Day 1 : Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
Relax, explore the city, and adjust to the frenetic pace and humid heat of bustling Bangkok.
The welcome moment begins at 18:00. Please ensure you arrive at the joining hotel by then to ensure you do not miss the meeting.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Acommodation
Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown
Acommodation
Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown
Day 2 : Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a guided bike ride around Bangkok before travelling by private van to Kanchanaburi.
Bangkok Cycling Tour
Bangkok 3h - 4h
Hop on a bike and explore the quieter side of busy Bangkok. Cycle through the city and see hidden temples and lush parks. Amazing street food vendors abound so be sure to stop for a bite and refuel.
Private Vehicle
Bangkok - Kanchanaburi 2h - 3h 130km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Good Times Resort
Acommodation
Good Times Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 3 : Kanchanaburi
Explore Kanchanaburi on a cycling tour and enjoy the unique experience of spending the night in a floating room at a resort along the banks of the River Kwai. Visit Erawan National Park and hike the many tiers of the famous waterfall and swim in the crystal-blue pools.
Tonight, sleep in a resort with floating rooms on the banks of the River Kwai! Enjoy time for swimming and relaxing, or hang out on the lower level in the common area for socializing.
Kanchanaburi Cycling Tour
Kanchanaburi 3h Morning
Admire limestone hills and see the sights of Kanchanaburi by bike. Stop to walk over the famous bridge on the River Kwai and visit the nearby war cemetery where about 7,000 POWs are buried.
Erawan Waterfalls
Nam Tok Erawan Afternoon
Visit one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls. Its seven tiers offer a unique experience at every climb, reaching up to 1,500m (4921 ft). Swim in the turquoise pools, snap photos from the top tier, and opt to hike in the jungle to spot monkeys.
Acommodation
Pung-Waan Resort
Acommodation
Pung-Waan Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 4 : Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
Afternoon transfer to Ayutthaya.
Free time:
Kanchanaburi Morning
Enjoy the last few hours in Kanchanaburi: take some photos and get ready for the trip to Ayutthaya.
Private Vehicle
Kanchanaburi - Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 2h Afternoon
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Ayothaya Hotel
Acommodation
Ayothaya Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 5 : Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Enjoy an included cycling tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Ayutthaya Cycling Tour
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 3h
Cycle this UNESCO World heritage site, enjoy the ride through the ruins and hop off to take some great photos. Ayuthaya served as Thailand’s capital from the 14th to 18th centuries, when it ranked as one of the most magnificent cities in the world. Late in the 17th century its population reached one million, and foreign visitors wrote awestruck accounts of its size and splendour.
Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai 12h 1
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 6 : Chiang Mai/Pha Lho
Arrive in Chiang Mai in the morning before beginning the hilltribe trek. Experience the culture of northern Thailand with a homestay.
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.
Local Van
Chiang Mai - Chiang Dao 1h45m
Climb aboard, take your seat, and enjoy the ride.
Hilltribe Trek Day 1
Chiang Dao - Pha Lho 4h
After lunch, start walking uphill through lush rainforest, taking in the views along the trail. Arrive in Baan Pha-Lho, a Lahu hilltribe village, meet the local people and experience some of their day-to-day life. At twilight, enjoy a Lahu dining experience and stay overnight in bamboo huts.
Acommodation
Homestay for ATHB
Acommodation
Homestay for ATHB
Meals Included:
Lunch | Dinner
Day 7 : Pha Lho/Ban Mae Ma
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, walk to the Lahu village of Ban Mae Ma for an overnight stay. Opt to experience a traditional herbal sauna.
Tonight's accommodation is multi-share in simple bungalows. Pillows, mattresses, duvets, and mosquito nets provided. Enjoy access to western toilets and showers.
Hilltribe Trek Day 2
Pha Lho - Ban Mae Ma 5h - 6h 14km
After breakfast, set off for a long and scenic day of trekking. Pass streams and a hidden waterfall as you walk through the jungle. Stop to enjoy a picnic lunch and a refreshing swim. Continue hiking before the transfer to Baan Mae Ma, a Lahu village, for an overnight stay. This evening share a meal with your hosts and relax by the campfire.
Optional Activities - Day 7
Lay back and soothe aching muscles with a famous local massage. Affordable and amazing, don't miss out.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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 a packed lunch along your transfer back to Chiang Mai.
Local Van
Chiang Mai 1h30m - 2h
Climb aboard, take your seat, and enjoy the ride.
Hilltribe Trek Day 3
Ban Mae Ma - Chiang Mai 3h - 4h 6km
Set out for the final scenic trek! After completing the journey, we'll grab a packed lunch and transfer back to Chiang Mai.
Acommodation
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai
Acommodation
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 9 : Chiang Mai/Ao Nang
Explore Chiang Mai in the morning before flying south to Krabi then transfer to Ao Nang.
Private Vehicle
Krabi - Ao Nang 0h30m
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Chiang Mai - Krabi 2h
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Acommodation
Deevana Krabi Resort
Acommodation
Deevana Krabi Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 10 : Ao Nang
Board a traditional long tail boat and set off for the islands of Ko Hong and Ko La Ding. Snorkel and relax in paradise, stopping to enjoy a buffet lunch on the beach.
Snorkelling
Ko Hong 6h - 7h
Snorkel the reefs and lagoons of Ko Hong and Ko La Ding. Take breaks to lie on the white sand and soak up the sun.
Acommodation
Deevana Krabi Resort
Acommodation
Deevana Krabi Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 11 : Ao Nang/Ban Laem Sak
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.
Sea Kayak Bo Tor
Andaman Sea 2h
Kayak out on the river around the Muslim community of Bo Tor. Visit ancient cave paintings (including the incredible Tam Pee Hua Toe), mangrove forests and fishing villages. The route varies depending on group fitness, and how much time is spent at each stop.
Laem Sak Community Tourism
Ban Laem Sak
Laem Sak is a culturally-diverse region of Southern Thailand where Buddist, Muslim, and Chinese communities have lived peacefully together for generations. Members of the Laem Sak community have developed off-the-beaten-path activities based on their local cultures and the region’s unique natural sites and species. Hop between villages and witness prehistoric paintings in limestone mountains.
Batik Making Class
Laem Sak
Try your hand at the traditional technique of Batik and create your own piece of art as a keepsake. Opt to take guidance on traditional patterns or make up something of you own.
Acommodation
Bulan Anda Baba Resort
Acommodation
Bulan Anda Baba Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 12 : Ban Laem Sak
Enjoy a morning kayaking on protected waters, visiting ancient caves and local fish farms. After a picnic lunch on floating platforms, head into the mangrove channels for bird watching before returning for a BBQ dinner.
Sea Kayak Ko Laem and Ko Chong Lat
Andaman Sea 3h
After breakfast, start kayaking right from your doorstep. Weave through protected waterways and mangroves amongst limestone karst towers, paddle to ancient caves to view pre-historic paintings and join the local sea grape farmers as they plant and harvest—give the grapes a taste (seasonal)!
Acommodation
Bulan Anda Baba Resort
Acommodation
Bulan Anda Baba Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 13 : Ban Laem Sak/Bangkok
Transfer from the resort to the train station for an overnight train to Bangkok.
After a leisurely morning at the resort we travel by private van to the station to board an overnight train to Bangkok.
Private Vehicle
Ban Laem Sak - Surat Thani 2h - 2h30m
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Surat Thani - Sathani Rotfai Bang Sue 9h - 10h 1
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 14 : Bangkok
Trip ends on arrival at Bangkok train station.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
