Thailand Getaway

15 Days Thailand Ko Samui or Phuket

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Bangkok, elephant riding, Three Pagodas Pass, River Kwai, homestay, orphanage visit, beautiful islands

The Thailand getaway that dreams are made of! If you like the sound of pristine sandy beaches, a kaleidoscope of colourful marine life, jewel-like turquoise waters, dramatic scenery and the opportunity to experience the diversity within Thai culture, then this is the trip for you.

Available dates:
Mar 27 - Apr 10, 2006 Apr 10 - Apr 24, 2006 Apr 24 - May 8, 2006 May 1 - May 15, 2006 May 8 - May 22, 2006 May 22 - Jun 5, 2006 May 29 - Jun 12, 2006 Jun 5 - Jun 19, 2006 Jun 12 - Jun 26, 2006 Jun 19 - Jul 3, 2006 Jun 26 - Jul 10, 2006 Jul 3 - Jul 17, 2006 Jul 10 - 24, 2006 Jul 17 - Jul 31, 2006 Jul 24 - Aug 7, 2006 Jul 31 - Aug 14, 2006 Aug 7 - Aug 21, 2006 Aug 14 - Aug 28, 2006 Aug 21 - Sep 4, 2006 Aug 28 - Sep 11, 2006 Sep 4 - Sep 18, 2006 Sep 11 - Sep 25, 2006 Sep 18 - Oct 2, 2006 Sep 25 - Oct 9, 2006 Oct 2 - Oct 16, 2006 Oct 9 - Oct 23, 2006 Oct 16 - Oct 30, 2006 Oct 23 - Nov 6, 2006 Oct 30 - Nov 13, 2006 Nov 6 - Nov 20, 2006 Nov 13 - Nov 27, 2006 Nov 20 - Dec 4, 2006 Nov 27 - Dec 11, 2006 Dec 4 - Dec 15, 2006 Dec 11 - Dec 25, 2006 Dec 18 - Jan 1, 2007 Dec 25 - Jan 8, 2007

Costs

From $715.00 USD / $870.00 CAD
No Single Supplement

$200 USD or $250 USD Local Payment (depending on trip direction)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Bangkok. This city has a frenetic pace all of its own, so get into the swing of things and explore! Wander the markets or check out the royal barges in their own musuem.

Days 2 - 3: Three Pagoda Pass. A twisty road through dramatic mountains leads us to Sangklaburi. Enjoy a day trip to the Three Pagodas Pass and visit one of the Intrepid Foundation's community projects, the local orphanage.

Day 4: Hilltribes. Try speaking some Thai to the local children, learn how customs and religion influence everyday life in a Karen village and rise early to visit the produce market. Be a part of Thailand, not just a visitor!

Day 5: Kanchanaburi. Visit the Hellfire Pass Museum and the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai.
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Days 6 & 7: Teak House. Experience a homestay in a traditional teak house and then spend the morning buying spices in the local market, before catching a longtail boat back to the city.

Days 8 & 9: Bangkok. Enjoy more time to explore Bangkok. Visit Wat Pho and the Grand Palace and sample the delicious street food on offer.
For trips that run from May to October...

Days 10 - 11: Koh Pha Ngan. Relax on the beach and explore the island or hike up to one of the local waterfalls. Consider exploring a cave temple or spending the day snorkelling.

Days 12 - 13: Koh Tao. This island is famous for its spectacular coral, so strap on a snorkel and jump in to explore the marine life that thrives in the blue ocean waters.

Days 14 - 15: Koh Samui. A magnet for beach lovers, Koh Samui offers something for everyone- great shopping, idyllic beaches, lively nightlife, dense rainforest and picturesque waterfalls.