthep. It is located on the top of one of the mountains near Chiang Mai and is the centre of Buddhism in the region. The views from the mountains are breathtaking. In the afternoon you have the opportunity to visit the impressive botanical gardens of Chiang Mai.

Day 8
We will leave early in the morning for a full day trip towards Thaton. On the way we will stop at a local village and can take an elephant ride. We will also stop at a hill tribe village where we can learn about the culture of the local people. The last part of this trip takes place by long tail boat or bamboo raft. We return to our beautiful nature resort in the late afternoon and can enjoy the magnificent views of the river and mountains.

Day 9
After breakfast we will travel along the river to a local village on the way to Chiang Rai. The scenery throughout the trip is breathtaking. We will continue by minivan and arrive at our resort in Chiang Rai in the early afternoon. If you want, we can take you for sightseeing in Chiang Rai afterwards. The evening is free.

Day 10
Today we will leave early for a full day trip to the Golden Triangle. We will take a long tail boat along the river and if required, can cross the borders with Burma and Laos. The area is famous for its shopping. We will also visit a local hill tribe village in the area here. In the evening you can enjoy the local culture in the centre of Chiang Rai.

Day 11
In the morning we head towards the airport of Chiang Rai and will return to Bangkok. When we arrive here, we will transfer directly to Prachuap Kirikhan Province, to our nature resort at the beach of Dolphin Bay. We will arrive here in the early afternoon. The area here is very beautiful and quiet and you will plenty of time to relax.

Day 12
In the morning you can relax at your resort or on the white sand beach just in front. After lunch we will travel to Kui Buri National Park. When we arrive at the park we have some time to relax. The park ranger will give us information about the parks ecosystem, and especially about the elephants. Afterwards, we will take a local car to the wild elephants monitoring area. Upon arrival, we install a telescope, so we can see the elephants clearly when they come to feed at the forest edge in the afternoon. If they don't show up, we will take a safari and will look for them in the forest! Return to our resort in the early evening.

Day 13
In the morning we will visit the nearby Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. We will take a short hike to look for the dusky langur that inhabits the mountains here. Afterwards we will take a boat trip through the mangrove forest and can enjoy breathtaking scenery along the way. The area is perfect here for bird lovers. Afternoon is free.

Day 14
In the morning we will return towards Bangkok but will stay outside the city at a Homestay. The traditional Thai houses are located in a quiet and very nice area and can be reached by boat. You will plenty of time here to learn about the Thai traditions and rituals. In the evening we will take a boat trip and will look for fireflies along the river.

Day 15
In the morning we will take another interesting boat trip and will visit a local temple constructed from wood. After lunch, we will return to Bangkok and will take you directly to the airport.