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The Sangkhlaburi Jungle Trek – in aid of the
Pattaya Orphanage
 Spend
6 days trekking, bamboo rafting and elephant riding through the
rugged jungles of Thailand near the Burmese border.
The challenge includes a three day trek in the Thung Yai Nareusan
Wildlife Sanctuary, one of Thailand's largest protected areas and
one of the last natural habitats in Thailand for the tiger. The
final day's hiking will take you to the Songkaria River and this
journey will be on bamboo rafts.
After a rest day in Sangkhla you will then continue the challenge
by trekking along the route of the infamous 'Death Railway', built
by the Japanese army during the 2nd World War using Allied prisoners.
A half day kayak journey down the River Kwai itself follows; using
single person boats or two person kayaks for the 'uninitiated'.
The ninth day begins with a short trek by elephant before rejoining
the river on its peaceful way through the spectacular scenery of
Sai Yok National Park. You will then transfer to the nearby town
of Kanchanaburi.
"With special thanks to Hamish Chalmers, from Gecko Travel, who
made the whole trip, educational, challenging and very enjoyable,
which at times where difficult conditions. He behaved with good
grace, and respect throughout the trip trying to cater to many different
needs." Geraldine, February 2002 Jungle Trek
Once the challenge is complete, the group will head off to Pattaya
and spend a day visiting the Pattaya Orphanage projects to see how
much their contribution will permanently change the children's lives.
"I must say how impressed both myself and Geraldine were, with
the orphanage and how remarkable the children are. The amount of
organisation and funding required for this worthwhile cause cannot
be appreciated, without having experienced it first hand. I am still
touched by the enthusiasm of the children and their eagerness to
learn and taking a chance in trusting others. If it wasn't difficult
enough to deal with being orphaned, they also have to cope with
varying degrees of disabilities, a very humbling experience."
Tina, February 2002 Jungle Trek
 Fit
for the challenge?
Registrations for the 2003 trek start now. More information, a full
itinerary, FAQs, photos from previous Challenges and details of
how to book are found on the Pattaya
Orphanage website. In order to participate, you are required
to fill in a registration form, pay a non-refundable registration
fee of £295 (which covers part of the expedition costs), a travel
insurance premium of £55 and commit to raising a minimum of £2,150
in sponsorship in aid of the Pattaya Orphanage projects.
Once we have paid for the balance of your expedition costs (which
will not exceed £950 or 40% of the minimum sponsorship), the remaining
money (a minimum of £1200) will be retained by us as a donation
towards the Pattaya Orphanage Trust.
On receipt of your registration fee, you will receive a fundraising
pack specially devised to help you raise sponsorship money in aid
of the Pattaya Orphanage Trust.
To find out more contact Elisabeth Michau on +44 (0)20 7602 6203
or email your queries to emichau@pattayaorphanage.org.uk.
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The Pattaya Orphanage
in Pattaya, Thailand, provides a loving home, residential
care and education for 180 orphans, up to 100 street children,
220 deaf or blind children and 200 disabled young people.
For further information visit their website here.
The Sangkhlaburi Jungle Trek is the
concept of, and is administered by, Challenges (Un)Limited.
Flights arrangements by Gane & Marshall International
Ltd. ATOL 3145. The expedition is led by Gecko Travel, specialist
of small group adventure tours to South East Asia. ATOL 5318.
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© Pattaya Orphanage Trust 2002
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