SAUSALITO, California—Ancient rainforests, tropical islands and tree-house lodging provide a window to the wildlife and culture of Thailand and Laos on Wild Planet Adventures’ 11- and 15-day “Ultimate Wildlife” eco-adventure.
Highlights of this unique tour, led by expert naturalist guides, include:
· View wildlife and birds in four national parks and wildlife preserves, including night-time 4WD safaris for nocturnal animals
· Relax on a private island and enjoy Thailand’s famous beaches and world-class snorkeling
· Interact with elephants – and learn to communicate with them – at an award-winning eco-responsible elephant camp
· Interact with tigers and their cubs at Tiger Kingdom
· Witness mating gibbons serenade each other from a magical tree-house rainforest lodge – accessible only by a unique system of zip-lines
· Visit Chiang Mai “old city,” Grand Palace, and Buddhist temples
· Immerse yourself in the sensuality of Thai aesthetics; learn Thai cooking, visit floating markets and experience Thai massage
· Plus hiking, rafting and snorkeling excursions, and accommodations in boutique hotels and rainforest lodges.
On the final segment of the 15-day tour, enjoy one of the worldÂ’s most unique wildlife experiences. Travelers will have a rare opportunity to witness the mating courtship of gibbons (a small ape), as the males and females sing love duets to each other while morning mist burns off the rainforest. Five exclusive tree houses accessible only by an innovative network of zip lines serve as a traveler's vantage point, each stewarded by a local trained guide from a neighboring village. This unique experience with gibbons is also available as a stand-alone five-day tour. This activity, like most included in Wild Planet AdventuresÂ’ tours, generously supports local conservation initiatives and indigenous communities.
In addition, all Wild Planet Adventures tours are carbon-neutral, offset through Carbon Fund.
Pricing for Wild Planet’s Thailand “Ultimate Wildlife” eco adventures begins at $2,798 per person. Choose from scheduled group departures (Nov-June) or “go-on-your-own” individual departures year-round.
