Thailand - Trails of Thailand (15 days)

Whether it's the gleaming golden spires of Bangkok's royal palaces or the night time sounds of the northern jungle, Thailand is a sensual land of lasting impressions. This journey takes us from teeming metropolis to the warm welcome of traditional hilltribe villages, from pristine jungle to relaxing beach, and from the sound of monkeys in the jungle to the swish of an elephant's tail.

For the real Thailand, with a great balance of activities and relaxation time, this trip is hard to beat.

Day 1 Start Bangkok.

Day 2 Morning city tour including Grand Palace and Wat Po; free afternoon; overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Day 3 Morning at leisure; afternoon tour of Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep Temple and Hilltribe Museum.

Day 4 Drive north to Muang Khong district and start trek.

Day 5-6 Trekking in Chiang Dao area, including elephant riding and bamboo rafting; evening return to Chiang Mai.

Day 7 Free morning with option of further exploration, Thai cooking course or Thai massage; overnight train to Bangkok.

Day 8 Transfer to Kanchanaburi; afternoon free.

Day 9 Day tour to Hellfire Pass and Erawan Waterfalls; overnight train to Surat Thani.

Day 10 To Khao Sok N.P. for afternoon canoeing.

Day 11 Morning nature walk through lush jungle; afternoon to Ao Nang beach.

Day 12-13 Relax on the tranquil tropical beach at Ao Nang, an ideal place to unwind with plenty of optional activities on offer.

Day 14 Fly to Bangkok; free afternoon.

Day 15 End Bangkok.

Operated by Exodus (AOD)

Departures: All year round

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