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Save 20%Epic Southeast Asia: River Cruises & Karst Mountains
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand · 40 days · Moderate
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Next: 21 JunThe adventure
Meet saffron-robed monks, visit hilltribe villages and delve into the different on an adventure that includes Thailand's wild northwest corner. You'll stretch your legs and your mind on a 3-day trek to hilltribe villages, each with their own language and religions. Whether you're walking the ancient streets of Ayutthaya or planning some shopping in Chiang Mai, our CEOs will help you discover places you wouldn't otherwise have known were there. And with plenty of free time to explore on your own, this trip will let you really absorb the spirit of this diverse country.
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Thailand
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Enjoy a klong boat tour of Bangkok including…
BangkokEnjoy a klong boat tour of Bangkok including a visit to Wat Pho. Travel to Kanchanaburi and head to your floating rafthouse accommodation.
Day 3Enjoy a day of sightseeing at Erawan Falls…
Enjoy a day of sightseeing at Erawan Falls and the Bridge on the River Kwai.
Day 4Explore the Allied War Cemetery and the Thai-Burmese…
Explore the Allied War Cemetery and the Thai-Burmese Railway Centre to learn more about the area's history. Travel to Ayutthaya and visit the historical sites of the old capital city. Opt to visit Chan Kasem National Museum and Chao Sam Phraya Museum.
Day 5Spend a full day exploring Ayutthaya before boarding…
Spend a full day exploring Ayutthaya before boarding an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Day 6Arrive in Chiang Mai and explore the cityChiang Mai is a vibrant city with heaps to see and do. Famous for its night market and cooking classes, it's a feat to fit it all in.
Chiang Mai is a vibrant city with heaps to see and do. Famous for its night market and cooking classes, it's a feat to fit it all in.
Day 7Depart from Chiang Mai and head…Stop en route at a local market to stock up before the trek. Visit a nearby waterfall, enjoy a local lunch, then trek for 2 hrs to a Karen village. Opt to explore the village before dinner.
Stop en route at a local market to stock up before the trek. Visit a nearby waterfall, enjoy a local lunch, then trek for 2 hrs to a Karen village. Opt to explore the village before dinner.
Day 8Trek for 3-4 hours after breakfast through rice…Enjoy a full day of trekking through the gorgeous scenery of Northern Thailand. Meet Karen villagers and learn about their unique customs and way of life.
Enjoy a full day of trekking through the gorgeous scenery of Northern Thailand. Meet Karen villagers and learn about their unique customs and way of life.
Day 9Board a bamboo raft for an leisurely ride…Board a traditional bamboo raft for some leisurely floating downriver. The first stretch of a couple hours will end at Lahu hill tribe village for a short visit with the locals. Hop aboard the raft for a cruise to Shan village for lunch. Then, continue by truck before a short trek to a waterfall and another village for the evening.
Board a traditional bamboo raft for some leisurely floating downriver. The first stretch of a couple hours will end at Lahu hill tribe village for a short visit with the locals. Hop aboard the raft for a cruise to Shan village for lunch. Then, continue by truck before a short trek to a waterfall and another village for the evening.
Day 10After breakfast
After breakfast, leave the hilltribe villages behind and head back to Chiang Mai with free time in the afternoon to explore.
Day 11Enjoy another free day in Chiang Mai…Bangkok
BangkokEnjoy another free day in Chiang Mai to experience more of this fun city before an overnight train to Bangkok.
Day 12Arrive in Bangkok in the morning
BangkokArrive in Bangkok in the morning. Tour ends on arrival. Onward travel can be booked for 15:00 or later.
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