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1st Departure:
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01.08.2009
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Provider:
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isango!
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Destination:
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South and Southeast Asia > Thailand > Hua Hin area
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Duration:
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8½ hours
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Skill Level:
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Advanced
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Limestone mountains, rocky shores, sandy beaches, mangrove forests, mudflats and marshes - explore the varying landscapes of Khao Sam Roi Yod, Thailand's smallest park and its first Coastal National Park. Popularly known in these parts as the "Three Hundred Peaks", it is also home to rare variety of plants, endangered animals and birds. In fact, Khao Sam Roi Yod is one of the country's best bird watching sites. It is particularly notable for migratory shore birds and waterfowl. Of 275 recorded bird species, 60 are mainly confined within the park. Sightings include rare species such as the purple heron (one of only two breeding sites in Thailand), white-bellied sea eagle, and spotted and imperial eagles. Mammals include the goat-antelope or serow, still widespread in the park, slow loris, Malayan porcupine, crab-eating macaque, mongoose, leopard cat and leopard. Irrawaddy dolphins can sometimes be seen offshore.
The quiet beach along picturesque Bang-Pu fishing village is another popular spot. A major attraction here is the beautiful Phraya Nakhon Cave and the royal pavilion built by King Rama V. The best time to visit the cave is in the morning sunlight filters in through the shaft.
The magnificent world of Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park is ideal for the perfect family holiday.