THAILAND SIC TOURS & CRUISES

While we specialize in private custom-designed tours, we are pleased to also offer the following SIC (seat-in-coach) tours and cruise excursions.

Join a group of like-minded, adventurous travelers on one of these exotic tours. Or, put a couple tours back-to-back.

Do you have a small, medium or large group of people who want to travel together? Discounts are available for groups!

Move down on this page to view all SIC tour and cruise options. Or, click on the specific tour or cruise that interests you.

SIC TOUR PACKAGES & CRUISES:

• 2 days/1 night River Kwai Village Trekking
• 3 days/2 nights River Kwai Village Trekking
• 2 days/1 night River Kwai Jungle Rafts
• New! 2 days/1 night River Kwai Nature & Culture & Tiger Temple
• New! 3 days/2 nights River Kwai Nature & Culture & Tiger Temple
• 2 days/1 night Hin Tok River Camp
• 2days/1night Jungle Safari
• 3 days/2 nights Mountain Trek & Hilltribe Experience
• 3 days/2 nights Beach & Rainforest Nature Safari
  
• New! 10 days/9nights Andaman Islands Hopping
• New! 10 days/9nights Gulf of Thailand Island Hopping
• 2 days/1night Mekhala - A Legendary Cruise
• 4 days/3 nights Suwan Macha Exotic Cruise in Phuket
• 4 days/3 nights RV River Kwai Cruise
• 2 days/1 night Luangsay Cruise Thailand/Laos on the Mekong River
• 3 days/2 nights Luangsay Cruise on the Mekong & Kamu Lodges

RIVER KWAI TREKKING - 2days / 1night

Day 1 - Early departure from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Vist the World War II Museum, Allied Cemetery and famous River Kwai Bridge. Take a ride on the Death Railway. Later take a short long-tailed boat trip up the Kwai Noi River to the Kaeng Lawa Cave. One night River Kwai Village Hotel. (L, D)

Day 2 - Visit Hell Fire Pass Memorial Burma-Thailand Railway. Continue to an Elephant Camp via bamboo raft. At the camp, you'll take an elephant ride through the jungle. Transfer back to Bangkok, arriving in the early evening. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$190 - $210 depending upon season

RIVER KWAI TREKKING - 3days / 2nights

Day 1 - Early departure from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Vist the World War II Museum, Allied Cemetery and famous River Kwai Bridge. Take a ride on the Death Railway. Later take a short long-tailed boat trip up the Kwai Noi River to the Kaeng Lawa Cave. Two nights River Kwai Village Hotel. (L, D)

Day 2 - Visit Hell Fire Pass Memorial Burma-Thailand Railway. Continue to an Elephant Camp via bamboo raft. At the camp, you'll take an elephant ride through the jungle. After a picnic lunch, return to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Morning at leisure. Transfer back to Bangkok, arriving in the early evening. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$225 - $245 depending upon season

RIVER KWAI JUNGLE RAFTS

Day 1 - Early departure from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Vist the World War II Museum, Allied Cemetery and famous River Kwai Bridge. Take a long-tailed boat to your accommodations. Along the way you'll pass through an area of unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery. In the afternoon take a boat ride downstream to the pier and continue to Hell Fire Pass Memorial. After dinner see a performance of traditional Mon dances, presented by local villagers. One night River Kwai Jungle Rafts OR River Kwai Resotel. (L, D)

Day 2 - Visit a Mon Tribal village. An optional elephant ride through a bamboo forest is offered at an extra charge. Later take a ride on the Death Railway before returning to Bangkok for arrival in the early evening. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$140 - $155 depending upon season

RIVER KWAI NATURE & CULTURE & TIGER TEMPLE -
2days/1night

Day 1 - Early departure from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Vist the World War II Museum, Allied Cemetery and famous River Kwai Bridge. Take a long-tailed boat ride, passing through an area of unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery. Continue to Hell Fire Pass Memorial and then to Wat Pa Luang Ta Bua (Tiger Temple in the forest). After dinner see a performance of traditional Mon dances, presented by local villagers. One night River Kwai Jungle Rafts OR River Kwai Resotel. (L, D)

