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Thailand Experience East Coast (May - Oct)
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Last Modified: 13 Nov 2012
Thailand Experience East Coast (May - Oct)
Trip code: TTSXC
Validity: 01 Jan 2012 to 31 Dec 2012
Discover the riches of Thailand's tropical south on this tantalising journey. Take sun-drenched beaches and warm turquoise seas, and add village visits, temple excursions and a myriad of cultural delights. If you like the sound of tranquil mountains, hidden coves, a kaleidoscope of colourful marine life and the opportunity to experience the diversity of Thai culture, then this is the Thailand travel adventure for you!
Table of Contents
Group size
Emergency contact
Your fellow travellers
Emergency funds
Single travellers
Issues on your trip
Also available to purchase
Meals introduction
What to take
We also recommend
Itinerary disclaimer
Culture shock rating
Group leader
Travel insurance
Physical rating
Joining point
Responsible Travel
Included activities
Joining point description
A couple of rules
Optional activities
Joining point instructions
The Intrepid Foundation
Money Exchange
Arrival complications
Responsible Travel projects
Spending money
Finish point
Carbon offset
Finish point description
Departure tax
Finish point instructions
To save you money and the hassle of booking multiple trips, this journey is a combination of some of our most popular adventures so your leader and the composition of your group may change.
Original trips are classic Intrepid adventures. With a mix of included activities and free time, they offer plenty of opportunities to explore at your own pace and take part in activities that really get beneath the skin of a destination. While the occasional meal may be included, you'll have the freedom to seek out your own culinary adventures. Accommodation is generally budget or tourist class (2-3 star), but you're as likely to find yourself as a guest of a local family as staying in a hotel or camping. Transport will vary as well. Depending on the destination and the itinerary you could find yourself travelling on anything from a camel to a train or a private safari vehicle. It's all part of the adventure! Original travellers have a desire to make the most of their travel time and really get to know a place, its people and cultures.
Day 1 Bangkok
Sa-wat dee! Welcome to Thailand.
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1.
You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader.
Thailand's bustling capital, Bangkok is famous for its tuk tuks, khlong boats and street vendors serving up delicious Thai food.
Bangkok has so much to offer those with time to explore - why not take a riverboat to Chinatown and explore the crowded streets, uncover the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, wander down the tourist mecca of Khao San Road, or indulge in some Thai massage?
Optional Activities
Bangkok - Thai kickboxing exhibition - THB2000
Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
Bangkok - Thai massage - THB350
Bangkok - Wat Pho temple - THB100
Hotel (1 nt)
Days 2-3 Sangkhlaburi
Travel by local bus to Kanchanaburi (approx 2 hrs).
Continue on the long and windy road to Sangkhlaburi (approx 4.5 hrs).
Set in a dramatic region of limestone mountains and forests, Sangkhlaburi is situated next to a serene lake. The view is staggering, especially in the morning as the mist dances playfully on the mountain tops and the local Thai, Karen and Mon people go about their daily ritual of offering alms to the monks.
Take a boat trip on the beautiful Khao Laem Lake before stopping for a simple lunch of fried rice and fruits in a hilltribe village.
There's time for a quick swim in the lake before we visit to the historical Three Pagodas Pass. The border area with Myanmar (Burma) is a fascinating place to explore and the daily market has heaps of things for the avid treasure hunter to find.
Included Activities
Three Pagodas Pass
Boat trip on Khao Laem lake
Guesthouse (2 nts)
Day 4 Thong Pha Phum
After a short journey to a nearby village (approx 2 hrs), we have the opportunity to gain insight into the daily life of the Karen villagers who originated from Burma. Learn about local customs, religion, farming techniques and their general way of life. There's even the chance to share some of your English skills with the local children and perhaps pick up some local language skills yourself. Stay overnight in the small town of Thong Pha Phum. Home to many Mon and Burmese from neighbouring Burma, this town is pleasantly unaffected by the tourist trade. The produce market or nearby temple are great places to spend an hour or so in the morning.
Included Activities
Ethnic Karen village tour
Guesthouse (1 nt)
Day 5 Kanchanaburi/River Kwai
Take a bus to Hellfire Pass (approx 1 hr)
At the Hellfire Pass Museum you can walk through the hand-cut gorge and learn about the arduous lives of POWs working in this district during World War II.
Enjoy a saamlaw (bicycle rickshaw) tour around the town of Kanchanaburi - the perfect way to take in the splendour of this city and the monuments to its tragic past.
