15 Days | Discover real Thailand on this beach-soaked odyssey
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Take on an epic journey through Thailand and make loads of new friends along the way – the islands are calling! On this 15-day adventure, you’ll check out the night markets and bars in Bangkok, trek the hillside outside of Chiang Mai, chase waterfalls and maybe go searching for elephants. Go kayaking and soak in some gorgeous natural scenery that you’d only see from local hilltribe villages, plus enjoy loads of free time to go snorkelling, swimming or ziplining. With a local leader who has all the insider knowledge, you’ll hike, learn about turtles, sail on rivers, bliss out on the beach and get your safari fix in the jungle of Khao Sok National Park. Eat your weight in noodles, find your new fave nightlife spots and end it all in bustling Phuket with a banger sunset.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Finish
- Phuket, 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
- TTYDC
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- Step into another world in Khao Sok National Park – an essential experience in Thailand, nature-lover or not (but how could you not be?). You’ll go wildlife spotting and waterfall hiking through some of the oldest jungles in the world.
- 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.
- Visit the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center and learn how they work with local organisations and educational facilities to rescue leatherneck turtle eggs (and other local turtle species) and provide the community with environmental training.
- This trip includes a two-day hillside 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. 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. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people. 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 three 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.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Inclusions
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Private vehicle, Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew, Tuk-tuk, Shared Boat, Public bus
Hotel (6 nights), Overnight sleeper train (3 nights), Hilltribe Village House (multi-share) (2 nights), Resort (2 nights) Rafthouse (1 night)
- 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 - Wat Pho
- Ko Samui - half day guided tour
- Khao Sok National Park – Longtail Boat Wildlife Safari
- Khao Sok National Park - Rafthouse Stay
- Khao Sok National Park – Waterfall Hike
- Khao Lak - Tsunami Memorial
- Phang Nga - Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center
- 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
- Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
- Bangkok - Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) - THB200
- Ko Samui - Thai Massage - THB300
- Ko Samui - Thai Cooking Class - THB2300
- Ko Samui - Day trip to Koh Tao - THB2400
- Ko Samui - Ang Thong Marine Park tour - THB2500
- Ko Samui - Samui Elephant Sanctuary - THB3500
- Phuket - Phi Phi & Koh Khai Island Day Trip - THB3500
- Phuket - Banana Beach & Koh Mai Ton Day Trip - THB2500
- Phuket - Similan Day Trip - THB3500
- Phuket - Surin National Marine Park Day Trip - THB3500
- Phuket - Elephant Sanctuary - THB3500
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 Days 2, 7 & 9 (Overnight sleeper train), Days 4 & 5 (Hilltribe Village), and Day 12 (Rafthouse) 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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