Day 2 - Take a ride on the Death Railway before returning to Bangkok with arrival in the early evening. (B, L)

2010 Prices: $230

RIVER KWAI NATURE & CULTURE & TIGER TEMPLE - 3days/2nights

Day 1 - Early departure from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Vist the World War II Museum, Allied Cemetery and famous River Kwai Bridge. Take a long-tailed boat ride, passing through an area of unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery. In the afternoon take a boat ride to the nearby ethnic Mon tribal village. After dinner see a performance of traditional Mon dances, presented by local villagers. One night River Kwai Jungle Rafts. (L, D)

Day 2 - Take a boat ride downstream to Hell Fire Pass Memorial. Continue to the Wat Pa Luang Ta Bua (Tiger Temple in the forest). Later transfer to your hotel for a one night stay at River Kwai Resotel. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Take a ride on the Death Railway before returning to Bangkok with arrival in the early evening. (B, L)

2010 Prices: $300

HIN TOK RIVER CAMP

Day 1 - Early departure from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Vist the World War II Museum, Allied Cemetery and famous River Kwai Bridge. Walk the original rail line at Hell Fire Pass. Later choose to relax at camp, mountain bike, basket weave with villagers or swim in the rock pool. Overnight at the luxury tented Hin Tok River Camp. (L, D)

Day 2 - Walk or bike to the nearby temple to give food to monks. Take a long-tailed boat to the River Kwai jungle rafts and visit an ethnic Mon tribal village. Take a train ride on the Death Railway before returning to Bangkok. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$160 - $180 depending on season

JUNGLE SAFARI

Day 1- Depart Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani or Khao Lak and transfer to Khao Sok. Upon arrival at the elephant camp, you'll learn about the elephant conservation project. You'll then take an elephant trek in the jungle. After lunch you'll take a jungle canoe trip down the Sok River. Overnight in a luxury safari tent with private facilities. (L, D)

Day 2 - Today you'll explore the ecology of the rainforest by foot. Return to Elephant Hills in the afternoon, before transferring out. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$280 - $400 depending on season

MOUNTAIN TREK & HILLTRIBE EXPERIENCE

Day 1 - Depart Chiang Mai for Lisu Lodge. Walk the jungle trails to a remote Hmong tribal village. Continue walking to the top of the mountain to the Red Lahu tribal village. Your walk continues along the mountain ridge for spectacular views of the Mae Taeng district and Chiang Mai town in the distance. Overnight at Lahu Outpost, modeled after a typical Lahu house. (L, D)

Day 2 - This morning you'll walk down a steep jungle path past Huay Sadhan Waterfall. Climb aboard your elephant and continue to the river where you'll go rafting. Continue by foot to Ton Lung temple and have tea with Lisu Sharman to learn about Lisu traditions. Evening dance performance at Lisu Lodge where you'll spend the night. (B)

Day 3 - Choose between a bike tour, steambath or massage or ox cart ride through farmlands. After lunch return by car to Chiang Mai. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$315 - $375 depending upon season

BEACH & RAINFOREST NATURE SAFARI

Day 1 - Start this tour from Phuket, Khao Lak or Krabi. Travel to Phang Nga province through small rural villages and rubber and oil plantations. Explore the mangrove forest via outboard dinghy or self paddle canoes. Then board a Burmese junk which will take you to a deserted beach for swimming, canoeing or relaxing. In the late afternoon transfer to Khao Sok for an overnight at Elephant Hills safari tents. (L, D)

Day 2 - Morning visit tothe elephant camp in the jungle. In the afternoon canoe down the Sok River passing limestone mountains and cliffs with exotic vegetation. This world has barely changed in thousands of years. Return to Elephant Hills for your overnight tented accommodations. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Explore the jungle on foot. The rainforest boasts exotic plants, huge trees, orchids and more. In the afternoon transfer to Phuket. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$395 - $490 depending upon season

NEW! GULF OF THAILAND ISLAND HOPPING

Day 1 - Transfer from Samui airport to Phangan Island for a three night stay.

