Paws & Paddles @ Wang Bon + Capybaras

Surrounded by mountains and lush forests, Wang Bon Reservoir is one of the hidden gems of Nakhon Nayok. With calm waters, beautiful scenery and fresh air, it is the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with nature.

For this car pooling trip to Nakhon Nayok (about 2 hours drive from Bangkok), our vehicle is already partly filled with friends and looking for more positive vibes friends. First comes arm day as we kayak on the serene waters of Wang Bon Reservoir. One of our friends will be bringing a pet dog, and don't be surprised if you see furry captains proudly standing on kayaks – many visitors bring their dogs too! Afterwards, we'll reward ourselves with good food, coffee and visit a capybara cafe where you can feed capybaras roaming in a Japanese onsen habitat ;)

Date: Sunday, 28 June. If on the way, we can also arrange an additional pick-up point near or north of Don Mueang Airport (DMK) for fellow northerners. 😊

Schedule:
7am: We will depart in an air-conditioned luxury van or sedan car from pickup points near Asok, Ploenchit or Nana BTS (depending on number of persons).
9am: Arrive at Wang Bon Reservoir and enjoy kayaking amidst beautiful mountain scenery. You may kayak for around one to one-and-a-half hours at your own pace.
11am: Leave for lunch.
11.30am - 12.45pm: Enjoy lunch at a local eatery/cafe in a peaceful setting.
1pm onwards: Depending on the group's preference, weather and timing, we may visit a few cafes, one of which is a capybara cafe !
There are plenty of picturesque cafés around Nakhon Nayok with good views, and we will probably choose one or two interesting places to unwind.
At around 4pm or later, we will head back to Bangkok and expect to reach by 6pm or later.
(The itinerary or sequence may be subject to change depending on weather, traffic conditions and the group's preference.)
As always, come with an open mind, positive energy and a sense of adventure!

Please kindly read before RSVP:
1. Admission fee: 899 Baht
It covers the cost of VIP van (9-seater for comfort) and driver rental, transportation round trip from Bangkok, fuel, toll, parking, admin (meetup) organizer subscription expenses etc.
Not include:
- Rental of kayak which is either 50 baht for twin-sharing kayak or 100 baht for single kayak
- Meals at Thai restaurants or cafes
- Entry ticket for attractions (if any)
- Insurance
- Personal expenses

2. Please don't be late, we can only provide 5 min grace period ;) ! Please wear sandals/ slippers and bring change of clothing as your butt may be wet from the kayaking!
3. As seats are limited, please RSVP & pay within 12 hours to reserve your seats (How to pay: Message the organiser in Meetup here - please check your message box as Meetup does not send notifications or email atearintheopen@gmail.com. After payment, please send the confirmation slip.) If payment is not made, we'll move you to the waitlist or ‘not going’ list so as not to take up the limited seats.
- No refund: If you cancel 5 days before the event, we can only refund you when we find a new participant for the replacement.
4. We endeavour to make this a vegetarian/vegan friendly trip to do our part for the environment.
Thank you for your interest and cooperation.
*P/S: This is not a tour. We are a group of like-minded friends facilitating social/cultural exchanges on a casual basis - there are no guides, no hierarchy - just come to have fun !