Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Day 1:
08.30 am Leave Phetchaburi town and head to Kaeng Krachan National Park headquarters. See introductory exhibition on the history and natural diversity of one of Thailand’s most pristine wild areas. Head to Ban Krang camp for a short break and preparations.
13.00 pm Head to our trekking starting-point just past Phanoen Thung camp, looking out over the vast vista of the Tanausri mountain range. Start on an easy, winding, mainly downward, 4 km trail through the forest. Set up camp on the Phetchaburi River near its source.
Day 2 :
After breakfast continue trekking along the river, (sometimes veering off into small hill-climbs), passing the Korea Brook alongside the Nga-Ngan peak (1500 meters above sea level). Break at Orchid Cliff, home to many wild orchid species. Continue to the even more beautiful Sugar Palm Forest Camp to swim, relax, have dinner, and set up our tents and hammocks by the riverside.
Day 3 :
After breakfast continue trekking along the river, passing the former Kasetsart University (KU) camp and arriving at a deep pool at the base of the 9-level Tor Tip waterfall. Here we swim, take lunch, and relax, before heading upwards and back towards our base and car at Phanoen Thung. We arrive back at Phetchaburi town at about 20.00 pm
(Total trek length, 3 days: 16 Kilometers)
Trip details
Cost
2 persons 7,200 baht/person
3 persons 5,400 baht/person
4 persons 5,200 baht/person
5 persons and up 4,200 baht/person
Price includes:
Price includes: 8 meals, guide, ranger, sleeping set, fees, insurance, transfer.
Preparation:
• Back-pack and 2 plastic sacks (big enough to put your bag pack in)
• Long pants; long-sleeved shirts; sturdy, comfortable walking shoes
• Rain coat; sandals; binoculars (if); pocket-knife; bathing suit
• Balm, insect repellent; personal medication; torch;cuttoenails short
*Note:Clothes should be of earth tone colors to blend in with nature.
*Note:
This trek is by special permission. No more than 15 persons per trip. |
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Day 1:
07.30am Be ready at Hotel. After breakfast leave for Kaeng Krachan National Park by pick-up truck. Stop at the visitor center for preliminary information in the exhibition hall. Continue the trip along the route to Wangwon-Tortip and arrive at Bankrang camp surrounded by the exotic atmosphere of the jungle before starting an adventurous trek.
Along the trekking trail in the valley, you’ll be shaded by plenty of huge trees (lunch will be between trails) and have a chance for you to feel the touch of a tropical rainforest until the setting of the sun. We’ll search for an area near the brook and set up a camp. Then together we’ll cook dinner and enjoy the meal in the night jungle before saying goodbye to the first day in the rainforest.
Day 2 :
Greet the fresh morning with a hot drink. Start enjoy animal watching in the forest after breakfast, Set off on an easy trekking through the jungle, enjoy the natural wildlife from exotic butterflies to native mammals. We will stop for lunch along the trail. 4.00 pm Leave for Phanoen Thung Camp. 973 meters above sea level and will set up a camp.
Day 3 :
Greet the fresh morning with the surrounding voices of nature and breakfast. Then, after a nice morning meal, you will be ready for another day of trekking along the jungle trails and a rocky slope to Tortip Waterfall which cascades through 9 levels, and sits as the centerpiece of the Kaeng Krachan rain forest. Approximate 4 Kms. or one and haft hours, easy trekking around our camp site. Stop for lunch at the waterfall. Enjoy swimming and relax for a while. Continue trekking down to the Phetchaburi River and KU.Camp (about 500 m.), enjoy yourself. lt’s a chance for you to study the rainforest and do some bird watching.
06.00 pm Start trekking back to Phanoen Thung Camp.Then we head back to hotel. 08.30 pm Arrive at the hotel.
(Total trekking 14 Kilometers)
Trip details
Cost
2 persons 7,200 baht/person
3 persons 5,400 baht/person
4 persons 5,200 baht/person
5 persons and up 4,200 baht/person
Price includes:
8 meals, guide, sleeping set, fees, insurance, transfer.
Preparation:
• Day pack • Long pants; long-sleeved shirts;
• Sturdy,comfortable walking shoes
• Rain coat; sandals; binoculars (if); pocket-knife; bathing suit
• Balm, insect repellent; personal medication;
• Torch; cut toe nails short.
*Note: Clothes should be of earth tone colors to blend in with nature. |