Northern Hilltribes & Villages

8 days,Bangkok to Bangkok
Trip Code: ATHV

Bustling Bangkok, vibrant Chiang Mai, hill-tribe trek, remote ethnic minorities, elephant trekking, bamboo river rafting.

Departures

All Departures Guarnteed

All departures on this trip are guaranteed to operate as scheduled once you have booked.

From the luxury of Bangkok's malls and gleaming highrises head north to Thailand's hills. Eating and sleeping in the hilltribes will bring you face to face with these colourful cultures. We’ll leave plenty of time for fun in historic Chiang Mai, with its night market and delicious cuisine. Our CEOs will help you get off the beaten path—but you'll stay flexible by being able to choose the activities you really want.

What's Included

  • Hilltribe trek, Remote ethnic minorities, Elephant ride, River rafting
  • 5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners. (Allow USD80-105 for meals not included.)
  • Simple fan-cooled hotel/guesthouses (3 nts), basic hilltribe villages (2 nts, multishare), sleeper trains (2 nts).
  • Local bus, songthaew, train, elephant, walking, river raft.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, trekking staff.
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Map of the route for Northern Hilltribes & Villages
Places Visited
  • Thailand
Day 1 Bangkok

Arrive in Bangkok at any time.

Day 2 Bangkok/Overnight train to Chiang Mai (B)

Options include Wat Po, Grand Palace, Klong tour. Overnight train to Chiang Mai

Day 3 Chiang Mai

Optional visit to Doi Suthep Temple, night markets, Thai cooking school.

Days 4-6 Hilltribe Trek (3B,3L,2D)

Guided hilltribe trek and village stay. Bamboo Rafting and Elephant Ride.

Day 7 Chiang Mai/Overnight train to Bangkok (B)

Optional shopping, town highlights, massages or cooking school. Overnight train to Bangkok.

Day 8 Bangkok

Trip ends on arrival at Bangkok train station. Onward travel can be booked for 1pm or later.

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