Thailand Hike, Bike & Kayak
14 days
From $ 1399
Duration14 days
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  • Thailand Hike, Bike & Kayak

Perfect for those who believe the best way to appreciate paradise is by jumping right into it. This adventure will have you hiking through forests and rice paddies, cycling through provincial villages, and experiencing Thailand's intriguing combination of culture and the great outdoors. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Andaman and discover coral coves and white-sand beaches. With the services of a Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and your accommodation and transport taken care of, this trip offers great value as it introduces the main sights of Thailand while offering up plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you'll never forget.

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  • Duration: 14 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Physical Grading: Average
  • Ages: 12+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Bangkok
Relax, explore the city, and adjust to the frenetic pace and humid heat of bustling Bangkok.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a guided bike ride around Bangkok before travelling by private van to Kanchanaburi.
Meals: B
Day 3: Kanchanaburi
Tonight, sleep on a floating River Kwai rafthouse! Spend the evening on board the two storey rafthouse with time for swimming and relaxing. The lower level features a common area for socializing, complete with karaoke. Accommodation is basic with twin-share fan rooms on the second level and shared toilet and shower facilities.
Explore Kanchanaburi on a cycling tour and enjoy the unique experience of spending the night on a floating rafthouse. Visit Erawan National Park and hike the many tiers of the famous waterfall and swim in the crystal-blue pools.
Meals: B, D
Day 4: Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
Afternoon transfer to Ayutthaya.
Meals: B
Day 5: Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Enjoy an included cycling tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Day 6: Chiang Mai/Pha Lho
On arrival in Chiang Mai transfer to a guesthouse before meeting our local trekking guide. Freshen up and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Tonight enjoy a homestay with a local family. Accommodation is basic and multi-share (2-3 per home). Pillows, mattresses, duvets, and mosquito nets provided.
Arrive in Chiang Mai in the morning before beginning the hilltribe trek. Experience the culture of northern Thailand with a homestay.
Meals: L, D
Day 7: Pha Lho/Ban Mae Ma
Tonight's accommodation is multi-share in simple, single-sex bungalows. Pillows, mattresses, duvets, and mosquito nets provided. Enjoy access to western toilets and hot showers.
Pack up and set off for the next village. The trek is longer today, the trail winds up and down on the way to a picnic lunch in the jungle. Afterwards, transfer to the Lahu village of Ban Mae Ma for an overnight stay. Opt to experience a traditional herbal sauna.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Ban Mae Ma/Chiang Mai
After breakfast in the village, trek until reaching the end of the trail, passing rice fields and fruit plantations along the way. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring back to Chiang Mai. Opt to take a dip in a local hot spring.
Meals: B, L
Day 9: Chiang Mai/Ao Nang
Explore Chiang Mai in the morning before flying south to Krabi then transfer to Ao Nang.

End place: Ao Nang

Day 10: Ao Nang

Start place: Ao Nang

Board a traditional long tail boat and set off for the islands of Koh Hong and Koh La Ding. Snorkel and relax in paradise, stopping only to enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach.

End place: Ao Nang

Meals: B, L, D
Day 11: Ao Nang/Ban Laem Sak

Start place: Ao Nang

Travel to scenic Bo Tor, hop in a kayak and get out on the river for a half day paddle. Devour lunch then transfer to the Laem Sak Community Resort. Enjoy a guided walk around the community and join locals for a hands on Batik Making Class before an included dinner.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 12: Ban Laem Sak
Enjoy a full day kayaking protected waters, visiting ancient caves and local farmers . After a picnic lunch on their floating platforms, head into the mangrove channels for bird watching before returning for a BBQ dinner.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 13: Ban Laem Sak/Bangkok
After a leisurely morning at the resort we travel by private van to the station to board an overnight train to Bangkok.
Transfer from the resort to the train station for an overnight train to Bangkok.
Meals: B
Day 14: Bangkok
Trip ends on arrival at Bangkok train station.
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Inclusions

Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Laem Sak Community Tourism, Ban Laem Sak Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Hands-On Moment: Batik Making Class, Laem Sak
  • Bike riding around Bangkok
  • Cycling in and around Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya
  • Overnight stay in a rafthouse
  • Hilltribe village trek (3 days)
  • Sea kayaking on the Andaman Sea
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Transport

    Train, Walking, Minibus, Songthaew, Local bus, Bicycle, Raft, Plane, Longtail boat, Kayak

  • Accommodation

    Hotels/guesthouses (6 nts, twin), Community resort (2 nts, multi-share), Hilltribe village homestays (2 nts, multi-share), Sleeper trains (2 nts), Rafthouse (1 nt, shared facilities)

  • Meals

    9 breakfasts,
    6 lunches,
    6 dinners

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