Family Adventures by TWK Tours Young White Water rafting

Start your journey in the vibrant city of Bangkok where colorful temples play host to monks in saffron robes. Visit Wat Pho, home to one of Thailand’s largest Buddha statues: a 150-foot reclining golden Buddha! If you feel inclined, visit the long-time backpacker’s haunt, Khao San Road. Next, head into the wild jungles of Thailand to the province of Kachanaburi, known for its famous bridge over the River Kwai. En route, stop at a floating market where vendors sell food, handicrafts and household items from boats. Your unique jungle experience including a full day with elephants at a sanctuary that rescues injured and elderly elephants. Help in the conservation effort and have an up-close encounter with these giant creatures as you pick food, feed them, and possibly even bathe them (or get bathed by them!). Spend another day exploring the jungles near your hotel: Choose to walk to a Mon village or a sacred cave or temple. Or, optionally, kayak or take a bamboo raft down the river. Then, head north to Chiang Mai where adventure awaits in the mountains surrounding town. Spend a full day exploring: visit a Karen village where women wear brass rings around their necks, hike to a waterfall, go white water rafting and more! The next day, rise early to greet the monks of Doi Suthep Temple where you can offer alms and explore the temple. In the evening, get spicy in a Thai cooking class! Finally, head south to explore some of Thailand’s famous beaches and underwater vistas on the tiny island of Koh Tao!
NOTE: THE CAMBODIA PORTION MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE. PRICES WILL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY OR ITINERARY ADJUSTED TO ALLOW MORE TIME IN THAILAND IF WE CAN NOT EASILY TRAVEL TO AND FROM CAMBODIA PENDING COVID RULES.
Day 1:
Arrive in Siem Reap, Cambodia where you will be greeted with a private transfer to your hotel.
Overnight Navutu Dreams Wellness Spa and Resort or similar.
Day 2:
After breakfast, head out for a tour of the Angkor Archeological Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, dating back to the 12th century. Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces, and the most famous of all Angkor Wat, where you may see Buddhist monks meditating and monkeys making mischief. In the afternoon, visit Ta Phrom, a temple which has been taken over by its lush jungle surrounds (made famous by the movie Tomb Raider).
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Khmer dinner.
Overnight Navutu Dreams Wellness Spa and Resort or similar. (B, D)
Day 3:
After breakfast, head to the airport for a short flight to Bangkok where you will be met at the airport by your guide. After check-in to your hotel, board a tuk-tuk to explore Wat Pho, and visit one of Thailand’s most famous Buddha images, the reclining Buddha.
In the evening, optionally, visit Khao San Road, a backpacker’s haven since the 1960s, which is now home to outdoor cafes, shops selling all sorts of items from t-shirts to Thai crafts, food stalls with everything from Pad Thai to scorpions on a stick and massage and fish spas to rejuvenate those weary feet!
Overnight Antara Riverside or similar. (B)
Day 4:
After breakfast, your transfer will pick you up for your trip to River Kwai jungle area. En route, visit the Floating Markets, where you will take a boat through this unique market where vendors on boats sell everything from coconut pancakes to house wares to handicrafts. Next, make a stop at the famous Bridge Over River Kwai and learn about Thailand’s role in World War II before heading into the jungle and up the river to your hotel for the night.
Overnight River Kwai Jungle Raft Hotel or similar. (B, D)
Day 5:
Depart in the morning for a full day experience with elephants! At Elephant’s World, elephants are king and visitors are there to revere these gentle giants. This is a sanctuary for elephants where their motto is "We work for the elephants, they do not work for us!" Spend the day planting and preparing food for the injured and elderly elephants, hand feeding them and maybe even give them a bath in the river before you head back to your river hotel.
Overnight River Kwai Jungle Raft Hotel or similar. (B, D)
Day 6:
After breakfast, and hopefully a glimpse of resident elephants bathing and breakfasting in the morning, enjoy a free day to explore the rainforest and river surrounds. Hiking trails lead from the river banks near the hotel to the nearby Mon village, a Buddhist temple, a school and a sacred cave. Spend the day swimming or experience optional activities (not included) like taking a bamboo raft ride or kayaking on the river, or climbing and zip lining through the trees at a nearby adventure trail.
Overnight River Kwai Jungle Raft Hotel or similar. (B, D)
Day 7:
Transfer to Bangkok airport for flight from to Koh Samui.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure on this island paradise in the Gulf of Thailand. With its laid back beach vibe, fun restaurants and bars located, and many remote bays and hidden beaches there is something for everyone.
Overnight Sareeya Villas or similar. (B)
Day 8:
After breakfast, board a boat to explore the amazing Ang Thong Marine Park. With its soaring limestone formations, and bright turquoise waters teeming with marine life, Ang Thong offers visitors a glimpse into Thailand beneath the waves. Enjoy lunch on board.
Overnight Sareeya Villas or similar. (B, L)
Day 9:
In the morning, explore the markets and enjoy learning to cook Thai food. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Koh Samui on your own.
Overnight Sareeya Villas or similar. (B, L)
Day 10:
After breakfast, board a return flight to Bangkok to connect with your onward flight home.
ALL PRICING AND INTINERARIES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. COVID RULES MAY CHANGE, CANCEL OR ALTER THIS TRIP. TRAVEL INSURANCE IS MANDATORY.
Pricing starting from $3190 per person with at least eight participants.
Includes:
- The following flight segments:
o Siem Reap to Bangkok
o Bangkok to Koh Samui
o Koh Samui to Bangkok
- All ground transfers with group
- All accommodations in 4-star hotels and unique experience lodging such as floating hotel
- All meals and activities as listed in above itinerary: All breakfasts, two lunches, and four dinners
- English-speaking guide available 24 hours/day and local guides as applicable.

Does Not Include:
- International flight
- Personal expenditures such as meals and activities not listed as included above, beverages, passport fees, vaccinations, luggage charges, and gratuities
- Travel insurance

Payment Schedule:
Deposit: $500 per person due to hold space
Second Payment: 50% of balance due 60 days after deposit
Final Payment: 50% of balance due 120 days after deposit
Cancellation Policy:
Deposit: Non-Refundable
Remainder of payments:
Up to 200 days prior to tour departure: 50% refundable
199 to 120 days prior to tour departure: 25% refundable
119 days to date of departure: 0% refundable
Pricing and itinerary are subject to change based on availability, currency fluctuation, participation and more.