Road trip en Thaïlande - Le programme

Après les années 2013/2014 propices aux voyages (cf. blog "monperipleautourdumonde"), me voilà repartie à l'aventure en 2015 !!

Cette année, pour commencer ;-), je pars 1 mois en Thaïlande pour un voyage un peu particulier alliant visites à travers le pays du Nord au Sud, rencontres et volontariat auprès des habitants. Le tout avec un groupe de gens (des jeunes comme moi ;-) ) venant du monde entier, donc anglais obligatoire.
D'ailleurs pour que vous aussi vous fassiez quelques progrès en anglais, voici le descriptif du voyage tel que je l'ai reçu. A vos dicos ...

From central to the North and from the East to the South; this unique road trip will show the highlights of the ‘land of smiles’ outside Bangkok and much more. Immerse with the local Thai communities as well as hill tribes in this unique experience of authentic Thailand that we never have seen before! While covering many miles by bus, minivan, train and boat; you will finally get the chance to witness what ‘real’ Thailand is all about.

Along the way of this incredible 4-week Road trip you will for example; volunteer teaching at schools, immerse with hill tribe people in the North, experience Buddhist teachings with monks, trekking through beautiful green and lush mountains and natural parks, climb through caves, stand under waterfalls , volunteer in a home for the elderly, canoeing on a river, volunteer in beach conservation projects in the South and so, so much more! You will be submerged in the culture and customs of the local people; there has never been a program that brought you so close to the ‘real’ and ‘authentic’ Thailand  than this 4-week Road trip.

Jeudi 12/02

• Départ de l'aéroport de Biarritz en soirée, direction Roissy.

Vendredi 13/02

• Et oui, vendredi 13 !!! Ouille ouille ouille et comme j'aime le risque: direction le comptoir de Malaysia airlines! Décollage à 12h pour Bangkok via ... Kuala Lumpur pour ne pas changer les bonnes habitudes ;-) 5h d'attente tout de même, le temps de me trouver un bouquin pour les vacances.

Samedi 14/02

• Arrivée à Bangkok. Je vais enfin retrouver de la chaleur !!

Schedule week 1: Train Track Northern Thailand

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Dimanche 15/02

• On vient me chercher à la guesthouse et c'est parti pour l'aventure et la rencontre avec mes compagnons de voyage!!
• After dinner: Transfer from Greenway center Singburi to Lopburi.
  
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Lopburi (hot water, aircon & Wi-fi)
  

Lundi 16/02

• Train from Lopburi  to Chum Saeng (2 hours and 45 minutes, no air-con)
  
• Go to the learning center/ check in at homestay (Introduction)
  
• Small Thai welcome BBQ in the evening
  

Mardi 17/02

• Thai traditional farming/agriculture activity (cultural & educational).
  
• Train from Chum Saeng to Uttaradit (3 hours and 30 minutes, no air-con)
  
• Visit Hero monument
  

Mercredi 18/02

• Volunteer teaching at Tungkalo school.
  
• An educational Visit to Tungyang Temple; the volunteers get educated about Buddhism by the Monks and assist the Monks with cleaning of the temple premises .
  
• A visit to the local shopping center
  

Jeudi 19/02

• Train from Uttaradit to Lampang, with very nice mountain landscapes an route  (3 hours, no air-con).
  
• A visit to an old Burmese Temple; the volunteers get educated about Buddhism by the Monks and assist the Monks with cleaning of the temple premises.
  
• A visit to the local market
  

Vendredi 20/02

• A visit to the Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang, get educated about elephant care.
  
• After lunch visit several cultural sites in Lampang
  
• Train from Lampang to Chiang Mai (2 hours and 15 minutes, with air-con)
  

Samedi 21/02

• A educational and cultural excursion to Doi Pui villages, Hill tribe people
  
• A visit to Doi Suthep mountain and Wat Phrathat temple
  
• Free time in Chiang Mai
  

Dimanche 22/02

• Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai (3 hours, with air-con)
  
• Free day in Chiang Rai (No lunch will be arranged during this day)
  

Schedule week 2:  Trekking to hill tribes

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Lundi 23/02

• Visit Ban Doi Akha hill tribe village
  
• Volunteering at the Huai Phaking Temple; assisting the Monks with cleaning of the temple premises
  
• A Visit to the Night Bazaar
  

Mardi 24/02

• Cycle to Karen hill tribe village
  
• Visit to an Elephant Camp
  
• Cycle to and visit the White Temple, Boon Rawd Farm & Khunkon National Park.
  
• Dinner in Khun Khon national park (Jungle)
  
• Overnight stay in tents at Khun Khon National Park (use of park shower/toilet faciltiies, now W-fi)
  

Mercredi 25/02

• Trekking up to Khun Khon Waterfall
  
• Cycle to Entrée Huai Chom lake and trekking to hill tribe village
  
• Dinner at the homestay in an  Akha hill tribe village
  
• Overnight stay in tents at Khun Khon National Park (use of park shower/toilet facilities & No Wi-fi)
  

Jeudi 26/02

• Trekking through the hills and visit three hill tribe villages: Huai Chompoo Village, Mere Mon Village, Mai Pattana Village
  
• Trekking to Doi Chang hill tribe village
  
• View the great sunset from the Doi Chang hill tribe village
  

Vendredi 27/02

• Trekking to Doi Land hill tribe village
  
• Trekking to Sang Charung hill tribe village
  
• Thank you party from Akha people at the hill tribe village
  

Samedi 28/02

• Trekking to May Salong Barrage dam
  
• Canoeing on the Lake to a hotspring
  
• Back to Chiang Rai
  
• Overnight bus from Chiang Rai to Loei (14 hours with aircon).
  
