TWO-DAY FAMILY TOUR (F2A)
DAY 1
Time
Activity
9.00am
10.00am
10.40am
11.00am
12.00pm
13.00pm
15.30pm
16.00pm
18.00pm
19.00pm
20.00pm
22.00pm
Meet at Andaman Discoveries office for pre-trip briefing
Transfer to village in air-conditioned vehicle
Arrive at village and meet host family at homestay
Visit site of pre-tsunami village
Lunch with host family
Batik workshop (children’s version)
Free time to relax in village or on beach
Poor little turtle
Walk down to the beach for sunset
Dinner with host family
Cultural exchange of games with children in village
Bedtime
DAY 2
Time
Activity
8.00am
Make roti pancakes or traditional Thai food for breakfast
Shell observation and
drawing on beach
Return to homestay to freshen up
Lunch at homestay
Time to prepare for English activities with children
English fun and games with children (school or community centre)
Free time to relax in village or on beach
Prepare bags to leave the village
Farewell to the villagers and leave for Andaman Discoveries office
Arrive at office for feedback and de-briefing
End of Trip
9.00am
11.30am
12.00pm
13.00pm
13.30pm
15.30pm
16.00pm
16.10pm
16.50pm
17.15pm
Note: Activities are subject to change due to unexpected circumstances and weather conditions.
Our prices include:
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Air-conditioned transfers between our office and the villages
Visitor’s/Volunteer Handbook, English/Thai phrasebook
All activities and equipment
Homestay accommodation
All meals and refreshments
Translator (if the translator option is chosen)
Local guide
International Thai-speaking support staff
Contribution to community fund
VAT
Our prices exclude:
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Flights, visas and departure taxes
Vaccinations and travel insurance (accidental insurance can be purchased from us – please
inquire for more details)
Transfer from your previous destination to our office and transfer to your next destination –
arrangements can be made by Andaman Discoveries
Personal items and expenses
Children’s Rate
Children who have not reached their 5th birthday on the start date of the tour are free. Those who are
over 5 but have not reached their 12th birthday on the start date of the tour pay 50% of the adult rate.
Those who have passed their 12th birthday on the start date of the tour pay 100% of the adult rate.
With or Without a Translator?
We understand that it can be a frustrating experience in a foreign country with few people who can
speak your language. Our English-Thai bilingual translator can eliminate this fear by serving as a
facilitator between you and the villagers.
However, if you are a “do-it-yourself”-er or you are an adventurer, you may want to consider visiting
the villages without a translator. We do provide all the necessary information and materials to you in
the pre-trip briefing in our office. Some villagers and local guides can speak English. Don’t be shy to
use our phrasebook and talk to the villagers! This will be a truly authentic cultural immersion
experience.
Community Benefits
The villagers – the guides, host families, handicraft cooperatives – receive fair wages as stipulated by
the Community-based Tourism Committee. We ensure that the majority of the money of each trip
goes directly back to the villagers and 20 percent of guests’ in-village costs is donated to the
community fund. This creates concrete economic opportunity for the villagers who may otherwise
have to find employment outside the village.
Community Fund
In order that tourism and community development go hand in hand, each trip includes a donation to
the Community Fund. These funds are then used to provide financial support for community initiatives
and projects such as mangrove reforestation, youth education programs, orchid conservation,
community center.