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Beautiful Northern Thailand

Trip Type: Explorer

13 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $2,720.00 /Person
There’s a reason this trip was the one that started it all and remains one of the most popular. On this 13-day adventure, you'll …
Beautiful Northern Thailand

There’s a reason this trip was the one that started it all and remains one of the most popular. On this 13-day adventure, you'll discover Northern Thailand, experience the metropolis of bustling Bangkok, trek among the hillside villages, drift down the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi, see the historic temples of the Siam Kingdom and venture into Golden Triangle. With unbeatable hospitality, bustling local markets, serene mountains and rivers and plenty chance to make your own discoveries, come along and see why this trip was, and still is, a benchmark for all our adventures.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Kanchanaburi

Day 3: Kanchanaburi

Day 4: Ayutthaya/ Overnight train

Day 5: Chiang Mai

Day 6: Hilltribe Villages Trek

Day 7: Hilltribe Villages trek

Day 8: Hilltribe Village Trek/ Doi Mae Salong

Day 9: Chiang Rai

Day 10: Chiang Rai

Day 11: Chiang Mai

Day 12: Chiang Mai

Day 13: Chiang Mai

Trip Inclusions

Meals

3 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Private minvan, Public bus, Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew, Taxi, Longtail Boat, Rafthouse

Accomodation

Hotel (4 nights), Guesthouse (5 nights), Hilltribe village homestay (2 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 nights)

Included Activities

  • Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
  • Bangkok - Wat Pho
  • Kanchanaburi - Rafthouse experience with dinner
  • Kanchanaburi - Erawan Waterfalls
  • Kanchanaburi - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
  • Ayutthaya - Temple Ruins entrance & guided tour
  • Hilltribe Village - Home-cooked Dinner
  • Hilltribe Trek – Mok Fah Waterfall
  • Hilltribe Trek - Mae Malai Market Visit
  • Mae Taeng - 3-day hilltribe trekking
  • Mae Taeng - 3-day hilltribe trekking
  • Mae Taeng - 3-day hilltribe trekking
  • Akha Hilltribe - Farm To Plate Demonstration & Lunch
  • Do Mae Salong - Local market
  • Golden Triangle - Mekong River cruise
  • Golden Triangle - Opium House
  • Chiang Rai - Wat Rong Kun (White Temple)
Trip Highlights
  • Experience rural Thai life with multi-day trek through scenic hilltribe villages in the remote Thai countryside, meeting welcoming locals and sharing laughs along the way. You'll see why this is the Land of Smiles.
  • Indulge in an organic farm to plate cooking demonstration and take the chance to learn a few cooking tips from the village chef in the Akha Hilltribe, for an unforgettable meal full of heat, spice and fresh food. You won’t go hungry!
  • Discover the dark history behind the infamous ‘Bridge over the River Kwai', take a refreshing dip in the Erwan Waterfall, drift down the river in a traditional rafthouse and enjoy a dinner onboard.
  • Explore the crafts market and enjoy tea at Doi Mae Salong, a tea-growing mountainous region. Venture into Golden Triangle, where the Thailand, Myanmar and Laos borders meet, then cruise down Mekong River.
  • Embrace the journey! Discover the joys of travelling on overnight sleeper trains, longtail boats, songthaew and rafthouses.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: TTSN
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Ends: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Countries Visited: Thailand

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Destination Details

Thailand
| 13 Days
| 1 - 12 People