Khao Sok – Takua Pa: Mountains to Mangroves

Morning tea/coffee; Lunch

Khao Sok – Breakfast briefing followed by a very scenic ride along mountain and countryside roads to Takua Pa, a small coastal town containing historically significant Sino-Portuguese architecture.

1^st stop – Enjoy delicious teas or gourmet local coffee with a traditional Chinese master herbalist at an informal cafe frequented almost exclusively by locals.

2^nd stop – Explore pristine coastal mangrove forest in a guided canoe, looking out for rare and threatened species like majestic Royal Hornbills, mischievous Crab Eating Macaques and resplendent Green Tree Pythons.

3^rd stop – We then cruise back into town to enjoy brunch at a local restaurant.

4^th stop – After our feast, we continue our cultural tour of Takua Pa's old town; taking in its unique architecture; visit a small Chinese temple and shrine; and finally, step inside a Sino-Portuguese homestead for an informal, up-close-and-personal tour with the homeowner.

5^th stop – We'll then jump back onto our classic bikes and head out of town to stop for a refreshing swim at a lovely, secluded waterfall not on any tourist maps. This waterfall is located in a hidden pocket of remnant rainforest that is frequented by only a handful of local people.

Return to Khao Sok – taking very scenic countryside roads.