Welcome to ‘Oasis Orchid Safaris' and 'Orchid Eco Tours' conducted through “safe and friendly” Western Thailand .

Do you want to observe first hand how subtropical orchids grow in their native habitat? Accompanied by beautiful weather, delicious food and amazing scenery and landscapes of beautiful lush green mountains and astounding monsoonal and evergreen rain forests. Where you would be able to observe and photograph thousands of orchids in situ and cultivation (including exploring inland islands for wild orchids on Thailand 's second largest natural reserve of water) and sure to be one of the greatest adventures and memories of your life time?

If the answer is yes to the above, then going on ‘Orchid Safari in “safe & friendly” Western Thailand ' is definitely for you!!!

Not only will you see thousands of orchids growing naturally in the wild, but you will also get exclusive visits to the ‘Kanchanaburi Orchid Species Research Station' two living collections. In the two Kanchanaburi living research collections we have more than 1200 species (which includes recently discovered new species of Bulbophyllum, Chiloschista, Dendrobium, Nervillia and Trias) in more than 100 different Southeast Asian orchid genera.

Chiloschista sp. 'new'

Trias sp. 'new'

Dendrobium sp. 'new'

Through our orchid safari you will experience the best eco adventures available, visiting many locations littered with thousands of orchids and other wild flowers. You will of course see many known orchids in situ, but you will also observe new un-described species in some of the locations visited. Our tours are specialized and unique in locations, providing an abundance of variety and spectacular scenery for nature lovers of all ages from all walks of life.

Our 'Orchid Safari' ecological tours are designed to provide quality and to educate and bring people face to face with nature to observe the intertwined eco systems and how many different plants grow and proliferate in the wild. While our tours have an emphasis on observing wild orchids, the nature of the locations we visit are littered with wild flowers and other plants and amazing scenery of all kinds and all nature lovers will appreciate the unique format and specialized locations of our safaris. Accompanied with our head lecturer Rod Rice, a very experienced explorer of the forests and jungles of South East Asia, internationally published botanical author, Honorary Research Associate to the Orchid Herbarium at Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens Australia and Director of the 'Kanchanaburi Orchid Species Research Collection' Thailand, makes our safari's entirely unique. Our tours are also an excellent tool for educating students of all levels about the environment and different forests and eco systems.

Physically the tours are generally easy going but consistent in pace, sometimes with some mild to steep climbing. But we do stop for rest breaks. Safe swimming is available at some locations.

Our aim is to cater for those who would prefer comfortable transport to and from the airport/s and between tour destinations accompanied by world-class accommodation with generous supplies of top quality food (including our famous smorgasbord lunches) when not trekking. While during the day you will experience the forests first hand - full of orchids and other epiphytes and wild flowers as we visit a variety of exceptional localities.

For those who need accommodation at a tour's end as your connection or flight home or next destination maybe 1-2 days or more away etc. We can help find suitable accommodation for you if you let us know at least 30 days in advance. We offer this service free to those who have participated in one of our tours.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any inquiries. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours Sincerely,

Ekapong Chuevong
General Manager
Oasis Orchid Eco Tours Thailand.

Rod Rice
Head Lecturer
Oasis Orchid Safari & Eco Tours Thailand .

Contact Oasis Tours:
Phone:
Thailand : 0852 166 569; International: ++ 66 852 166 569
Australian info line: coming soon

Email: oasis_orchid_tours@yahoo.com
or        oasis_journal@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 74 ,
Kanchanaburi
76000
Thailand .

Tree covered in Coelogyne sp. aff. pallens, D. fimbriatum and Eria sp

10 Day Orchid Safari Western Thailand .
Kanchanaburi (the city centre about 2-3 hours drive north-west from Bangkok ) is the 3rd largest and the most interesting and diverse province in all of Thailand . Consisting of flat plains, limestone based mountains and waterfalls, hundreds of rivers, tall evergreen wet tropical forest to distinct monsoonal deciduous forest, providing great diversity in the flora and fauna, there is something here for everyone's interest in the diverse eco systems of this large province.

