Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok and get settled at your hostel before heading to the welcome meeting at 5pm to meet your CEO and other travelers. After that, hop into a tuk-tuk and work your way through Chinatown's alleys and backstreets, stopping at street food stalls along the way. The rest of the evening is open for you to wander around the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Dinner (Street Food Dinner in Chinatown)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Street Food Dinner in Chinatown
Optional Activities
- Explore vibrant Bangkok at your leisure
Landmarks/POIs Chinatown - Day 2
Bangkok to Srinakarin Dam
Start early with a long-tail boat trip down Bangkok's klongs where you'll see wooden stilt houses and temples reflecting local life. Grab boat noodle lunch at Yimsoo Cafe, then head out to Srinakarin Dam National Park for the night on a floating raft. Your afternoon opens up for swimming, kayaking, or taking a wet-raft ride. Dinner is Thai barbecue on the deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Boat noodle lunch at Yimsoo Cafe), Dinner (Thai barbecue)
Included Activities
- Klong Riverboat Tour
- Yimsoo Cafe Tour and Lunch
Optional Activities
- Kayak exploration
- Wet-raft ride
- Swimming
Landmarks/POIs Bangkok Khlongs Srinakarin Dam National Park - Day 3
Srinakarin Dam to Kanchanaburi
Walk the historic trail at Hellfire Pass, a World War II site with significant history. Stop by Saiyok Noi Waterfall for lunch cooked by locals, then board the Death Railway train heading to Kanchanaburi. Once there, check out the Bridge over the River Kwai, the Thailand-Burma Railway Museum, and the Allied War Cemetery. Later, settle into your hostel and explore the riverside nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch at Saiyok Noi Waterfall area)
Included Activities
- Hellfire Pass
- Ride the Death Railway
- Bridge on the River Kwai Visit
- Thai/Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery Visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Kanchanaburi's riverside and nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Hellfire Pass Saiyok Noi Waterfall Bridge over the River Kwai Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Allied War Cemetery - Day 4
Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Visit a local rice farm in the morning, then grab pad thai from a street shop before cycling through the Ayutthaya ruins. Stop at Mahathat Temple to see the famous Buddha head wrapped in banyan tree roots and at Wat Logayasutharam for the massive reclining Buddha. Take a boat tour around the island and visit Wat Chai Wattanaram. Check out the food market for river prawns, then head by tuk-tuk to the train station. Board an overnight sleeper train heading north, and rest in your berth as the landscape rolls past.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pad Thai from local shop)
Included Activities
- Visit a Local Rice Farm
- Ayutthaya Cycling Tour
- Ayutthaya Boat Tour
Optional Activities
- River prawns at the food market
Landmarks/POIs Mahathat Temple Wat Logayasutharam Wat Chai Wattanaram - Day 5
Chiang Mai
You'll arrive in Chiang Mai by train and catch a red Songthaew to your hostel. Start with khao soi for breakfast at a street-side shop, then take an orientation walk through the old town to get your bearings. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace - walk through temples, try some street food, or hang out with other travelers. By evening, head to the night bazaar where you can shop, book a foot massage, or try a fish pedicure if you're feeling adventurous.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Khao soi - traditional northern Thai noodle soup with coconut milk and sweet curry at a street-side shop)
Included Activities
- Chiang Mai Old Town Orientation Walk
- Street Food Walk at Chiang Mai Night Market
Optional Activities
- Northern Thai Cooking Class
- Half-Day Chiang Mai Cycling Tour (1300THB per person)
Landmarks/POIs Chiang Mai Old Town Chiang Mai Night Bazaar Doi Suthep Temple - Day 6
Chiang Mai
Wake early and participate in alms giving to local monks at the base of Suthep Hill at sunrise, then stick around for a blessing and chanting at Wat Prathat Doi Suthep. The rest of the day is flexible. You can visit temples, cycle or take a tuk-tuk into the countryside, join a cooking class to learn how to make pad thai, or just hang out at the hostel. Your CEO is there to help you figure out what to do. Come back together with the group in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise Alms Giving - Chiang Mai
- Doi Suthep Temple Visit
Optional Activities
- Temple exploration
- Bicycle or tuk-tuk countryside exploration
- Cooking class
- Hostel relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Doi Suthep Wat Prathat Doi Suthep - Day 7
Chiang Mai
Say goodbye to your group and head out at a time that works for you. If you'd rather keep going, you can continue on to Hanoi, Vietnam for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Optional Activities
- Onward travel to Hanoi, Vietnam
