Northern Thailand & Spoon-Billed Sandpiper
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Highlights
- Superb introduction to the amazing birdlife of Southeast Asia
- Abundance of resident tropical birds and wintering Siberian species
- 2 nights at the coast overlooking the Gulf of Thailand
- Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Nordmann’s Greenshank, Asian Dowitcher and Great Knot possible
- Boat trip to look for Malaysian and White-faced Plovers
- 3 nights at Khao Yai exploring the tropical forests of this impressive National Park
- Siamese Fireback, Silver Pheasant, Long-tailed Broadbill, Limestone Wren-babbler
- Three species of hornbill, Great Eared Nightjar, Red-headed and Orange-breasted Trogons
- 8 nights in the North visiting Doi Lang, Doi Ang Khang and Doi Inthanon National Parks
- Everything from Green Peafowl and Rufous-throated Partridge to Red-faced Liocichla
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- Services of our expert guides throughout
- British Airways direct flights London-Bangkok-London
- Thai domestic flights Bangkok-Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai-Bangkok
- 14 nights accommodation at hotels and lodges in Thailand
- All main meals with water included
- Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
- All birdwatching excursions (including boat trip at Laem Pak Bia)
- All entry fees and permits, tour-based tips and airport taxes
- Map and Limosa checklist of birds for the tour
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Itinerary
Our birdwatching tour to Thailand commences with departure from London Heathrow today on a non-stop British Airways flight bound for Bangkok.
We shall be met on arrival in Bangkok on the morning of day two by our local guide and head southwest from the Thai capital to the shores of the Gulf of Thailand. A two-night stay at a comfortable coastal hotel will obviate the need to run the gauntlet of Bangkok’s tr...
We leave the Gulf coast after an early breakfast this morning and head north. Skirting around Bangkok, we’ll make one or two short stops at some freshwater swamps along the way to look for Cinnamon and Yellow Bitterns, Ruddy-breasted Crake, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-...
Set amidst spectacular scenery, our comfortable hotel makes the perfect base from which to really get to know Khao Yai. More than 540,000 acres in extent, the park is exceptionally beautiful, its cool rivers and waterfalls, and the many and varied trails that criss-cr...
After breakfast we bid farewell to Khao Yai and return to Bangkok to catch a flight to Chiang Rai, in the northernmost region of Thailand. Driving to our riverside hotel at Tha Ton will provide us with our first views of the northern hills and of handsome Pied Bushcha...
After a further morning birding at Doi Lang we will continue to Doi Ang Khang, where the Angkhang Nature Resort will be our base for the next two nights. Set at an elevation of ca. 1500m (5000 feet), we will spend the whole of the next day exploring the scenic, forest...
Our final early morning at Doi Ang Khang will be in search of one or two species we may have missed, or aimed at getting better views of others. A number of other hard-to-see species are present locally, and we will keep a sharp eye and keen ear out this morning for t...
After breakfast in Chiang Mai, we pay a visit to the Royal Project area at Huai Hong Krai. Our target bird here is the majestic Green Peafowl, a spectacular but endangered Southeast Asian pheasant that’s difficult to see elsewhere nowadays since its population has dec...
After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a final morning birding at Doi Inthanon, investigating the lower elevation forests that are home to noisy Lineated Barbets and whinnying Greater Flamebacks, the uncommon Black-headed and White-bellied Woodpeckers, Black-hooded Oriole, Rufo...
After an early breakfast, reluctantly, we must return to Bangkok airport and check-in for our morning flight home. Late afternoon arrival at London Heathrow, where our birding tour to Thailand ends.
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Founded in 1985, Limosa is proud to be recognised as one of the world’s leading specialist operators of birding and wildlife tours.
Our varied annual programme is selected from a repertoire of more than 200 of the very best in birding and wildlife trips. Meticulously planned, professionally led and with prices that are genuinely all-inclusive, Limosa offers something for everyone: from short breaks in Britain and Europe through to a comprehensive selection of longer holidays to some of the world’s most beautiful wild places.
