Thailand Hike, Bike & Kayak
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Perfect for those who believe the best way to appreciate paradise is by jumping right into it. This adventure will have you hiking through forests and rice paddies, cycling through provincial villages, and experiencing Thailand’s intriguing combination of culture and the great outdoors. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Andaman and discover coral coves and white-sand beaches. With the services of a Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and your accommodation and transport taken care of, this trip offers great value as it introduces the main sights of Thailand while offering up plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you’ll never forget.
Highlights
- Cycle through busy Bangkok
- Experience colourful Chiang Mai
- Trek into remote hilltribe villages
- Discover ancient Ayutthaya by bike
- Learn about the sombre history of Kanchanaburi
- Kayak the Andaman Sea from Krabi
Pricing
Small group tour starting at $2,399* CAD per person, based on double occupancy
14 Days – Bangkok to Bangkok
Travel Style: Active
Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Grading: 3 – Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10.
What’s Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Laem Sak Community Tourism, Ban Laem Sak
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Hands-On Moment: Batik Making Class, Laem Sak.
- Bike riding around Bangkok.
- Cycling in and around Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya.
- Overnight stay in a rafthouse.
- Hilltribe village trek (3 days).
- Sea kayaking on the Andaman Sea.
- Internal flight.
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Bangkok
Meals
Description
Arrive at any time.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown (or similar)
Day 2
Bangkok – Kanchanaburi
Breakfast
Enjoy a guided bike ride around Bangkok before travelling by private van to Kanchanaburi.
Accommodation: Good Times Resort (Accom & Bike Package) (or similar)
Day 3
Kanchanaburi
Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Kanchanaburi on a cycling tour and enjoy the unique experience of spending the night on a floating rafthouse. Visit Erawan National Park and hike the many tiers of the famous waterfall and swim in the crystal-blue pools.
Accommodation: Petch Fa Raft house (or similar)
Day 4
Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya
Breakfast
Afternoon transfer to Ayutthaya.
Accommodation: Ayothaya Hotel (or similar)
Day 5
Ayutthaya – Chiang Mai
Enjoy an included cycling tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Accommodation: Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Day 6
Chiang Mai – Pha Lho
Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Chiang Mai in the morning before beginning the hilltribe trek. Experience the culture of northern Thailand with a homestay.
Accommodation: Homestay with a local family; basic and multi-share (2-3 per home)
Day 7
Pha Lho – Ban Mae Ma
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pack up and set off for the next village. The trek is longer today, the trail winds up and down on the way to a picnic lunch in the jungle. Afterwards, transfer to the Lahu village of Ban Mae Ma for an overnight stay. Opt to experience a traditional herbal sauna.
Accommodation: Multi-share in simple, single-sex bungalows
Day 8
Ban Mae Ma – Chiang Mai
Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast in the village, trek until reaching the end of the trail, passing rice fields and fruit plantations along the way. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring back to Chiang Mai. Opt to take a dip in a local hot spring.
Accommodation: Chiang Mai Gate – Superior Room (or similar)
Day 9
Chiang Mai – Ao Nang
Explore Chiang Mai in the morning before flying south to Krabi then transfer to Ao Nang.
Accommodation: Deevana Krabi Resort (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 10
Ao Nang
Breakfast, Lunch
Board a traditional long tail boat and set off for the islands of Ko Hong and Ko La Ding. Snorkel and relax in paradise, stopping only to enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach.
Day 11
Ao Nang – Ban Laem Sak
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to scenic Bo Tor, hop in a kayak and get out on the river for a half day paddle. Devour lunch then transfer to the Laem Sak Community Resort. Enjoy a guided walk around the community and join locals for a hands on Batik Making Class before an included dinner.
Accommodation: Bulan Anda Baba Resort (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 12
Ban Laem Sak
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day kayaking protected waters, visiting ancient caves and local farmers . After a picnic lunch on their floating platforms, head into the mangrove channels for bird watching before returning for a BBQ dinner.
Day 13
Ban Laem Sak – Bangkok
Breakfast
Transfer from the resort to the train station for an overnight train to Bangkok.
Accommodation: Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Day 14
Bangkok
Trip ends on arrival at Bangkok train station.
*Hotel rooms are subject to availability and are confirmed by the supplier at time of booking; they may be replaced by other hotel rooms of similar category at the sole discretion of the supplier.
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*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change and availability.