| THAILAND January 9-23, 2011 |
Join Trogon Tours, Inc. for a wonderful 2 week journey through Central and Northern Thailand next
January.
About Thailand - Thailand is a tremendous country for a nature tour. There is abundant bird life,
numerous mammals, ancient ruins, culture and great food and accommodation. Over 920 species
of birds have been recorded there. Some spectacular birds that participants will have a good
chance of seeing and/or photographing include several species of hornbill, trogons, kingfishers,
Indian Roller, Asian Fairy Bluebird, Blue Pitta and Mrs. Gould's Sunbird. Participants have an
excellent chance of seeing and/or photographing many species of mammals as well. 3 species of
deer, several different monkeys, gibbons and giant flying squirrels are mammals which we have an
excellent chance of seeing. We also have a reasonable chance of seeing wild Asian Elephants.
About Trogon Tours and Thailand - We led this tour in 2009 and it was very successful. Nate
Chappell has made 9 trips to Thailand in the past 9 years. He knows the wildlife and birds of the
country very well. He and Angie are excited about passing on their knowledge of Thailand's nature
to the tour participants. Ian, a British birder and photographer living in Thailand will be one of our
guides. We will have 1 to 2 Thai nature guides with us the whole tour.
Itinerary
Day 1- January 9th - Pickup at Bangkok International Airport, transfer to a nice Bangkok hotel.
Day 2 - January 10th - Morning breakfast in Bangkok, then depart for Khao Yai region, birding
and photography along the way. Afternoon birding around the resort area. Hotel - Juldis Khao Yai
Resort or similar.
DAYS 3-4 - January 11th- 12th - 3 full days of photography, birding and wildlife observation in
Khao Yai National Park. Khao Yai is the oldest National Park in Thailand and a Unesco Natural
World Heritage Site. Khao Yai has a great variety of habitats, including savanna, monsoon
evergreen forest, hill forest, lakes and many others. We will set up temporary blinds to get close to
forest floor dwelling birds like pittas, ground-cuckoos and thrushes. It is one of the best places in
the world to see White-handed Gibbons and we will spend some time trying to observe and
photograph them. Other mammals we should see include deer and monkeys. At dusk we will look
for elephants. Hotel - Juldis Khao Yai Resort or similar - excellent, comfortable accommodation.
Day 5 - January 13th - Morning birding and photography in the Khao Yai area. Afternoon
departure for Beung Borapet. Beung Borapet is one of Thailands's largest freshwater lakes and is
home to numerous raptors, ducks and waterbirds. We will have boat excursions here to try and get
close to the birds. Accomodation: A nice hotel in Beung Borapet.
Day 6 - January 14th In the morning we will photograph at Beung Borapet. They even have a
floating hide which we can use for photography here. In the afternoon we will drive to Phu Kheio
Wildlife Sanctuary. Lodging -cabins at Phu Khieo WS, basic accommodation with hot water.
Days 7-8 - January 15th-16th - 2 full days photography, birding and wildlife observation at Phu
Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary. Phu Khieo WS is a swamp forest habitat rich in both bird and mammals
species. Phu Khieo WS has an excellent bird photography hide near headquarters where we can
observe and photograph many species of song bird at close range. The beautiful Blue Magpie is
common in this reserve. Phu Khieo is one of the best places to see mammals in Thailand. During
a 2 day trip there I saw 3 species of deer, monkeys, the amazing Indian Giant Flying Squirrel,
Yellow Throated Marten, a Palm Civet, a mongoose and fresh evidence of elephants. Hotel - Phu
Khieo WS cabins.
Day 9 - January 17th - We will spend the morning photographing at Phu Khieo, followed by a
short drive to Nam Nao National Park. Nam Nao is excellent for birds. Elephants often can be
seen at dusk and dawn around the campgrounds and in the open areas. Lodging: Nam Nao
National Park cabins, basic.
Day 10 - January 18th - We will spend most of the day at Nam Nao National Park. The creek
which runs near the visitor center attracts a lot birds. In the afternoon we will drive to Sukhothai.
Hotel: comfortable hotel in Sukothai.
Day 11 - January 19th - In the morning we will explore the ruins of the Sukhothai Historical Park.
After that we will drive to Chiang Mai, in time to look for birds on the grounds of our hotel. Hotel:
Inthanon Resort, comfortable bungalows.
Day 12-13 January 20th and 21st - 2 Full days birding and photography at Doi Inthanon National
Park. Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand and the best place for birdwatching in
Northern Thailand. Over 380 species have been recorded here and we can drive all the way to the
summit allowing easy access to many different climate zones. The beautiful and localized Mrs.
Gould's Sunbird can usually be seen at the summit. The higher zones of this park are filled with
many species of babbler, laughingthrush and flycatcher. Hotel: Inthanon Resort.
Day 14 - January 22nd - One more morning at Doi Inthanon followed by a drive to Chiang Mai to
catch an afternoon flight to Bangkok. We will take an afternoon flight to return to Bangkok. Hotel: a
nice hotel in Bangkok.
Day 15 - January 23rd - Morning transfer to Bangkok International Airport.
Cost: $3,900 includes all lodging, meals, transportation inside Thailand, guiding and park fees. It
does not include airfare to and from Thailand. Single Supplement: $300. $700 nonrefundable
deposit to hold your place. The remaining balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
Contact: Please contact us at nchappell@trogontours.net if you have any questions or are
interested in this tour.
