Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok and connect with your Adventure Leader and group for a pre-departure briefing. After that, dinner happens at a rooftop restaurant followed by a tuk-tuk tour through the city streets. The evening wraps up with drinks from one of Bangkok's rooftop bars so you can get your bearings from above the chaos.
- Start point
- 777 ถนนมหาไชย, 10200, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand (Lub D Bangkok Chinatown, 16:45 - 17:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at rooftop restaurant with Thai dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lub D Bangkok Chinatown)
Included Activities
- Dinner at rooftop restaurant with Thai dishes
- Tuk-tuk tour of Bangkok highlights at night
Optional Activities
- Rooftop bar visit for evening views
- Day 2
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Take a relaxed morning or sign up for the optional Old City temple tour hitting the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Later you'll head to the train station and board an overnight sleeper train heading north to Chiang Mai, so you can sleep while traveling.
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Train)
Optional Activities
- Old City temple tour: Grand Palace, Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha, Wat Arun
Landmarks Grand Palace Wat Pho Wat Arun - Day 3
Chiang Mai
Pull into Chiang Mai in the morning and grab breakfast before making your way to the countryside homestay. Home-cooked lunch follows, then you'll trek about 4 to 6 kilometers through jungle with a waterfall stop along the way. Head back for dinner and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Jungle trek (approximately 4-6km, approximately 2 hours) with waterfall stop
- Day 4
Chiang Mai
Start the day with breakfast at the homestay, then spend half the day at an elephant sanctuary with guided walks to see elephants in their forest. Traditional Thai refreshments are available at a rest station midway through. Grab lunch by the riverside afterward, then check into your hostel with free time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious riverside meal)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Suneta Hostel)
Included Activities
- Elephant sanctuary half-day experience with guided walks
- Traditional Thai refreshments at rest station
Optional Activities
- Thai cooking class
- Muay Thai show
- Day 5
Chiang Mai
Ride a traditional songthaew to join a Monk Chat experience learning about Thai culture and Buddhism firsthand. From there, explore Chiang Mai temples including the mountaintop Wat Doi Suthep with its golden stupa and views across the city. You can do an optional waterfall visit instead of lunch, or head to Sticky Waterfall with limestone rocks in the afternoon. Evening is free or you can check out clubbing at Zoe in Yellow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Suneta Hostel)
Included Activities
- Songthaew ride to temples
- Monk Chat experience
- Wat Doi Suthep Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch at temple
- Waterfall visit around noon instead of lunch
- Sticky Waterfall afternoon trip (1.5-hour songthaew ride) to climb limestone rocks
- Nightlife at Zoe in Yellow club
Landmarks Wat Doi Suthep Sticky Waterfall Zoe in Yellow - Day 6
Chiang Mai
This day is yours to choose. Try whitewater rafting on a 10 kilometer river stretch, a 3 hour trek through northern landscapes, or combine both for a full adventure. Alternatively, wander Chiang Mai's Old Town at your pace with tips from your Adventure Leader. In the afternoon, hit up a lively local market for souvenirs and street food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Suneta Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Whitewater rafting (10km)
- 3-hour trek through northern landscapes
- Explore Chiang Mai's Old Town independently
- Visit local market
- Day 7
Chiang Mai
Check out of the hostel and say goodbye to your travel crew. If you'd like to stay longer and keep exploring, you can arrange extra accommodation or transfers to make that happen.
- Meals
- Breakfast
