Solo-ish Thailand
12 days, Chiang Mai to Phuket
When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.
Itinerary
Day 1Dinner Party: Chiang Mai
Welcome to Thailand! Meet your included arrival transfer at the airport, then meet your new crew for a welcome meeting. Together we'll head to our Thai cooking class for an awesome dinner party. Get to know your new travel mates and Thai cuisine for a perfect start to the trip.
Arrive to your start hotel no later than 2:00 pm in order to begin the days activities.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Dinner Party: Dinner Party
Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Get to know your follow Solo-ish travellers and the flavors of Chiang Mai with a cooking class! Make some of Thailand's most delicious curries, Chiang Mai noodle soup, and fried bananas. During the meal, get to know you new travel mates and finish the night with a dessert like the legendary mango sticky rice.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai (or similar)
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DinnerDay 2We Day: Chiang Mai
Our first full day together is bound to be great! Start with a bicycling tour through Chiang Mai city, passing old temples, historic neighborhoods and lush mountain chains as your backdrop. Then drive to Yimsoo Farm & Cafe for a farm experience. Take a tour of the farm before sitting down together for an incredible Thai lunch. Afterwards, learn about the natural dyes being used in the area and try it for yourself in a tie dye workshop. Your visit to Yimsoo supports this community enterprise in providing employment opportunities for individuals living with disabilities.
We Day: Chiang Mai Bike Tour & Yimsoo Farm Experience
With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Your CEO with give you a tour of the best of the city. With your group by your side, cruise through Chiang Mai on bike tour of the city. Then visit Yimsoo Cafe, a G Adventures–supported project in Chiang Mai that offers training and economic opportunities for people living with disabilities. After an incredible homemade lunch, get hands on with a tie dying workshop with natural dyes.
Your G for Good Moment: Yimsoo Cafe Tour and Lunch
Visit Yimsoo Cafe, a G Adventures–supported project in Bangkok that offers training and economic opportunities for people living with disabilities. Visit the gallery which showcases paintings and drawings by some of the talented artists in the project. Then enjoy a briefing from one of the founders and learn about some of the initiatives they are working on, including the training kitchen where we have a delicious boat noodle lunch.
Accommodation
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3G Day: Chiang Mai
Go off the beaten path and visit the local life of Chiang Mai with your CEO and fellow solo-ish travellers. On an epic tuk tuk tour, zip down streets and past lush farmland in the Lanna Kingdom visiting local hot spots and cultural heritage sites. Listen to the hum of the tuktuk, the sounds local life and the laughter as you travel with your new travel mates. Head back to the city for the evening and enjoy free time.
G Day: Chiang Mai Countryside Tuk Tuk Tour
With your Solo-ish travel mates and CEO, explore some of the worlds coolest activities alongside new friends. It's not just an epic day of fun, its chock full of incredible experiences and a surprise G element along the way to take your day to 11. Explore Northern Thailand on an epic Tuk Tuk tour. Visit historic spots like Wiang Kum Kam Ancient Ruins, experience local rural life and enjoy a signature Northern Thailand noodle lunch.
Accommodation
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 4Chiang Mai
Explore the ancient temples, bustling night markets, and serene mountain views during your free day in Chiang Mai. Whether you’re wandering through the charming Old City or enjoying a bowl of khao soi at a local restaurant, savor Chiang Mai's laid-back charm and rich traditions. In the evening, take an overnight train to Bangkok for an early arrival in Thailand's capital.
Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Chiang Mai, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like a visit to the Mae Sa Waterfall, or learning about Thai cuisine with a cooking class. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
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BreakfastDay 5Bangkok
Pull into Bangkok early this morning and get right to the adventure! Get to know some of your travel mates better today on an intimate tour of Bangkok's Chinatown. Enjoy a tea tasting led by a tea master, explore Sampeng Lane Market and wander down Street Art Alley. In the afternoon, enjoy free time in the city. Choose to join the a night out exploring famous indie bars.
Bangkok Chinatown Tour
Explore the colorful lanterns, sizzling street food stalls, and bustling markets of Bangkok's Chinatown. Starting from the Chinatown Gate, wander down Yaowarat Road, through Sampeng Lane Market, experience tea led by a master, admire the street art of Talat Noi and visit the heritage So Heng Tai Mansion.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
BKK night out walking tour
Head to Soi Nana, a new hip, trendy area in Chinatown that has become famous for its indie bars and creative spaces.
Accommodation
Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown (or similar)
The hotel is in a city centre neighbourhood and benefits from a rooftop pool with great views over the city. Facilities also include a restaurant, bar, sun terrace and fitness centre.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 6Bangkok
One simply cannot travel to Thailand without a Thai massage experience, right? Today learn all about the history, importance and technique behind this world famous practice. Practice on yourself and if you're feeling comfortable, have the chance to practice on your solo-ish travel friends. In the afternoon, spend time at leisure in the city of Bangkok.
Thai Massage Workshop
Learn the art of Thai massage and historic culture behind it in a workshop at a UNESCO World Heritage learning centre.
