Don’t miss an incredible chance to sight the Bryde’s whales – a breed of whales in which approximately only 20 are known to live in the Gulf of Thailand, right in their own backyard.
Discover the mangrove forestation in Samut Songkhram on a longtail boat. Explore the beautiful nature and see monkeys. Have fun hunting cockles on a Thai 'skateboard' and pump up your day with retro wakeboarding activity. Voohoo!
Whale Watching and Mangrove Forest Exploration
About
Day 1
- Depart from Bangkok at 6:30 a.m. and get ready to sight the Bryde’s whales!
- Learn about whale conservation efforts in Thailand
- Understand the importance of how to whale-watch sustainably and responsibly.
- Enjoy whales watching (Join tour)
- Depart back to the peers
- Enjoy dinner in the famous Amphawa floating market
- Stay overnight in Amphawa area (recommended)
Day 2
- Cruise on a Longtail Boat
- Sight the local Sa-Mae monkeys (but no food feeding!)
- Plant mangroves in a mangrove preserve
- Thai Retro Wakeboarding
- Hunt and catch cockles on a Thai 'skateboard'
- Pass by a Thai oyster, cockle and mussel farm
- Enjoy a delicious local lunch
- Depart back to Bangkok. Arrive BKK at approx 16:00 p.m.
Meeting point
Your hotel (Bangkok city center)
Drop off point
Your hotel (Bangkok city center)
Where you will be
Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkram
More Info
PRICE
- 2 People = THB 16,900/ person
- 3 People = THB 12,600/ person
- 4 People = THB 10,500/ person
- 5 People = THB 9,700/ person
- 6 People = THB 8,700/ person
- 7 People = THB 8,100/ person
- 8 People = THB 7,600/ person
PRICE INCLUDE
- Activities as stated in the program
- A friendly & experienced licensed English-speaking tour guide (tour guide fees and tour guide's accommodation & meals)
- Breakfast box on day 1
- Water
- Transportation - air conditioning van (driver fees, driver's accomodation & meals, gas, toll fees and parking)
- Travel insurance
- VAT 7%
PRICE EXCLUDE
- Accommodation of travellers (Recommend Amphawa area)
- Meals and drinks of travellers
- Personal expenses
- Tips/gratuities for driver or guide (Optional)
WHAT TO BRING
- Sunscreen, camera, backpack, sunglasses, hat, binoculars
- Non-slip shoes - sneakers recommended
- Travel sickness pills (optional)
- Raincoat (optional)
- Something to read while on the boat
- Swimsuit or cloths that can get dirty
- Towel and toiletry
- Clothes to change on Day 2 after the activity
WHAT TO WEAR
Comfortable light clothes
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
None. For retrowake boarding, we recommend minimun 13 years old ++
SMALL NOTE
- For a large group, please contact us at bookme@hivesters.com
- Minimum booking 2 people/trip
- Please note all food allergies and restriction upon booking
- Adult price: Age 13++
- Children price: Age 3-12 - 20% Off adult retail price
- Infant price: Age 0-2 - Free of Charge
- **Since whales here are in the wild, in their nature habitat and nature is unpredictable sometimes. We do try our best in spotting whales! However we can't guarantee 100% & know what time we gonna see whales. So there might be a chance that you don't spot whale on your trip.
- Alcohol consumption is not allowed during the whale watching activity
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancellation made 14 days before activity date > Receive full refund
- Cancellation between 2 -14 days before activity date > Will be charged 50% of the total payment
- Cancellation less than 2 days before activity date >Will be charged 100% of the total payment
- No show> Will be charged 100% of the total payment