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Real Thailand (from Bangkok to Ao Nang)

15 days
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From Bangkok to Ao Nang
5.0
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  • The Essential Thailand tour was great and I would definitely do it again... beautiful temples, scenery and elephants in the north and then stunning islands in the south!

    AJ
    April Cara Louise, traveled in April
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  • Ornate temple roof and mythical creature at a temple.
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  • The intricate White Temple with reflections in a pond.
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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
Ages 18-35

Places You’ll See

  • Bangkok
    Bangkok
  • Ayutthaya
    Ayutthaya
  • Chiang Mai
    Chiang Mai
  • Koh Samui
    Koh Samui
  • Khao Sok National Park
    Khao Sok National Park
  • Ao Nang
    Ao Nang
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Highlights

  • Explore Bangkok's vibrant street food scene
  • Trek through Chiang Mai's hilltribe villages
  • Kayak down the scenic Mae Taeng River
  • Discover Khao Sok's ancient rainforest
  • Relax on the sun-soaked beaches of Phuket

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bangkok
  2. Day 2 Bangkok - Overnight Train
  3. Day 3 Chiang Mai
  4. Day 4 Chiang Mai - Hilltribe Trek
  5. Day 5 Hilltribe Trek
  6. Day 6 Chiang Mai
  7. Day 7 Chiang Mai - Overnight sleeper train
  8. Day 8 Bangkok
  9. Day 9 Bangkok - Overnight Train
  10. Day 10 Ko Samui
  11. Day 11 Ko Samui
  12. Day 12 Ko Samui
  13. Day 13 Khao Sok National Park
  14. Day 14 Khao Sok National Park - Phuket
  15. Day 15 Phuket
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  • AJ
    · April 28th, 2017
    This trip was incredible. First of all...Katie is the best tour guide ever and the most amazing person! She is the best :) The Essential Thailand tour was great and I would definitely do it again... beautiful temples, scenery and elephants in the north and then stunning islands in the south! It's the perfect trip if you want to see as much of Thailand as possible!
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    • 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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