Target group: The trip is suitable for everybody - including families with small children.

Season: The trip can be completed the year round. The best period is from November to February, where it's dry and the temperature at its lowest. From March to May the temperature may be higher. Between May and November, Thailand enters it’s rainy season, where tropical showers during the day time are not uncommon.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Bangkok - Khao Laem Lake.
The trip begins from your hotel in Bangkok at 8 AM in the morning, where you are taken by car to

the northern bus terminal, from where the bus leaves to Lake Khao Laem. The tour starts when everybody is on board, and the dinner is prepared while you sailing against the first nights fix point (D).

Day 2: Water Fall and Coconut Island.
After breakfast we take the kayaks to the mainland, and after a short walk we will reach the Dai Chong Thong waterfall. It is possible to take a swim or just enjoy the sight (from March to May it’s dry season which causes low water level, so during this period the activity is not guaranteed). In the afternoon we will visit the Coconut Island with a population of just ten people. A nice and cosy
island with (of cause!) a lot of coconut trees but also with cacao and other kinds of trees. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Elephant riding, lunch at the Karen village.
We start the day in kayak, visiting one of many small bays and explore five small caves, contending a lot of bats, and maybe see one the local fishermen in action. At midday you will be picked up by a long tail boat, going up the nearby river. When you reach the Karen village at the river, the elephant riding will start, and they will take you up the river through the jungle. After an hour you will be set off to do the bamboo rafting back to the village.
(B, L, D).
Day 4: Enjoy the day swimming, fishing or relax in the sun
Today you will reach the final destination of the trip - Sangklaburi. In the morning there will be time to go kayaking, fishing, swimming or what you prefer, before we set off. Back on the mainland you can see the longest teakwood bridges in Thailand or you can take a private tour to the Three Pagodas Pass, which is located on the border between Thailand and Burma. In Sangklaburi you will be checked in at the nice guesthouse just at the river bank.
(B, L)

Day 5: Sangklaburi-Bangkok
After your stay in the relaxing village of Sangklaburi, we will be on our way back to Bangkok The trip is about 7 hours, but the first part is very beautiful through the jungle area. You will end at the northern bus terminal, and the transport to NRGH or else where is on your own.

Choice: If you like, you have a chance to extend the trip with one or more days in Sangklaburi village.

Sleeping:

3 nights on the houseboat in twin cabins and 1 night at the guest house.
Houseboat facilities:
• Shaded lower deck eating area, where cold beverages are served.
• Free kayaks to use whenever you want
• Deck chairs, comfortable armchairs and Hammocks for snoozing
• A 1.80 meter high tower for the adventurous.
• Free coffee/tea and fruit
• Books, games and fishing equipment free of use
• Life jackets.

Remember to bring the following:
• Light and comfortable clothes for the warm climate
• Light cotton clothes with long sleeves (to protect against mosquitoes)
• A warm jumper for the cooler evenings
• Swimsuit and towel.
• Sandals, and trekking shoes.
• Sun cap, sun glasses and sunscreen. Mosquito-repellant
• Camera and video recorder
• Tip for the mahouts and bamboo rafting crew

• Pocket money and your personal travel insurance. Also, it is important that you bring your passport, when we are moving close to the border towns.
• You are welcome to store your luggage at New Road Guest House in Bangkok while you are on the trip.

General word explanation: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner
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