Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Get the best of Thailand's culture, sacred sites and beaches on this 18-day adventure. Explore the north's Golden Triangle and cycle the streets of ancient Sukhothai before heading south for peaceful island beaches. You'll explore the perfect islands and swim in the incredible waters. This trip offers the classic Thai experience'a great combination of must-see highlights and free time to do your own thing.
Explore Buddhist temples and palaces, relax on a stunning beach, snorkel through crystal
clear waters, savour a home
cooked khantoke
style meal at a local home in Chiang Mai
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class, Chiang Mai
Your Discover Moment: Bangkok
Your Local Living Moment: Koh Klang Homestay, Ko Klang. Both itineraries: Klong boat tour (Bangkok). Wat Po entrance and guide. Bicycle trip around historical Sukhothai (half
day). Opium Museum entrance (Chiang Rai). Elephant Conservation Centre visit. Doi Suthep temple entrance (Chiang Mai). Local khantoke
style meal in Chiang Mai. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. West Coast: Koh Klang village tour. Local island homestay. Free time on spectacular beaches. East Coast: Snorkel trip. Free time on spectacular beaches.
West Coast: Hotels/guesthouses (14 nts), sleeper trains (2 nts), homestay (1 nt). East Coast: Hotels/guesthouses (15 nts), sleeper trains (2 nts)
15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Train, public bus, walking, songthaew, bicycle, longtail boat, plane.
Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides.
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $250 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi
share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15
20 mintues with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10
15kg/22
30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!) as they need to fit under the beds when travelling on sleeper trains. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones. If your trip involves overnights in homestays, villages or camping then you usually have the opportunity to rent sleeping bags if need be instead of bringing them with you.
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Details
Duration: 18 Days
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Standard
Physical Demands Rating: 3 - Average
Group Size Notes: Max: 15
; Nights 8 & 16, Sleeper Train
18 day Classic tour
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