Day 2 - At leisure on Phangan Island. (B)

Day 3 - At leisure on Phangan Island. (B)

Day 4 - Transfer to pier and ferry or catamaran to Tao Island for a three night stay. (B)

Day 5 - At leisure on Tao Island. (B)

Day 6 - At leisure on Tao Island. (B)

Day 7 - Transfer to pier and ferry or catamaran to Samui. Transfer to hotel for a three night stay.

Day 8 - At leisure on Samui Island. (B)

Day 9 - At leisure on Samui Island. (B)

Day 10 - Transfer to Samui airport. (B)

2010 Prices:
$475 - $1040 depending upon season & depending on hotels selected; a surcharge and minimum stay requirement may apply for Full Moon Party

NEW! ANDAMAN ISLANDS HOPPING

Day 1 - Transfer from Krabi airport to Lanta Island for a three night stay.

Day 2 - At leisure on Lanta Island. (B)

Day 3 - At leisure on Lanta Island. (B)

Day 4 - Transfer to pier and ferry to Phi Phi Island for a three night stay. (B)

Day 5 - At leisure on Phi Phi Island. (B)

Day 6 - At leisure on Phi Phi Island. (B)

Day 7 - Transfer to pier and ferry to Phuket. Transfer to hotel for a three night stay.

Day 8 - At leisure on Phuket Island. (B)

Day 9 - At leisure on Phuket Island. (B)

Day 10 - Transfer to Phuket airport. (B)

2010 Prices:
$555 - $1400 depending upon season & depending on hotels selected

MEKHALA LEGENDARY CRUISE
Upstream

Day 1 - At the pier in Bangkok board the Legendary River Cruiser Mekhala and cruise up the Chao Phraya River, passing the Grand Palace and Temple of Dawn. Just after dark the Mekhala will dock at Wat Kai Tia, a Thai temple in a rural village. A candlelight dinner will be served on deck. Acommodations on board. (D)

Day 2 - Depart for Bang Pa where you'll have a guided tour of the Summer Palace. Continue by long-tailed boat to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. After visiting the ruins you'll return to Bangkok by minibus. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$350 - $450 depending upon season
Coffee, tea, water, transfers, baggage handling & porterage and entrance fees for included sightseeing are included.

MEKHALA LEGENDARY CRUISE
Downstream

Day 1 - Early morning transfer via minibus to Ayutthaya. Upon arrival you'll visit the ruins of this ancient capital. Continue, via long-tailed boat, to Bang Pa to explore the Summer Palace. Board the Mekhala and cruise down the Chao Phraya River to Wat Kai Tia, a Thai temple in a rural village. A candlelight dinner will be served on deck. Accommodations on board. (L, D)

Day 2 - Cruise downstream to Bangkok, passing the Grand Palace and Temple of Dawn. (B)

2010 Prices:
$310 - $390 depending upon season
Coffee, tea, water, transfers, baggage handling & porterage and entrance fees for included sightseeing are included.

SUWAN MACHA EXOTIC CRUISE PHUKET

Day 1 - Transfer from Phuket hotels to the pier and board the Suwan Macha. Cruise through Phang Nga Bay and tour James Bong island. Dinner is served on deck. Accommodations on board. (D)

Day 2 - Visit the Sea Gypsy village and ride through the mangroves and hidden lagoons. The afternoon is in the waters near Krabi, with deserted white sand beaches. Accommodations on board. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Cruise the islands between Krabi and Phi Phi. Snorkel, swim and sunbathe before arriving at Phi Phi Island. Accommodations on board. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Travel to Phi Phi Lay and explore the Maya Bay Cave. After lunch return to Phuket via high-speed ferry. (B, L)

This cruise operates through April and begins again in November. The above itinerary is for Saturday departures. Tuesday departures leave Phuket for Phi Phi Island in the morning - via motor boat, boarding the cruise in the afternoon and sailing on a reverse itinerary.