Dine at the local night market or in one of the many restaurants offering tasty Thai dishes.
Included Activities
Hellfire Pass Memorial
Optional Activities
Kanchanaburi - Kayaking - THB250
Kanchanaburi - Thai cooking class - THB750
Erawan Falls - THB200
Kanchanaburi - Jeath War Museum - THB30
Guesthouse (1 nt)
Day 6 Thai House
This morning presents many options for you to consider.
Visit the spectacular Erawan waterfalls and marvel at the turquoise waters that flow over its seven levels of limestone beauty. Of course, also take a plunge to cool off from the midday sun. You can also try your hand in the kitchen as you learn the art of Thai cooking. Fancy something a little more active? Jump on a kayak and paddle down the infamous River Kwai.
After a bus journey back to Bangkok (approx 2 hrs), transfer to the outskirts of the city to a magnificent traditional Thai teak house.
Stay with a friendly local family and sleep amongst the orchids in their traditional Thai house. You can also try your hand in the kitchen as you learn the art of Thai cooking.
Homestay (1 nt)
Days 7-8 Bangkok
Journey out to a colourful market to learn about the local spices and produce, before returning to the hustle and bustle of Bangkok by longtail boat (approx 40 mins) along the Chao Phraya River - also known as the River of Kings.
Occasionally due to high water levels we may be unable to take the khlong boat from the Thai House. At these times we'll travel by van.
The afternoon of Day 7 is free for you to explore the city. Brave the chaos of the Weekend Market for one last time, or visit the Grand Palace or National Museum. Of course, the tourist mecca of Khao San Road also attracts many visitors with its offerings of cheap, funky clothing, tasty snacks, and ice-cold beer.
Rise early in the morning of Day 8 for a temple visit.
Make a visit to Wat Arun - the 'Temple of the Dawn'.
You may also wish to visit Wat Pho, the oldest and largest wat in Bangkok featuring the 46 m-long reclining Buddha. Wat Pho is also the national headquarters for the teaching of traditional Thai medicine so you could take time for a Thai massage at the massage school within the grounds.
As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group may change at this location. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary and you're welcome to attend, as this is a great chance to meet your new fellow travellers.
Depart Bangkok in the afternoon of Day 8.
No trip to Thailand is complete without an overnight train journey - in the evening we head south bound for Surat Thani, accommodated in air conditioned sleeping berths (approx 13 hrs). Multishare compartments have bunk beds; sheets and pillow provided. Our baggage travels in the carriage with us. There is a food and drink service available on board.
Included Activities
Bangkok - Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Optional Activities
Bangkok - Wat Pho temple - THB100
Hotel (1 nt), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)
Days 9-10 Ko Pha-Ngan
Arrive into Surat Thani and continue by bus (approx 1.5 hrs) and boat (approx 3 hrs) over to Ko Pha-Ngan.
The beautiful island of Ko Pha-Ngan is a perfect spot for relaxing on the beach or exploring the island's fishing villages, temples and waterfalls. While here you can try a delicious seafood barbecue by the beach.
Guesthouse (2 nts)
Days 11-12 Ko Tao
From one island paradise to another - it's about 2 hours by boat to Ko Tao.
Famous for its spectacular coral reefs, the delightful little island of Ko Tao is the place for immersing yourself in tropical waters and relaxing on the beach under swaying coconut palms - what a tough life!
Take a snorkelling trip to explore around the island. With coral and fish aplenty and the remote chance of seeing timid reef sharks amongst mesmerising coral formations, Ko Tao is undeniably one of the jewels in southern Thailand's crown.
In the evenings, you can stroll the beaches or sample local fare at a seafood restaurant. Ko Tao also has a small but lively scene for those who are interested in some dancing and drinking on the shoreline.
Included Activities
Ko Tao - Day tour & snorkelling
Bungalow (2 nts)
Days 13-15 Ko Samui
Take a boat over to Ko Samui (approx 2.5 hrs).
Take a day trip to Ang Thong Marine National Park - an idyllic archipelago of around 40 islands - where you have the opportunity to explore some of the islands and do some snorkelling. Please note that if weather conditions are not suitable, an alternative activity will be substituted.
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time. Please check the 'Finishing Point Hotel' section for checkout times and luggage storage possibilities.
