Local Community and National Park Experience, Hua Hin | Thailand
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9 hours
English
- Understand how the Tom Yum Project, an innovative initiative that intertwines agricultural practices with elephant conservation efforts. Inspired by Tom Yum, the famous Thai hot 'n' sour soup, the project focuses on cultivating crops like chilli, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, onion and coriander, which are key ingredients of Tom Yum and, importantly, unattractive to elephants
- Prepare your own traditional lunch. Forage for fresh ingredients in the garden and learn how to cook a delicious Thai meal. This hands-on experience culminates in a communal dining experience, enjoying your creations in true Thai style
- Tie-dye is a craft with a rich tradition. This process involves various resist dyeing techniques where fabric is folded, twisted, pleated, or crumpled and then securely bound using string or rubber bands. In this tie dye workshop, you will be using the region's unique dark orange earth as the colour base; this imparts a vivid orange in the patterns on the fabric, creating a one-of-a-kind design
- Understand how beehive fences have emerged as an ingenious and peaceful solution to the growing conflicts between local farmers and the majestic elephants that once roamed freely in what are now agricultural lands. Plus make your own lip balm from the wax
- Embark on an exciting safari through the Kui Buri National Park in an open-air vehicle. Explore diverse ecosystems and possibly encounter a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat; from majestic elephants to gaurs, deer, wild boars and an array of birds and reptiles, each safari offers a unique and thrilling experience, with different sightings each day
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Full Day Kui Buri National Park & Local Community Project Experience Group 4 - 8
FromNZD $163.94Per Person
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What's included in Local Community and National Park Experience, Hua Hin | Thailand
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
09:30
Leave for the Hua Hin Clock Tower for the Tom Yum Project
11:00
You will get an understanding of the Tom Yum Project and how they are co-existing with elephants
11:30
Make your own lip balm using locally sourced wax
12:15
Learn to tie dye using local soil to colour the cloth
13:15
Make your own lunch with the local people
14:15
Leave the village for the Kui Buri National park
14:30
Jump on board a local vehicle to explore the park to hopefully see free-range elephants and wildlife
17:00
Leave the national park to return to Hua Hin Clock Tower
Food and Drinks
Lunch
Snacks
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off from and at Hua Hin Clock Tower
- Licensed English speaking Thai tour guide
- Tour transport is in an air-conditioned van
- Vehicle accident insurance per guest
- All activities,food and drinks at the Tom Yum Project
- National park entrance fee, park vehicle and tips for national park staff
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for tour guide and driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 1 day(s) before the departure date
- In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 16:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Meet
Venues
- Hua Hin Clock TowerBetween09:20 - 09:30View on Map
Meeting / End Points
- Kui Buri National Park
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Purchase Summary
- This tour is not suitable for gluten free or people who have a nut allergy
- If you have a food restriction (e.g. vegan, vegetarian or no pork) this must be communicated at time of booking. We may not be able to offer substitute dishes if not informed before the day of the tour
- Kui Buri National Park & community project is 90 minutes south of Hua Hin
- This tour requires a minimum of 4 paying persons to operate. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered an alternative date/tour, or a full refund
- We advise wearing light respectable but cool clothing
- We will confirm your pick up time the day prior to your tour around 4pm
Valid Period
The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
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Ticket Redemption
Redeem your voucher at the meeting point