Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll land in Bangkok and have time to settle into your accommodation. Spend the day getting oriented by checking out the local neighborhood, browsing some of the markets, and trying street food at your own pace. In the evening, you'll meet up with your group for a welcome dinner on Khao San Road where there'll be drinks and a chance to get to know everyone.
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets
- Try street food
Landmarks/POIs Khao San Road - Day 2
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Start at Taling Chan Floating Market where you can shop and browse through the stalls from a long-tail boat. After that, you'll head to Kanchanaburi for a river cruise down the River Kwai. You'll reach the famous Bridge over River Kwai right around sunset, which is perfect for photos and taking in the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taling Chan Floating Market visit and shopping
- Long-tail boat cruise at floating market
- River Kwai boat cruise
- Bridge over River Kwai sunset viewing
Landmarks/POIs Taling Chan Floating Market Bridge over River Kwai - Day 3
Kanchanaburi
The day focuses on Erawan Waterfall with its 7 tiers and clear pools. You'll walk up to the top, swim in the different levels, and have lunch there. By afternoon, you're back in Kanchanaburi with the evening free to relax by the pool or wander around town and get a feel for the area.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the waterfalls)
Included Activities
- Erawan Waterfall visit
- Swimming at Erawan Waterfall
- Walk to upper tiers of waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Erawan Waterfall - Day 4
Kanchanaburi to Chiang Mai
Your morning is free in Kanchanaburi to relax or explore more. Later, you'll travel to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital, and cycle around the UNESCO World Heritage site to learn about the history and Kingdom of Siam. After grabbing lunch, you'll board an overnight train to Chiang Mai with comfortable beds, so you can sleep during the journey.
Included Activities
- Bike ride around Ayutthaya ruins
- Ayutthaya history tour
- Overnight train to Chiang Mai
Landmarks/POIs Ayutthaya Historical Park - Day 5
Chiang Mai
You'll check into a guesthouse between old and new Chiang Mai. There's an optional visit to the oldest temple right across from where you're staying. Then you head to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a famous temple up on a mountain offering great city views. You'll climb about 300 stairs to get there. The afternoon is yours to explore or hang out by the pool before dinner.
Included Activities
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple visit
Optional Activities
- Visit oldest temple near accommodation
- Explore Chiang Mai
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - Day 6
Jungle Trek
You're trekking through jungle in Northern Thailand, which requires moderate fitness. You'll spend the night in a local hill tribe village staying with a family, experiencing how traditional farmers live. The hosts will prepare a traditional meal, and later you can relax around the fire, play games, and share stories with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional meal prepared by local hosts)
Included Activities
- Jungle trek through Northern Thailand
- Hill tribe homestay accommodation and meal
- Traditional village dinner
- Evening around fire with games and stories
- Day 7
Chiang Mai
Before leaving the jungle, you'll have a morning there and then return to Chiang Mai by bamboo raft. From the raft, you can observe wildlife and nature, and there's a chance you might see elephants. Once back, you'll visit an ethical elephant sanctuary focused on rehabilitation. You'll get to rest once you return to Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bamboo raft journey down river
- Elephant sanctuary visit (rehabilitation facility)
- Day 8
Chiang Mai
This is an action-filled day of ziplining through the jungle canopy with rope bridges and abseils for an adrenaline rush. Keep your eyes open for monkeys in the trees. After you're done, the evening is relaxed. Later, you'll head to Chiang Mai's night markets to find food, shop for souvenirs, and browse around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Jungle ziplining with rope bridges and abseils
Optional Activities
- Explore night markets
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Day 9
Chiang Mai to Pai
Your morning is free to relax, read, or grab a cocktail and take things easy. In the afternoon, it's a 3-hour bus ride to Pai, a hippie town and popular spot with backpackers. You'll find retro bars, market stalls, excellent food, and travelers from all over the world.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax by pool
- Explore Chiang Mai in morning
- Day 10
Pai
You're exploring Pai's highlights today. Start with Lod Cave, Thailand's largest cave, where you'll hike through the chambers and take a bamboo raft along the river inside. Later, relax at jungle hot springs where you can apply natural clay masks. You'll also visit a nearby waterfall with a natural slide. End the day at Pai Canyon at sunset with mountain and jungle views.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lod Cave hike and exploration
- Bamboo raft through cave river
- Hot springs visit with clay masks
- Waterfall with natural slide visit
- Pai Canyon sunset viewing
Landmarks/POIs Lod Cave Pai Canyon - Day 11
Pai
This is a chill day in Pai with no set plans. Sleep in and spend the day however you like, lounging around, swimming, playing games, reading, or napping in the sun. In the evening, you'll meet the group for dinner and drinks, then see where the night takes everyone.
