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Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Bangkok Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai Your Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang Mai. Hilltribe trek. Bamboo rafting. Street food crawl. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Simple hotels (twin-share) (3 nts), basic hilltribe huts (2 nts, multi-share), sleeper trains (2 nts).

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking staff.

Transport

Local bus, songthaew, train, walking, river raft.

Meals

5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

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COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.Bangkok - Wat Po Visit (3.50USD per person) - Klong Riverboat Tour (30USD per person) - Royal Barge Museum (3.50USD per person) - Thai Massage (15-30USD per person) - Grand Palace Visit (15USD per person) Doi Suthep - Doi Suthep Temple Visit (2USD per person) Chiang Mai - Khantoke Dinner and Show (30USD per person) - Chiang Mai Cycling Tour (30USD per person) - Yoga Class - Northern Thai Cooking Class - Massage - Cooking Class - Chiang Mai City Tour

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Bangkok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Bangkok

Arrive at any time and welcome to Bangkok - Thailand’s bustling capital!

This evening, the famous Khao San Road is on the itinerary for your first night out. Explore this buzzing traveller hub with your CEO and check out the lively bars and dance parties that line the street. Grab a Thai beer or tea and connect with your fellow travellers. Don’t forget to sample local delicacies, and try a deep fried scorpion if you dare!

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Day 2 Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang Mai (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang Mai (1B)

This tour is off to a colourful start with a day to freely explore Bangkok. Visit Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, National Museum, or Jim Thompson’s House. Try a riverboat trip along the Chao Phraya River and through the canals (or klongs) for a different perspective of daily life in this busy city. Tonight, you’ll take the overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 12:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: Due to disruptions of Thai trains in the north during the monsoon season, trips running July through October may use alternative transport.
Day 3 Day 3: Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chiang Mai

Make sure you’ve got room for more than three meals today, because you’re heading to the best street food spots in Chiang Mai. Besides eating, there’s lots to do here — like a visit to Doi Suthep temple or taking it easy with a soak in the Sankampang Hot Springs.

Included Activities:
- Street Food Crawl

Additional Notes: Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.
Day 4 Day 4: Chiang Mai/Ban Mae Jok (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Chiang Mai/Ban Mae Jok (1B, 1L, 1D)

It’s time for a change of pace. Today, drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Malai village, where you’ll set off on a trek through rugged forests to see how diverse this region of hilltribe communities really is. Every village you’ll see has its own language, belief system, style of dress, and traditions. It’s a few hours to the first village of hilltribe thatch bungalows, but every step is worth it as you get to know the lay of the land.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Pickup truck: Chiang Mai to Ban Mae Malai 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Hilltribe Trek Day 1

Additional Notes: The exact itinerary of the walking on this trip may change from time to time, taking into account the weather and local conditions. Also, please note there may be times when the use of video and/or still cameras may be inappropriate -- your CEO and guides will be able to advise you. Be prepared for the accommodation to be basic; remember, it’s all about an authentic and unique experience!
Day 5 Day 5: Ban Mae Jok/Pa Khao Lam (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ban Mae Jok/Pa Khao Lam (1B, 1L, 1D)

Trek for 2–3 hours before stopping for lunch. Then head to a Karen village to see how traditional blankets and scarves are made. Keep trekking for a few more hours (you’ve got this!) before stopping in the next village for the night.

Along the way, you might get the chance to stop at Mae Tang River to learn to fish using local tools or build a raft using bamboo.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Hilltribe Trek Day 2
Day 6 Day 6: Pa Khao Lam/Chiang Mai (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Pa Khao Lam/Chiang Mai (1B, 1L)

After breakfast, leave the village by bamboo raft and get a closer look at other villages along the way. Meet the van after lunch and head back to Chiang Mai, a foodie’s paradise. Try the city’s most famous dishes like khao soi (noodles in curry broth) and sai oua (northern Thai sausage) and get ready for your big night out. Venture to the best bar in town and grab a drink on our tab to cheers to a completed trek and life-changing adventures!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Pickup truck: Ban Sop Gai to Chiang Mai 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Bamboo Rafting to Lahu Village
- Lahu Village Visit
- Bamboo Rafting to Shan Village
- Chiang Mai Celebration
Day 7 Day 7: Chiang Mai/Bangkok (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Chiang Mai/Bangkok (1B)

Make the most of Chiang Mai with more free time, where you can go shopping in the market, get a Thai massage, or explore any of the many temples. Or, hey, you could always go back for another taste of khao soi curry. Tonight, catch up on sleep during an overnight train and wake up in Bangkok.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 12:00 - 13:00 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Northern Thai Cooking Class

Additional Notes: Due to disruptions of Thai trains in the north during the monsoon season, trips running July through October may use alternative transport.
Day 8 Day 8: Bangkok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Bangkok

Today is departure day, but do not fret! There is no such thing as goodbye, only until next time. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos with your newfound friends and exchange social medias before you head on your way. This adventure ends in Bangkok, on arrival at the train station (approximately 8am).

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Northern Thailand: Hilltribes & Villages

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Itinerary of your trip Northern Thailand: Hilltribes & Villages

Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang Mai (1B)

Day 3: Chiang Mai

Day 4: Chiang Mai/Ban Mae Jok (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5: Ban Mae Jok/Pa Khao Lam (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Pa Khao Lam/Chiang Mai (1B, 1L)

Day 7: Chiang Mai/Bangkok (1B)

Day 8: Bangkok

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