Highlights of Thailand

10 days
From $189/day
$1,887
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Experience an unforgettable day in the company of the giants of the jungle, Asian elephants, at a reserve that will teach you about conservation and animal protection in this region.
    • Take in some of Thailand’s most iconic sights, including the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Hellfire Pass in Kanchanaburi, and the Doi Suthep temple in Chiang Mai.
    • Whip up a culinary storm in Sukhothai, creating and tasting delicious traditional dishes at a cooking class with a local host.
    • Immerse yourself in an ancient culture with a night in the Hmong lodge, where you’ll be treated to a barbecue dinner and Hmong cultural show.
    • Uncover the ancient charms of Sukhothai on a leisurely bike tour through the ruin-filled Historical Park, followed by a delicious picnic lunch.
    • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, EcoThailand Foundation. Donations help educate school children on important environmental issues like climate change, nature appreciation, conservation and sustainability.

What's this trip about?

    Journey through the Land of Smiles, where spicy delicacies, majestic elephants, golden Buddhas, colourful hilltribe villages, and fantastic markets all come together. Thailand's stunning beauty and charming culture are always present on this 10-day small group adventure. Witness traditional hilltribe life in a Hmong village, support the rehabilitation of the endangered Asian elephant in Chiang Mai, cruise down Bangkok’s famous khlongs, step back in time in the ancient kingdom of Sukhothai and try your hand at creating some delectable Thai dishes. This is your chance to capture the adventure and timeless essence of Thailand.
Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBangkok
End CityChiang Mai

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

    • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
    • Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
    • Bangkok - Grand Palace
    • Kanchanaburi - Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
    • Kanchanaburi - Historical train ride
    • Kanchanaburi - Erawan National Park & Falls
    • Ayutthaya - Historical Park
    • Phitsanulok - Wat Yai Phitsanulok
    • Sukhothai - Historical Park bike tour
    • Sukhothai - Thai cooking class
    • Sukhothai - Bike Tour Lunch
    • Hmong Hilltribe Lodge - Traditional meal & cultural performance
    • Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple Complex (Entrance)
    • Chiang Mai - ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary
    • Chiang Mai - Coffee at Kaomai Estate 1955

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Bangkok

Sa-wat dee, welcome to Thailand! Your adventure begins in the country’s bustling capital, Bangkok, famous for its tuk tuks, khlong boats and street vendors serving up delicious Thai food. A welcome meeting will take place at 6pm tonight where you’ll meet your local le...

Day 2 Kanchanaburi

Begin the day with a river cruise down the Chao Phraya River to explore the famous ‘khlongs’ (canals). Life along these canals seems a world away from the chaotic streets of the capital. Pay a visit to the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha....

Day 3 Kanchanaburi

This morning, make tracks for the Erawan Falls. These terraced waterfalls, named after the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology, cascade into a series of emerald green pools – a beautiful place to swim, walk or sit back and relax. After your visit drive to t...

Day 4 Ayutthaya

Head away from Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya in a private minivan this morning. Once the capital in the Kingdom of Siam, the ruins of palaces, Buddhist temples, monasteries and statues can be found in Ayutthaya’s Historical Park, which you’ll explore this afternoon. See W...

Day 5 Sukhothai

Buckle up for a bit of travelling today. Take a traditional songthaew from your accommodation to the train station, then board a day train to Phitsanuloke. From there, take a minivan to Sukhothai, the historic capital of Siam, stopping off at the Wat Yai Phitsanuloke ...

Day 6 Sukhothai

Located on a fertile plain, Sukhothai was established in the 13th century as one of the first ancient capitals of Siam, and the name means the 'Dawn of Happiness'. It’s now famous for its World Heritage-listed Historic Park that celebrates the Golden Age of Thai civil...

Day 7 Hmong Hilltribe Lodge

Take a minivan on a drive north to the Hmong Hilltribe Lodge in picturesque hilly countryside. Set in a peaceful valley of a scenic mountain range and surrounded by stunning natural landscapes of jungle and mountains, the Hmong lodge offers a unique and tranquil exper...

Day 8 Chiang Mai

Transfer by private vehicle to Chiang Mai, the most vibrant city in northern Thailand and home to many famous temples and an interesting old city area. Renowned for dazzling beauty and extremely welcoming locals, the ‘Rose of the North’ will leave you spellbound. Chan...

Day 9 Chiang Mai

Today is set to be one to remember as you visit the ChangChill elephant reserve – a truly special experience. Drive out to the reserve and learn how this organisation supports the protection, conservation and lifestyle of free roaming elephants in the region. You’ll o...

Day 10 Chiang Mai

With no activities planned for today, you are free to leave the accommodation at any time.

Dates & Availability

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Price per day
$189

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Josephine

Sep 2015

Everything good. Would only inform people that

Everything good. Would only inform people that age range of my group > 40 yrs.

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Details

Accommodation:

Hotel (3 nights),Lodge (1 night),Resort (5 nights)

Flights & transport:

Train,Private mini van,Longtail boat,Songtheaw,Bicycle

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

12

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