Included Activities
Ko Samui - Ang Thong Marine Park tour
Hotel (2 nts)
Also available to purchase
For many of our trips we have other services or experiences that are also available to purchase to extend your trip or to make your holiday a little easier. Below is a list of other travel products you can purchase in conjunction with this trip.
TTSXC Single supplement 2012 (TTSXC)
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Itinerary disclaimer
Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers' comments and our own research. The information given in this itinerary may be slightly different to that in the brochure. It's very important that you print and review a final copy of your Trip Notes a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans. For the latest updated Trip Notes please visit our website: www.intrepidtravel.com
Please note that while we operate successful trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route.
Culture shock rating
Expect some culture shock. You'll be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.
Physical rating
Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.
Included activities
Included activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary, all other activities are optional and at your own expense. If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary, the cost will not be refunded.
Optional activities
A selection of optional activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only. Prices are for entrance only and don't include transport costs to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination. Optional activities aren't necessarily endorsed or recommended by Intrepid nor included in price of this trip. If you do any optional activities, you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and doesn't form part of your contract with Intrepid. You may be required to sign/complete a waiver form or a receipt for some optional activities.
Money Exchange
The official currency of Thailand is the Baht (THB).
The most convenient and cheapest way to obtain local currency is via an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) or Bancomat. ATMs are now available in most towns and visa cash advances are available in major banks. Foreign currency notes that are old, torn or faded can be very difficult to exchange, clean bills in small denominations are most useful. Traveller's cheques can be difficult to change. The use of credit cards is restricted, mainly to major hotels.
Spending money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping, participating in optional activities, and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
If you're happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid destinations. Although can be difficult to source we advise you to carry small notes of local currency each day to make tipping easier. Please note we recommend that any tips are given directly to the intended recipient by a member of your group as our group leaders are prohibited from collecting cash for tips.
The following amounts are per person suggestions based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers:
Restaurants: Local markets and basic restaurants - round your bill up to the nearest US$1. More up-market restaurants we suggest 10% to 15% of your bill.
Local guides: Throughout your trip you may at times have a local guide in addition to your leader. We suggest US$2-3 per day for local guides.
Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest a higher tip for those more involved with the group, however we suggest US$1-2 per day for drivers.
Your Group Leader: You may also consider tipping your leader for outstanding service throughout your trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline US$2-4 per person, per day can be used. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
In total, we recommend you budget approx US$5-10 per day of your trip to cover tipping.
At your group meeting on day 1 your tour guide will discuss with you the idea of running a group tipping kitty, whereby everybody contributes an equal amount and then your group leader pays the tips while keeping a running record of all monies spent (except restaurant tips). The record can be checked at any time and any money remaining at the end of the tour returned to group members. This is often the easiest way to avoid the hassles of needing small change and knowing when and what is an appropriate amount to tip.
Please don't tip with coins, very small denomination notes, or dirty and ripped notes. This is regarded culturally as an insult.
Departure tax
All departure taxes should be included in your international flight ticket.
Group size
Maximum of 12 travellers per group.
Your fellow travellers
As you travel on a group trip you will be exposed to all the pleasures and maybe some of the frustrations of travelling in a group. Your fellow travellers will probably come from all corners of the world and likely a range of age groups too. We ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience. Remember too that you have responsibilities to the group. If you are requested to be at a place at a certain time, ensure that you don't keep the rest of the group waiting. We have found time and time again that the very best trips we operate are those where the dynamics within the group work well - this takes just a little effort on your part.
Due to privacy reasons we are unable to provide you with contact details and any personal information about your fellow travellers booked on your trip prior to departure. However you can download Intrepid's FREE Meet Up app to chat with your fellow travellers before your trip. Meet up, discuss your upcoming trip and share the excitement of planning for your adventure. For more information visit:
Single travellers
Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and don't involve a compulsory single supplement. Single travellers share with people of the same gender in accommodation ranging from twin to multishare. Some of our itineraries have accommodation booked on a mixed gender share basis and where applicable this will be specified in our Trip Notes. On a selection of our trips, you have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure that you have your own room (where available). Please note that this only applies to accommodation during the tour - pre-trip and post-trip accommodation will be booked on a single room basis.
A Single Supplement is available on this trip. The Single Supplement is not available in the following locations:
- Day 6 Homestay
- Day 8 Overnight Train
Guesthouse (6 nts), Hotel (4 nts), Bungalow (2 nts), Homestay (1 nt), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
Meals introduction
While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Your group leader will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. On our camping trips we often cook the region's specialities so you don't miss out. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There's no obligation to do this though.