2010 Prices:
$615 - $855 depending upon season
Sports equipment, transfers, visit fees are included

RV RIVER KWAI CRUISE
Upstream

The first inland cruise in Thailand, the RV River Kwai is a newly built colonial style river cruiser operating upstream Monday to Thursday and downstream Thursday to Sunday.

Day 1 - Depart Bangkok by coach to Kanchanaburi. Along the way you'll stop at Phra Pathom Chedi, Khao Noi Cave Temple and Tiger Cave Temple. Visit the JEATH War Museum before boarding the RV River Kwai. In the afternoon visit Wat Tham Khaopoon before cruising to Wang Pia Moo Bridge. Accommodations on board.
(L, D)

Day 2 - Cruise up the Kwai Noi River to Prasat Muang Singh historical park with its Khmer architecture. Continue by road to Tha Kilen train station where you'll board a train going over the long wooden viaduct. Stop at Krasae Cave. Continue by coach to the Sai Yok Elephant Village before reboarding your boat. Accommodations on board. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Walk uphill to Kaeng Lava Cave. Later cruise to Ban Haad Ngiu and continue by coach to Hell Fire Pass. Rejoin the boat at Kaeng Pa Lorm. Afternoon at leisure on board. Accommodations on board. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Early morning food offering to monks at a nearby temple. After breakfast on boat the boat, return to Kanchanaburi by coach. Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Center Museum, Donrak War Cemetery and the River Kwai Bridge before returning to Bangkok in the early evening. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$765 - $960 depending upon season
Coffee, tea, water, transfers, and entrance fees for included sightseeing are included.

RV RIVER KWAI CRUISE
Downstream

The first inland cruise in Thailand, the RV River Kwai is a newly built colonial style river cruiser operating upstream Monday to Thursday and downstream Thursday to Sunday.

Day 1 - Depart Bangkok by coach to Kanchanaburi. Along the way you'll stop at Phra Pathom Chedi, Khao Noi Cave Temple and Tiger Cave Temple. You'll also visit Hell Fire Pass. After embarkation, cruise downstream on the Kwai Noi River. Accommodations on board. (L, D)

Day 2 - After breakfast board the coach for a visit to Hin Dad Hot Springs and Pha Tad Waterfall. After reboarding the boat, your afternoon is at leisure. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Visit Sai Yok Elephant Village. Later visit Krasae Cave before boarding the train that goes over the long wooden viaduct. Continue by coach to the Prasat Muang Singh historical park with its Khmer architecture. Late afternoon at leisure on your boat. Accommodations on board. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Cruise to Wat Tham Khaopoon. Continue by coach to the River Kwai Bridge. Visia the Thailand-Burma Railway Center Museum and Donrak War Cemetery, before returning to Bangkok by coach, arriving in the early evening.
(B, L)

2010 Prices:
$765 - $960 depending upon season
Coffee, tea, water, transfers, and entrance fees for included sightseeing are included.

LUANGSAY CRUISE ON THE MEKONG RIVER
Upstream - Laos to Thailand

Upstream departures are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays except in May which operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. This cruise does not operate in June.

Day 1 - Depart the pier in Luang Prabang, Laos, in the early morning and cruise to Pakbeng. On the way to Pak Ou village a stop will be made to observe the traditional process of making rice alcohol. Then visit Tam Ting "caves of a thousand Buddhas." Continue along the river and arrive in Pakbeng before sunset. Accommodations at the LuangSay Lodge. (L, D)

Day 2 - There's time for an optional walk to Pakbeng market where villagers from the surrounding area exchange their goods. Cruise along the Mekong with stops along the way to observe rural life along the river. Arrive at Houeisay pier in Thailand in the late afternoon. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$315 - $490 depending upon season
Transfers to/from HoueiSay pier are available at an additional fee of $60-$70.
Entrance fees at Tam Ting and police fees during the trip are included.

