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Journeys: Iconic Thailand National Geographic Journeys

15 days
Start and end in Bangkok
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Age range 12 to 99
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Highlights

  • Cross the historic Bridge on the River Kwai
  • Swim in the Erawan Falls' turquoise pools
  • Explore Ayutthaya's ancient ruins
  • Cook Thai dishes with a local chef
  • Cruise Bangkok's canals on a klong boat

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bangkok
  2. Day 2 Bangkok/Kanchanaburi (1B)
  3. Day 3 Kanchanaburi/Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (1B, 1D)
  4. Day 4 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya/Chiang Mai (1B, 1D)
  5. Day 5 Chiang Mai (1B, 1L)
  6. Day 6 Chiang Mai (1B)
  7. Day 7 Chiang Mai/Bangkok (1B)
  8. Day 8 Bangkok (1B)
  9. Day 9 Bangkok/Ko Samui (1B)
  10. Day 10 Koh Samui (1B)
  11. Day 11 Ko Samui/Khao Sok (1B, 1L, 1D)
  12. Day 12 Khao Sok (1B)
  13. Day 13 Khao Sok/Krabi (1B)
  14. Day 14 Krabi (1B, 1L)
  15. Day 15 Krabi/Bangkok (1B)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

86

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • EC
    · October 16th, 2019
    I’ll begin by stating that all of the hotel accommodations provided on this tour were excellent. However, nothing else was up to my expectations. I booked this trip based on its title billing as “Iconic Thailand National Geographic Journeys”. However, the only mention of any National Geographic involvement was on our Day 11 visit to Khao Sok which is a very small land area inhabited by less than a dozen native families eking out a meager existence on it’s miniscule rubber production. In my humble opinion, the reason for National Geographic’s support of this insignificant settlement and lending it’s name and reputation to this tour is questionable. Although a minority of the sites visited were interesting (the Bridge on the River Kwai, the waterways and caves of Krabi, and privately, the old City of Chiang Mai and the Grand Palace in Bangkok), most of the rest of the tour (I estimate over seventy percent) involved long arduous and boring coach, train or long boat travel with no commentary or explanations of any places or buildings of interest along the way. When I requested to be given a heads up of any such things upcoming along the way so that I could take a photo from the vehicle, my tour guide told me that she didn’t know what would be of interest to me or other members of the group, hence my only photos were destination shots. The main focus of our tour guide (pardon me C.E.O.) seemed to be on edifying the group on the history of Buddhism in Thailand although I am sure that there are many Thais who were never mentioned that practice other religions or ways of life, the latter as claimed by Buddhists is what Buddhism is all about. I am very disappointed in this tour.
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    Trip date: September 2019

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15 days
Journeys: Iconic Thailand National Geographic Journeys
From Bangkok to Bangkok

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  • K

    Kim

    Asked on May 10th, 2025

    Is there an up charge for singles?

    Single supplement
    • If you prefer to pay extra for the private room option then this is available and the pricing will appear in the calendar/booking page. You can certainly create a courtesy hold for the exact pricing!

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    Katrina

    Asked on May 10th, 2025

    Would this be possible to arrange and if so, what would be the quote for this?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • The Journeys: Iconic Thailand National Geographic Journeys tour does not include Phuket. The tour is sold as a package so we can not add or amend any services on it. They could always add this on independently to the tour package.

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    Dawn

    Asked on December 26th, 2024

    why is there no positive feedback on this tour? The one feedbck in 2019 is not inspiring? How can i make an informed decision without feedback?

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    • National Geographic Journeys with G AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2024

      As this tour is a partnership with National Geographic we do not publish any reviews due to strict data protection and privacy regulations.

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      Dawn

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      is it not possible to have single room as a 63 year old man I dont fancy sharing with a stranger?

    • National Geographic Journeys with G AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2024

      The single supplement is an extra $1059 for this tour. However please note the tour date you have chosen is On Request.

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    Christina

    Asked on November 24th, 2024

    Can you confirm that there are no overnight trains on this trip?

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    Dana

    Asked on April 30th, 2024

    Wondering if you have something similar that includes a visit to an elephant sanctuary (DON'T want to ride one) and also would like to see Angkor Wat

    Tour Details
    • There are still many elephant sanctuaries in Thailand that are unethical and companies that claim to be sanctuaries but are not. Elephant Nature Park is the only one we know that is meant to be ethical - they are mentioned in the credits of the film The Last Tourist which is a film our founder Bruce Poon Tip was involved with.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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