No meals included
Please budget for additional meals and expenses while on your trip. Our suggestion is based on past traveller feedback but you may choose to spend more or less.
Van, Bus, Songthaew, Sammlaw (cycle rickshaw), Longtail boat, Taxi, Ferry
There are some long travel days and some of the transport can be quite cramped and without air-conditioning.
Overnight sleeper trains in Thailand are air-conditioned with sleeping berths down both sides of the carriage. The carriage is multishare, and there are curtains that close over the beds. A sleeping sheet and a pillow are provided, and our luggage travels in the carriage with us. There is a western and Asian-style toilet located at the end of the carriage, with carriage lights staying on during the night.
Group leader
All Intrepid group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders.
Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Joining point
Viengtai Hotel
42 Rambuttri Road
Phone: +66 22805434
Fax: +66 22818153
Joining point description
Centrally located just off famous Khao San road, the Viengtai is within walking distance of many of the area's main attractions such as: Grand Palace, National Museum, National Library and Wat Po. Local area maps are available from reception.
Rooms are equipped with private en-suite, AC, TV, phone & mini-fridge. The hotel has 24hr reception, restaurant and swimming pool.
Joining point instructions
Metered taxi ranks are easily located, on exiting the customs hall walk outside the airport and look for the sign saying 'metered taxis'. The cost is the metered fare plus a THB50 surcharge. If the taxi uses the toll way it is up to an extra THB70. The total fare should be about THB400 (US$13). Non-metered taxis are also available, where you will be given a docket to pay the driver a set price of THB700 (US$20). It will take about 1 hour drive to the hotel.
Alternatively Intrepid offer a pre-arranged transfer service option. Enquire with your agent and advise your flight arrival details at least 14 days prior to your trip departure. If you have purchased an arrival transfer you will be met after exiting customs outside. Look for exit door 6 and our representative holding a sign with your name on it.
If you have any problems locating our representative please go to the ATTA Counter (Association of Thai Travel Agents) near exit door 6 and ask to call our transfer company on one of the following 24 hour numbers:
081 658 2727 or
081 566 9324
If you flight is delayed or cancelled please call the above numbers.
Normal check in time at the hotel is after 14:00.
Arrival complications
We don't expect any problems (and nor should you) but if for any reason you are unable to commence your group trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your group leader.
If you have pre-booked an airport transfer (where available) and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the starting point hotel, following the Joining Instructions in these Trip Notes. Should this occur, please apply to your travel agent for a refund of the transfer cost on your return.
No refund is available on missed transfers or portions of your trip owing to a different flight arrival or delayed flight arrival. Any additional cost incurred in order to meet up with your group is at your own expense.
Finish point
Samaya Bura Resort
171/4-9, T.Maret - Koh Samui, Suratthani
Ko Samui
Phone: +66 (0)77913250
Fax: +66 (0)77913255
Finish point description
Located in Lamai and close to the beach and local shops, the Samaya Bura resort has twin share rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms.
Finish point instructions
A departure transfer is available - please enquire at the time of booking.
From our finishing point a taxi to the airport will take about 30 minutes and cost approximately THB400-500.
Normal check out time is 12 noon. If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel.
Emergency contact
In the case of a genuine crisis or emergency, Intrepid's Thailand Office can be reached on Tel: +66 898 103 722 (Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Borneo, Indonesia, Burma & Phillipines) and Tel: +855 92 555 969 (Cambodia). For all other enquiries please contact our Reservations department which is open 24 hours, 6 days per week (excluding Sunday). For further contact details please refer to:
Emergency funds
Please also make sure you have access to an additional US$400, to be used when unforeseen incidents or circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster, civil unrest or an outbreak of bird flu) necessitate a change to our planned route.
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. As a general rule most countries expect that you will have at least 6 months' validity on your passport. On arrival visitors may be asked to present return tickets and evidence of means to cover your intended stay.
We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change - it's important that you check for yourself. Residents from other countries must consult the relevant embassies or your travel agent.