LUANGSAY CRUISE ON THE MEKONG RIVER
Downstream - Thailand to Laos

Downstream departures are on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays except in May which operate on Mondays and Fridays only. This cruise does not operate in June.

Day 1 - Depart HoueiSay pier in the morning and cruise along the Mekong to Pakbeng. Along the way you'll stop to observe rural life along the river. Arrive in Pakbeng before sunset. Accommodations at the LuangSay Lodge. (L, D)

Day 2 - There's time for an optional walk to Pakbeng market where villagers from the surrounding area exchange their goods. This morning cruise to a Hmong village. After lunch cruise to Pak Ou village at the mouth of the Nam Ou River. Visit Tam Ting "caves of a thousand Buddhas." A stop will be made to observe the traditional process of making rice alcohol, before arriving in Luang Prabang. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$315 - $490 depending upon season
Transfers to/from HoueiSay pier are available at an additional fee of $90.
Entrance fees at Tam Ting and police fees during the trip are included.

LUANGSAY CRUISE ON THE MEKONG & KAMU LODGES
Upstream - Laos to Thailand

Day 1 - Depart Luang Prabang, Laos, to Kamu Village, with a stop along the way at Tam Ting "Cave of Thousand Buddhas." Arrive at Kamu Lodge in time for lunch. This afternoon you have a choice of activities including rice planting and harvesting, gold panning (seasonal), jungle walks, fishing or trekking through the forest to waterfalls. Overnight at Kamu Lodge. (L, D)

Day 2- Visit the village of Kamu before boarding your boat. Lunch will be on board. Arrive at Pakbeng before sunset. Dinner will be on the terrace of your hotel, overlooking the Mekong River. Overnight at LuangSay Lodge. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - After breakfast take an optional walk to the Pakbeng market, where people from surroudning villages sell their goods. Continue your cruise, with a stop en route to see ethnic minority villages, arriving at Houei Say pier in the late afternoon. (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$445 - $670 depending upon season
Transfers to/from HoueiSay pier are available at an additional fee of $90.
Entrance fees at Tam Ting and police fees during the trip are included.

LUANGSAY CRUISE ON THE MEKONG & KAMU LODGES
Downstream - Thailand to Laos

Day 1 - Depart HoueiSay pier for your cruise to Pakbeng, with a stop along the way to see ethnic minority villages. Lunch is on board your boat. Arrive in Pakbeng before sunset for dinner on the terrace, overlooking the Mekong. Overnight LuangSay Lodge. (L, D)

Day 2 - After breakfast take an optional walk to the Pakbeng market, where people from surroudning villages sell their goods. Continue your cruise, arriving at Kamu Village in the mid afternoon, after a short stop to observe the processing of traditional rice alcohol. This afternoon you have a choice of activities including rice planting and harvesting, gold panning (seasonal), jungle walks, fishing or trekking through the forest to waterfalls. Overnight at Kamu Lodge. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - This morning you'll visit the village of Kamu before continuing your cruise to Luang Prabang, Laos. Along the way you'll visit Tam Ting "Cave of Thousand Buddhas." (B, L)

2010 Prices:
$445 - $670 depending upon season
Transfers to/from HoueiSay pier are available at an additional fee of $90.
Entrance fees at Tam Ting and police fees during the trip are included.

Prices include meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner). Prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy. Prices are approximate and are subject to change/availability at the time of confirmation. Prices are subject to holiday/high season surcharges or blackout periods.. Prices are subject to currency fluctuation. Packages that include flights are subject to airfare changes. Prices in particular accommodation categories may vary greatly, depending upon the dates of travel and choice of hotel. Prices are based upon a cash discount. Prices for short duration SIC packages or cruises are based upon the purchase of additional trip components and/or the combination of several tours. The purchase of just one or two short duration tour packages may be subject to a price surcharge. Fuel surcharges may apply on cruises.