Tropical Northern Thailand
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Highlights
- Explore the street art and food of Chiang Mai by bicycle
- Discover Kho Kuu Bamboo Bridge and Pam Bok Waterfall
- Marvel at the sunset from Pai Canyon
- Trek through the Mae Hong Son jungle past idyllic waterfalls
- Hike up Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand, at sunrise
- Feed and bathe elephants in a rescue sanctuary
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- Three nights premium hotel accommodation
- Three nights eco-resort accommodation
- Two nights jungle resort accommodation
- One night riverside hotel accommodation
- Private and local transport
- 10 breakfasts, three lunches, two dinners
- Local Insider
- Return airport transfers
- Lanna dinner show
- Chiang Mai walking tour
- Street art and food bicycle tour
- Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall
- Kho Kuu Bamboo Bridge
- Pam Bok Waterfall
- Pai Land Split
- Pai Canyon
- Tham Lod Cave
- Ngam Hot Springs
- Mo Paeng Waterfall
- Yun Lai viewpoint
- Mae Hong Son guided jungle trek
- Sunset from Pha Bong viewpoint
- Sunrise hike up Doi Inthanon
- Elephant sanctuary visit
Itinerary
Accommodation: Banthai Village
Activities Included: Welcome dinner with Lanna show
Touch down at Chiang Mai International Airport where a private transfer will be waiting to whisk you off to your hotel. Our Local Insider will be there to greet you and wi...
Accommodation: Banthai Village
Activities Included: Chiang Mai walking tour, Street art and food bicycle tour
Kick off your first full day in Chiang Mai with a walking tour, exploring the alleyways and temples of the Old Town. Home to many creative types...
Accommodation: Pai Village Boutique Resort
Activities Included: Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall
Rise and shine with a robust cup of local joe before hitting the road to Pai. Located three hours from Chiang Mai, this dreamy town is the gateway to beautiful Mae ...
Accommodation: Pai Village Boutique Resort
Activities Included: Kho Kuu So Bridge, Pam Bok Waterfall, Pai Land Split, Pai Canyon
Fancy another day chasing waterfalls? This morning, you’ll visit the postcard-perfect Pam Bok Waterfall, hidden within a rock...
Accommodation: Pai Village Boutique Resort
Activities Included: Tham Lod Cave visit, Ngam Hot Springs, Mo Paeng Waterfall, Yun Lai viewpoint
You'll be heading underground this morning to Tham Lod Cave, one of the largest and most impressive in the countr...
Accommodation: Fern Resort
Optional Activities: Mae Hong Son hike
It’s time to leave Pai and make the 2.5hr journey inland to Mae Hong Son, where you’ll have the day at leisure in your hotel in the mountains. Take a dip in the pool or enjoy lounging in t...
Accommodation: Fern Resort
Activities Included: Mae Hong Son guided jungle trek, Sunset from Pha Bong viewpoint
Enjoy a lazy breakfast this morning at the hotel. Today, you’ll embark on a one-day jungle trek around the hills of Mae Hong Son. Starting fro...
Accommodation: Doi Inthanon Riverside Resort
Activities Included: Thai tasting lunch
Optional Activities: Local waterfalls visit
Today, you'll continue the journey southwards to Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand at 2,565m (8,415ft), b...
Accommodation: Banthai Village
Activities Included: Sunrise hike up Doi Inthanon, Elephant sanctuary visit, Farewell dinner
Set your alarm for 4am – it’s an early start for a sunrise hike to the summit of Doi Inthanon. Watch the sun break through the clo...
Take it slow this morning and indulge in a late breakfast. Checkout isn’t until midday, so you can laze by the pool or pop down to the nearby Warorot Market for any final souvenirs. Wave goodbye to your fellow travellers at midday before scooting off to the airport. Alternatively, extend your stay a little longer by joining our Life’s a Beach: the Best of Southern Thailand trip next.
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Banthai Village, Chiang Mai
Sandwiched between the Tha Phae Gate and the Ping River in Chiang Mai, Banthai Village has 41 rooms centred around an outdoor pool that's dotted with sun loungers. Unwind with a fruity cocktail at the poolside bistro after a day exploring.
Pai Village Boutique Resort, Pai
This ecofriendly resort features natural materials, from hardwood floors to rattan-roofed bungalows. The well-appointed rooms are fitted with large glass doors that open onto the swimming pool. Feast on American classics at the on-site Blue Ox Steak House.
Fern Resort, Mae Hong Son
Enjoy an idyllic stay at this rustic 30-room resort, set in a lush valley just outside Mae Hong Son. Take a dip in the outdoor pool with views across the paddy fields. Come evening, nab a seat at the Rice Terrace Bar and drink in the gorgeous sunset views.
Doi Inthanon Riverside Resort, Doi Inthanon
With its peaceful location by the river, this resort will help you relax into a slower pace. You don’t have to stray fa, as there's a restaurant and large swimming pool on site. Bicycles are provided for free, plus there are hiking trails from the front door of the hotel.
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