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Trip Description : Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand is an amazing place. It is covered by the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, huge limestone mountains shooting straight up in the air, deep valleys, breathtaking lakes, exciting caves, wild animals and much more. .
br>Khao Sok is a fantastic place to go on vacation. Elephant trekking, trekking on foot, canoeing and jeep safaris are all possible activities, which will give you the experience of a lifetime. Khao Sok is perfectly situated on the mainland between Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak and Koh Samui, the most popular destinations in southern Thailand.
Activities include Elephant Trekking, Canoe Safari, Visit Cheow Larn Lake, Jungle Trekking. The order of activities varies with the weather and local conditions. Activities organized by English speaking guide.
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| Start City | : | Phuket |
| End City | : | Phuket |
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 Easy  Moderate Strenuous |
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Elephant Hills |
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ITINERARY
DAY1 : PHUKET - KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK
Pick up from hotels in Phuket and transfer to Khao Sok. En-route glimpses of tropical rural life here in southern Thailand can be seen along the way. Arrive at the elephant camp, here you can see, touch and find out about the life of Thai elephants and about the elephant project the company is running. Also the guide will explain about the mahout, the man who takes care of the elephant. Trekking on elephant back is a unique experience here in the rainforest, what better way is there to get a bird’s eye view of nature. Returning from the jungle with a huge appetite you will appreciate the buffet lunch that is served, a variety of Thai dishes cooked not too spicy. After lunch take a jungle river canoe trip down the Sok River. The canoes are very stable and safe; life jackets are provided as well as a local river guide to paddle the canoe. Drift along the jungle river passing Limestone Mountains and cliffs covered with exotic tropical vegetation. Some times hornbill can be seen flying high overhead or reptiles basking in the sun on the riverbanks. From the canoe you can experience a world that has changed little in thousands of years, some of the last areas of primary rainforest. After all this activity close to nature it is time for a hot shower and what better place than in the unique bathroom of your luxury safari tents. Relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding jungle covered mountains, 100% real nature. A wide selection of cocktails, wines, and spirits are available at the “Jungle explorers club bar”. Afterwards its time for dinner in this unique location beside the rainforest, the sounds and atmosphere will make this a memorable experience. Overnight in luxury safari tents with comfortable beds, reading lights, hot water and western style toilets. Real luxury close to the heart of the rainforest. The tents doors and windows are covered with mosquito netting as well as canvas flaps so insects and reptiles are not a problem. The temperatures at night drops, the tents are well ventilated; blankets keep you snug in the cool of the night.
Overnight : Elephant Hills in luxury safari tents
Meal : Lunch / Dinner
DAY2 : KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK
Wake up to the sounds of nature and birds calling from the bushes close to the tent. When the sun comes up and clears the mist over the mountains and jungle to the south of Elephant Hills the gibbons start to make their morning territorial calls that echo down the valley. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the tent for early risers; breakfast is at your leisure. The activity planned for today is to explore a lake in the jungle by local boat. The lake is surrounded by Limestone Mountains and cliffs covered in tropical rainforest that rise up from the shore of the lake and disappear into the far distance. The scenery has been compared to Qualin in China or Halong Bay in Vietnam. Few people know of the lake and even less has visited it. There are over one hundred islands in the lake and it is over 60 km from north to south. In the 70’s the area was a hide out for communist and students opposing the military dictatorship. We will see some of the spectacular scenery from the boat and have time for a swim depending on the weather. Please bring swimwear and a towel. A packed lunch will be provided. In the late afternoon return to Elephant Hills for dinner and overnight in your luxury tents where a good night’s sleep is assured after all your jungle exploring activities. The jungle bar will be open for people wanting to exchange stories of their day’s experiences on the lake.
Overnight : Elephant Hills in luxury safari tents
Meal : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY3 : KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK - PHUKET
After a good nights rest lulled to sleep by the back ground symphony of insects and frogs its time for a wholesome breakfast before coming face to face with the jungle by exploring it on foot. You have seen it from elephant back and from your canoe on the river but nothing compares to actually walking yourself inside the jungle. It is not an army survival exercise, there are no prizes for the fastest, snakes and spider do not jump out at you, it is just an opportunity to explore the ecology of the rainforest, to see a great variety of exotic plants, tropical hardwood trees with huge roots, orchids, palms, ferns, bamboos, mosses; the variety is unlimited. Birds such as the hornbill live high up above, gibbon can often be heard calling to their mates, a macaque or leaf monkey may be heard swinging through the branches, every day is different but it is truly wonderful to discover the great variety of life forms that co-exists together, this can only by experienced on foot, take it slowly, look, learn and listen then you too will start to discover some of the secrets of the rainforest. Weather permitting lunch will be served in the rainforest cooked in bamboo, a tradition of jungle explorers for centuries past. Sadly in the afternoon its time to return to Elephant Hills then onward transfer to your hotel or the airport but you will always know how it feels to be close to nature in the jungle, some thing you will never forget.
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Meal : Breakfast / Lunch
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RATES
| Service Type | Prices per person in Thai Baht |
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2 pax |
3-4 pax |
5-8 pax |
[SIN SUP] |
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Elephant Hills
R.O.H.
[01-MAY-2009 - 31-OCT-2009] |
16,100 |
16,100 |
16,100 |
16,100 |
5,000 |
| Elephant Hills
R.O.H.
[01-NOV-2009 - 30-APR-2010] |
19,000 |
19,000 |
19,000 |
19,000 |
5,000 |
| Elephant Hills
R.O.H.
[01-MAY-2010 - 31-OCT-2010] |
16,100 |
16,100 |
16,100 |
16,100 |
5,000 |
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Hotel Reservation Term & Condition:
>> Rates are inclusive of Breakfast, 10% service charge and 7% VAT
>> Hotel surcharge apply during peak tourist-season in some hotel (Sample : X̻Mas & New Year Holiday, Songkarn - Thai New Year)
>> Reservations are on prepayment basis and subject to availability
>> Any special requests are not guaranteed and subject to availability upon arrival only
Remark:
• Third person sharing a tent using a portable bed same charge as twin share.
• Package not suitable for children under 4 years
• All guests undertaking a tour and staying at Elephant Hills MUST have insurance for the duration of their stay at Elephant Hills.
• Full payment is due 30 days prior to the tour departure. If a booking is made less than 30 days before departure date then full payment must be received before the booking will be confirmed. If payment is not made on or before 30 days prior to the tour date then the reservation will be cancelled.
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Inclusions:
>> 3Days 2Nights hotel accommodation base on twin sharing occupancy
>> Meals (Set Menu) included [2 Breakfast, 3 Lunch and 2 Dinner ]
>> Roundtrip transfer from/to Phuket - Elephant Hills by air-con vehicle
Exclusions:
>> Any air ticket
>> Meals not specified in the itinerary
>> Soft drink during tours
>> Tips or Gratuities to guides or driver
>> Other services not mentioned in the program
>> Personal expenses
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