Tigers
and elephants are two of Thailand's, and even the world's, most amazing
animals, to experience an up close adventure with either of these majestic
creatures would be an amazing goal for a single trip. Imagine having
a great, up close experience with both of these amazing animals in this
trip, and getting to do it in the incredible country of Thailand. Throughout
your trip, you'll be accompanied by native Thai guides that speak fluent
English, on a journey that will take you to beautiful cultural and historical
sites, two great locations to interact with tigers and elephants, and
places to enjoy delicious Thai cuisine. We designed this trip around
two of the most fascinating land creatures our planet has to offer.
The amazing power, yet gentle movements of the Thai elephant, and the
recognizable common cat like features and behaviors in the very uncommon,
awe inspiring, tiger. With both of these experiences in Thailand, we
couldn't pass up the chance to share some of it's culture and historical
ruins. While this might be your only planned trip to Thailand, to enjoy
these unforgettable animal encounters, it may become the first of many
once Thailand captures your heart and imagination. Whether it is the
sheer size and power of your first glance at a Thai elephant, and how
gently they move themselves around, or maybe it is the awe of being
right next to one of the world's big cats, that draws you in, we are
confident that you will feel connected to these animals like never before.
I hope you will join us on the adventure.
Highlights: ** Tiger encounter - You will have the opportunity to enter a fenced
area and interact with a live tiger under the watchful eye of a
staff member. ** Elephant adventure - real life fun as you ride an elephant bareback
and join it for a swim and bath in the river. The elephants LOVE
this activity! ** Karen long neck mountain tribe visit. ** Temples normally include the Chiang Dao cave temple deep inside
a mountainside. ** shopping at the largest night market in Thailand
Price: Ten days, nine nights cultural
and animal encounter tour to the north of Thailand: $2595 US *No Single Supplement
What's
included in the tour package:
• Airfare from BKK to Sukhothai. Airfare from Chiang Mai to BKK. • Ground transportation for all group activities including van
as we drive all around, tuk tuk or boat or taxi as we do our day tour
of Bangkok and the bicycles or shuttle van at the ruins of Sukhothai. • Hotel accommodations 9 nights • Breakfast at the hotel each morning • Thai / English speaking local guide • Tiger encounter activity, Floating market boat visit, Borsan
Umbrella village visit, Bamboo raft ride, Karen Long Neck village visit,
Doi Suthep village visit, various temples and other cultural sites along
the way.
What's
not included:
*Air transportation except flight/s noted above Chiang Mai to BKK and
BKK to Sukhothai. * Meals and drinks except as noted in itinerary. * Those special activities noted as optional in the tour itinerary. * visa and border crossing fees (if the itinerary includes a border
crossing) * Tips for guide and driver * Travel insurance (STRONGLY recommended) * Personal expenses such as laundry, phone etc.
What do you need to budget:
* Most people will spend $200 to
$300 for food, drinks and tips. Special notes: * single supplement NONE * We reserve the absolute right to change or modify the itinerary
at any time if a reason exists that we feel will lessen or change
the intended experience negatively. Examples of what might cause
a change are severe inclement weather, earthquake, changes in animal
behaviors or some type of localized civil action.
Please note that the Tiger Temple activity if mentioned has been
changed due to the closing of all tiger tourist activity at the
Tiger Temple. We tried to find all references to the activity at
the tiger temple and to remove them, but if we inadvertently missed
some reference you just need to know we are not going there.
For more information,
to ask a question, or to sign up for this trip, email Keith at:
keith@jonesadventures.com