  
  
  

Schedule week 3: Nomad Through Isaan

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Dimanche 01/03

• Arrive in the morning at Loei
  
• Free day
  

Lundi 02/03

• Teaching at Anuban school
  
• Volunteering and excursion at Srisuthawat monastery ; the volunteers get educated about Buddhism by the Monks and assist the Monks with cleaning the temple’s premises.
  
• A Visit to the local market
  

Mardi 03/03

• Excursion to Phu Pha Lom forest park; education about Thai forestry and forest reserves.
  
• Volunteering and excursion to Wat Phu Pha Lom monastery; the volunteers get educated about Buddhism by the Monks and assist the Monks with cleaning of the temple premises.
  

Mercredi 04/03

• Bus from Loei to Khon Kaen (3 to 4 hours, with air-con)
  
• Excursion to Khon Kaen national museum to experience and learn more about Thai history and culture.
  
• Volunteering at Children’s home (assisting local staff)
  

Jeudi 05/03

• Volunteer teaching at Nong Wang Monastery children school (between the age of 8-12 years old)
  
• Enjoy a very nice authentic Thai massage at a massage salon.
  
• Excursion to Wat Kland Munag kao; Learn about Buddhism from the Monks.
  
• A visit to the local market
  

Vendredi 06/03

• Bus transfer from Khon kaen to Kalasin in the early morning (1,5 hour, with air-con)
  
• Excursion to the Wildlife Conservation and Development center  in Lam Pao district; Learn about Thai forestry and small trekking through the park with many kind of animal species.
  
• Continue with the Wildlife Conservation and Development program
  
• Overnight bus from Kalasin to Bangkok (with air-con, 10 hours)
  

Samedi 07/03

• Arrive at Bangkok  Morchit bus station in the morning(around 7.00 /8.00 AM)
  
• Transfer with public transport to Greenway center Huahin
  
• Arrive at Huahin around Noon.
  
• Afternoon free time
  

 

Schedule week 4: Trunk to the South

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Dimanche 08/03

• Free day in Huahin
  

Lundi 09/03

• Transfer from Greenway center Huahin to Prachuap (2 hours)
  
• Activities at the beach in Prachuap (Snorkling, swimming etc)
  
• Excursion in the local area to learn the local culture and customs from local people.
  

Mardi 10/03

• Transfer from Prachuap to Chumphon ( 1 hour)
  
• Excursion to Chumphon museum (Thai culture)
  
• Volunteer teaching at a local children school (children between the age of 8-12 years old)
  
• Excursion to the local temple (learn about Thai Buddhism from the monks)
  
• Dinner and visit to local Chumphon night market
  

Mercredi 11/03

• Volunteering at a home for the elderly.
  
• Course about local cultivation and fishery practices with local people.
  
• Transfer from Chumphon to Surat Thani (2 hours and 30minutes)
  
• Visit the night market in Surat Thani
  
• Overnight boat with sleep accommodation from Surat Thani to Ko Samui (8 hours)
  

Jeudi 12/03

• Early morning arrival at  Koh Samui and take local van to the Pier.
  
• Boat transfer at 8.30AM  from Koh Samui to Angthong National Park (2 hours)
  
• Prepare camping site (tents) for the night in Angthong National Park
  
• Excursion through the forest of Angthong national park (trekking, caves, forestry, viewpoints etc.)
  
• Volunteering on the beach; cleaning and recreational/cultural activities with local children
  
• Overnight stay in the tents (use of park shower/toilet facilities & no W-fi)
  

Vendredi 13/03

• Volunteering in the forest (assisting the Park Ranger with forest conservation)
  
• Excursion to a natural cave
  
• Volunteer English teaching with local people/children
  
• Boat transfer at 03.00 PM from Angthong National Park to Koh Samui (2 hours)
  

Samedi 14/03

• Excursion to Lamai National Museum (Local Thai Culture)
  
• Volunteering/ excursion at a local temple; the volunteers get educated about Buddhism by the Monks and assist the Monks with cleaning of the temple premises.
  
• Visit to a waterfall
  
• After dinner walk around the area
  
• Overnight Bus from Koh Samui to Bangkok at 21.00 hour ( 9 hours)
  

Dimanche 15/03

• Arrive in Bangkok Southern bus station at 06.00 AM in the morning.
• Départ de l'aéroport à 19h, passage rapide cette fois (à peine 1h) par Kuala Lumpur puis Paris.

Lundi 16/03

• Arrivée à Paris à 7h, puis direction Montparnasse pour poursuivre en train.
• Arrivée à Bayonne prévue à 17h30.