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13-Nights Thailand Hike, Bike & Kayak - Active from $1,574
G Adventures
OFFER ID 1533126
Thailand Hike, Bike & Kayak
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
Accommodation
Hotels/guesthouses (6 nts), community resort (2 nts, twin-share), hilltribe village homestay (2 nts, multi-share), sleeper trains (2 nts), floating resort rooms (1 nt, shared facilities).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 10
Meals Included
11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Laem Sak Community Tourism, Ban Laem Sak
Your Welcome Moment: 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.
13 nights from $1,574 per person
G Adventures: Thailand Hike, Bike & Kayak
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
Relax, explore the city, and adjust to the frenetic pace and humid heat of bustling Bangkok.
Day 2: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a guided bike ride around Bangkok before travelling by private van to Kanchanaburi.
Day 3: Kanchanaburi
Explore Kanchanaburi on a cycling tour and enjoy the unique experience of spending the night in a floating room at a resort along the banks of the River Kwai. Visit Erawan National Park and hike the many tiers of the famous waterfall and swim in the crystal-blue pools.
Tonight, sleep in a resort with floating rooms on the banks of the River Kwai! Enjoy time for swimming and relaxing, or hang out on the lower level in the common area for socializing.
Day 4: Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
Afternoon transfer to Ayutthaya.
Day 5: Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Enjoy an included cycling tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Day 6: Chiang Mai/Pha Lho
Arrive in Chiang Mai in the morning before beginning the hilltribe trek. Experience the culture of northern Thailand with a homestay.
On arrival in Chiang Mai transfer to a guesthouse before meeting our local trekking guide. Freshen up and prepare for the adventure ahead.Tonight enjoy a homestay with a local family. Accommodation is basic and multi-share (2-3 per home). Pillows, mattresses, duvets, and mosquito nets provided.
Day 7: Pha Lho/Ban Mae Ma
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, walk to the Lahu village of Ban Mae Ma for an overnight stay. Opt to experience a traditional herbal sauna.
Tonight's accommodation is multi-share in simple bungalows. Pillows, mattresses, duvets, and mosquito nets provided. Enjoy access to western toilets and showers.
Day 8: Ban Mae Ma/Chiang Mai
After breakfast in the village, trek until reaching the end of the trail, passing rice fields and fruit plantations along the way. Enjoy a packed lunch along your transfer back to Chiang Mai.
Day 9: Chiang Mai/Ao Nang
Explore Chiang Mai in the morning before flying south to Krabi then transfer to Ao Nang.
Day 10: Ao Nang
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 to enjoy a buffet lunch on the beach.
Day 11: Ao Nang/Ban Laem Sak
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.
Day 12: Ban Laem Sak
Enjoy a morning kayaking on protected waters, visiting ancient caves and local fish farms. After a picnic lunch on floating platforms, head into the mangrove channels for bird watching before returning for a BBQ dinner.
Day 13: Ban Laem Sak/Bangkok
Transfer from the resort to the train station for an overnight train to Bangkok.
After a leisurely morning at the resort we travel by private van to the station to board an overnight train to Bangkok.
Day 14: Bangkok
Trip ends on arrival at Bangkok train station.
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Moderate facilities have modest enhancements to amenities and décor. These hotels or resorts are dependable, comfortable and some may offer standard features, such as select business services, Continental breakfast or coffee service and may have a swimming pool or small fitness center on-site. Guestrooms are comfortable, moderately spacious, in-room telephones, televisions and limited amenities. Moderate establishments provide suitable accommodations and service for budget-minded travelers.
Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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