THAILAND: YOUTH PROGRAM

A) Khao Sok National Park Kayaking

It is a very soft adventure. This trip is for just about everyone. The bird watching and wildlife-sighting is unbelievable. Hornbills are actually common. In fact, it's one of the best birding spots in Thailand.

Days: 4 days/3 nights
Transport: Plane,car, motorboat
Accommodation: Bungallow

B) Southern Thailand kayak School

Day 1 - (Syllabus: Boat designs, Paddle design and materials, Equipment, Basic rescue, Signaling, Loading, Tides & currents).

Day 2 - (Syllabus: Wind & waves, Launching and landing, Trip planning, Navigation basics)

Days: 2 days
Transport: Available

C) Phang Nga Bay Tour

Introduce you to the unique geology of Phang Nga Bay, including scenic trip through exploring the nature/amazing wildlife from flowers to animals. Paddle around the island and swim.

Days: 3 days
Transport: Available (boat, car)
Accommodation: Hotel, Bungallow

D) Trang Kayak Tour

Day 1: Ko Lanta Yai and check into the bungalows. First paddle is around Ko Lapu Le. This is a lovely island with gigantic limestone karst cliffs, small secluded beaches and interesting foliage. There are caves and rock gardens to explore as well.

Day 2: Ko Talabeng. Paddle in a long mangrove channel on Ko Lanta Yai.

Day 3 : The last beach on the west coast of Ko Lanta Yai. Paddle around the southern point of the island. There's a small park on the point with loads of Crab-eating Macaque monkeys.

Day 4: Ko Muk. There's a small beach on this side of the island. Further around, there's a cave that leads to a hidden lagoon. After breakfast, we'll paddle back to Ko Lanta Yai. Boarding our bus, we'll head to Pakmeng Beach. Then, head down to a tidal river, the launch site for Ko Muk. We'll paddle out to Ko Muk. This usually takes around two hours. The west coast of Ko Muk is one of the nicest in all of Southern Thailand.

Days: 4days
Transport: Plane,car
Accomodation: available ( Bungalow)

E) Eco-Life in Thailand (Amazing Nature and Wonderful Culture)

Cross Cultural Exchange Program in Northern Thailand: To be guests of Northern villagers in their traditional rural homes in Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai is the great opportunity to learn about the local way of life of Northern people. You will have free time to wander around and chat to the locals, learn to weave clothes by local hand weaving machine, and have the meaningful experience to have cultural exchange with villagers & school children, as well as attend Bai Si Su Kwan Ceremony. You will also have a great time to learn about nature, flora and fauna, and hilltribe lifestyle in Doi Inthanon National Park, the tallest mountain in Thailand, and study and experience the life of mahout and his elephant at Lampang Elephant Conservation Center. It's a real great & excited experience! Activities: sightseeing, boating, nature walk-bird watching, hilltribe & local villager visits, weaving, biking, cross cultural exchange, ceramic bowl painting, mahout training, etc.

Days: 10days/9nights
Transport: Plane, Train, Car, Coach
Accomodation: Homestay in the village
Price: for May 06-Oct 07 (15-20 Pax: US$600;21-30 Pax:US$606)

Contact to:
Mrs. Duangkamol
Email: info@wildthailand.com; wildthai@asianet.co.th
Website: www.wildthailand.com
Address: Wild Thailand, 33/48 Passorn 1, Tambon Klong Sam, Amphoe Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120,
Tel: +(66-2) 901-0480, (66-1) 666-1798,
Fax: +(66-2) 901-0481

F) Uniformed Groups Oversea Adventure Camp 2006

The objective of this camp is to encourage members of the Uniformed Groups to work together and help each other. At the same time, it will enable the cadets to develop their leadership skills. They will be participating in a range of physically and mentally challenging activities (eg. trekking, rafting) as well as community service, which will promote team building and also stimulate and strengthen their leadership skills.

Transport: available (Bus)
Accomodation: Camp, bungalow, rafting house
Price: for a group of 40 pax = Baht 15,900/pax (2 FOC for X-Trekker leaders). A single supplement = Baht 800/pax (only at the Riverkwai Hotel)

G) Tarutao Trip

Day 1: The first paddling trip starts from the pier. "Pak Bara" means mouth of the Bara river in Thai. A thriving mangrove forests lines the far shore.

Day 2: Tarutao Island. There's a tidal river flowing through a dense mangrove forest which exits into the sea near the national park campgrounds/bungalows.

Day 3: Sea gypsy island called Ko Lipae The big attractions on these outer islands are crystal-clear water, verdant rain forest that grows all the way down to pure white sand beaches, birds, monkeys, and superb snorkeling.

Day 4: The far side of Ko Adang. The jungle on this stretch of the island is thick with tall tropical trees.

Day 5: Ko Rawi. Paddle along the coastline, stopping to explore secluded beaches and to go snorkeling.

Day 6: Ko Rawi to paddle the other side. Exploring the magnificent coral, interspersed with beach naps or beach exploring.
Day 7: Ko Butang island. Huge areas of completely undisturbed coral.

Day 8: Heading back towards Pak Bara. There's a natural arch on one island that makes for a wonderful photo opportunity.

Days: 8days
Transport: Plane,car, motorboat
Accommodation: available (Hotel, Bungalow)

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