January.
About Thailand - Thailand is a tremendous country for a nature tour. There is abundant bird life,
numerous mammals, ancient ruins, culture and great food and accommodation. Over 920 species
of birds have been recorded there. Some spectacular birds that participants will have a good
chance of seeing and/or photographing include several species of hornbill, trogons, kingfishers,
Indian Roller, Asian Fairy Bluebird, Blue Pitta and Mrs. Gould's Sunbird. Participants have an
excellent chance of seeing and/or photographing many species of mammals as well. 3 species of
deer, several different monkeys, gibbons and giant flying squirrels are mammals which we have an
excellent chance of seeing. We also have a reasonable chance of seeing wild Asian Elephants.
About Trogon Tours and Thailand - We led this tour in 2009 and it was very successful. Nate
Chappell has made 9 trips to Thailand in the past 9 years. He knows the wildlife and birds of the
country very well. He and Angie are excited about passing on their knowledge of Thailand's nature
to the tour participants. Ian, a British birder and photographer living in Thailand will be one of our
guides. We will have 1 to 2 Thai nature guides with us the whole tour.
Itinerary
Day 1- January 9th - Pickup at Bangkok International Airport, transfer to a nice Bangkok hotel.
Day 2 - January 10th - Morning breakfast in Bangkok, then depart for Khao Yai region, birding
and photography along the way. Afternoon birding around the resort area. Hotel - Juldis Khao Yai
Resort or similar.
DAYS 3-4 - January 11th- 12th - 3 full days of photography, birding and wildlife observation in
Khao Yai National Park. Khao Yai is the oldest National Park in Thailand and a Unesco Natural
World Heritage Site. Khao Yai has a great variety of habitats, including savanna, monsoon
evergreen forest, hill forest, lakes and many others. We will set up temporary blinds to get close to
forest floor dwelling birds like pittas, ground-cuckoos and thrushes. It is one of the best places in
the world to see White-handed Gibbons and we will spend some time trying to observe and
photograph them. Other mammals we should see include deer and monkeys. At dusk we will look
for elephants. Hotel - Juldis Khao Yai Resort or similar - excellent, comfortable accommodation.
Day 5 - January 13th - Morning birding and photography in the Khao Yai area. Afternoon
departure for Beung Borapet. Beung Borapet is one of Thailands's largest freshwater lakes and is
home to numerous raptors, ducks and waterbirds. We will have boat excursions here to try and get
close to the birds. Accomodation: A nice hotel in Beung Borapet.
Day 6 - January 14th In the morning we will photograph at Beung Borapet. They even have a
floating hide which we can use for photography here. In the afternoon we will drive to Phu Kheio
Wildlife Sanctuary. Lodging -cabins at Phu Khieo WS, basic accommodation with hot water.
Days 7-8 - January 15th-16th - 2 full days photography, birding and wildlife observation at Phu
Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary. Phu Khieo WS is a swamp forest habitat rich in both bird and mammals
species. Phu Khieo WS has an excellent bird photography hide near headquarters where we can
observe and photograph many species of song bird at close range. The beautiful Blue Magpie is
common in this reserve. Phu Khieo is one of the best places to see mammals in Thailand. During
a 2 day trip there I saw 3 species of deer, monkeys, the amazing Indian Giant Flying Squirrel,
Yellow Throated Marten, a Palm Civet, a mongoose and fresh evidence of elephants. Hotel - Phu
Khieo WS cabins.
Day 9 - January 17th - We will spend the morning photographing at Phu Khieo, followed by a
short drive to Nam Nao National Park. Nam Nao is excellent for birds. Elephants often can be
seen at dusk and dawn around the campgrounds and in the open areas. Lodging: Nam Nao
National Park cabins, basic.
Day 10 - January 18th - We will spend most of the day at Nam Nao National Park. The creek
which runs near the visitor center attracts a lot birds. In the afternoon we will drive to Sukhothai.
Hotel: comfortable hotel in Sukothai.
Day 11 - January 19th - In the morning we will explore the ruins of the Sukhothai Historical Park.
After that we will drive to Chiang Mai, in time to look for birds on the grounds of our hotel. Hotel:
Inthanon Resort, comfortable bungalows.
Day 12-13 January 20th and 21st - 2 Full days birding and photography at Doi Inthanon National
Park. Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand and the best place for birdwatching in
Northern Thailand. Over 380 species have been recorded here and we can drive all the way to the
summit allowing easy access to many different climate zones. The beautiful and localized Mrs.
Gould's Sunbird can usually be seen at the summit. The higher zones of this park are filled with
many species of babbler, laughingthrush and flycatcher. Hotel: Inthanon Resort.
Day 14 - January 22nd - One more morning at Doi Inthanon followed by a drive to Chiang Mai to
catch an afternoon flight to Bangkok. We will take an afternoon flight to return to Bangkok. Hotel: a
nice hotel in Bangkok.
Day 15 - January 23rd - Morning transfer to Bangkok International Airport.
Cost: $3,900 includes all lodging, meals, transportation inside Thailand, guiding and park fees. It
does not include airfare to and from Thailand. Single Supplement: $300. $700 nonrefundable
deposit to hold your place. The remaining balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
Contact: Please contact us at nchappell@trogontours.net if you have any questions or are
interested in this tour.
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