Optional Activities
- Lounge and swim
- Play games
- Read or rest
- Sunbathe
- Day 12
Pai to Chiang Mai
You're back in Chiang Mai attending a Thai cooking school. Your guides take you to the market to pick out fresh ingredients, then you'll prepare traditional Northern Thai dishes step by step. You'll learn new recipes and cooking skills, and at the end, you get to taste everything you've made.
- Meals
- Dinner (Meal featuring the dishes you prepared in cooking class)
Included Activities
- Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai
- Market tour for ingredient selection
- Prepare traditional Northern Thai dishes
- Day 13
Chiang Mai
Visit Chiang Mai's Grand Canyon, a man-made lagoon from an old sand excavation. There are slides, floating chairs, tubes, cliff jumping, deep water soloing, and a climbing wall to try. Grab lunch at the on-site restaurant. This evening is your final dinner with the group and drinks in Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chiang Mai Grand Canyon Water Park visit
Optional Activities
- Cliff jumping
- Deep water soloing
- Climbing wall
- Slides and floating chairs
- Day 14
Chiang Mai to Bangkok
You'll check out of your hotel in Chiang Mai. The day is free for visiting temples and markets one more time or relaxing by the pool. Then you board an overnight train back to Bangkok. This journey lets you rest up before returning to the capital's busy atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Overnight train to Bangkok
Optional Activities
- Explore Chiang Mai temples
- Visit markets
- Relax by pool
- Day 15
Bangkok
Back in Bangkok, you'll explore the capital by tuk-tuk visiting Wat Arun and Wat Pho temples, which houses the gold reclining Buddha. You'll switch to long-tail boats on the Chao Praya River to see the city from the water. Your afternoon is free to explore, try street food, shop at markets, and practice your bargaining skills. The evening brings a group dinner and drinks on Khao San Road.
Included Activities
- Wat Arun temple visit
- Wat Pho temple visit and gold reclining Buddha viewing
- Chao Praya River long-tail boat cruise
Optional Activities
- Street food tasting
- Market shopping
- Bartering practice
Landmarks/POIs Wat Arun Wat Pho Chao Praya River Khao San Road - Day 16
Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park
You'll take the midnight train from Bangkok to Surat Thani. By morning, you've arrived and it's a short car ride to Khao Sok National Park. You'll head to the serene lakes within the park and settle in. The train journey lets you rest during the night, so you're ready for what's ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Midnight train to Surat Thani
- Transfer to Khao Sok National Park
Landmarks/POIs Khao Sok National Park - Day 17
Khao Sok National Park
You arrive early at Surat Thani and take a short drive to Khao Sok National Park. Then you're boarding a longtail boat cruising through limestone mountains and emerald green water. You'll swim in the lake on your way to floating bungalows where you'll spend the night. The afternoon is free to relax, float in tubes, kayak, or read. Dinner is a Thai buffet at the floating restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Thai buffet dinner at floating restaurant)
Included Activities
- Longtail boat cruise on Khao Sok Lake
- Swimming in Khao Sok Lake
- Floating bungalow accommodation
- Thai buffet dinner at floating restaurant
Optional Activities
- Relax by lake
- Float in tubes with drinks
- Kayaking on the lake
- Reading and relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Khao Sok National Park - Day 18
Khao Sok National Park to Bottle Beach
You're traveling from Khao Sok to Bottle Beach, an exclusive beach only reachable by boat. Spend the day relaxing on the sand, playing volleyball, swimming, kayaking, hiking to a viewpoint, or playing with the friendly resort dogs. Dinner happens on the beach followed by cocktails, a campfire, and a private fire show. The bar stays open as long as guests want to keep going.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bottle Beach bungalow accommodation
- Beach access and activities
Optional Activities
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Beach hiking to viewpoint
- Play with resort dogs
Landmarks/POIs Bottle Beach - Day 19
Bottle Beach to Koh Phangan
You have a lazy morning at Bottle Beach waking to the sound of waves. Sleep in, enjoy the beach, trek through jungle, or hike to a viewpoint. In the afternoon, you travel to nearby Koh Phangan and check into a beachfront resort near Sairee Beach. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the island or relax. Later, you'll get an introduction to Muay Thai with a training session at a local gym.
