Thailand Encounters tour

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Join us on this 12-day tour as we explore the capital Bangkok, discov- er the historical sites of Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya before heading to the mountains to enjoy a 3 day hill-tribe trek, elephant ride and bamboo rafting adventure in the forested hills around Chiang Mai
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Join us on this 12-day tour as we explore the capital Bangkok, discov- er the historical sites of Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya before heading to the mountains to enjoy a 3 day hill-tribe trek, elephant ride and bamboo rafting adventure in the forested hills around Chiang Mai

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKanchanaburi
End CityChiang Mai

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Thailand

Attractions

  • Chiang Mai

Trip includes

    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
    • All transport and transfers
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Services of a local tour guide during sightseeing and activities
    • Admission fees, rucksack, water canteen and lifejacket are supplied for trekking
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive into Bangkok, transfer to hotel
Upon arrival at Bangkok airport we meet & greet and transfer to your hotel in Bangkok. The rest of the day is free for you to settle into your hotel and relax, or start exploring the local area.

| OVERNIGHT:
Bangkok hotel

| EXTRAS:
Single room supplement (THSGTE), Extra day in Bangkok - pre-tour

Day 2, Bangkok, city tour
Our tour begins with a a fun way to discover Bangkok's unmistakable 'Kwam-Pen-Thai' (Thai-ness) as we take to tuk tuks and long-tailed boats for tours of the Grand Palace, Buddhist temples including Wat Po, the old canals of Thonburi and the iconic temple of dawn, Wat Ar...
| OVERNIGHT:
Bangkok hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 3, Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Leaving Bangkok this morning we travel to the historic town of Kanchanaburi. Originally founded to protect Thailand from the Burmese the area is known today for being the site of the famous Bridge Over the River Kwai. Occupied by Japanese troops during WWII the bridge an...
| OVERNIGHT:
Homestay

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4, Kanchanaburi, visit to Erawan Falls National Park
After breakfast we head for the beautiful Erawan Falls National Park. This huge park is home to ancient caves and the spectacular waterfalls named after the 3-headed white elephant found in Hindu mythology.

| OVERNIGHT:
Kanchanaburi hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 5, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya tour, train to Chiang Mai
We depart Kanchanaburi this morning for the short trip to the former Siam capital of Ayutthaya. Now a UNESCO world heritage site the city flourished between the 14th and 18th centuries and is home to many ancient temples and Palaces. This evening we board the overnight train to Chiang Mai.

| OVERNIGHT:
On board sleeper train

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 6, Arrive in Chiang Mai, free day
We arrive into Chiang Mai this morning where the rest of the day is free to explore the city. Nestled amongst some of the highest mountains in Thailand, Chiang Mai retains a relaxed feel to it. Head to the impressive local zoo or visit one of the nearby Buddhist temples before dining out in one of the city's many restaurants.

| OVERNIGHT:
Chiang Mai hotel

Day 7, Chiang Mai, begin Trekking
Leaving Chiang Mai this morning we travel to the colourful market at Mae Malai before carrying on to the lush Pang Lan Waterfalls. After lunch we begin our trek into the Huay Nam Dang National Park and walk on to the traditional Karen village of Baan Mae Jok where we stop for the night in order to learn more about the culture of the local hill-tribes.

| OVERNIGHT:
Village huts

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8, Forest trekking
Awakening to cool mountain breezes we enjoy breakfast this morning before we trek on through the tropical jungle to the village of Baan Pa Khao Lam. We'll continue our trek through the forest before arriving later today at the rafting camp.

| OVERNIGHT:
Village huts

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9, Trekking and bamboo rafting
On our final day in the jungle we experience bamboo rafting along the Mae Tang river. Cruising along the tropical riverbanks in our bamboo rafts we make stops at small tribal settlements before finally arriving into Shan village where we transfer back to Chiang Mai.

| OVERNIGHT:
Chiang Mai hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10, Chiang Mai, free day, overnight train to Bangkok
Today is kept free to relax after the trek. You could take in a local Thai cooking course, explore the markets and alleyways of Chiang Mai on foot or relieve any tired muscles with a relaxing local massage. Transfer to the train station for the overnight train to Bangkok.

| OVERNIGHT:
On board sleeper train

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 11, Arrive in Bangkok, free day
We arrive back into the Thai capital this morning and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Bangkok at your leisure. Visit the lively area around Patpong, drop in on a snake farm or browse round Bangkok's many modern shopping centres.

| OVERNIGHT:
Bangkok hotel

Day 12, Bangkok, departure transfer to the airport
Free day, transfer to the airport for departure flight.

| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Bangkok - post-tour

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What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Visa fees
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
    • Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips for tour leader, rafting guide and park guide
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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