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Background
This one-day nature trek takes you well away from other tourists, and provides you with a stimulating introduction to the forests and wildlife of western Thailand. Your naturalist guide will provide insight into the animals and plant life of the forest, teach you to recognise animal footprints and other such sign, and explain the history of human use of the forest. Although large mammals such as elephant and tiger inhabit the forests you will visit, they are allusive and extremely difficult to see. Possible sightings however include monkeys, hornbills, and a range of bird life. Lunch is a stylist affair of sumptuous Thai food served to you under a giant mosquito net in the heart of the forest.
Itinerary
Pick up at 0600am from your Bangkok hotel and drive straight to kanchanaburi and enter the national park Start out on a trek through the areas magnificent forest, on the lookout for wildlife of all sizes. Learn as you go about the areas plant and animal life from your guide 1200 After a refreshing cold drink, relax under a large mosquito net to the sounds of the forest whilst having a traditional Thai lunch, prepared for you by your own field cook. 1330 After lunch, continue the nature trek and learn from your naturalist guide how to identify different animal sign, and some of the forests edible plants. Descend through the forest, keeping your eyes out for the resident great hornbills and sign of the elephants and tigers that inhabit the area. 1600 Transfer back to bangkok hotel around 1900pm.
Walking Distance: 4-6 kms over a period of 4-6 hours. Moderate terrain.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Price Includes
English-speaking naturalist guide
Porters & Thai Chef
Transportation as whilst on the trip including fuel and toll way fees
Meals as indicated including bottled water and fruits
Field equipments: necessary for activities in the field
Park entrance fees
Travel Insurance
Price Excludes
Personal Expenses
Personal Tips
Telephone calls
Thing to bring
Light walking boots or sports shoes
Camera and binoculars
Long trousers and long-sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
Mosquito repellent, Sun hat and Sun cream
Notes
The tour is on private basis ( No other participants will join you)
Can be arranged on any of your requested date (Flexible departure)
Children under 10 years are not allowed to participate this tour
This is a sample itinerary, and the routes and timing may change according to local conditions, but the general content of the trip will remain the same
