Southern Thailand - Sun, Sand & Sticky Rice Trip Notes

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1 Southern Thailand - Sun, Sand & Sticky Rice Trip Notes At Imaginative Traveller we always aim to provide accurate information for our travellers. Unfortunately information such as the price of optional activities is occasionally subject to change, and this means that we are constantly revising our trip notes. In order to ensure that you have the most up to date information for your trip we suggest that you check the trip notes for your tour around one month before departure. Trip code : GTBC Trip valid from : 01/01/2015 Trip valid until : 31/12/2015 Trip length : 9 Trip starts in : Bangkok Trip ends in : Ao Nang, Thailand Maximum group size : maximum 16 Highlights Bond with your local guide in Thailand

2 Get active in Ao Nang, Thailand Koh Samui sea bath. Relaxing in the tropical paradise of Krabi Love beaches? Love islands? Love cocktails? Love this trip. Head from buzzing Bangkok to blissful Koh Samui, snorkel, swim and hang at waterfalls. and visit jungly Khao Sok National Park, finish up at Ao Nang a paradise dream! Embrace your inner beach bum and come home with sand in all the wrong places. Bring SPF 30, a sense of adventure and an appetite for the delicious and strange. Itinerary 1-2 Bangkok Bangkok is a huge, buzzing, crazy city. Make the most of it because from tomorrow the only thing underfoot will be sand. An overnight train is the only thing between you and paradise. 1Arrive in Bangkok and spend time getting to know this city. There will be a pre departure meeting at approx. 6pm tonight!please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader. 2Explore some of Bangkok's most famous sights, including the Grand Palace and the adjoining Temple of the Emerald BuddhaTake up an optional visit Wat Po the temple of the famous Reclining Buddhaor jump on board a local khlong boatspend a free afternoon making your own discoveriesperhaps go shopping in the many excellent shops and markets for which Bangkok is renownedcatch the overnight train to Surat Thani, in the south of ThailandIncluded ActivitiesBangkok - Grand PalaceOptional ActivitiesBangkok - Thai massage - THB250Bangkok - Wat Pho temple - THB200Bangkok - Urban Adventures - Bangkok Chinatown Food Discovery - THB1870Bangkok - Urban Adventures - Temple & River of Kings - THB2200Bangkok - Urban Adventures - Tuk Tuk city tour - THB Koh Samui Arrive into Surat Thani and continue by public bus and ferry to Koh Samui (approx 4 hours)take a dip in the waterfalls at Na Muang, swim, sunbake or snorkel the choice is yours.take a trip around the island in a songthaew, visiting the 15-metre tall Big BuddhaSpend free time on Koh Samui swimming, lazing in the sun or snorkellingperhaps take an optional day tour to the Ang Thong National Marine ParkIncluded ActivitiesKoh Samui - half day island touroptional ActivitiesKoh Samui - day trip to Ang Thong Marine Park by slowboat THB800Koh Samui - day trip to Ang Thong Marine Park by speedboat THB2200Koh Samui - day trip to Koh Tao & Koh Nan Yuan THB2100

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4 Khao Sok National Park We travel to Khao Sok National Park by songtaew, ferry and mini van. (approx 5 hours)see this amazing tangle of limestone karsts and jungle and say hi to the monkeys. Fall asleep in a jungle guesthouse.perhaps head down to the river for a canoeing trip in the country's finest and largest rainforestspot monkeys playing by the waters edge during the experienceoptional walks along the many interesting trails and beside the many waterways that exist within the parkoptional ActivitiesKhao Sok National Park - canoeing at Ratchaprapha 6-9 Ao Nang Travel down south to see beautiful beaches, swim in cyrstal clear waters and enjoy amazing sunsets. Depart by public bus from Khao Sok to the beautiful beach area of Ao Nang 6settle in to the beach side town of Ao Nang and find your favourite place on the beach! 7Travel by speed boat to check out Phi Phi Island, Bamboo Island, Viking caves, Pileh Lagoon and many great snorkelling opportunities. Lunch is included. 8Relax on the beach, participate in an optional Thai cooking class, or head around to Railay Beach, your options are endless. 9departure day no activities you are free to depart at anytime.included ActivitiesAo Nang - trip by speedboat to Phi Phi island, snorkelling includedoptional ActivitiesAo Nang - Kayaking - Mangrove Forest (Ao Tha Len) THB1000Ao Nang - Kayaking - Sea (Koh Hong) THB1500Ao Nang - Cyrstal pools and Hot Springs THB1800Ao Nang - Cooking class THB1000Ao Nang - Thai Massage THB Itinerary Variation While the information presented here details our planned itinerary, including routes taken, activities included, accommodation and meeting times, please accept that unforseen changes may occur. We are constantly on the lookout to improve our program and further enhance your experience. Naturally, we will keep you up to date with any last minute amendments to your tour. Trip Grade Culture Whether you re taking in man s greatest works at places like Petra or Angkor Wat, experiencing grand set-pieces like the Trans-Mongolian Railway or trying your hand at regional specialities like tango in Buenos Aires, getting to grips with local cultures is what travel s all about. A few tips from a guide and a sense of adventure are pretty much all you need. So what are you waiting for? It s time to get the lowdown on high Tibet among Lhasa s magisterial temples; follow up Delhi s eye-popping bustle with a fix of its fiery food; and mix manic markets and Incan masterpieces in Peru. Included - Gecko s expert English-speaking local tour guide throughout the tour. - trip to Phi Phi Island with snorkelling included. - Stay in a jungle guesthouse in Khao Sok National Park. - Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Bangkok Grand Palace and Koh Samui island tour. - Time

5 to relax in Koh Samui and Krabi area - Overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Surat Thani. Not Included International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature. Meals 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, Single room supplement Most of our travellers like the thought of travelling with a few like-minded souls. There are NO compulsory single supplements on most tours as we simply arrange twin shared accommodation for you and another tour member of the same sex. But don't worry if that doesn't appeal. We do understand there are times when you just want a bit of privacy and 'me' time so we are more than happy to arrange a private room upon request when you book. Local payment The local payment is the final part of your overall tour cost. It MUST be paid in cash, in the currency indicated, to your tour leader at the start of your trip. Having a local payment helps us to pass cost savings on to you. Please note that the Local Payment is non-refundable.