Australia: No - not required
Belgium: No - not required
Canada: No - not required
Germany No - not required
Ireland: No - not required
Netherlands: No - not required
New Zealand: No - not required
South Africa: No - not required
Switzerland: No - not required
United Kingdom: No - not required
USA: No - not required
If entering by air you will be granted a 30 day stay on arrival. If entering by a land border, you will be granted a 15 day stay only. A visa extension can be obtained in Thailand at an immigration office for approx. 2000THB. Alternatively you can apply for a Thailand visa in advance from your embassy or consulate that will allow a 30 day stay when entering at an overland border.
Issues on your trip
While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or our local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
We recognise that there may be times when your group leader/local partner may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the leader to speak to their direct manager.
You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. But we do ask you to be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is complete.
What to take
What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the countries you are visiting and when you are travelling. Generally speaking you should pack as lightly as possible. On the vast majority of our trips you are expected to carry your own luggage and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we recommend keeping the weight under 10kg / 22lb.
Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
You can find Intrepid's Ultimate Packing List on our website. It should be used as a guide only and isn't intended to be a complete packing list.
Go to Intrepid's Ultimate Packing List
Consider bringing your own water bottle to refill along the way. The sale of bottled water contributes to an enormous environmental problem around the world. In addition to the water in bottles, the production of a 1 litre plastic bottle takes 2 litres of water and 200ml of oil. A large proportion ends up in limited landfill or discarded in waterways and natural environments. Although it can be difficult to avoid bottled water when travelling, please consider water purification techniques such as iodine or micropur and use the water dispensers which are provided at some of our accommodation. When unable to avoid bottled water it is better to buy the largest available and distribute into your smaller bottle for the day
All Intrepid travellers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully on this trip. When selecting your trip please make sure you have read through the itinerary carefully and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please note that if, in the opinion of our group leader or local guide, any traveller is unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group, Intrepid reserves the right to exclude them from all or part of a trip without refund.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations and anti-malarial requirements before departure. We recommend that you carry a first aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements (including a spare pair of glasses) as they may not easily be obtained at the locations on this trip. For legal reasons our leaders and guides are prohibited from administering any type of drugs including headache tablets and antibiotics. Please ensure that you are adequately prepared.
Rare instances of dengue fever have been reported in this region. This virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. There is no vaccination against it, but there are preventative measures that you can take such as wearing long clothing, using repellent and being indoors particularly around dusk and dawn.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trip.
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
Your leader will accompany you on all included activities, however during your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your group leader will assist you with the available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Intrepid itinerary, and Intrepid makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns.
For more details on the type of conditions and safety standards you can expect on your trip, please refer to Intrepid's operational safety policy on our website. We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field:
Please be aware that local laws governing tourism facilities in this region differ from those in your home country and not all the accommodation which we use has a fire exit, fire extinguishers or smoke alarms.
Depending on where you come from please note that drivers in this part of the world may drive on the opposite side of the road from what you are used to. Look both ways before crossing any road. Traffic can be a little more chaotic than you might be used to at home. Be aware!
While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing.
You may stay at hotels with unfenced pools and no life guard on duty.
Please be aware that local laws governing transportation safety may differ from those in the western world or from your home country and not all the transport which we use provides seat belts.
While life jackets are generally available on water craft, there may be occasions where they are not provided and child size life jackets are not always readily available. If travelling with children and this safety issue concerns you we will be able to advise alternative methods of transport (where available) for you to travel to the next destination. You can choose to travel independently for this leg of the journey. This would be at your own expense.
Please note that helmets are not always provided for sightseeing on bicycles.
Your leader will conduct a brief safety discussion before our snorkelling activities.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.
When travelling on a group trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader.
If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Please go to our website for links to various travel insurance providers:
Responsible Travel
We believe strongly in low impact or rather positive impact tourism. Broadly speaking this means that we try to minimise the negative aspects of tourism on the local cultures and environments that we visit and highlight the positive aspects. Please visit our website for further details and suggestions on how you can be a responsible traveller:
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Roger Federer may want to retire his denial dance once and for all this season.
The 13-time Grand Slammer was all out of sorts (to say the least) and was bounced from the Sony Ericsson Open today by Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. The Serb will now face the winner of the Andy Murray-Juan Martin del Potro match tonight in Sunday's big final.
So how out of sorts was the supposedly serene Swiss? Well, I wouldn't ask his now-deceased Wilson stick. Just sayin'.
*blows air kisses to Maja*
UPDATE: Click here for the transcript from Fed's post-match presser - it's a MUST READ (thanks Tessa!). Someone is PISSED though I think Wilson should be more - may he rest in peace. Boo hoo.
