8 Days | See the Thai-riffic northern enclaves of Chiang Mai and its natural surroundings
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Head into the hills and get sky-high on this eight-day northern Thailand adventure. Pass through the bustling hub of Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, and take the time to check out the night markets and bars well worth hopping. Trek the hillside villages outside of Chiang Mai, before exploring the city and its colourful nightlife. Find waterfalls, elephants and your new fave activity (kayaking, anyone?) and soak in some gorgeous natural scenery that you’d only see from local hilltribes. This journey will take you through temples, jungles, markets and mountains, sure to get your heart pumping and your tastebuds singing.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Finish
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Theme
- 18 to 35s
- 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
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 35
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- TTYN
Tick off all the popular spots and enjoy unique local experiences
Affordable trips with the freedom to choose how you spend your time
You book, we donate to help support local communities
- Trek deep – super deep – into the northern Thai hinterland with two days of trekking and two nights staying in a traditional hilltribe village, laughing with the locals and learning about their lifestyle.
- Immerse yourself in some of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Thailand, from cascading waterfalls and mountainside views to a kayaking adventure on Mae Taeng River (followed by a spot of white-water rafting if you dare) to get a new perspective.
- Get your street food fix in bustling Bangkok and cool Chiang Mai and tuck into some of the tastiest eats in all of Asia. When you’ve had your fill (is that even possible?), be treated to traditional homecooked dinners during your hilltribe village homestays.
- Hit the nightlife in cruisy Chiang Mai, in the Nimman area that’s swarming with hipster bars and uber-cool lounges. Bar hop, hit the night markets and find the best spots from a local leader with all the insights.
- Enjoy loads of free time to choose your own adventure, whether that’s a bit of rest and relaxation with a Thai massage or discovering new friends at the Chiang Chill Elephant Sanctuary.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Animal Protection. Donations support them to promote better living conditions for elephants in captivity and help rescue elephants from inhumane conditions. Intrepid will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
- This trip includes a two-day hilltribe trek, which is challenging and involves a lot of walking. Take note of the time of year you’re trekking to know what to expect weather-wise. The wet season runs from May to October and often results in muddy or slippery paths. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. Hiking boots and long pants during wet season are highly recommended. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have a good level of fitness.
- Part of travelling with Intrepid means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. Please bring clothes that cover the arms and pants/skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
- This trip involves some long journeys on the road and two overnight trains, which can be tiresome. Although conditions are basic, overnight trains are a true local experience and the best way to travel long distances, meet locals and maximise time at your destinations. Occasionally passengers of different genders will be required to share a compartment and/or you'll be sharing with locals or travellers from other groups. For your own security, take a lock for your luggage.
- As this is a Basix trip, the majority of activities are optional and you'll have lots of free time. This means you're able to do your own thing at your own pace.
- This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time and it can be part of a longer itinerary if you have more time to explore. You might like to check out Real Thailand or Epic Bangkok to Singapore.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Inclusions
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew, Tuk-tuk
Hotel (3 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights), Hilltribe Village House (multi-share) (2 nights)
- Bangkok - Orientation Walk
- Chiang Mai - Night Bazaar & Anusarn Market
- Chiang Mai - Orientation Walk
- Huey Nam Dang - Hilltribe Trek – 2 Days
- Hilltribe Trek - Mae Malai Market Visit
- Hilltribe Village - Home-cooked Dinner
- Hilltribe Trek – Mok Fah Waterfall
- Sop Kai Village - River Kayaking
- Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB250
- Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
- Bangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure - THB2900
- Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
- Chiang Mai - Thai massage - THB200
- Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple Complex (Entrance) - THB50
- Chiang Mai - Bicycle tour - THB990
- Chaing Mai - Cooking at Home Cookery School - THB1400
- Chiang Mai – Zipline (from) - THB1900
- Mae Taeng - Whitewater Rafting - THB1800
- Chiang Mai - Muay Thai Class (Thai boxing) - THB460
- Chiang Mai - Chuan Chom Vocational Training Centre - Massage (from) - THB250
- Chiang Mai - Wat Chedi Luang Temple - THB40
- Chiang Mai - ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary - THB1900
- Chiang Mai – Whitewater Rafting - THB1800
- Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon (Entrance) - THB300
- Chiang Mai - Wat Prasingh Temple - THB40
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 sleeper train), Days 4 & 5 (Hilltribe Village), and Day 7 (Overnight sleeper train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Some room configurations have two single beds, although a double bed will always be requested. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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