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Sri Lanna National Park Soft Adventure

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Departures: From Chiangmai on Tuesdays & Fridays;
Private departure: From Chiangmai Everyday

Three days of multi-activity, hotel based in the charming Chiang Dao valley. This program is designed for active people in good physical condition, and wanting to stay in comfortable hotel and doing a variety of activities. Cycle, paddle kayak on a lake, and hike through jungle is part of the agenda. Suitable for families with younger children.

Trip Highlights

• Great cycling along small country roads and a few easy dirt trails
• Visit the Thai buffalo farm in Mae Rim
• Kayak paddling on beautiful Mae Ngat Dam in the Sri Lanna National Park
• Gourmet Thai lunch on peaceful floating bungalows
• Elephant riding through the jungle
• Trekking on easy nature trails in the forest

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 Cycling in the Mae Rim Valley
Pick up from your hotel and drive north by covered pick up to Mae Rim, our cycling starting point. Follow some rural roads through scenic countryside. Visit local villages, temples and see the rice farming. We will also stop at the Thai Buffalo farm. Continue cycling on rural road before transfer by car to the resort for overnight and Dinner.
(Cycling distance can vary from 25 to 45km today)
[Meals: -/L/D]

Day 2 Cycling and Kayaking in the National Park
Experience an exciting day of kayaking and cycling in and around the spectacular Sri Lanna National Park. Morning ride 15 to 20 kilometers along various paved and dirt roads set against a backdrop of lush bamboo and fern groves, fruit orchards and rolling rice fields. Arrive at the National Park Head Quarters located on the bank of the Mae Ngat Lake. After a short briefing and practice, paddle on sit-on-top kayaks to reach the exotic bamboo floating raft house ( 1hour+).
Enjoy a mouth-watering Thai gourmet lunch. In the afternoon swim and relax at the raft-house and then paddle back to the shore. Cycle or vehicle transfer back to the Resort for overnight and dinner at resort. (Cycling distance can vary from 20 to 30km, and kayaking is minimum 5km).
[Meals: B/L/D]

Day 3 Elephant Riding and Trekking
Today we will trek the Chiang Dao Valley surrounding the Resort. Depending of the season and participants, the itinerary can vary. Picnic lunch in the forest or at local restaurant. This afternoon you will experience an elephant's back ride in surrounding jungle. (Seats two persons per elephant, the ride last around 1 hour).
Transfer by vehicle (1 hour) back to Chiang Mai. Drop off at your hotel or airport.
[Meals: B/L/-]

Information

Cycling: most of the route is along rural country roads, and according to the season we take off the beaten path dirt trail section. We provide quality 21 speed mountain-bike, with cycling helmets and water bottles.

The trek part is a little strenuous as we hike up a mountain, and down the valley. Scenic views along this interesting trail are complemented by our guides' excellent knowledge of local fauna and flora. Participants should be fit enough to hike for 2 to 3 hours on a variety of hilly trails. Trekking distance is somewhat flexible and depends on the season.

Lake kayak: The kayaking part is suitable for novices and it is indeed the perfect place to learn paddling strokes. We use sit-on-top "Ocean-Kayak", sitting two persons per boat. Theses kayaks are safe to use, sturdy, stable and unsinkable. Life-vests and dry bags are supplied.

Accommodation

This trip is "Resort based" so you will be staying 2 nights in private rooms at the Royal Ping Garden Resort, a traditional Thai style hotel in a peaceful landscaped garden. The hotel offers good facilities with a swimming pool, Table-tennis, traditional massage services, and more.

This tour is suitable for families, even for participants not taking the daily activities and staying at the hotel.

Services include:

• Tour as per itinerary. Transportation in escort vehicle (covered pick-up truck).
• English speaking tour guides/mechanic.
• Accommodation in twin share room with American breakfast.
• Activities as mentioned with all adequate equipment (bike, kayaks, etc...)
• Meals as mentioned: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
• Drinking water, fruits and snack always available in the escort vehicle.

Not including:

• Meals not mentioned. Beverages. Guides tips and optional tours.
• Domestic airport tax.
• Compulsory Gala dinner at hotels during festive periods.
• Participants must bring their own cycling gear and sport outfit.

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Pricing:

Rates per person in Thai Baht. Valid from November 01st 2007 to October 31st 2008

Other options:
Full one week program. At the end of this tour, stay one more night at the resort, and on Monday join our 4 days NT101 trip to Chiangdao valley and the Maekok River. End in Chiang Rai on Thursday (or come back to Chiang Mai). Please email for more info.

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