Friday, April 3, 2009
(UPDATED) VIDEO VAULT: What did Wilson ever do to you Fed?
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54 comments:
- johanneApril 3, 2009 at 1:22 PM
dayum! he really needed to let out some aggression, but i was still really shocked to see it!
i don't know if he can do it, but i'm really cheering for nole to lift the trophy now (i think it was the embarrassing camping story in addition to my vivid imagination of what the celebration party would be like). murray bores me, sorry. no personality! so vacant and absent. smile! change your facial expression! do SOMETHING! same with delpo. he looks asleep 90% of the time. are you awake?! hello!! HA HA sorry, clearly i'm just cracking myself up. /drivel by jo :) - BrittanyApril 3, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Johanne I have to disagree with you when you say Andy Murray has no personality, he has one, it's just a very annoying one.
ReplyDelete Tessa,
Fed was gadawful. Honestly, you've never seen him like this before. But the racquet smash? A thing of beauty. I gained a whole lot of respect for him after that. Sometimes, you just need to be violent (against an object.)
All the ones I destroyed looked like Fed's. It's so great when you can do it in one shot. You feel like if you've accomplished nothing else, you've done at least THAT. Usually, that frees you up and you can play better. But Fed was too far behind and his forehand was AWOL.ZOMFG! I don't who saw the match, but it was BAD! I started watching when Fed lead 5-1 in the 1st set and thought this would be an easy win for Fed but then... I don't even know what it was, but he just kinda imploded!
He sprayed his forehand everywhere, just not in court!
You could almost feel how he got more and more frustrated and then - BOOM! - he sends his poor racquet to racquet-heaven...
At this point, does anyone doubt that his problems are bigger than he want everyone (including himself) to believe?
I'm not just talking about his level of play, but first and foremost about his mental toughness!
He developed from being The Mighty Fed to becoming a mental midget when conditions get rough.
Just for comparison:
Both him and Rafa played their worst matches of the year in Miami, but even though Rafa blew that double break lead in the 3rd set, he kept fighting until the end.
Roger just gave up! He got upset with himself, the conditions, everything!
In the hand he even refused to shake hands with the umpire!
As a Rafanatic and Fedophile, this have been the worst two days in a long time and I want this sh!t to stop!
Ps. thanks for posting it!Slut-wear. BWHA!
*adds new term to her vocabulary*
I agree that Murray is kinda boring, but I also like how hard he has had to work, and the fact that he's as white as a sheet. It makes him closer to one of us, rather than perfect like most of the rest of the top ten.
JMDP I like because of all those names. Plus, he's a big gangly goon capable of just killing the ball. He also plays with a lot of emotion, which always makes natch happy! ;)
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Have fun on the group party slutbus tour of Miami!- AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 1:58 PM
I wouldn't count on him getting a coach any time soon, read his post-match presser. He actually sounds a little crazy in that (sarcastic and ticked too, which isn't the worst I guess, better than the crazy at least).
WITHIGOW with him, I'm actually beginning to wonder of impending fatherhood is screwing up his tennis already. Yes, I'm one of those nuts who thinks he didn't actually want this yet (despite all his protestations to the contrary) and that Mirka trapped him after failure to get a ring all those years.
-Bad Tin! ;)
PS - I'm actually starting to feel sorry for the guy, which I can't believe, crazy Rafa fan that I am! - johanneApril 3, 2009 at 2:05 PM
>> celebration party? well def shirtless and lots of champagne tossed around to bathe in. i think they'll need more party peeps there - for support of course. <<
Word. I'm so there with my slut-wear (hey that rhymes!). Hopefully Nole has Rafa's number so we can call and cheer him up by leaving dirty messages and the like ;)
Brittany: Pfff! You really got me in your comment, thought you were going somewhere else entirely. But let me clarify: I don't find Murray annoying or anything of the sort. He's just kinda there, doo-do-doo, playing great tennis. And that's totally fine, that's his style. It just doesn't do anything for me. Zzzzz. HOWEVER, when I saw him singing along to Coldplay during Tabasco's injury time-out yesterday, I was amused. But only slightly.
On topic: I wonder if Fed's presser is posted yet. I'm sure they asked him about the late Mr. Wilson. R.I.P. @Maja:so it was standard Fed wreck game?Leading 5-1, everything is in your hands, you have all the shots, you're Fed for god sakes, and then SNAP! he's gone mental.
