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Out Trips to Thailand

Below is a sample of our trips to Thailand. All trips below can be arranged on different dates on request. We also tailor make trips for groups and individual. Contact us for more information.

Andaman Explorer: Village life, nature and islands.

Location: Thailand: Kuraburi, Ban Talae Nok, Koh Surin, Khao Sok.
Date: Available from November through April 30 (Surin National Park is closed May-October). 11 days and 10 nights (beach extension available).
Accommodation: Homestay, jungle treehouse, floating bungalows.
Price: Contact us for details.
Included: Accommodation, some meals, all activities, transport, and a local bilingual (Thai / English) guide.

Description: The ultimate Andaman Coast trip – a chance to experience it all. Includes: cultural exchange and village tour in Ban Talae Nok; snorkeling and beach camping at Koh Surin; relaxing and giving back at Forest School & Lodge; free time at jungle treehouses; and natural exploration at the floating bungalows. Beach extension available.

See the whole itinerary "Andaman Explorer" here...

3 Days Family meeting Family Village Tour.

Location: Thailand, Kuraburi (we can arrange any additional transport for you on request).
Date: On request. Best time is October to March. 3 days / 2 nights.
Accommodation: Homestay.
Price: Contact us for details.
Included: Accommodations and all meals and all activities, transport from
Kuraburi and a local bilingual (Thai/English) guide.

Description: Welcome to an authentic cultural experience in a safe and supportive environment. You and your children can stay in the home of a Thai family in a rural village. The villages are peaceful open-hearted, with very little traffic, making it a perfect place for your children to play, relax and learn about the Thai way of life. Thai people love having other families stay in their homes, and you'll be welcomed with open arms. The programs are both fun and educational: they encourage experiential learning, cultural/environmental awareness, and global citizenship. Our translator will accompany your family throughout your time in the village, so you can fully interact with the people you meet.  Extensive pre-trip information to help your family understand the local customs and culture will also be provided.

See the whole itinerary "Family meeting Family, cultural exchange" here...

6 Day Tour: Village Delights, Island Paradise.

Location: Thailand: Kuraburi, Tung Nang Dam, Surin National Park
Date: Available from November 15 through April 30 (Surin National Park is closed May-October). 6 days and 5 nights.
Accommodation: Homestay and tent.
Price: Contact us for details.
Included: Accommodations and all meals except meals in Kuraburi, all activities, transport from Kuraburi and a local bilingual (Thai/English) guide.

Description: Stay overnight with a Thai family, enjoy home-cooked meals, and join your hosts for a cooking lesson. Soak up the village atmosphere; explore winding mangrove canals and traditional Thai culture. Then head 60km offshore to the Surin Islands to find spectacular coral reefs, a traditional Moken (Sea Gypsy) village, and sleep in a comfortable beach tent under the starry sky. Recommended extensions include Khao Sok jungle treehouses, floating bungalows at the lake, and our selected beach resorts at Khao Lak or a unique resort located on a spectacular uninhabited beach and private bay.

See the whole itinerary "Village Delights, Island Paradise" here...

Surin Island Sea Adventure

Location: Thailand: Kuraburi, Tung Nang Dam, Surin National Park
Date: Available from November to 30 April (Surin Nationalpark is closed May-October). 2 or 3 days.
Accommodation: Tent on the beach.
Price: Contact us for details.
Included: Accommodation in tent, all meals, snorkling equipment, local english speaking guide, entrance fees, transport by speed boat.

Description: Explore the Surin Islands with its turquoise water and spectacular coral reefs. Visit a traditional Moken (sea gypsy) village and sleep in tents on the beach under a starry sky.

See the whole itinerary "Surin Island Sea Adventure" here...