Tour Tropical Northern Thailand

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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

Guide

Local Insider

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An average size of our groups is 10 which means you have the security of the group, but can avoid large crowds. All our Local Insiders will be Health & Safety trained and ensure your safety and wellbeing is the number one priority. Our private vehicles will feature daily assigned seating and undergo daily deep cleaning of all surfaces. Where possible, we use small / boutique accommodation which means fewer guests and less contact with other travellers. We require all hotels to provide protocols around the extra health & hygiene measures taken. Most included activities will be exclusive to our group where possible to minimize contact with other travellers and locals.

Meals

Nine breakfasts, three lunches, two dinners

Accommodation

Three nights premium hotel accommodation Three nights eco-resort accommodation Two nights jungle resort accommodation One night riverside hotel accommodation Banthai Village 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. Montis Resort You’ll feel as if you’ve stumbled across a jungle oasis at this boutique resort, where charming hut-like suites are surrounded by greenery and breathtaking mountain views. The highlight? A truly spectacular outdoor pool that you will not want to get out of. 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 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.

Transport

Private and local transport Return airport transfers

Not included:

Optional

Local waterfalls visit Mae Hong Son hike

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In Chiang Mai

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 will accompany the group throughout the trip. Meet your fellow travellers at 5pm over a welcome drink and an orientation talk on northern Thailand, highlighting any cultural dos and don’ts. As the former capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai has a rich cultural heritage distinct from the cities in the south. Get to know the group over dinner, followed by a traditional Lanna show.

Accommodation:

Banthai Village

Activities included:

Welcome dinner with Lanna show
Day 2 Day 2: Explore The Street Art And Food Of Chiang Mai By Bicycle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Explore The Street Art And Food Of Chiang Mai By Bicycle

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, it’s no wonder the city is alive with art. After lunch, hop on a bicycle to tour the street art and food. Lanna cuisine is a medley of hot, salty and sour flavours. Must-try delicacies include khao soi, coconut curry noodle soup, and sai oua, spiced pork sausage. Regroup at the hotel for an evening briefing on your epic road trip, which starts tomorrow.

Accommodation:

Banthai Village

Activities included:

Chiang Mai walking tour

Street art and food bicycle tour
Day 3 Day 3: Kick-Start The Road Trip And Climb The Sticky Waterfall
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kick-Start The Road Trip And Climb The 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 Hong Son province but is a charmer in its own right. En route, you’ll be dropped off at the unusual Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall. You can easily scramble up the cascade, thanks to the limestone, which makes the rocks grippy rather than slippery. Come evening, bed down in your hotel in Pai.

Accommodation:

Montis Resort

Activities included:

Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall
Day 4 Day 4: Swim Under A Waterfall And Explore The Craggy Pai Canyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Swim Under A Waterfall And Explore The Craggy Pai Canyon

Fancy another day chasing waterfalls? This morning, you’ll visit the postcard-perfect Pam Bok Waterfall, hidden within a rocky canyon. After a swim in the clear waters, head to the nearby Kho Kuu So Bridge. This bamboo bridge stretches across large paddies, offering panoramic views. Next, it’s on to the Pai Land Split, a vast gorge created by an earthquake in 2008; enjoy a juice here while swinging in a hammock. Finish up the day at Pai Canyon, where you can explore the narrow, twisty trails with drops either side and watch the sun set behind the mountains.

Accommodation:

Montis Resort

Activities included

Kho Kuu So Bridge

Pam Bok Waterfall

Pai Land Split

Pai Canyon
Day 5 Day 5: Discover An Ancient Cave Before Soaking In A Hot Spring
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Discover An Ancient Cave Before Soaking In A Hot Spring

You’ll be heading underground this morning to Tham Lod Cave, one of the largest and most impressive in the country. As you make your way through the cavern on a raft, you’ll feel like Indiana Jones on a mission – watch out for the bats! Next stop: Ngam Hot Springs. Lower yourself into the therapeutic waters and any tension in your muscles will melt away. Rinse off at the Mo Paeng Waterfall, or hurl yourself down its natural waterslide, before ending the day at the towering Yun Lai viewpoint, with vistas over Pai and the valley below.

