Ideal for the first time visitor: offering an excellent introduction to diverse Thailand, from the remote forest clad mountains of the North, trekking through virgin ain forests as guests of Hmong hill tribespeople, to the reef fringed tropical islands of the South, from rubber tree plantations villages lost in the south to the vibrant capital Bangkok.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Departure from London
Day 2:
Morning arrival in Bangkok, meet your tour leader and transfer to a downtown hotel in the City’s Banglamphu district. Afternoon to relax, explore the area or check out some local markets.
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Day 3:
A tour of some of the City’s site; Wat Pho temple, renowned for it’s giant, golden Buddha image and prestigious massage school, the Grand Palace and fabulous Wat Pra Keaw – the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
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Day 4:
Head across the Central Plains and their emerald green rice paddies, to up-country Phitsanolok town – the Gateway to the North - including a lunch-time stop-off to take in the famous ‘monkey shrine’ in historic Lopburi City. Evening tour of the City’s lively night bazaar.
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Day 5:
Bicycle tour of the nearby, ancient city of Sukhothai – former capital of Siam – which, with it’s crumbling sandstone temples, towering Buddha statues and lotus-covered ponds, is one of the country’s most sacred and evocative sites.
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Day 6:
Complete our northwards journey with a morning ride to remote Nan near the Lao border. This charming, friendly town, well off the beaten tourist trail, was an independent city-state until 1931 when it was finally incorporated into the Kingdom of Siam.
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Day 7:
Days 7,8 & 9 A unique three day experience trekking through the dramatic jungle clad mountains bordering Laos. Travelling by jeep and on foot we’ll spend the first night as guests of a Hmong family in a tribal village and the second in chalets on the banks of the scenic Wa River. A white-water descent of the river on the final day completes the expedition. Return to Nan town on the evening of the day 9.
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Day 8:
See Day 7
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Day 9:
See Day 7
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Day 10:
Time to head south with a lunchtime flight to Bangkok where we’ll connect with the night sleeper train for Nakhorn Si Thammarat.
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Day 11:
Free afternoon to relax, explore this distinctively southern town’s bustling markets or checkout some of the local handicrafts.
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Day 12:
Excursion to Khao Luang National Park, site of the dramatic Kharom Waterfall – one of the highest and most spectacular in S.E. Asia. Bathing, hiking and scrambling up the falls!
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Day 13:
Minibus to Thale Noi Bird Sanctuary in Phattalung Province – one of the region’s most important water-bird sites – where we’ll travel by boat through the atmospheric marshes and lily-covered lakes. Evening arrival in Trang Town on the Andaman Sea coast, close to the Malaysian border.
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Day 14:
Days 14 & 15 Expedition to Ban-Traat Mountain. Trek through the rainforest, bathe in mountain streams, explore limestone caves and visit a Sakai settlement – a hunter-gatherer, jungle dwelling people. (Note the Sakai are nomadic people and their presence at all times of year can’t be guaranteed.) Overnight camping in the jungle! Return to Trang in the afternoon of day 15.
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Day 15:
See Day 14
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Day 16:
Head for the coast to Ban Chao Mai ‘sea-gypsy’ village from where we’ll canoe through mangrove swamps and along underground streams to visit the spectacular and mysterious, sacred sea caves. Afternoon transfer to Koh Muk Island.
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Day 17:
Leisurely day on this tranquil island; make the most of the turquoise waters and sandy beaches, sling a hammock between a couple of palm trees or visit a local fishing village.
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Day 18:
Boat tour through the spectacular scenery of Chao Mai National Marine Park, snorkel on the archipelago’s vibrant coral reefs and swim through the unique Emerald Cave!
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Day 19:
Free morning to explore the island or top up your suntan, before returning to Trang
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Day 20:
Cook your own lunch with a half-day Thai cookery lesson in a local restaurant including a fascinating guided tour of the local market. Evening flight from Trang to London via Bangkok.
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Day 21:
Morning arrival in London.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Lowest price quoted (seasonably variable). The tour price includes all accommodation, meals, activities, local guides and the services of one of our tour leaders throughout. No single supplement.
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