Thailand Travel Adventure Trip Information & Details
led by Kasma Loha-unchit
Welcome to Kasma Loha-unchit's cultural & culinary trips to Thailand. Kasma has led these small-group (14 people maximum) trips yearly since 1986. They are off-the-beaten track adventures for people who want to get to know true Thai culture. They are offered between November and February each year.
For travelers seeking intimate experiences
with the land, the culture and the people.
Personal journeys specially designed for adventurous
folk who love exotic cultures and spicy cuisines!
Trips, 2009 to 2010 / 2010 to 2011
Trip A (28-day)
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Trip B (19-day)
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Trip C (Southern)
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Trip D (NE Thailand)
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These trips are not for everyone. Participants should be independent, active people in good physical condition who don't mind rising early or roughing it to see beautiful sights. They are especially designed for Thai food lovers who love to eat everything – we feast on Thai food every day of the trip with most meals served "family-style". Participants must love spicy Thai food. The groups travel in two mini-vans and are more reminiscent of friends or family traveling together than a package tour.
Note: Kasma is not a travel agent and can not and does not make travel arrangements or recommendations for private trips or individuals.
Trip Details
Food: We cannot accept anyone who has special dietary needs – including food allergies, strong food preferences or not eating a specific food be it animal (pork, chicken, fish, shellfish), vegetable (such as onions or peanuts) or grain (wheat, for example).
Trip prices includes: Airfare to Thailand from San Francisco, lodging (double occupancy), all meals and local means of conveyance while in Thailand. Prices are subject to change as necessitated by unanticipated increases in airline and room rates.
Group size: Limited to fourteen participants for each trip. The trip minimum is 6 participants.
Must read: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Interview: We talk with all potential trip members prior to registration to insure compatibility.
Registration: First, read all the information available online (links below). Then contact Kasma to set up an interview.
Deposit: Once accepted we require a $400 deposit to hold the spot. Initially $150 is non-refundable with the entire amount turning non-refundable at a future date (see contracts for each trip for details).
Southern Trip: We cannot accept on the Southern trip anyone who does not love the sea, does not know how to swim fairly well or does not know how to snorkel. Much of the trip will be spent visiting marine national parks where much of the enjoyment is found underwater rather than above; accommodations at these parks can be rustic.
These trips are not for everyone! You must like spicy Thai food, rice and seafood, eat food of all kinds, be physically active, be open to new experiences, get along with people, be willing to get going early on some mornings, be open to new experiences, and be open to "roughing it" on occasion.
Individual Trip Links
For all trips: Trip Description | FAQs | Testimonials | Trip Food Photos
Trip A Links |
Trip B Links |
Trip C Links |
Trip D Links |