8 Day Northern Thailand: Hilltribes & Villages

Fully Guided Adventure Small Group Rail 18-30's

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Trip Length

8 Days

Trip Starts

Bangkok

Trip Finishes

Bangkok

8 Day Northern Thailand: Hilltribes & Villages Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: Thailand

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

18-to-Thirtysomethings

Departures

Jan 2025 to Jan 2027

Budget

Affordable

Max. Group Size

Pace

Moderate

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

ATHV

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Northern Thailand: Hilltribes & Villages. Now's the time to explore northern Thailand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Take in the gleaming high-rises and bustling pace of Bangkok, go face-to-face with the colourful cultures of hilltribe communities, and keep up with the night markets and cuisine of Chiang Mai. Take on Southeast Asia with us, and you'll find the perfect balance of fun and flexibility to help you make the most of it all.

Itinerary

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! Stay: Sawasdee House Khaosan

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. (B)

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. Stay: Chiang Mai Gate Hotel

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. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

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! Stay: Chiang Mai Gate Hotel (B/L)

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. (B)

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).

Trip Inclusions

Experience the bustle of Bangkok.
Explore the vibrancy of Chiang Mai.
Trek through northern hilltribes and meet the locals.
Float downstream on a bamboo raft.

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

Simple hotels (twin-share) (3 Nights), basic hilltribe huts (2 Nights, multi-share), sleeper trains (2 Nights)
A variety of styles of hotels/guest houses are used on this trip. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home as service and efficiency can vary. In some areas we stay in simple local guest houses in stunning locations - rooms are small and simple and there may only be shared toilet facilities and showers.
Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see our Classic Travel Style.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking staff

5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Local bus, songthaew, train, walking, river raft

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Northern Thailand: Hilltribes & Villages

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Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok - Chiang Mai

Day 3: Chiang Mai

Day 4: Chiang Mai - Ban Mae Jok

Day 5: Ban Mae Jok - Pa Khao Lam

Day 6: Pa Khao Lam - Chiang Mai

Day 7: Chiang Mai - Bangkok

Day 8: Bangkok

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