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PHUKET DAY TRIPS
HONG BY STARLIGHT
24 Guests Only

".it seemed we were paddling through a sea of fireflies, a truly magical and out of this world experience. We linger, and wonder with awe."
The Nation, May 4, 2002

"It was a thrilling moment... I came to realize there is beauty all around us and it unfolds itself at the right time. What we cannot see does not necessarily mean it does not exist."
Bangkok Post, Horizons, May 2, 2002

". in the middle of the lagoon, far from humanity, time stops, your mind clears; the experience verges on the mystical."
Benjarong: - May 2002

The clippings say it all - so does everybody who lives the feeling. "Hong by Starlight" is the latest "Don't Miss" spiritual experience in a string started on Moloka'i in 1983. This mind-vender is so off-the-Hong-Wall that Caveman even thinks its better in Monsoon season. The darker it is the better the bio-tumescence, while lightening and thunder amplify the mysticism. If it rains, we supply raincoats.

Clear nights aren't all that bad, with the stars so bright they carpet the sky.

This Caveman creation finishes the movie others call the Sunset trip. Depart your hotel at Noon for an afternoon of nature, sea cave/Hong exploration and a superb Thai Seafood Sunset dinner. In the late afternoon, you experience the tranquility of real Nature and enjoy the "Time Machine" ambiance that made the hongs famous in the first place. The "Wonderful Time of Day" accentuates the ambiance even more than our decade-old original day trips.

Then after dark, things get mystical. You have to see it - beyond description and imagination.

Motoring to the Bay takes about an hour, but with your trip briefing, Nature Game instructions and light lunch we make the first cave before you know it. In transit, we pass a couple of dozen day trip boats - on their way back to Phuket. The Bay is almost empty when you arrive at the sea caves.

Spend the afternoon exploring several cave/hong systems. You learn what made these unique sites, the wildlife that lives within them, and the Eco-system bringing it all together. In the late afternoon, you experience the tranquility of real Nature, and enjoy the "Time Machine" ambiance that made the hongs famous in the first place. We are slaves to the tides, but you usually get at least four different caves and hongs, swimming time and a free paddle before Sunset.

Sunset itself is spectacular. We motor to our special viewing spot for Day's End. Then as daylight disappears, we return to a Hong you visited earlier in the afternoon.

Once darkness falls, your very special Hong by Starlight begins. Once we transit the cave, it's no torches and no talking in the Hong - three natural light sources and one special feeling create a lifetime memorable moment. Everybody always wants to do another Hong, so we bribe you into returning to Phuket with our famous Thai Seafood buffet dinner served underway. (The Benjarong writer gave up dinner for more Hong time!)

For dessert, we retreat to the moon deck where you and your guide compare Thai and Western constellations and their legends until you arrive at the dock.

NATURE GAME - Caveman wrote and copyrighted "The Nature Game" in 2000, turning your entire day into a fun game where you get much more from your day than you ever expected. You get a full color Phang Nga nature guide that's the prop for the game. The idea is to get more value from your trip by asking non-stop questions of your English-speaking guide. Along the way, we hope you learn a few things about our Nature.and your role in the Movie of the Universe.

STARLIGHT ITINERARY

1200-1230 Hotel Pick-up
1330 Arrive Ao Po and board our modern twin-engine escort boat
Thai-style light lunch, trip and Nature Game briefing.
1430 Arrive first island and explore 1-2 caves and hongs
1530 Return to the escort boat and move to the second island
1600 Explore two more caves and hongs
1800 Self-paddle, swimming and relax while waiting for the sunset
1900 Return to a previously visited Hong after dark
1930 Depart for Ao Po. Thai Seafood buffet dinner.
Play the Nature Game, and Star Games on the Starlight deck.
2030 Arrive Ao Po and transfer to your mini-van.
2130 Drop off at your hotel. End of JGSC service.

Note: Program can and will change according to the tides.