Oh well.Sadly but this is what I expect now from Federer, to go mental without valid reason.To be a better player, and to constantly give away matches is crazy.
I so wonder how it's gonna develope in the future, he now has serious problem, that just keeps repeating.
Will he wake up?Will be interesting to see.I'm sad to see such a brilliant player doing this to himself.I want normal Federer, we already have Safin, two of them are just too much.He's just kinda there, doo-do-doo,
Oh, I though you were talking about Nole for a moment johanne. my bad!
I check the SEO site and ASAP sports and couldn't find the transcript from his presser. Feel free to leave the link here - inquiring minds are DYING to know.
What's the big deal? When he was younger, Roger smashed his rackets all the time.
True enough JadeFoxxy (I always want to type 3 X's - tennisperv). But because of that reason it shows Fed's actually regressing which is a pretty bad sign for his game right now and with Baby Mango on the way. He's going to have less mental bandwith than he has now to work on his game once Mango's born. He may deny it but I think he'll see it's not so easy.
He needs to start AHORA and get his shite in gear. It's just going to get worse - as evidenced today.- AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Federer is going to switch racquet and start using Prince now that Nole has used that stick to beat him... hehehe.
May be that's the exact reason why Bjork left the game after losing his last Wimbledon match. He can't see himself be an also run in all the tournaments. Rich:
I don't know if he's regressing really. I think he basically learned how to suppress it and was successful in doing so for a long time. But it probably takes a lot of work to suppress what seems to be his true nature so it's coming out, little by little.
I do think the fact that he served and volleyed for a lot of the third set means he isn't THAT stubborn and he's willing to change it up.
And seeing how his problems began before he got Mirka pregnant I don't think it's about impending fatherhood at this point. That can be used as a too easy excuse if one isn't careful."I've had like 5 coaches in the last few years."
Ammmm, OK, is that an answer?!?
He is out of reality.
Yeah Fed, but two years ago you were destroying others, now you're destroying yourself, any clues to catch?And they do ask him, what does it take for him to get it...he lives in the last 5 years, but it's this year now, and he's reluctant to face it.JF: But not only did he used to smash racquets but he also used to serve and volley all the time too in his younger years.
I think we can agree he's just plain stumped about what to do out there now that two ballers own him outright and he just lost a big one to someone he, let's be honest, has no real love for.
I'm def not saying the impending fatherhood was the catalyst for his issues because they did start before. But, his focus will undoubtedly be split. He's only human.
It's tennis and Fed so he can def get his game back together. But he needs to admit he has big issues in his game right now and figure out a smart way to fix them.
We've seen this time and time again - it's a slippery slope from the top to somewhere down below. But it's not written in stone it will happen, he just needs to start working on it. Like, now.- AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM
ITA TEssa about the coach comment - ummm, what??? There were other weird things in there as well - what was with that hard court over, on to the clay courts bit???
And, while impending fatherhood might not be the only reason things are going South, I firmly believe it's part of the reason.
ITA with Rich that things are only going to get harder/probably worse after Mango arrives. Somewhere I read this article about chances of winning majors after fatherhood. The gist was not good, to say the very least, with lots of stats backing up the article. They had some comments of current tour and former tour fathers, and they all said it was going to be a lot more difficult than Federer realizes.
So, no matter what Federer says about it, I just really think it's playing on his mind and feeding into the "I might never win another major" mindset he seems to be carrying.
Obviously "a whole lot" (sorry Tessa I couldn't resist ;) is going wrong, but trapper Mirka and baby Mango are at least part of it.
-Tin Wait...wait...wait...
...WITHIGOW? AHORA?(Who, me?;) )
ITA, I can figure out. wtf do the other two mean?
Rog saying it DIDN'T feel good makes me hate him now. Keep on thinkin' that way, loser. You'll be out of the top 50 in no time.
Alright...constant racquet smashing bad. When-it's-needed racquet smashing? Verrrrrrrrrry good.Interesting, or not really, not surprising I should say, that he spends a good part of that presser bashing his opponent (and the weather) - and that he just played a bit worse? Me thinks he needs to cancel a few lunch dates with Anna Wintour and start watching some Rafa pressers and see how good sportsmanship is actually shown.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Good point Foxxy - I don't want the poor kid getting blamed either. His/her mother on the hand... No, but seriously, it's not poor innocent baby's fault, it's Fed's and his mentality about it.
