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Each village has a variety of activities; there is something for people of all ages and abilities.
Activities fall into three main categories: eco, cultural, and tsunami handicrafts. Despite having an itinerary, the beauty of Andaman Discoveries trips is that many activities just happen naturally as you become part of village life.
You may find yourself roasting cashew nuts, preparing lunch, doing community aerobics, helping your homestay family make fishing nets, or even playing football on the beach with the locals after a busy day. Sometimes the best experiences aren't planned. Your translator is always on hand to help you communicate and ask questions.
One of the highlights of a trip into village is the stunning Andaman sunsets. A short walk from both Tung Nang Dam and Ban Talae Nok villages are endless stretches of undeveloped beach, the ideal place to watch the sun set over the tranquil Andaman Sea. As the sun sets, the sky becomes a canvass of amazing pinks, oranges and reds, set against the back drop of the islands, resulting in a truly unforgettable sunset with plentiful photo opportunities.
| "You can never really experience the Thai culture until you live within it. Watching the sunset on the beach, driving a long-tail boat, visiting an orchid, fruit, and goat farm as well as swimming in the sea, going crab fishing, climbing up Eagle Mountain and coming home to Thai style cooking and sleeping in a hammock are just some of the exciting things you could do off the coast of Kuraburi." |
| Nadiya, International Volunteer Society University of Birmingham July - August, 2006 |
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Inviting warm tropical waters and gentle waves make these beaches a great place to swim. In the evening, villagers come to the beach to play football and volleyball, and visitors are welcome to play with the locals. Relaxing and watching for the buffalo that come down to bathe can be equally rewarding.
All activities that Andaman Discoveries offer were created with collaboration and input from the villagers themselves. Trips into village provide local people with a complimentary source of income while still continuing their traditional way of life.
By welcoming tourists into their village and seeing them interested in their traditional way of life, culture, and natural surroundings, communities better understand their value. Sustainable, community-led tourism is allowing them to preserve their way of life and conserve their natural resources, which are threatened by developers.
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| There are many specific activities available in Ban Talae Nok and Tung Nang Dam village. Each activity falls into one of the following categories: | |
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Interactive Tsunami Crafts Workshops |
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| Hands-on workshops to make natural soap, Batik prints, and tie dye with the handicraft cooperative ladies. Make your own souvenir to keep or give as a gift. | |
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Eco Tours |
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| Explore and learn about the fascinating jungle, marine, coastal and mangrove eco-systems of the North Andaman. | |
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Cultural Experiences |
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| You can find yourself doing a number of activities including shelling cashew nuts, weaving fishing nets, picking fruit and cooking Thai food as you experience village life with the villagers themselves. | |
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We at Andaman Discoveries want to help you get the most out of your trip in the region. We offer a highly personalized, friendly, supportive and flexible service. We can customize your trip depending on your likes, interests, needs, time available and budget. Please contact us to start planning your trip.
Want to stay in the village with a host family? Inquire about our homestay accommodation.
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