Bamboo Rafting Phuket
Bamboo Rafting Phuket
Bamboo rafting is a calm, family-friendly alternative to white water rafting — a traditional bamboo raft poled gently downriver by a local guide through peaceful jungle scenery, suitable for all ages including young children and non-swimmers.
Suwankuha Temple (Monkey Cave) is a cave temple sheltering a large reclining Buddha, with wild monkeys living around the cave entrance and grounds.
The Sea Turtle Conservation Center cares for and rehabilitates sea turtles, giving visitors a close look at Thailand's marine conservation efforts. Elephant bathing lets you interact with and wash the resident elephants at the river, a gentler alternative to elephant riding.
Three programs are available, from the base Program A up to Program C, which adds a visit to the Sametnangshe viewpoint over Phang Nga Bay; Program B instead adds elephant trekking and a short ATV ride.
Elephant trekking and ATV riding (Program B) take you further through the jungle rainforest and dirt roads around the camp with a guide.
Sametnangshe (Program C) is a hillside viewpoint overlooking Phang Nga Bay's limestone karst islands, one of the most photographed panoramas in southern Thailand.
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 07:15–07:30am | Pick up from the hotel |
| 09:00am | Visit Suwankuha Temple (Monkey Cave) |
| 09:30am | Visit Sea Turtle Conservation Center |
| 10:00am | Bamboo rafting down the river |
| 11:00am | Elephant bathing, 15 minutes |
| 11:30am | Jungle walk to the waterfall |
| 12:30pm | Thai food lunch (HALAL) with fresh season fruit & drinks |
| 03:30pm | Transfer back to hotel |
| 04:30–05:00pm | Arrive at your hotel |
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 07:15–07:30am | Pick up from the hotel |
| 09:00am | Visit Suwankuha Temple (Monkey Cave) |
| 09:30am | Visit Sea Turtle Conservation Center |
| 10:00am | Bamboo rafting down the river |
| 11:00am | Elephant bathing, 15 minutes |
| 11:30am | Jungle walk to the waterfall |
| 12:30pm | Thai food lunch (HALAL) with fresh season fruit & drinks |
| 01:30pm | Elephant trekking through the rainforest, 30 minutes |
| 02:00pm | ATV ride through the jungle, 15 minutes |
| 03:30pm | Transfer back to hotel |
| 04:30–05:00pm | Arrive at your hotel |
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 07:15–07:30am | Pick up from the hotel |
| 09:00am | Visit Sametnangshe viewpoint over Phang Nga Bay |
| 09:45am | Visit Suwankuha Temple (Monkey Cave) |
| 10:15am | Visit Sea Turtle Conservation Center |
| 10:45am | Bamboo rafting down the river |
| 11:45am | Elephant bathing, 15 minutes |
| 12:15pm | Jungle walk to the waterfall |
| 01:00pm | Thai food lunch (HALAL) with fresh season fruit & drinks |
| 04:00pm | Transfer back to hotel |
| 05:00pm | Arrive at your hotel |
✅ Tour Includes
- Round trip hotel transfer
- Tour guide & experienced instructor
- Bamboo rafting equipment & life jacket
- Thai food lunch (HALAL)
- Suwankuha Monkey Cave Temple & Sea Turtle Conservation Center visit
- Elephant bathing
- Elephant trekking & ATV / Sametnangshe visit (Programs B & C only, as per package)
- Travel accident insurance
❌ Tour Excludes
- Activities not included in your selected program
- Personal expenses
👶 Child Policy
- Child rate applies for ages 4–10 years old
🎒 What to Bring
- Swimwear, shorts and a light t-shirt
- Towel, sandals and camera
- Sunblock lotion and pocket money
📌 General Terms & Conditions
- The given time frame is an estimate of timing only, and can deviate due to traffic, road conditions, weather, the pace of tourists and/or any unforeseen circumstances.
What is the difference between Programs A, B and C?
All three programs include the same bamboo rafting, Suwankuha Monkey Cave Temple visit, Sea Turtle Conservation Center, elephant bathing, jungle walk to the waterfall and lunch. Program B adds elephant trekking and a short ATV ride through the jungle, while Program C adds a visit to the Sametnangshe viewpoint over Phang Nga Bay.
Is bamboo rafting suitable for children and non-swimmers?
Yes — bamboo rafting is a calm, gentle activity poled by a local guide, much less intense than white water rafting, and is suitable for families, young children and non-swimmers. The child rate applies for ages 4–10.
What time does the tour run?
Hotel pickup is around 07:15–07:30am, with the tour running until approximately 04:30–05:00pm (Program C returns slightly later, around 05:00pm, due to the extra Sametnangshe stop).
Is lunch included in every program?
Yes, a Thai food (HALAL) lunch with fresh seasonal fruit and drinks is included in all three programs, along with hotel transfer, a tour guide, insurance and an experienced instructor.
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