Accommodation:

Montis Resort

Activities included:

Tham Lod Cave visit

Ngam Hot Springs

Mo Paeng Waterfall

Yun Lai viewpoint
Day 6 Day 6: Relax In Mae Hong Son Or Join An Optional Hike
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Relax In Mae Hong Son Or Join An Optional 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 the sun with a fruit shake. Spend the afternoon chilling, or you might prefer to join an optional hike in the nearby forest, inhabited by rare, brightly coloured birds. Once you’ve snapped the requisite pictures, make your way back to the hotel for cocktails at the bar.

Accommodation:

Fern Resort

Optional activities:

Mae Hong Son hike
Day 7 Day 7: Embark On A Jungle Trek In Mae Hong Son
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Embark On A Jungle Trek In Mae Hong Son

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 from the hotel, you’ll stomp uphill through the lush vegetation, stopping at waterfalls along the way. Refuel over a picnic lunch – you might even be able to spot the craggy mountainous border with Myanmar in the distance. Wend your way through the palms and rubber trees, back to the hotel. Round off your time in Mae Hong Son by watching the sun turn crimson red from the Pha Bong lookout point.

Accommodation:

Fern Resort

Activities included:

Mae Hong Son guided jungle trek

Sunset from Pha Bong viewpoint
Day 8 Day 8: Head To Doi Inthanon For A Thai Banquet
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Head To Doi Inthanon For A Thai Banquet

Today, you’ll continue the journey southwards to Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in

Thailand at 2,565m (8,415ft), but it’s actually a relatively easy hike to the top. Don’t overdo it, though, as you need to save your energy for the sunrise trek tomorrow. Check in at the hotel, where you’ll be served a traditional Thai tasting feast for lunch. Expect local delicacies such as nam phrik ong (pork and tomato chilli served with deep-fried pork crackling) alongside khao niaow (sticky rice). There’s an optional afternoon waterfall tour, or you can unwind by the outdoor pool. Spend the evening as you like.

Accommodation:

Doi Inthanon Riverside Resort

Activities included:

Thai tasting lunch

Optional activities:

Local waterfalls visit
Day 9 Day 9: Summit Doi Inthanon And Stop At An Elephant Sanctuary
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Summit Doi Inthanon And Stop At An Elephant Sanctuary

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 clouds before heading back to the hotel for breakfast. Return to Chiang Mai, but not before a stop at the Elephant Nature Park, a rescue centre that provides a safe space for former working elephants to live out their golden years. You’ll feed, trek and bathe these giant mammals before hitting the road once more. Top off the trip with a farewell dinner at a riverside restaurant in Chiang Mai.

Accommodation:

Banthai Village

Activities included:

Sunrise hike up Doi Inthanon

Elephant sanctuary visit

Farewell dinner
Day 10 Day 10: Depart From Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Depart From Chiang Mai

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 10am 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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Tropical Northern Thailand

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Itinerary of your trip Tropical Northern Thailand

Day 1: Arrive In Chiang Mai

Day 2: Explore The Street Art And Food Of Chiang Mai By Bicycle

Day 3: Kick-Start The Road Trip And Climb The Sticky Waterfall

Day 4: Swim Under A Waterfall And Explore The Craggy Pai Canyon

Day 5: Discover An Ancient Cave Before Soaking In A Hot Spring

Day 6: Relax In Mae Hong Son Or Join An Optional Hike

Day 7: Embark On A Jungle Trek In Mae Hong Son

Day 8: Head To Doi Inthanon For A Thai Banquet

Day 9: Summit Doi Inthanon And Stop At An Elephant Sanctuary

Day 10: Depart From Chiang Mai

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