| »Adventure trekking Thailand at Um-Phang |
 7 Days, 6 nights
Introduction
On this adventure trekking trip, we will take you to the Northwestern part of Thailand . We will hike through beautiful mountainous areas and during the trek you will see many gorgeous waterfalls and several species of wildlife. Some days can be a physical exercise, as we do a lot of hiking. Overnights are very challenging, as on most days we will camp in the forestat local villages. An English-speaking guide and park ranger who will tell you many things about the animals and the people that inhabit the forest accompany you. On top of this all, we will ride elephants and will go for rafting, which are adventures you will never forget. This is the ultimate adventure trip in Thailand !
About the area
Um-Phang is located in the Eastern Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary. The Thungyai Naresuan jungle is composed of piled-up mountains, which are part of the Thanon Thongchai Range . It is one of the richest forests of the country. The forest is a home for many wild animals like wild elephants, leopards, languor's, bison's, bears, tigers, apes and many others. It also habitats many species of butterflies and birds including the rare and colorful hornbill. The area has many different and gorgeous waterfalls, from which the Tee Low Soo waterfall, Thailand 's most beautiful one, is the highlight. The original Karen people, that still live here, gave it this name that means big waterfall or black waterfall. |
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Itinerary |
Day 1 You will be picked up from your hotel in Bangkok at 7.30 o'clock in the evening (Transfer from and to other city's in Thailand is possible as well). We leave by VIP bus towards Mae-Sod ( Tak Province )
Day 2 In the morning we will transfer to Mae Sot. After Lunch, we proceed to Um-Phang town by local truck. You can enjoy a 4-hours drive through a beautiful mountainous area that has superb views.We will also spend the night in a nature resort. (Breakfast, Lunch included)
Day 3 After breakfast we will start a great adventure and will raft along the Mae Klong river. During the trip, we will pass beautiful waterfalls including the Tee-Law- Jaw waterfall. Nearby there is a hot spring where we will relax. We continue the rafting and head to Ta-Sai, where lunch is waiting for us. In the afternoon we prepare ourselves for the 12km trek to the Um-Phang Wildlife Sanctuary. During the trek you will see many birds, butterflies, animal footprints (civet cat, wild pig, tiger) and real wildlife. We will reach the Wildlife Sanctuary late in the afternoon, where we set camp and have dinner. * (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Day 4 One of the highlights of the area here is the great Tee-Law-Soo waterfall, which is Thailand 's most precious one. In the morning you will have plenty of time to enjoy its beauty. After visiting the waterfall, we start another adventure and ride on the back of an elephant. The nature trail is absolutely beautiful and for most of the time we will walk along a small river where we can see many birds and other wildlife such as deer. You can choose if you want to finish the trek towards the Karen village Ko-tha by foot. We arrive at our home stay village at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. * (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Day 5 This morning we have elephant riding to Palatha Karen village about 4 hrs. After lunch we will take a local car to Um-phang nature resort and on the way we can enjoy beautiful sceneries during the 1-hour. We will have dinner and spend the night at the Um-Phang nature resort where we can enjoy our first hot shower of the tour! *(Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)
Day 6 We get up early in order to see the morning fog that covers mount Hua-Mod. After breakfast, which will be taken at the resort, we will return to Mae-Sod. When we arrive at Mae-Sod, you will have time to look around, relax, and you can visit the Rim-Soey market where you can find many local souvenirs and handicrafts. This is also the perfect time to get a traditional Thai massage after the many hikes and adventures from the last week! At the end of the day, we will gather at the bus station of Mae-Sod and depart for Bangkok . *(Breakfast, lunch included]
Day 7 In the morning we will arrive in Bangkok and will take you here to any hotel or destination of your choice (transfer to other city's in Thailand is possible as well). |
Cost ???
Cost included :
hotels, daily American breakfast, Lunches during Thailand tours, transfers to and from airports to hotels, baggage handling, sightseeing tours by car /coach, English speaking guide, cultural events, all entry fees for monuments and museums, services of our tour managers.
Cost does not includes:
PERSONAL equipment for climbing & Trekking . Insurance for travel, Emergency Rescue evacuation incase needed . Trekking Sleeping bag & Jacket . Personal expenses. Tipping (Tips) Bar bills & Beverage, Dinner. Domestic & international air fare. Airport taxes etc.
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