Free Time
Spend the afternoon free in Bangkok.
Accommodation
Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown (or similar)
The hotel is in a city centre neighbourhood and benefits from a rooftop pool with great views over the city. Facilities also include a restaurant, bar, sun terrace and fitness centre.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park
Travel from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park together today. An early morning flight brings us to Surat Thani airport where we'll meet our private transfer to Khao Sok. Spend the afternoon cooling off in the river on a tubing adventure.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Tubing
Grab a tube and enjoy how the locals like to beat the heat - by floating down the river!
Accommodation
Khaosok Rainforest Resort (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Khao Sok National Park
An exciting day head starts with a trekking adventure through Khao Sok National Park. This easy hike will have you learning survival skills and identifying plants in the Thai jungle. Then hit the river for a gentle canoe trip down the Sok river before a quick visit to the local Monkey Temple. This evening, alongside your fellow solo-ish travellers, learn how to cook local Thai food in bamboo.
Khao Sok Half Day Trekking
Enjoy a half day of trekking in Khao Sok National Park. Along the way, you'll learn basic survival skills and techniques for living in the jungle. Explore wild plants, trees, herbs, and spot wildlife on the trail. Learn about the traditional uses of jungle plants and herbs, and hear stories about local culture and history from knowledgeable guides.
Sok River Canoe Tour
Take a guided canoe tour along the Sok river. Enjoy the stunning scenery and keep an eye out out for birds, monkeys, and lizards.
Bamboo Cooking Experience
Alongside a local guide, learn about the local craft of bamboo cooking. Start the fire and help to prepare a variety of Thai Dishes like Green Curry, Barbecue Chicken, Rice wrapped and cooked in Bamboo Tubes
and Bamboo Pancakes. You will learn which bamboo is used and how plates and containers are crafted. Then, enjoy your dinner along the riverside and fireplace while listening to the sounds of jungle.
Accommodation
Khaosok Rainforest Resort (or similar)
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Khao Sok to Cheow Lan Lake
Get ready to tick off a bucket list item with a night in a picturesque floating bungalow over Cheow Lan Lake. Hop in a longtail boat and arrive to the bungalows where a day of adventure awaits. Trekking, rafting, exploring caves and even an evening safari is on the docket for today. Enjoy lunch and dinner in the floating restaurant after an epic day.
Cheow Lan Lake Island Adventure
Enjoy a day at the floating bungalows. Explore the jungle, trek through the lagoon and take a bamboo raft to the coral caves to see the breathtaking stalagmites and stalactites. Then hop on a longtail boat for an evening safari through the lake. The surrounding forest is home to some incredible animals like tapir, elephants and clouded leopards.
Longtail Boat
Take a longtail boat to your floating bungalow for the night.
Accommodation
The Laguna Cheow Lan (or similar)
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Cheow Lan Lake to Khao Lak
Mornings are arguably the best time for a safari on Cheow Lan Lake. With a quiet dawn we hope to spy wild elephants, monkeys, gibbons and maybe if we're lucky, a tapir. Enjoy breakfast and free time at the floating bungalows before taking a longtail boat back to Khao Sok. On the way, we'll stop for lunch at the G for Good supported project Khao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Restaurant.
Your G for Good Moment: Khao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Restaurant
Visit Khao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Restaurant, a G for Good supported project. Here we will spend time getting to know the community and enjoy a locally made lunch. Learn how their enterprise helps support women, men and youth and has improved the living conditions for their community members.
Cheow Lan Lake Morning Safari
Take an early morning safari by boat or canoe. Keep an eye out for Dusky Langurs, Macaque Monkeys, Gibbons or even wild Elephants. Morning times are very special at the lake, as the morning mist and Gibbon calls provide a unique serenity, which is often described as a once in a lifetime experience.
Free Time
Enjoy some free time this morning to canoe, swim or relax on the porch of your floating bungalow.
Longtail Boat
Ride the longtail boat from your floating bungalows back to Khao Sok.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Sudala Beach Resort (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 11Khao Lak
Spend your last day in Thailand exactly how you wish during your Me Day! Opt to spend some alone time relaxing on the beach or join your CEO and other solo-ish travellers for an adventure to Khao Lak Fresh Morning Market.
Me Day: Khao Lak Me Day
Traveling solo alongside your new Solo-ish travel mates means there's always something fun to do and new friends to explore with. But the joy of travel can also be about taking time to yourself to recharge, refresh and reflect on the journey. Today, choose to join your CEO for an incredible activity, or take the time to yourself to enjoy your own company in one of the most incredible places on our planet.
Accommodation
Sudala Beach Resort (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 12Khao Lak to Phuket
After breakfast, drive from Khao Lak to Phuket International Airport. Your trip ends upon arrival to the airport. You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers.
Please do not book departure flights out of Phuket Airport before 2:00 pm on the final day of your trip to ensure you arrive to the airport with plenty of time to catch your flight.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.