Baan Laem Pak Bia, Petchaburi (2D1N)
About the trip
History & Culture
Hands-on Workshop
The shoreline of Petchaburi River in Baan Laem District has an abundance of sea treasures – those you can eat, that is. This area is a source of mullet, crab, shrimp, and other shellfish. This destination is also home to the Laem Pak Bia Royal Project that conducts research on water treatment using efficient, natural processes to restore mangrove forests which eventually become home to many shorebirds.
- Observe demonstrations of various community learning bases
- Take a boat tour along the shoreline
- Tie-dyeing demonstration / Thai dessert making
- Visit the Laem Pak Bia Royal Project
- Pick up and drop off service is excluded, add-on service available
- Professional english guide is excluded, add-on service available
Day One
9:00am:
- Welcome the visitors with local storytelling, herbal drinks and snacks upon arrival.
10:00am:
- Observe demonstrations of various community learning bases: Farming and selling sea grapes / Hydroponics vegetable farming.
12:00pm:
- Lunch.
1:00pm:
- Observe a blue crab fishery bank demonstration / Community fish market.
2:30pm:
- Take a boat tour along the shoreline, observe the daily routines of fishermen; you’ll have the chance to collect shells from the sandy beach.
6:00pm:
- Enjoy dinner while watching a fishermen’s show (with karaoke!)
Day Two
7:00am:
- Breakfast.
8:00am:
- Community activity: Tie-dyeing demonstration / Thai dessert making. Try your skills at basketry by using narrow-leaf cattail or lesser bulrush.
12:00pm:
- Lunch.
1:00pm:
- Visit the Laem Pak Bia Royal Project: a water treatment project that uses natural processes to maintain mangrove forests. You can visit here too, with world-class bird watching opportunities.
2:00pm:
- Browse for some community products before returning back.
Private Room
Private Bathroom
Electricity 24/7
Seated Toilet
Cell Signal
- Activities as listed in the itinerary
- One night accommodation
- Local guides (Thai language only)
- 4 Meals (2 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast)
- Travel insurance
Empower community by travelling
Poverty Alleviation