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North Thailand Explorer 8 days

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Short Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Bangkok
Day 2 Bangkok - walking tour, then overnight train to Chiang Mai
Day 3 Chiang Mai - Walking tour
Day 4 Trekking to hill-tribe village
Day 5 Trekking and elephant ride
Day 6 Bamboo rafting, Chiang Mai
Day 7 Chiang Mai - free time, then overnight train to Bangkok
Day 8 Bangkok - free time.

Tour Highlights
Bangkok sightseeing; Hill-tribe trek; Elephant ride; River raft; Chiang Mai sightseeing
 

Tour Facts
Activity / Class Cultural / Economy
Group Size Min - 2    Max - 12
Activity Level
Medium
Trek Grade 1
Raft Grade 1
Features Sightseeing, jungle trekking, elephant ride, bamboo rafting
Accommodation 1 night - Bangkok hotel (D)
2 nights - Chiang Mai hotel (D)
2 overnight train
2 nights - Bamboo hut (E)
Transport 2 nd class a/c sleeper train, pick-up truck
Meals B - 5 L - 3 D - 2

Booking Information
Departures Weekly, every Saturday
Price (excluding flights) From UK£235
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Local Payment None
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Tour Options
Bangkok Arrival Airport Transfer UK£10
Bangkok Departure Airport Transfer UK£10
Single Supplement UK£20
Extra day in Bangkok - post-tour UK£15
Bangkok - Chiang Mai flight upgrade UK£65

Itinerary

Buddhas at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Buddhas at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand
As a top tourist destination, Thailand has so much to offer the active, adventure-seeking traveller. This tour combines the vibrant, colourful capital of Bangkok, with its majestic monuments and neon nightlife; and Chiang Mai, adventure capital of the north, where there are a wealth of outdoor activities on offer. Suited to the budget travellers’ pocket, this tour offers fantastic value for money and the peace of mind of a well organised tour.
 
We begin your tour in Bangkok, with plenty of time to enjoy all this cosmopolitan city has to offer. We take a walking tour of the important temples and markets before hopping aboard the overnight train to Chiang Mai.
 
Once in Chiang Mai we take you on a tour of this charming and bustling city, stopping at the most important sights along the way.
 
Bamboo rafting, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Bamboo rafting, Chiang Mai, Thailand
SFrom Chiang Mai we make our way out to the Huay Nam Dang National Park to begin your trekking adventure. En-route we will visit a local village market to pick up supplies, and have a refreshing stop at a local waterfall. After an easy first afternoon's walk through the forest, we visit a Karen village to sample their simple way of life and to learn a bit more about the local customs – including a basic dinner and overnight in a bamboo hut.
 
The next day features a longer walk (approx. 7-8km, aboutr 3 hours) through the forest and jungle, before we climb aboard an elephant and a chance to get close to nature on a ride through the jungle.
 
After spending the night in another hill-tribe village, we spend the next day enjoying a bamboo rafting trip back (approx. 3-4 hours) before returning to Chiang Mai.
 
In Chiang Mai there is time for more sightseeing before we take the overnight sleeper train back to Bangkok where the tour ends.
 
Airport transfers are available at the start and end of the tour if required, or you can use this tour as part of a longer stay in Thailand.


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