Perfect for those who believe the best way to appreciate paradise is by jumping right into it. This adventure will have you hiking through forests and rice paddies, cycling through provincial villages, and experiencing Thailand's intriguing combination of culture and the great outdoors. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Andaman and discover coral coves and white-sand beaches. With the services of a Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and your accommodation and transport taken care of, this trip offers great value as it introduces the main sights of Thailand while offering up plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you'll never forget.
Travel Style
Active
Service Level
Standard
Physical Grading
3 - Average
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Laem Sak Community Tourism, Ban Laem Sak
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Hands-On Moment: Batik Making Class, Laem Sak. Bike riding around Bangkok. Cycling in and around Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya. Overnight stay in a rafthouse. Hilltribe village trek (3 days). Sea kayaking on the Andaman Sea. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Cycle through busy Bangkok, Experience colourful Chiang Mai, Trek into remote hilltribe villages, Discover ancient Ayutthaya by bike, Learn about the somber history of Kanchanaburi, Kayak the Andaman Sea from Krabi
How large will the group be?
Max 16, avg 10
What meals are included in this trip?
11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
Train, walking, minibus, songthaew, local bus, bicycle, raft, plane, longtail boat, kayak.
Is there an extra cost for travelling solo?
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Where will we stay during the trip?
Hotels/guesthouses (6 nts), community resort (2 nts, twin-share), hilltribe village homestay (2 nts, multi-share), Overnight train (2 nts), floating resort (1 nt, shared bathroom).
Itinerary
Bangkok
Arrive at any time. Relax, explore the city, and adjust to the frenetic pace and humid heat of bustling Bangkok.
Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a guided bike ride around Bangkok before travelling by private van to Kanchanaburi.
Kanchanaburi
Explore Kanchanaburi on a cycling tour and enjoy the unique experience of spending the night in a floating room at a resort along the banks of the River Kwai. Visit Erawan National Park and hike the many tiers of the famous waterfall and swim in the crystal-blue pools. Tonight, sleep in a resort with floating rooms on the banks of the River Kwai! Enjoy time for swimming and relaxing, or hang out on the lower level in the common area for socializing.
Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
Afternoon transfer to Ayutthaya.
Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Enjoy an included cycling tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai/Pha Lho
Arrive in Chiang Mai in the morning before beginning the hilltribe trek. Experience the culture of northern Thailand with a homestay. On arrival in Chiang Mai transfer to a guesthouse before meeting our local trekking guide. Freshen up and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Tonight enjoy a homestay with a local family. Accommodation is basic and multi-share (2-3 per home). Pillows, mattresses, duvets, and mosquito nets provided.
Pha Lho/Ban Mae Ma
Pack up and set off for the next village. The trek is longer today, the trail winds up and down on the way to a picnic lunch in the jungle. Afterwards, walk to the Lahu village of Ban Mae Ma for an overnight stay. Opt to experience a traditional herbal sauna. Tonight's accommodation is multi-share in simple bungalows. Pillows, mattresses, duvets, and mosquito nets provided. Enjoy access to western toilets and showers.
Ban Mae Ma/Chiang Mai
After breakfast in the village, trek until reaching the end of the trail, passing rice fields and fruit plantations along the way. Enjoy a packed lunch along your transfer back to Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai/Ao Nang
Explore Chiang Mai in the morning before flying south to Krabi then transfer to Ao Nang.
Ao Nang
Board a traditional long tail boat and set off for the islands of Ko Hong and Ko La Ding. Snorkel and relax in paradise, stopping to enjoy a buffet lunch on the beach.
Ao Nang/Ban Laem Sak
Travel to scenic Bo Tor, hop in a kayak and get out on the river for a half day paddle. Devour lunch then transfer to the Laem Sak Community Resort. Enjoy a guided walk around the community and join locals for a hands on Batik Making Class before an included dinner.
Ban Laem Sak
Enjoy a morning kayaking on protected waters, visiting ancient caves and local fish farms. After a picnic lunch on floating platforms, head into the mangrove channels for bird watching before returning for a BBQ dinner.
Ban Laem Sak/Bangkok
Transfer from the resort to the train station for an overnight train to Bangkok. After a leisurely morning at the resort we travel by private van to the station to board an overnight train to Bangkok.
Bangkok
Trip ends on arrival at Bangkok train station.
Is travel insurance required for my trip?
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.