From our behind the scenes paperwork and planning to our website, brochures, newsletters and Tour Info Packs - all reflect the same high standards and quality of service. We look upon all of our guests as friends and take great pride in our high level of repeat business and the fact that so many new customers come to us by personal recommendation. On almost any Limosa tour there is likely to be someone for whom this is their first trip, whilst others in the party may have taken twenty or more holidays with us - and the current record is now more than fifty!
Whether you are a beginner new to birding or an ‘old hand’ with bags of experience, our tours are all about having fun whilst seeing lots of great birds. Travel with us in Limosa’s 30th Anniversary Year - and share our passion for birds and birdwatching the world over.
10 Top Reasons to Travel with Limosa ...
- The best guides ~ experienced, professional, enthusiastic, friendly and fun
- Small group camaraderie ~ limits of between 5-12 participants on most tours
- Ideal for everyone ~ with as much help and individual attention as you need
- Carefully planned itineraries ~ good food, comfortable lodgings and great birding!
- 30 years experience ~ specialising in birdwatching and wildlife tours
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- Discounts for Early Booking, Frequent Travel and airport parking and hotels
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- Supporting conservation through sponsorship, donation and action
Is Limosa For Me
Whether you're a beginner new to birdwatching or someone with years of experience, if you're passionate about birds and wildlife, you will find that Limosa's birdwatching tours have been designed with you in mind. Within our latest programme, you will find holidays that focus solely on birds through to those which also feature mammals, butterflies and more general wildlife.
Our varied annual schedule is selected from a repertoire of more than 200 of the very best in birdwatching and wildlife tours. Meticulously planned, professionally led and with prices that are genuinely all-inclusive, we offer something for everyone: from guided BirdWalks and birdwatching tours in Britain and Europe through to a comprehensive selection of longer birding and wildlife holidays to some of the world’s most beautiful wild places.
All that you need to enjoy them is a love of birds and the natural world, a desire to travel - and of course your binoculars!
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You may cancel your booking at any stage. Cancellation must be advised in writing by the 'lead name' (where possible) and takes effect on the day such notice is received by us. Deposits are non-refundable and all tour and interim flight deposits you have made will be retained by us. In the event of cancellation after the full balance is due, the cancellation charges payable to Limosa are calculated as follows:
85 or more days before departure - Loss of deposit only *1
84-43 days before departure - 50% of total invoice cost
42-29 days before departure - 75% of total invoice cost
28 days or less before departure - 100% of total invoice cost
*1 Plus any additional tour or interim flight deposit payments made.
To protect yourself against cancellation please ensure that you purchase insurance (see 28 below) as early as possible. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of your insurance, the above charges will normally be refunded to you by the insurance company less premium cost and any excess applicable.
All main meals are included in the tour price (and with drinking water provided), commencing with lunch on arrival in Thailand on Day 2 and concluding with breakfast on Day 16. Thai cuisine is delicious and for many visitors meals are a highlight. Breakfast and dinners will usually be taken at the hotels. Packed lunches (and the odd packed breakfast) most days; some lunches may be taken at a convenient restaurant along the way.
BIRDS: 350-380 species
MAMMALS: 10-15 species
WALKING
The walking effort is mostly easy. Away from the coast (where the terrain is flat), much of the birding on this tour is along roadsides, tracks and forest trails. At Doi Inthanon and Doi Lang we shall be birding at altitudes of up to 2565m (8415 feet). Inevitably when walking in the mountains, there will be some steeper sections along the roads and tracks, although these are usually quite short and, wherever possible, we will aim to drive uphill and bird as we walk back down. Comfortable, lightweight walking shoes or boots with stout soles and good grip are recommended.
TRAVEL
We use the non-stop scheduled services of British Airways, London Heathrow to Bangkok return.
Ground Transport is by air-conditioned minibus.
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