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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 12 - 16
- Age range 18 to 35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Navigate Sukhothai's stunning Historical Park by bike
- Explore some of Chiang Mai's 120 temples
- Go from bustling Bangkok to laid-back Chiang Rai
- Optimise your travel time by taking night trains
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Bangkok
- Day 2 Bangkok - Overnight Train
- Day 3 Chiang Mai
- Day 4 Chiang Mai - Hilltribe Trek
- Day 5 Hilltribe Trek
- Day 6 Chiang Mai
- Day 7 Chiang Mai - Overnight sleeper train
- Day 8 Bangkok
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,483
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
92%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryAverage
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
Gonzalo· January 15th, 2025The only thing that saved me from this trip is the guide, great attitude of the guide and always wanting to help. The itinerary is not good, the hike seems like it is for 8 year old children, 3 hours one day and 4 hours the next. I think in Ching Mai there are more things to do than what they simply propose. And please, charge 10 dollars more and include all transportation.Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your experience on your Thailand trip with us. Whilst we are sorry to hear that the itinerary did not met your expectations, we are pleased the tour leader's attitude and willingness to help made the trip... Show moreTrip date: January 2025- AGlen S· September 18th, 2019Tour leader Sasha was great!!! Places we went was great as well!!Show moreTrip date: February 2019
- AAnushka K· September 18th, 2019It was a well organised trip and value for moneyShow moreTrip date: February 2019
- ABethany R· September 18th, 2019In the tour I had some control over what I wanted to do and see. Also my tour guide was excellent in helping my group feel like we were part of Thai culture.Show moreTrip date: February 2019
- AKelsey W· September 18th, 2019Wonderful experience, great to experience as a group with a leader who is local and knows the area well. James was great!Show moreTrip date: January 2019
- AElie A· September 18th, 2019Our tour guide was very good and the activities we participated in were exciting. My girlfriend and I enjoyed Thailand very muchShow moreTrip date: January 2019
- AGabrielle A· September 18th, 2019The organization- I did not have to worry about a single thing. From the moment I met with my leader I was in excellent hands. Never rushed, or stressed for any reason. Always knew what to expect. The Tour leader- even if I hadn't been grouped with such a small but might crew of hilarious people from across the world, I would have been happy to just hang out with my tour leader Rainy the entire time. She was not only a local, extrmeley knowledgable, and possessing of a great personality- she was close in age to me as well and felt almost like a fellow groupee. We WANTED her to come to dinner with us and come out with us because she was so much fun! Accommodations- this tour was considered ""basic"".....I can't even imagine what a ""premium"" tour would provide. Accommodations and transportation were more than comfortable and Especially convenient.Show moreTrip date: December 2018
- AJosiah H· September 18th, 2019Everything was well organised and ran to schedule. A good variety of places to see and activities to doShow moreTrip date: December 2018
- EPElizabeth· January 7th, 2019This tour was a fantastic taste-test of Northern Thailand. We got doses of history, culture, and modern attractions. There was a lot of time spent on the road as we traveled between destinations, but even that wasn't terrible because we got to see lots of the countryside. Our guide, fondly called "Rainy", was absolutely fantastic! She helped us book additional services, alternative day tours, and helped us find different attractions in whatever area we happened to be. She also divulged a wealth of information about different historical/cultural sites along the way. I left the tour a day early because I wanted to stay in Chiang Mai long enough to see the Lantern Festival over New Year, and Rainy helped me get a ride to my hotel even as the rest of the tour was boarding the night train back to Bangkok. Overall a wonderful tour, lots of fun, but give yourself enough financial wiggle room for a few extra activities and you'll enjoy it even more :)Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Elizabeth, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback and it is so great to hear you thought our Northern Thailand trip was a fantastic taste test. Great to hear "Rainy" was fantastic, really does make a difference when you have a guide... Show moreTrip date: December 2018
- JPJiten· July 19th, 2017James was a great guide, gave us great advice, answered all of our questions, and helped accommodate my dietary needs (vegetarian). The tour was as expected, saw a lot of great locations at a good/slow pace. I know there would've been no way for me to figure out how to get to/get around the more remote locations in the north and I am glad I chose to go with a tour. It is definitely a lot of busing around so make sure you download all those netflix shows.Show moreTrip date: June 2017
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Kristen
Asked on November 5th, 2024What time in the morning does the One week in Thailand return to Bangkok?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024The overnight train will arrive into Bangkok on Day 8 around 7-8AM.
