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!

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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
• 3 days/2 nights River Kwai Nature & Culture
• 2 days/1 night Hin Tok River Camp
• 3 days/2 nights Mountain Trek & Hilltribe Experience
• 3 days/2 nights Beach & Rainforest Nature Safari
• 2 days/1night Mekhala - A Legendary Cruise
• 4 days/3 nights Suwan Macha Exotic Cruise in Phuket
• 4 days/3 nights Suwan Macha Exotic Cruise in Samui
• 4 days/3 nights RV River Kwai Cruise
• 2 days/1 night Luangsay Cruise Thailand/Laos on the Mekong River

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)

Price: $185 - $195 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)

Price: $210 - $225 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)

Price: $125 - $145 depending upon season

RIVER KWAI NATURE & CULTURE

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 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. (L, D)

Day 2 - Visit a Mon Tribal village. Then take an elephant ride through a bamboo forest. Later take a ride on the Death Railway. Later take a bamboo raft to the River Kwai Resotel, where you'll spend one night. (B, L)

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

Price: $230 - $250 depending upon season

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.

Price: $150 - $170 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)

Price: $315 - $365 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)

Price: $380 - $475 depending upon season

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)

Price: $320 - $400 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)

Prices:
Price: $285 - $355 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.

Price: $745 - $820 depending upon season
Sports equipment, transfers, visit fees are included.

SUWAN MACHA EXOTIC CRUISE SAMUI

Day 1 - Afternoon transfer from Koh Samui hotels to the pier. Cruise by Koh Samui past Lamai Beach and visit Grandfather and Grandmother Rock. At sunset you'll anchor at Koh Taen Island. Dinner and accommodations on board. (D)

Day 2 - Set sail for Ang Thong National Park. Arrive at Koh Paluai where you can swim, sunbathe and kayak at deserted beaches. Accommodations on board.
(B, L, D)

Day 3 - Tour Ang Thong archipelago, including Koh Mae Ko with Talae Nai, a closed lagoon connected to the sea by an underwater cave. Later you can snorkel and kayak under the rocky arch at Koh Sam Sao. Cruise to Koh Tong Thaeng before sunset. Accommodations on board. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Transfer to the Seatran Ferry. Visit the National Park Village and later snorkel or swim. After lunch on the ferry return to Koh Samui. (B, L)

This cruise operates from June 1st through mid-September. The above itinerary is for Saturday departures. Tuesday departures operate a reverse schedule from Koh Wua Ta Lap to Samui.

Price: $580
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)

Price: $625 - $670 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)

Price: $625 - $670 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.

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)

Price: $240 - $365 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)

Price: $240 - $365 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.

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. 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.