8 Days | Feel the thrill of Thailand on a multi-active adventure
There’s no shortage of sights and sounds on this eight-day active adventure through Thailand. With buzzing Bangkok as your starting point, keep the energy high on a cycling tour through the historic temples of UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya Historical Park. Trek to a northern hilltribe village to keep spirits high and enjoy a home-cooked dinner around a campfire. Kayak along the Mae Taeng River, cycle to the gigantic temple of Wat Ban Den and visit the Tai Lue community to learn about their culture and keep the good times rolling. For a real treat, why not throw in a Thai massage or cooking class?
Trip overview
- Start
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Finish
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Theme
- Multi-active
- Destinations
- Thailand
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- TTXF
- Cycle through Ayutthaya Historical Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of 425 temple ruins and historical sites.
- Reach new heights on a trek to an enlightening northern hilltribe village, experiencing rural Thai life from a local's perspective.
- Kayak along the Mae Taeng River and through the surrounding lush jungle – then really get the blood pumping on an optional whitewater rafting experience.
- Even the transport on this trip is an adventure – travel like the locals on an overnight sleeper train, a real Intrepid experience and a great chance to interact with the Thai people.
- Spend a free day exploring the sights and sounds of Chiang Mai – you might visit some of the city’s 300 temples, take a Thai cooking class or indulge in a Thai massage.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
- This is an active trip designed for those with a good level of fitness. Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip – cycling around Chiang Mai, trekking to Hilltribe Village, kayaking down the Mae Teang River – will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you'll enjoy this trip.
Itinerary
Inclusions
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Public bus, Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew, Private mini van
Glamping (1 night), Hilltribe Village (1 night), Hotel (4 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
- Ayutthaya - Cycling
- Hilltribe Trek
- Chiang Mai - Kayaking day trip on Mae Teang River
- Chiang Mai - Cycling
- Baan Luang Nue community visit
- Cycling to Baan Luang Nue
- Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
- Bangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure - THB2900
- Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
- Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB250
- Chiang Mai - Thai cooking course - THB1000
- Mae Taeng - Whitewater Rafting - THB1800
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (Overnight Train), Day 4 (Homestay) and Day 5 (Chiang Mai camp), where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Please note that some room configurations have two single beds, although a double bed will always be requested.
3. Due to the activities on this trip we are not able to accept travellers younger than the age of 15 at the time of travel.
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