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Northern Thailand: Back Roads Bangkok to Chiang Mai

7 days, Bangkok to Chiang Mai

7 days

Bangkok to Chiang Mai

From$489USD
was $699
Valid on Oct 12 2025
Trip Code: ATNY

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Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 18, Avg 12.

Age requirement: 18-39

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7 days

Bangkok to Chiang Mai

From$489USD
was $699
Valid on Oct 12 2025
Trip Code: ATNY

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

Special Offers

Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G26SDQ025ASI02

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 7

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Map of the route for Northern Thailand: Back Roads Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Places visited

Itinerary Notes

Effective May 1, 2025, all travelers entering Thailand through air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand E-Arrival form. You must register at least 3 days before arrival. Please see Trip Details for more information.

Itinerary

Day 1Bangkok

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends| Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Bangkok/Kanchanaburi

Enjoy a free morning in Thailand's bustling capital. Transfer to Kanchanaburi and visit the Thai-Burma Railway Museum and War Cemetery, before stopping by the famous Bridge over the River Kwai.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 3Kanchanaburi

Dip into the turquoise waters of the seven-tiered Erawan Falls with an included visit to Erawan National Park. Visit Tham Krasae Bridge, a historic wooden railway carved into the mountains. Travel back to Kanchanaburi.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Kanchanaburi/Sukhothai

Begin the day with an early drive toward Sukhothai, the ancient capital of Siam. Visit the World Heritage listed Sukhothai Historical Park and bike through its impressive 13th century ruins.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Sukhothai/Chiang Mai

Travel to Chiang Mai and enjoy a free afternoon. Opt to visit Doi Suthep, one of the city's most famous and intricately designed Buddhist temples. Tonight, uncover the best spots to eat with your CEO on a street food crawl.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Chiang Mai

Take a full free day to relax or explore the countryside of northern Thailand. Then tonight is your Big Night Out!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment Chiang Mai Celebration| Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Chiang Mai

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang Mai
  • Visits to Thai/Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery
  • View the Bridge on the River Kwai
  • Erawan National Park and waterfall visit
  • Bike ride in Sukhothai Historical Park
  • Chiang Mai Orientation walk and street food crawl

Accommodations

Hotels (4 nts), Houseboat (1nt), Guesthouse (1nt)

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Allow USD70-95 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, walking.

Staff & experts

1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Northern Thai Cooking Class - From $33.00

Channel your inner chef with a home-style Thai cooking class. Take a trip to the market with your teacher and learn about regional flavours as you pick out fresh ingredients. Head back to the cozy kitchen for a hands-on lesson in whipping up delicious local favourites like hot and sour soup, green curry, and sticky rice.

My Own Room - From $179.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Northern Thailand: Back Roads Bangkok to Chiang Mai

| 7 days - Bangkok to Chiang Mai - from $489 USD