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Kristen
Traveler•Written November 2024What is the location where the train will arrive in Bangkok. If you can provide an address that would be perfect.
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Kristen
Traveler•Written November 2024Is this strictly enforced? I am over 35. Me and my daughter are really interested in this trip.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
We regret to inform you that we cannot accommodate you on this trip, as it is specifically designed for travelers aged 18-35.
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Kristen
Traveler•Written November 2024Do you have any other roundtrip tours from Bangkok?
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Bianca
Asked on June 2nd, 2023As I cannot ride a bike - I just wanted to double check with this activity of a bike tour and what the alternative would be?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
One Week in Northern Thailand is not Cycling tour, below are the included activities for this tour.
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Bianca
Traveler•Written June 2023From a food perspective during this tour will this all be expensed by us?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
Day 1: Bangkok - No meals included. Day 2: Ayutthaya - Breakfast included. Day 3: Chiang Mai - No meals included. Day 4: Chiang Mai - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included. Day 5: Hilltribe Trek - Breakfast & Lunch included. Day 6: Chiang Mai - Breakfast included. Day 7: Chiang Mai - Breakfast included. Day 8: Bangkok - No meals included.
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Bianca
Traveler•Written June 2023Could you also let me know what the optional activities are?
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Bianca
Traveler•Written June 2023What is the likely size of the group, hours in transit, and how much additional money would you suggest bringing?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
Group size: Min 1, Max 16. Overnight Train from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. Overnight sleeper train for Bangkok (approximately 13 hours). Optional tipping kitty: THB 250 per person. Recommend bringing extra US$500 for emergencies.
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Bianca
Traveler•Written June 2023Could you let me know how many people are currently on the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
At this moment there is a total of 2 female passengers registered on this tour ranging between the age of 20 - 30.
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Bianca
Traveler•Written June 2023What type of insurance would I need for the hiking part of the trip?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
Generally, you will need an insurance which covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation.
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Bianca
Traveler•Written June 2023Could you confirm whether hiking would be considered as adventure sport?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
Hiking can range from leisurely walks to more intense and demanding treks, so it depends on the type of hike.
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Bianca
Traveler•Written June 2023How intense is the hike the tour is going on and required footwear?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
Day 4: Chiang Mai - Hilltribe Trek is an 8km hike. Day 5: Hilltribe Trek - Chiang Mai is a 10km trek. Please bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have a good level of fitness.
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Bianca
Traveler•Written June 2023With the level of heat and hiking what are your suggestions with managing the heat side of things?
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Bianca
Traveler•Written June 2023Could you ask about costs for options not included? Would card be accepted or would cash (Thai baht) be best?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
ATMs are widely available in larger cities but less common in small villages or rural areas. Market stalls and street vendors will not accept credit cards. Always carry enough cash for smaller purchases in case credit cards are not an option.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2023
If traveling during rainy season, prepare with hat/cap/UV protection, long sleeves, refillable water bottle, wind and waterproof jacket, leech socks. We monitor weather before hiking, and tour leader will manage any possible issues on ground.
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Nadia
Asked on November 27th, 2022Can I just stay in Chiang Mai on day 7 and not go to Bangkok?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2022
You can choose to sign off the tour early if you want to. Please note, our tours are sold as a package and we unfortunately cannot offer any credit or refund for unused days.
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Oliver
Asked on December 1st, 2016Are there any group specifications for this trip?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2016
For Geckos they have the following group specifications:
Ages- Min 18 , Max 29
Group size- Min 1, Max 16
And if your friend is travelling on the same tour that's fine, it's very easy to request you in the same room together just let us know and we'll take care of the rest.
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Mary
Asked on August 1st, 2016Is the airfare included on this trip?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2016
TourRadar specializes in giving you the best tours from around the world, however the tours we offer do not include airfare and we do not book or advise on airfare. You will be responsible for booking your flights to meet with the group at the starting city.
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