Visit the land of tuk-tuks, elephants and Buddhas – on this trip to Thailand. This tour is essentially about trekking to meet its tribal people and sample their cultures while exploring its famous rugged hillsides with their spectacular views. Firstly, there’s a little traditional tourism in the bustling capital Bangkok, such as exploring the Grand Palace, plus the river market canals and then on to visit to the famous Bridge over The River Kwai with its relics of the second world war. Next, it’s an overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s jewel of the north, for our trekking. Over three days we will travel on foot and elephant back – as well as rafting on a bamboo raft on the Maetang River- as we visit the villages of White Karen and Muser to meet their tribes. Cultural highlights of Chiang Mai will be the holy Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple, 3,520 feet above sea level, and visited by Buddhist pilgrims all year round, and night shopping in a bazaar. Finally we return to Bangkok on the overnight sleeper train.

AT A GLANCE

ITINERARY:

Day 1 Join Bangkok

Day 2 Bangkok – City Tour

Day 3 Floating Markets, Kanchanaburi – Bridge over River Kwai, Museum. Optional Visit to Tiger Monastery

Day 4 Hell Fire Pass, Ayutthaya, Dinner on Rice Barge Cruise. Overnight Train to Chiang Mai

Day 5 Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple, Night Markets

Day 6 White Karen Village, Hill Tribe Trek

Day 7 Muser Village, Elephant Trek

Day 8 Bamboo Raft Trip, Sobkai Village. Overnight Train to Bangkok

Day 9 Bangkok – Tour Ends on Arrival

HIGHLIGHTS:

Thailand

• Bangkok • Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha • Wat Pho • Floating Market • Bridge over The River Kwai • JEATH Museum • Hell Fire Pass • UNESCO Ayutthaya • Chiang Mai • Doi Suthep Temple • Night Bazaar • Hill Tribe Trekking • Elephant Trek • Bamboo Rafting • Flora and Fauna • White Karen Tribes

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners • All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary • Fully Escorted Tour. Tour Leader and/or Local Guide • Hill Tribe Trek and Elephant Trek • Rice Barge Cruise

ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT:

Accommodation

• Hotels (3 Nights)

• Overnight Sleeper Train (2 Nights)

• Village Houses (2 Nights)

• Guest House (1 Night)

Transport

• Minibus

• 4wd Jeep

• Train

• Boat

• Elephant

• On Foot

GRADE: Easy to Moderate – suitable for anyone with an average level of fitness. Be aware that periods of walking and hill climbing involved

ASK YOUR AGENT HOW YOU CAN ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Add a  4 day Thai Cooking Class onto this tour

Add a  9 day East Coast Island Hopping Tour onto this tour

Add a  9 day West Coast Island Hopping Tour onto this tour

For more information about this tour or to contact an agent please call 1.888.461.0231 or fill out the form below.