Plus, his refusal to acknowledge what a change this is infuriates me. Not so much, say, as his refusal to acknowledge anything is wrong with his game, or his refusal to acknowledge that he'll never beat Father Time, but it infuriates me nonetheless.
You are a GOAT candidate for heaven's sake Fed, act like it!!! This infuriation even after all the slack I'm cutting him for the wonderful class-act years he has given us. Come on Fed, don't ruin the legacy!
PS - I will shut up now, why am I even letting Fed make me crazy, I love Rafa for heaven's sake. ;) If Fed wants to fall, let him fall I guess, or keep up the "great effort" or whatever:
"So, you know, I finished worse than him. He played so bad in the first set, I had a great effort by finishing even worse than him. It was good." ^^WTHIGOW = What the hell is going on with...
The other one? No idea!
I read the interview and it felt so strange...
I couldn't really catch the vibe of it and Fed didn't really give any inside. Just the usual blah blah players tell the press after a bad loss!
When will he finally grow some balls and say what's really on his mind?
C'mon Fed! You smashed that racquet - and you liked it! *starts humming*
You completely lost it in that moment! Just admit it!
And what is that sh!t that he's looking forward to clay now?
He's just playing 2 tournaments before RG and he must already have nightmares about Rafa trashing him (if he manages to reach the final...)- AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 3:21 PM
Is it bad to that I'm glad he did that? Finally!!!!!!!!!!!
He's human afterall. Maybe, just maybe, he'll wake up and realize that he's actually not the best player on tour right now.
I'm also glad that it wasn't Rafa or Andy M that did us the honors. This should punctuate the story the rest of the tennis world already knew. The FedExpress has left the building. LOVE ITTTTTTT!!!
Ash Yeah he was SO sarcastic in that presser and like Maja said the part about looking forward to the clay??? WTF!!! That was so telling. Does he really think his prospects will be better on the clay than hard courts? He can't get himself to admit, at least publicly, that his game is slipping fast.
Let's hope he's doing some real soul searching privately. But if today's performance was any indication, nothing's happening behind closed doors either.I only saw the last three games of the match so, sadly, I missed the smash. Someone back up in the comments said this was his worst match of the year. Really? Worse than how Andy beat him a couple weeks back? Cuz that was some shi**y play from Roger in the third set vs. Murray. And, bless you Nole! You dull the pain of Rafa's loss!
ReplyDelete- AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 3:57 PM
The recipient of the Edberg Sportsmanship Award for 2008 (5 years in a row) does the following when losing: smashes racquet, throws bottles and refuses to shake umpire's hand (for the second time recently).
He wasn't doing that when he was winning.
Who votes for these awards? His pigeons? - AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Federer did't shake hand with the chair umpire at the end of the match....did he have a fight with him during the match?
It is rare to see Federer so ungentleman like. - AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 4:56 PM
I wouldn't say it's that rare...it's just been portrayed as such. I saw the match and was completely unaware of any argument with the ump. I didn't see/hear anything, but I could be wrong. Anyone?
ReplyDelete - AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 7:41 PM
No..he is not living in denial as he said that in his presser that nobody expected him to win anyway..so that should shut you all up right?gloat AWAY.....As all of you have been saying...he is done so be happy now ok?
Now move on and forget about him. - Uvijek ArgenApril 3, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Wow..46 comments Rich!!...I think somebody need to smash more racqueeeetts : )
ReplyDelete - AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Anon 10:41 - Sorry you feel that way. We love Rog. We just want his to come out from the land of denial and face reality, that's all. He needs to acknowledge that he's not the #1 anymore.
Ash - AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 9:43 PM
That was AWESOME! Finally Fed gets real with his emotions. First the crying and now this? Anyone who's played knows your real personality comes out on court. Haven't seen this in the last few years because of all the winning. And you can be measured in a press conference so I could care less about that. That poor racquet fell victim to all those losses to Rafa and Murray. Losing to Djokobitch just put him over the edge. Good times!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousApril 4, 2009 at 7:46 AM
I LOOOVVVEE it when they smash their rackets! I wish the women did it more. I don't know why people boo or whistle when they do that, you are allowed to get frustrated. Nothing's more boring than showing no emotion.
-Lisa - AnonymousApril 12, 2009 at 11:59 AM
I'm sad to see Roger like that, he look depressed, that's the worst thing that can happen to him.
He'll be back like he did at the USO 08, I trust him.
Rogi Wan Fedobi!


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