Thailand's Highlights

Tour Code: THA02

A comprehensive 17-day holiday, visiting the central and northern regions of Thailand in search of the best birdlife on offer in this stunning Asian country.

£5,595

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£4,795

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What does this mean?

Highlights

Excellent chance of seeing Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Hume's Pheasant and Giant Nuthatch
Critically-endangered Yellow-breasted Buntings on their wintering grounds
A variety of broadbills, hornbills & pheasants in pristine national parks
Potential of 400 species of bird
Visits to Doi Lang and Doi Inthanon for Himalayan specialities
Possibility of Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo
Gibbons, langurs & a variety of lizards
Led by an expert Thai birder

Summary

Thailand is an exceptional country for birdwatching and attracts birders from all over the world, so great is the lure of setting eyes on some of Asia's most iconic species, namely the Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo and Giant Nuthatch! The ease of birding across the varied habitats ensures a list of over 400 species is very much achievable and will include a range of pheasants, broadbills, pittas and flycatchers. Commencing our tour in the centre of the country, we will first visit the thriving saltpans where up to 30 species of waders are possible; we will then move to nearby forest to appreciate a different mix of avian-life. We then head to the north of the country and set out to find such sought-after species as Giant Nuthatch, Hume's Pheasant and a vast array of mouth-watering Himalayan specialities which winter here. The list of highlights is endless as we cover the very best national parks in the hidden parts of this beautiful south-east Asian country. Mammals will also be appreciated throughout this tour with Asian Elephant, Sun Bear, White-handed Gibbons and other primates all possible.

Accommodation will be in lodges and a number of hotels, while Thailand's superb road network ensures travelling around will be comfortable.

Outline Itinerary

Day

Fly Bangkok

Day

Arrive Bangkok mid-afternoon

Days

3 - 4

Phetchaburi

Days

5 - 6

Kaeng Krachan NP

Days

7 - 9

Khao Yai NP

Day

Fly to Chiang Rai

Days

11 - 12

Doi Lang

Days

13 - 15

Doi Inthanon NP

Day

Fly Bangkok early afternoon; local birding

Day

Depart Bangkok; arrive London

What's Included?

Food

All food is included in this holiday. Expect typical Thai cuisine for dinners, while breakfasts and lunches will vary; however, there are plenty of western options available too. Supermarkets can be visited each evening for daytime snack options.

Accommodation

All accommodation will be in 3-star hotels or comfortable lodges. All are based close to the key wildlife sites to minimise travel.

Reviews

J.C., Berkshire, Feb 25, Mar 2025

Great trip to Thailand, with a brilliant local guide, who knew everything about the birds - where to see them, their calls, their different English names depending on the bird book, their Latin names. Naturetrek provided a great service, answering any questions I had. The trip ran smoothly from booking right through to landing back in the UK.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£5,595

Land Only

£4,795

Single Supplement

£795

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Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader

Jacob Everitt

Living on the edge of the South Downs National Park, Jacob has had a fascination with the natural world from an early age.

Regional Departures

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2028

Flight Inclusive

£5,695

Land Only

£4,995

Single Supplement

£795

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Book Now

Flight Inclusive

£5,695

Land Only

£4,995

Single Supplement

£795

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Book Now

Flight Inclusive

£5,695

Land Only

£4,995

Single Supplement

£795

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Book Now

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

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