Our tour will concentrate mainly on the forests to the north and north-west where there is great diversity in the orchids and other wild flowers (& birds) with many spectacular waterfalls, mountain ranges, hundreds of rivers, Thailand 's second and third largest natural reserves of water with many inland islands, limestone caves etc.

Kanchanaburi is also famous for the ‘Bridge over the River Kwai' (where tens of thousands of allied soldiers and South East Asian slave labourers died during the Second World War), war museums and cemeteries, hellfire pass and the Thai/Burma Death Railway, night markets, the Tiger Temple where Monks live openly with numerous full grown tigers and numerous historical battle sites dating back centuries, amazing rock & boulder nurseries among other things.

Total: (based on twin share rooms) ex Bangkok $3662.00 (AUD)
Does not include international airfare

Total: (single person per room) ex Bangkok $3972.00 (AUD)
Does not include international airfare

Note: Those who participate in our orchid 'safari' receive a free ‘Kanchanaburi Orchid Safari T-Shirt', a copy of the new book “An introduction to the wild orchids of Kanchanaburi Province Western Thailand” (due out October 2007) and a subscription to “Oasis The Journal”. All proceeds from our safaris go back into help funding orchid research. Click here for a copy of the orchid safari tour schedule.

10 Day Orchid Safari Tour Dates 2008:
Friday March 28th until Sunday April 6th
Group size: 2-10 people.

Only ten seats available per tour, book early so you do not miss out!!

"Larger groups are welcome to inquire about any of our tour destinations".

What You Get For The Price Of A 10 Day ‘Orchid Safari'!!

On our orchid safari tours we really look after you and we basically supply everything including; all transfers to and from Bangkok/Chonburi international airport, roomy air conditioned mini bus with all fuel and freeway travel costs and charges, 9 nights hotel and resort accommodation, daily breakfast and hearty lunch and dinner (choice of Western or Thai food or both) including fresh fruit every day, up to 3 bottles of drinking water per day per person, all staff and tour guide fees and licensed English speaking tour operator, all National Park and temple entry fees, boat hire & associated costs, all four wheel drive vehicle costs, all Thai booking fees and administrative costs.

We do not supply the following & would be additional costs for each guest;
International air tickets to and from Thailand, personal expenditure items including souvenirs, room service, alcohol, all laundry or dry cleaning costs, any foods not supplied at breakfast, lunch & dinner i.e. sweets, snacks etc., travel insurance (compulsory), any medical costs, excess luggage fees, departure taxes and or any other taxes etc. associated with air fares (see terms & conditions on our website for further details). All other internal taxes and booking fees (within Thailand only) are paid by Oasis Tours.

Note: Our smorgasbord lunches are a mixture of Western and Thai (non spicy or mildly spicy) foods made fresh daily by our cook. See Tour Schedule terms & conditions under “Foods supplied”.

An orchid safari adventure in Western Thailand will be one of the greatest and most educational experiences of your life. Something not to be missed! especially with such good value for your money! So what are you waiting for? Ring and book you and your friends and or your local orchid society to go on ‘Orchid Safari' now!! Only six seats available per tour, book early so you do not miss out!!

Please contact us or follow this link for a copy of the full 'Orchid Safari' tour schedule and 'terms and conditions'. Click Here for a participation form.

Bulbophyllum sp aff intricatum in situ Sangkhla Buri District

Bulbophyllum sp. aff. muscarirubrum in situ Sai Yok District

 

Custom Tours :

We also arrange custom eco tours (i.e. you the guest or guest group choose the locations and length of the tour) into other areas including northern Thailand i.e Tak, Mai Sot, Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle, Northern Laos (some of the most pristine forest you will ever see), Cameron Highlands Malaysia , Sabah Borneo and Cebu and Camiguim Island in the Philippines .

Group size; 1-15 people. Please feel free to inquire.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before filling out an Application Form.