Overview:
Get away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok with a jungle adventure in the Thai wilderness. Head off of the beaten track and see a side of Thailand away from the usual tourist trail.
Based in a jungle retreat in Pattaya, 2 hours from Bangkok, your group will experience an unforgettable day. Firstly you'll go an a elephant trek through spectacular jungle and over rural farmland. You'll trek for one hour on the magnificent animals side-by-side with a friend. All of the elephants are fully trained and very peaceful so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the views- don't forget your camera.
Once you've returned to base and given your elephant a banana, you'll go an a guided jungle walk. Your guide will be on hand to point out the exotic animals, plants and flowers that are exclusive to the tropics. The walk will last around half an hour, so it won't tire you out.
You'll then raft across a natural lake, but won't worry, we're not talking white water, and you won't be doing the rafting. Your group will board a large wooden raft manned by locals who'll do all of the hard work whilst you relax!
To complete the day your group will visit a silk production house where you'll get to see incredibly beautiful garments being handmade by local weavers, which will also be available to buy- a great souvenir of your trip which aids the local community.
After such an action-packed morning you're bound to have worked up an appetite, so you'll be whisked from the silk factory by ox cart (authentic Thai transport!) to a restaurant where you can enjoy a traditionally prepared buffet lunch.
Included:
- All transport
- Elephant ride
- Jungle trek
- Rafting
- Visit to silk production house
- Ox cart ride
- Home-cooked buffet lunch