The new 2011-2012 schedule is now up. The highlight is the “Into Tribal Laos and Wild Bhutan” described below. This 18-day trip combines the “Into the Heart of Tribal Laos” with eight days of rafting and trekking in beautiful Bhutan. Hope you can join us.
In addition, we have revised the “Six Days to Mae Hong Sorn” northern Thailand trip to be a year-round journey (except for the March-June low-water months). See details below.
You can now schedule the "Down a Winding River to a Mekong Gem" and the four-day and five-day "4,000 Islands" trips for any time of year, for three or more persons.
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Travel With Us
Our trips are educational adventures, on land or on a river. All are expert-led to ensure
that you learn not just the facts but the stories behind the facts, the anecdotes
that flavor any conversation. Groups are small. While we break up a journey
with comfortable hotels, our emphasis is upon experiencing the region as those
who live there do. We believe it is the only truly authentic way to understanding. Trips are of two types: paddling and non-paddling.
Click on a trip in the accompanying schedule and be taken to an illustrated itinerary. For more information and prices,
contact +662 653 9712 and +6681 450 5340 noting your country of departure.
While we offer journeys according to a set schedule, we can arrange one for the date and
group size that best suits you. We can also design an itinerary especially tailored to your requirements. |
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Discover the Heart of Remote Areas
Journey through the Thai hills with naturalist John Davies to discover a wealth of tribal peoples
and their fascinating lifestyles. Or join a photography workshop with field trips
led by renowned photographers who ensure that you capture unique images.
We’ll soon be offering textile tours, elephant treks, and explorations of
Thailand’s century-long love affair with teak and the gorgeous buildings built with it,
as well as discoveries of Laos’ stone heritage. |
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See the trip schedule below |
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Join Us on a Fabulous River Trip
Led by river explorer Steve Van Beek (see main website),
each journey offers unique adventures with plenty of time to hang and relax.
Explore remote regions to experience breath-taking beauty and experience traditional cultures first-hand.
We stay in village houses and occasionally camp in rainforests. At intervals, we sleep in lodges
because a hot shower is bliss after a long day. Food is basic but ample.
Trips are designed for novice boaters. Each paddles his/her own inflatable kayak
at the pace they desire. We provide all safety equipment but require that you be able to swim.
Don Ross, editor of Travel Trade Reporter said this about our trips
in the May 25, 2006 edition of the Bangkok Post: “Kayak tours [that] are an immersion in local culture, to take in the stunning scenery of a remote region, rather the adrenaline surge we might associate with a kayak tumbling through white water rapids.” |
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Perhaps more revealing are client comments. Read them and decide if this is for you. |
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| Trip Schedule 2011 |
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April 3-10 (Sun-Sun)
8 days |
Pristine Beauty in Laos´ Northern Wedge.
When Thailand is broiling, the Ou is deliciously cool. Lots of small rapids, foliage, and remote villages. |
April 10-14 (Sun-Thurs)
5 days |
Nam Ou all the way to Luang Prabang.
Rather than take out at Pongsaly (see “Northern Wedge”, above) we continue downriver by longboat to Laos’ former royal capital, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This may be a last descent; five dams are planned on this portion of the Ou. |
Oct. 20-24 (Th-Mon)
5 days |
Float through a 7.5 km. Cave.
Paddle one of the most amazing natural wonders in Asia. |
Nov. 4-6 (Fri-Sun)
3 days |
Down a Winding River to a Mekong Gem.
This lively little river begins in the hills and runs through forests and farmlands to Luang Prabang. You can schedule this on whatever dates you want. Minimum six persons. |
Nov. 13-27 (Sun-Sun)
15 days |
Into Tribal Laos and Wild Bhutan.
An amazing journey through tribal Laos; then raft and hike in Bhutan's mountain splendor. New |
Dec. 3-7 (Sat-Wed)
5 days |
5 Days in the 4,000 Islands of Laos.
An Asian wonder. Explore S.E. Asia’s largest falls and watch dolphins feed in the Mekong. You can schedule this on whatever dates you want. Minimum six persons. |
Dec. 11-25 (Sun-Sun)
15 days |
15 Days Through a Huge Cave and S.E. Asia’s Biggest Waterfall.
Outside Magazine called it “one of 48 trips of a lifetime”. Combines the best of the 7.5 km. cave and the 4,000 islands trips. |
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| Trip Schedule 2012 |
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Jan. 4-8 (Wed-Sun)
5 days |
5 Days in the 4,000 Islands of Laos.
An Asian wonder. Explore S.E. Asia’s largest falls and watch dolphins feed in the Mekong. You can schedule this on whatever dates you want. Minimum six persons. |
Jan. 13-15 (Fri-Sun)
3 days |
Down a Winding River to a Mekong Gem.
This lively little river begins in the hills and runs through forests and farmlands to Luang Prabang. You can schedule this on whatever dates you want. Minimum six persons. |
April 1-8 (Sun-Sun)
8 days |
Pristine Beauty in Laos’ Northern Wedge.
When Thailand is broiling, this Lao river is deliciously cool. Fun rapids, natural areas, and remote villages. |
April 8-12 (Sun-Wed)
5 days |
Nam Ou all the way to Luang Prabang.
Rather than take out at Pongsaly (see "Northern Wedge", above) we continue downriver by longboat to Laos’ former royal capital, a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
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| 4 days |
4-day 4,000 Islands.
For those who want to spend each day on the river, we’ve removed the Wat Phou visit. You can schedule this whenever you want. You can schedule this on whatever dates you want. Minimum six persons. New |
| 6 days |
Six Days in Thailand’s Remote North.
Raft a noisy but beautiful Thai river along the Burmese border. New |
| 6 days (non-paddling) |
Mae Hong Son-High Mountains Exotic Cultures.
Walk misty Thai mountain trails to see 300 bird species and tribes; ride elephants and raft. |
| 7 days (non-paddling) |
The Golden Triangle.
Live with northern Thailand tribes on the banks of the Mekong River, visit a Burmese market, hike in the Chiang Dao range. |
| 5 days |
Rafting the Wild, Wild Wa (Rafting).
A delightful, fast-flowing river in a cool, protected area in the mountains along the Lao border. Can do in early monsoon (June-July). |
| 6 days |
6 Days in the 4,000 Islands of Laos.
The day added to our normal five-day trip is spent paddling through the falls to the Mekong below. |
| 14 days (non-paddling) |
Akha & Hmong Winter Festivals.
Celebrate New Years with Hmong villagers and experience an Akha festival in Thailand’s northern hills. |
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