Thailand Hike, Bike & Kayak
14 days, Bangkok to Bangkok
Itinerary
Day 1Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
Relax, explore the city, and adjust to the frenetic pace and humid heat of bustling Bangkok.
The welcome moment begins at 18:00. Please ensure you arrive at the joining hotel by then to ensure you do not miss the meeting.
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.
Day 2Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a guided bike ride around Bangkok before travelling by private van to Kanchanaburi.
Bangkok Cycling Tour
Hop on a bike and explore the quieter side of busy Bangkok. Cycle through the city and see hidden temples and lush parks. Amazing street food vendors abound so be sure to stop for a bite and refuel.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Kanchanaburi
Explore Kanchanaburi on a cycling tour and enjoy the unique experience of spending the night on a floating rafthouse. Visit Erawan National Park and hike the many tiers of the famous waterfall and swim in the crystal-blue pools.
Tonight, sleep on a floating River Kwai rafthouse! Spend the evening on board the two storey rafthouse with time for swimming and relaxing. The lower level features a common area for socializing, complete with karaoke. Accommodation is basic with twin-share fan rooms on the second level and shared toilet and shower facilities.
Kanchanaburi Cycling Tour
Admire limestone hills and see the sights of Kanchanaburi by bike. Stop to walk over the famous bridge on the River Kwai and visit the nearby war cemetery where about 7,000 POWs are buried.
Erawan Waterfalls
Visit one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls. Its seven tiers offer a unique experience at every climb, reaching up to 1,500m (4921 ft). Swim in the turquoise pools, snap photos from the top tier, and opt to hike in the jungle to spot monkeys.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
Afternoon transfer to Ayutthaya.
Free Time
Enjoy the last few hours in Kanchanaburi: take some photos and get ready for the trip to Ayutthaya.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Enjoy an included cycling tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Ayutthaya Cycling Tour
Cycle this UNESCO World heritage site, enjoy the ride through the ruins and hop off to take some great photos. Ayuthaya served as Thailand’s capital from the 14th to 18th centuries, when it ranked as one of the most magnificent cities in the world. Late in the 17th century its population reached one million, and foreign visitors wrote awestruck accounts of its size and splendour.
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.
Day 6Chiang Mai/Pha Lho
Arrive in Chiang Mai in the morning before beginning the hilltribe trek. Experience the culture of northern Thailand with a homestay.
On arrival in Chiang Mai transfer to a guesthouse before meeting our local trekking guide. Freshen up and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Tonight enjoy a homestay with a local family. Accommodation is basic and multi-share (2-3 per home). Pillows, mattresses, duvets, and mosquito nets provided.
Local Van
Climb aboard, take your seat, and enjoy the ride.
Hilltribe Trek Day 1
After lunch, start walking uphill through lush rainforest, taking in the views along the trail. Arrive in Baan Pha-Lho, a Lahu hilltribe village, meet the local people and experience some of their day-to-day life. At twilight, enjoy a Lahu dining experience and stay overnight in bamboo huts.
Meals included:
Lunch | DinnerDay 7Pha Lho/Ban Mae Ma
Pack up and set off for the next village. The trek is longer today, the trail winding up and down. Stop for a picnic lunch in the jungle before visiting a hilltribe school. Afterwards, transfer to the Lahu village of Ban Mae Ma for an overnight stay. Opt to experience a traditional herbal sauna.
Tonight's accommodation is multi-share in simple, single-sex bungalows. Pillows, mattresses, duvets, and mosquito nets provided. Enjoy access to western toilets and hot showers.
Hilltribe Trek Day 2
After breakfast, set off for a long and scenic day of trekking. Pass streams and a hidden waterfall as you walk through the jungle. Stop to enjoy a picnic lunch and a refreshing swim. Continue hiking before the transfer to Baan Mae Ma, a Lahu village, for an overnight stay. This evening share a meal with your hosts and relax by the campfire.
Optional Activities - Day 7 HideShow
Massage
Lay back and soothe aching muscles with a famous local massage. Affordable and amazing, don't miss out.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Ban Mae Ma/Chiang Mai
After breakfast in the village, trek until reaching the end of the trail, passing rice fields and fruit plantations along the way. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring back to Chiang Mai.
Local Van
Climb aboard, take your seat, and enjoy the ride.
Hilltribe Trek Day 3
Set out for the final scenic trek! After completing the journey, we'll grab a packed lunch and transfer back to Chiang Mai.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 9Chiang Mai/Ao Nang
Explore Chiang Mai in the morning before flying south to Krabi then transfer to Ao Nang.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Day 10Ao Nang
Enjoy the white sandy beaches and coral bays of the Andaman Sea. Enjoy a sea kayaking excursion. In the evening, return to the hotel and relax for the night.
Please note that you will leave your main bag at the hotel in Ao Nang and we'll provide a 15L waterproof bag in which you can pack only the things you'll need for this 3 day/2 night excursion. We recommend that you do not leave anything of value at the hotel.
Sea Kayak Excursion Day 1
Kayak out on the river around the Muslim community of Bo Toh. Visit ancient cave paintings, mangrove forests and fishing villages. The route varies depending on group fitness, and how much time is spent at each stop.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 11Ao Nang/Andaman Sea
Continue to discover the beauty of the Andaman Sea, kayaking through mangrove jungle. In the evening, relax under the stars at camp. Opt to swim or relax on the beach.
Tonight's accommodation is at a campsite on Koh Hong. 2-person tents, mattresses, pillows, and sleeping bags are provided. Western toilets and showers (cold water only) available.
Sea Kayak Excursion Day 2
Grab your paddle and continue to explore the Andaman Sea by kayak. Paddle through the mangrove jungle at Tha Lane Bay, and admire the great canyon that towers overhead.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Andaman Sea
Take off for the open seas today, with a tougher day in the sea kayaks. After kayaking to La Ding Island, head for calmer waters in the lagoon near Hong Island. Return to camp in the evening for another night under the stars.
Tonight's accommodation is at a campsite on Koh Hong. 2-person tents, mattresses, pillows, and sleeping bags are provided. Western toilets and showers (cold water only) available.
Sea Kayak Excursion Day 3
Wake up after a restful night in nature and gear up for a longer and more challenging day on the open sea. Kayak to La Ding Island before rounding out your Andaman adventure with a visit to the lagoon off Hong Island.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 13Andaman Sea/Bangkok
Return to Ao Nang via longtail boat. Freshen up and relax before boarding an overnight train to Bangkok.
On arrival in Ao Nang transfer to a hotel and freshen up before the overnight journey to Bangkok.
Longtail Boat
Settle in and enjoy the ride aboard one of these always-unique riverboats.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 14Bangkok
Trip ends on arrival at Bangkok train station.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.