From Khaolak: Takuapa Old Town & Little Amazon Day Trip
ID: GYG1369499-2114968
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover Takuapa Old Town and the Little Amazon on a day trip. Visit the Takuapa Market, canoe through mangrove forests, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Begin your adventure with a convenient transfer from your hotel to Takuapa Viewpoint. Take in the panoramic views before heading to Takuapa Market to see how most local Thais start their day.
Next, enjoy a canoeing trip through Little Amazon, gliding through shady, century-old banyan trees, the gateway to the mangrove forest. The shallow wetlands offer refuge and nursery grounds for fish, crabs, shrimps, and mudskippers. Up in the trees, you may see types of snakes that snooze in the day.
After your canoeing adventure, enjoy a delicious lunch of Pad Thai and Thai dessert. Then, visit the Old Iron Bridge, built when Takuapa District was flourishing and famous for its tin mines.
Finally, explore Takuapa Old Town, known for its historical and Sino-Portuguese architectural splendor. Discover a charming Chinese quarter, old shophouses, a Buddhist temple, a ruined city wall, and traces of the town's tin mining legacy.
Highlights
- Explore Takuapa Old Town and the Little Amazon on a day trip from Khao Lak
- Visit the Takuapa Market and see how locals start their day
- Canoe through century-old banyan trees and mangrove forests
- Enjoy a delicious lunch of Pad Thai and Thai dessert
- Discover the town's history and architecture with an English-speaking guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress code at Thai Temples: No short sleeves for both male and female, and shorts should at least cover the knees.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transfer from hotel
- Water
- Soft drink
- Lunch
- Tour insurance
- English speaking guide
- National Park entrance fee
NOT INCLUDED
- Sun protection,
- Mosquito protection,
- Swimming suit,
- Towel,
- Suitable shoes.
- Please keep in mind the “DRESS CODE” at Thai Temples: No short sleeves for (both male and female) and shorts should at least cover the knees. And Insect repellent.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
