Thailand Encompassed Tour

This trip encompasses many of Thailand’s most popular attractions and offers exceptional opportunities for exciting activities and new experiences. Explore the exciting city of Bangkok, sShop in Chiang Mai's famous night market, and enjoy three full days to relax on idyllic beaches in the south

WHAT'S INCLUDED

EXTEND YOUR STAY: This tour finishes in Koh Pha Ngan / Krabi to enable you to extend your time on the beach or continue onto Malaysia. However we can also arrange an overnight bus and train transfer back to Bangkok. Ask us for more information.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the exciting city of Bangkok
• Shop in Chiang Mai's famous night market
• Free time to experience Thai massage
• Optional Thai cookery lesson
• Excursion to the Bridge on the River Kwai
• Three full days to relax on idyllic beaches in the south

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1, BANGKOK: Arrive Bangkok.

Day 2, BANGKOK: A free day before taking the overnight train to Chiang Mai. (B)

Day 3, CHIANG MAI: Arrive in Chiang Mai and transfer to our guesthouse. The rest of the day is free to explore the town or perhaps visit the hilltop temple of Doi Suthep. (B)

Day 4, CHIANG MAI - TRIBAL MOUNTAIN VILLAGE: We head out of Chiang Mai into the hills. After a visit to an elephant training camp we travel by pick up truck to a small tribal village. We then continue on foot through mountainous terrain to a Palong village where we spend the night in a traditional village house. (BLD)

Day 5, ELEPHANT RIDE AND BAMBOO RAFTING: After breakfast we ride elephants through the jungle to a small river. We then continue by bamboo raft down the river. Later we return via an orchid garden and butterfly farm to Chiang Mai. There is time to relax around the pool before the overnight train to Bangkok. (BL)

Day 6, BANGKOK: Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to our guesthouse. Free day.

Day 7, BANGKOK - KANCHANABURI: An early start takes us to Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai. We visit the cemetery and the famous bridge before travelling onto Nakhon Pathom for the overnight train to Surat Thani. (B)

Day 8, KOH PHA NGAN: Travel by ferry to the beautiful island of Koh Pha Ngan. On arrival we board local pick-up trucks for an unforgettable ride across the island through rainforest to Thongnaipan Beach. Overnight in beach bungalows.

Days 9-11, KOH PHA NGAN: Three full days to enjoy activities like jungle hiking, snorkelling, swimming and boat trips to surrounding areas. Alternatively you can spend your time soaking up the sun on one of the nicest beaches on Koh Pha Ngan.

Day 12, KOH PHA NGAN: Tour ends.

DEPARTURE DATES

TRAVEL STYLE

You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you want to spend more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.

Maximum Group Size - 18: You love the whole concept of travel. Getting there is as much fun as being there and you love using public transport, local restaurants and small family run hotels where you get the best chance to really get under the skin of a destination. You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you love spending more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.
Included: All accommodation (usually twin share but occasionally multi share), transportation
Not included: Most meals, entrance fees
Single Supplement: Not available. [Read more about Imaginative Traveller travel styles]