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zElephant Hills + Rainforest Camp Thailand

3 days

3-Day Private Tour

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Day
1

Private Transfer from Phuket to Elephant Hills

This morning, you’ll be met at the Phuket airport or at your island resort for a scenic drive through the tropical countryside to Khao Sok National Park. Upon arrival at Elephant Hills, settle in to your stylish private tent and then join your fellow Camp guests for a delicious buffet lunch featuring a variety of Thai dishes.

This afternoon’s canoe trip down the Sok River is a perfect introduction to the Park, a lush region of limestone peaks and dense tropical vegetation. As our experienced river guide paddles your canoe, you can just relax and enjoy the scenery or keep a lookout for exotic species including hornbill birds and reptiles basking on the riverbanks. Your canoe adventure ends at our Camp’s elephant sanctuary, a pioneering conservation project to care for Asian elephants. You’ll learn about the extraordinary relationship that exists between the mahouts (caretakers) and their charges as you help to prepare a meal for the elephants. This unforgettable Elephant Experience is highlighted by a chance to participate in their daily care – including feeding and bathing them.

Back at camp, you can enjoy a drink at the Explorer’s Bar and some evening entertainment before dinner is served.  Meals L+D

Day
2

Across Cheow Larn Lake to Rainforest Camp

Arise to the sound of the rainforest coming to life. As the mist clears from the rainforest-covered peaks to the south, you might even hear the territorial call of the gibbon echoing through the valley. After breakfast, set out in a traditional long-tail boat across the emerald waters of Cheow Larn Lake, cradled by forested mountains that rise steeply from the lakeshore. The region is a first-class habitat for wild elephants, the rare Asian ox, various monkey species and hundreds of different tropical birds. Many of these creatures are elusive and spotting them is rare, but this morning expedition is a thrilling immersion in nature at its finest.

Your destination this morning is the unique Rainforest Camp, situated in the heart of the National Park. Your stylish floating tent features comfortable hotel-style furnishings, private en suite bath with solar and wind-powered hot and cold shower, and enthralling views of the lake, forests and mountains. After a freshly-prepared buffet lunch, join our expert naturalist for a guided rainforest walk. In addition to seeing and learning about the Park’s unique flora including huge tropical hardwood trees, orchids, palms, ferns and bamboos, this jungle expedition offers a chance to observe native species like macaques, leaf monkeys, butterflies and a variety of exotic birds.

Back at the Camp, you can take in the views from your private deck chair and go for a refreshing dip in the lake. Then join your fellow guests for a congenial dinner before retreating to your private floating tent for the night.  Meals B+L+D

Day
3

Depart Cheow Larn Lake

After breakfast, embark on a guided canoe safari across the tranquil waters of Cheow Larn and through the narrow channels that surround the lake. You’ll soon find yourself surrounded by the rainforest where sharp eyes might reveal resting hornbill birds and energetic primates in the forest canopy high above the still waters. After lunch at camp, your private transfer by water + land takes you back to Phuket airport or your resort.  Meals B

Private Tour Add-Ons

Phuket

Thailand’s most famous resort island is the perfect place to unwind and experience the region’s incredible landscapes. We include private airport transfers, a choice of fine resorts, daily breakfast, and an excursion to Phi Phi Island with lunch in a charming beachside restaurant.

Bangkok

Explore the ancient Buddhist traditions of this thoroughly modern city on a private tour featuring its most significant temples including the Temple of the Golden Buddha and the Marble Temple.

Chiang Mai

Revered as the artistic, spiritual and cultural heart of their country, the captivating northern city of Chiang Mai is one of Thailand’s must-visit places. We include a choice of outstanding hotels, daily breakfast and a private city tour.

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1. Accommodations in Phuket are not included but can be arranged upon request. 2. Transfers can be arranged from other gateways in southern Thailand including Surat Thani and Krabi. 3. Activities noted in our itinerary are subject to adjustment based upon local weather and water conditions. 4. We also offer a 4-day stay at Elephant Hills + Rainforest Camp.