Trekking in Thailand

Remote, wild, and some of the last true jungles in Thailand will be the home of this trekking expedition. A true adventure in Thailand avoiding all the main tourist areas and one of the last effective wildernesses to be discovered.

We will spend time with mainly local Karen people, the main ethnic group in the area and originally from the Burmese lands.
We trek through forests and rural areas with small hills, passing rivers and some villages along the way.

After a short stop at Kanchanaburi to visit the historical Bridge of the River Kwai, we stay overnight on tranquil floating river rafts. The next days bring us deep into the remote areas, trekking with local Karen guides from Sangklaburi to Umphang. We trek for 4 days passing rivers, sleeping in village houses or camping out in the wild and even get the opportunity to ride elephants.

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Itinerary / Highlights

* Trek through some of the last true remote jungles in Thailand
* Visit the bridge over the River Kwai
* Visit some of the largest waterfalls in Thailand including the Thi Lor Lay Waterfall
* White water rafting
* Stay with local villagers

Day 1 - Bangkok
We will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel for our briefing. Depending on time of arrival we have an optional longboat tour on the canalsoff the main Chao Phraya River.
Hotel, Dinner

Day 2 - Kanchanaburi
This morning we set out to Kanchanaburi (approx 3 hours drive). We get to visit the WWII museum and walk over the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai, and take a short journey over the death railway. We then take our boat ride to the raft house, which will be our accommodation for this evening.
Overnight on raft house, BLD

Day 3 - Kanchanaburi
We have a day of leisure today where we are left to our own devises. We will have opportunities to try out a bamboo raft, elephant riding, exploring caves or simply to watch the world go by.
Overnight on raft house, BLD

Day 4 - Sangkhlaburi
Today we set off for the more remote area of Sangkhaburi. Here we take a ride on a longtail boat to visit the famous temple, which is submerged underneath the water. It is possible to see the temple roof during the dry season when the water level is lower. Tonight we stop at a guest house near the lake, and visit the local market during the evening.
Overnight in guesthouse, BLD

Day 5 & Sanepong Village
We have an early start this morning in order to walk on the famous Mon bridge and visit of the Mon village. We leave the village after breakfast and transfer to Sanepong village where our trekking really starts. We head off into the lush jungle together with our Karen guide.
Approx. 5 hours (A hilly 6 kms)
Overnight at local village, BLD

Day 6 - Thilaipa Village
Today we trek from Sanepong to Thilaipa Village.
Approx. 6 hrs walk
Overnight at local village house or wild camp, BLD

Day 7 & Suria Village
Our destination today is the Suria village on the Suria river. Apart from trekking we will also get the opportunity to rest our tired legs whilst riding an elephant
Overnight at local village house or wild camp, BLD

Day 8 - Umphang
We have a relatively easy 3 hours trekking this morning to meet our driver who will transfer us to Umphang. After checking into our rooms we are free to spend the rest of the afternoon at our leisure.
Overnight lodge, BLD

Day 9 - Thi Lor Su Wild camp
We can leave our leave main luggage behind at our lodging's storage room. We walk down to the river and take the rafts for a 3 hour meander down the Mae Klong River. This is easy rafting on calm water, passing cliffs and waterfalls and hot springs.

We then set off to the forestry camp on foot (approx. 2 ½ hrs (8kms). From here we can hike to the base of the Thi Lo Su waterfall just 45 mins away (1½ kms) where we can go swimming before heading back to the campsite.
Wild camp, BLD

Day 10 - Thi Lor Ley
After breakfast, we walk along the Kong river (approx 2 hours / 5 kms) and set off on another rafting trip along the Klong river to Palatha village (2.5 hours). Following lunch near the village, we continue by raft to Thi Lor Lay Waterfall. On this part of the journey we see some grade 3 white water and pass through 10 rapids. After an exhilarating 4-5 hours, we set up camp near the falls in the jungle.
Wild camp, BLD

Day 11 - Sepa La village
Today we set off through the junglee towards Sepala village. This 10km trek should take between 5- 6 hours, but we have the option of trekking or/and an elephant ride
Wild camp, BLD

Day 12 - Mae Sot
We get to experience the Thai buses today as we head to Umphang and then Mae Sot by bus (4 hours, 160km)
Hotel, BLD

Day 13 - Bangkok
This morning we can visit the town of Mae Sot and if time allows visit the Burmese market, before taking an internal flight to Bangkok
Hotel, BLD

Day 14 - Bangkok
Expedition ends & transfer to airport. Or we can provide you with optional extensions
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Other Details

Accommodation Details

Hotel accommodation as specified

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Minimum of 2 people for expedition to go.

This expedition is open between November and March and July to September for group sizes of 2 - 10. If there are 2 or more of you, you can tell us when you want to go.

We also have the following scheduled trips:
31 Jan 10 – 13 Feb 10
14 Mar 10 - 27 Mar 10
8 Aug 10 – 21 Aug 10
7 Nov 10 – 20 Nov 10

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