Included Activities
- Muay Thai introduction lesson at local gym
Optional Activities
- Sleep in and beach time
- Jungle trekking
- Hike to viewpoint
- Pool or sea swimming
- Rest and relax
Landmarks/POIs Sairee Beach - Day 20
Koh Phangan
Today is a day sailing trip around Koh Phangan's coast. You'll stop at the island's best snorkeling spots to check out marine life. On the boat, there's music and space to spread out and relax. Lunch is provided on board. You'll return to land at sunset. The evening is free to relax by the pool or beach, or join the party scene. This is your last night on Koh Phangan with a group dinner and drinks.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch provided on sailing boat)
Included Activities
- Sailing tour around Koh Phangan
- Snorkeling at multiple spots
- Boat lunch
Optional Activities
- Relax by pool or beach
- Explore nightlife
- Day 21
Koh Phangan to Koh Tao
Ferry over to Koh Tao, a less developed island neighbor to Koh Phangan with nice natural features. You'll check into a hotel near Sairee Beach, which now has restaurants, beach bars, and several dive schools. The afternoon is free to explore the town, relax by the pool, or hang out on the beach. The evening is yours to check out beach bars.
Optional Activities
- Explore Sairee Beach town
- Relax by pool
- Beach time
- Visit beach bars
Landmarks/POIs Sairee Beach - Day 22
Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan
You're island hopping to Koh Nang Yuan for snorkeling and exploring. Snorkeling gear and lunch are included on the boat. Scuba diving can be arranged ahead of time if you want. On the boat, you can relax, snorkel, hike to a viewpoint for photos, or sunbathe. Dinner is at a restaurant on Sairee Beach followed by drinks at beach bars.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at Koh Nang Yuan
- Boat trip to Koh Nang Yuan
- Snorkeling gear provided
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving (arranged in advance)
- Hike to viewpoint
- Sunbathe on boat
- Explore underwater wonders
Landmarks/POIs Koh Nang Yuan - Day 23
Koh Tao
Your last day on Koh Tao has multiple options. Spend it at Tanote Bay, a small beach, or arrange extreme activities like rock climbing, scuba diving, or water sports. Alternatively, stay in bed until checkout. You'll head out in the evening after your final day on the island.
Optional Activities
- Day at Tanote Bay
- Rock climbing
- Scuba diving
- Water sports
- Sleep in until checkout
Landmarks/POIs Tanote Bay - Day 24
Koh Tao to Phi Phi
You have a chilled morning soaking in the last bit of island life on Koh Tao. In the afternoon, a speedboat takes you to the Phi Phi Islands. You'll check into your accommodation. The evening is free to explore before the group dinner. Phi Phi has a laid-back island vibe plus lively nightlife where beach parties often go into the early morning hours.
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Phi Phi
Optional Activities
- Explore Phi Phi
- Visit beach bars and nightlife
- Day 25
Phi Phi
After a chilled morning, you're heading out on a boat to famous Maya Bay where Leonardo DiCaprio's film 'The Beach' was shot. You'll snorkel at multiple spots around the islands. The trip includes Viking Cave and Monkey Beach where you can see monkeys. Lunch is on the boat and you'll catch the sunset from the water before heading back.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Maya Bay boat trip
- Snorkeling
- Viking Cave visit
- Monkey Beach visit
- Sunset viewing from boat
Landmarks/POIs Maya Bay Viking Cave Monkey Beach - Day 26
Phi Phi to Phuket
There's an optional hike to a stunning viewpoint in Phi Phi in the morning for great photo opportunities. Then you travel to Phuket, Thailand's largest island with an airport and lots of transport and hotel choices. You'll stay near Patong Beach, a lively area with tourists, locals, motorbikes, taxis, shops, and restaurants. Your afternoon is free to chill, explore, and get ready for your final night out with the group.
Included Activities
- Optional viewpoint hike in Phi Phi
Optional Activities
- Hike to Phi Phi viewpoint
- Explore Phuket
- Relax at Patong Beach
Landmarks/POIs Patong Beach - Day 27
Phuket
This is the last day of your 27-day Thailand Island Hopper tour. You'll depart for home or continue traveling elsewhere. Tour operators will help with your departure arrangements and transportation. There's also an option to stay longer with the group in Thailand if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
