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Northern Thailand: Hilltribes & Villages
8 days, Bangkok to Bangkok
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From the luxury of Bangkok's malls and gleaming high-rises, head north to Thailand's hills. Eating and sleeping with 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 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) will help you get off the beaten path — but you'll stay flexible by being able to choose the activities you really want.
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Trip Code: ATHV
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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: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 18, avg 12.
Age requirement: 18-39
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Itinerary Notes
Please be advised that a 2-week period of traditional slash and burn farming occurs in this region between March and April (start date varies). During this time your trek may follow an alternate route to avoid uncomfortably smoky areas.
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 in Bangkok at any time.
Day 2Bangkok/Chiang Mai
Opt to visit Wat Po and the Grand Palace, or check out the city's klongs by boat. Board an overnight train to Chiang Mai (potential for alternative transport during monsoon season, depending on conditions).
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 3Chiang Mai
Enjoy one of two street food crawls with the group and CEO. Opt to visit Doi Suthep temple, comb the night markets for souvenirs, or participate in a Thai cooking class.
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Your Discover MomentDay 4Chiang Mai/Ban Mae Jok
Trek through rugged forests and experience the wonderful diversity of this region: each village has its own language, belief system, style of dress, and traditions. Drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Malai village, where the trek will begin. After a few hours of hiking, reach the first village.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Ban Mae Jok/Pa Khao Lam
Trek 2-3 hrs and, after lunch, head to a Karen village to see how to make traditional baskets and scarves. Continue trekking another few hours to the next village for the night.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Pa Khao Lam/Chiang Mai
After breakfast, leave the village by bamboo raft, stopping at other villages along the way. Meet the van after lunch and head back to Chiang Mai for some free time to explore.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 7Chiang Mai/Bangkok
Opt to go shopping, enjoy a Thai massage, or explore Chiang Mai's many temples. Board an overnight train to Bangkok (potential for alternative transport during monsoon season, depending on conditions).
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BreakfastDay 8Bangkok
The trip ends on arrival at the Bangkok train station (or airport, depending on the season).
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Bangkok
- Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
- Hilltribe trek
- Bamboo rafting
- Street food crawl
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels (3 nts), basic hilltribe huts (2 nts, multi-share), sleeper trains (2 nts).
Meals
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD65-85 for meals not included.
Transportation
Local bus, songthaew, train, walking, river raft.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking staff.
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Departures
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