Day 1: Depart Bangkok at 0600 (breakfast enroute) for the one-hour drive to Samut Sakhorn, a coastal area which supports a wide variety of shorebirds. Next, continue on to Kaeng Krachan National Park. Have a relaxing lunch overlooking Kaeng Krachan lake before heading into the park for an afternoon of birding. As the day draws in, settle down at a stunning view point in the heart of the forest for a Thai dinner prepared by your support team. Exit the park after dusk on the lookout for nocturnal birds such as the Indian nightjar and mammals such as porcupine, civet, elephant and more.
Overnight: Kaeng Krachan Country Club. Meals: [B,L,D]
Day 2: Depart the resort at 0500 for the drive back in to Kaeng Krachan National Park. Spend much of the day birding along the track that leads some 30kms in to some of Thailands best birdwatching territory. A relaxing lunch, prepared for you by the support team give you a chance to reflect on the wide range of bird species you have recorded. Mid-afternoon, exit the forest for the 2 hour drive to the coastal birding jewel of Khao Sam Roi Yot. Arrive at your beach-front resort in time for a refreshing swim in the sea before dinner.
Overnight: Dolphin Bay Resort. Meals: [B,L,D]
Day 3: Up early for birding in Khao Sam Roi Yot. In addition to a wealth of shorebirds and waterbirds, wildlife sightings at Khao Sam Roi Yot often include monkeys such as dusky langur and long-tailed macaque, and reptiles such as the giant water monitor lizard. After a memorable morning of birding and a delicious lunch by the water, transfer back to your Bangkok hotel in time for dinner. End of service.
Meals: [B,L]
Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Package includes:
Expert bird leader
Meals as indicated including fruits and bottled water
Accommodation (twin share basis) 3 star
Bird check list
Transfers by private 4WD
Park entrance fees
Travel insurance up to 100,000 Baht per person
Things to Bring:
Light walking boots or sports shoes
Camera, binoculars
Jumpers
Long trousers and long-sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
Mosquito repellent, sun hat and sun cream
Note: This is a sample itinerary, and the routes and timing may change according to local conditions, but the general content of the trip will remain the same.