Adults/ B3,450/Child 6-12 years B1,725/Under 6 free


The limestone rocks in Phang Nga Bay, Caves and Lagoons are "a must see" in Phuket. John Gray's Sea Canoe Starlight trip is the best way to go directly into the heart of Phang Nga and experience nature and wildlife. Enjoy a romantic candle light dinner for 2 at The Mangosteen Restaurant. The mountain Elephant trekking will be a truly new experience with great views of the Island. The Mangosteen package benefits: - Airport transfer (roundtrip) in private luxury limousine - Welcome drink at the airport, refreshment towel - Welcome drink on check-in - Fresh fruit basket in the room – every day – - Daily newspaper in the room (Bangkok Post) - Hourly free shuttle to Nai Harn Beach - Shuttle bus to Patong beach in the evening (200.- Baht p. person) - Shuttle bus to Phuket town for shopping (200.- Baht p. person) - Free pickup service to restaurants nearby - Free use of fitness room - Daily live music entertainment in the lounge bar (until midnight) - Tour counter with selected top day trips - 500,- Baht Spa voucher for the first visit - Weekly wine invitations in our underground wine cellar, weekly management cocktails. The special 3 nights Adventure Package for 2 person includes: - John Gray's Sea Canoe magical "Starlight" trip for 2 person - Jungle Trekking on Phuket mountains. - Mountain Elephant Trekking, 1 hour incl. transportation. - Candle Light Dinner for 2 at The Mangosteen Restaurant. - Price: Starts from 668.- US$ only. Book the package here!
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PHUKET DAY TRIPS HONG BY STARLIGHT 24 Guests Only ".it seemed we were paddling through a sea of fireflies, a truly magical and out of this world experience. We linger, and wonder with awe." The Nation, May 4, 2002 "It was a thrilling moment... I came to realize there is beauty all around us and it unfolds itself at the right time. What we cannot see does not necessarily mean it does not exist." Bangkok Post, Horizons, May 2, 2002 ". in the middle of the lagoon, far from humanity, time stops, your mind clears; the experience verges on the mystical." Benjarong: - May 2002 The clippings say it all - so does everybody who lives the feeling. "Hong by Starlight" is the latest "Don't Miss" spiritual experience in a string started on Moloka'i in 1983. This mind-vender is so off-the-Hong-Wall that Caveman even thinks its better in Monsoon season. The darker it is the better the bio-tumescence, while lightening and thunder amplify the mysticism. If it rains, we supply raincoats. Clear nights aren't all that bad, with the stars so bright they carpet the sky. This Caveman creation finishes the movie others call the Sunset trip. Depart your hotel at Noon for an afternoon of nature, sea cave/Hong exploration and a superb Thai Seafood Sunset dinner. In the late afternoon, you experience the tranquility of real Nature and enjoy the "Time Machine" ambiance that made the hongs famous in the first place. The "Wonderful Time of Day" accentuates the ambiance even more than our decade-old original day trips. Then after dark, things get mystical. You have to see it - beyond description and imagination. Motoring to the Bay takes about an hour, but with your trip briefing, Nature Game instructions and light lunch we make the first cave before you know it. In transit, we pass a couple of dozen day trip boats - on their way back to Phuket. The Bay is almost empty when you arrive at the sea caves. Spend the afternoon exploring several cave/hong systems. You learn what made these unique sites, the wildlife that lives within them, and the Eco-system bringing it all together. In the late afternoon, you experience the tranquility of real Nature, and enjoy the "Time Machine" ambiance that made the hongs famous in the first place. We are slaves to the tides, but you usually get at least four different caves and hongs, swimming time and a free paddle before Sunset. Sunset itself is spectacular. We motor to our special viewing spot for Day's End. Then as daylight disappears, we return to a Hong you visited earlier in the afternoon. Once darkness falls, your very special Hong by Starlight begins. Once we transit the cave, it's no torches and no talking in the Hong - three natural light sources and one special feeling create a lifetime memorable moment. Everybody always wants to do another Hong, so we bribe you into returning to Phuket with our famous Thai Seafood buffet dinner served underway. (The Benjarong writer gave up dinner for more Hong time!) For dessert, we retreat to the moon deck where you and your guide compare Thai and Western constellations and their legends until you arrive at the dock. NATURE GAME - Caveman wrote and copyrighted "The Nature Game" in 2000, turning your entire day into a fun game where you get much more from your day than you ever expected. You get a full color Phang Nga nature guide that's the prop for the game. The idea is to get more value from your trip by asking non-stop questions of your English-speaking guide. Along the way, we hope you learn a few things about our Nature.and your role in the Movie of the Universe. STARLIGHT ITINERARY 1200-1230 Hotel Pick-up 1330 Arrive Ao Po and board our modern twin-engine escort boat Thai-style light lunch, trip and Nature Game briefing. 1430 Arrive first island and explore 1-2 caves and hongs 1530 Return to the escort boat and move to the second island 1600 Explore two more caves and hongs 1800 Self-paddle, swimming and relax while waiting for the sunset 1900 Return to a previously visited Hong after dark 1930 Depart for Ao Po. Thai Seafood buffet dinner. Play the Nature Game, and Star Games on the Starlight deck. 2030 Arrive Ao Po and transfer to your mini-van. 2130 Drop off at your hotel. End of JGSC service. Note: Program can and will change according to the tides. Adults/ B3,450/Child 6-12 years B1,725/Under 6 free