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Enjoy a taste of traditional Thailand on this exciting family adventure, visiting the colourful city of Chiang Mai and its hill tribes, sailing along the Kwai Noi River in a long-tail boat and staying in a jungle lodge.

  • See Chiang Mai's colourful temples
  • Help prepare lunch on an organic farm
  • Paddle among the floating markets
  • Hear monks chanting in Wat Pho temple
  • Feed elephants at a wildlife sanctuary

Your trip starts in Chiang Mai, where you explore its colourful temples by trishaw, before heading out to the rural countryside to learn about traditional farm and hill tribe life. Travel like a local in hectic Bangkok before returning to a slower pace of life in the floating markets of Tha Ka, where you can spend time with a local family who will teach you how to make sweets and toys out of local ingredients. 

You'll then board a long-tail boat and sail along the beautiful Kwai Noi River to a riverside jungle lodge, enjoy a hike to the crystal clear Erawan Falls, and visit the famous Bridge on the River Kwai. Finally, transfer to Hua Hin for a well-deserved day on the beach, as well as a jungle safari and a visit to a wildlife sanctuary, home to over 600 rescued animals. 

Typical Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Depart the UK

    Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Chiang Mai.

  2. Day 2: Arrive Chiang Mai

    On arrival in Chiang Mai, transfer to your accommodation. This evening, an optional traditional Khantoke dinner can be arranged 

  3. Day 3: Explore Chiang Mai

    Explore the temple of Wat Prah Singh and the vibrant Warorot Market. In the afternoon, visit the great market of Warorot and learn about the history of this popular market while trying some of the local specialities. 

  4. Day 4: Pottery workshop

    In the morning, visit a Lanna handicraft village which still maintains an authentic pottery style. This afternoon, visit Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat temples and admire the fabulous views over the city and surrounding countryside. 

  5. Day 5: Cave & farm visit; transfer to hill tribe lodge

    Today you’ll travel to the northern Thailand countryside to visit Chiang Dao cave. Next, enjoy lunch in a rural village where you will have the chance to help with daily tasks such as planting or harvesting vegetables and learn about life in rural Thailand.

    This evening, transfer to your hill tribe lodge where there will be an evening barbeque and Hmong dancing.

  6. Day 6: Hmong hill tribe lodge

    This morning is at leisure for optional activities or perhaps visit the nearby hill tribe village. This afternoon you will be transferred back to Chiang Mai for a flight to Bangkok.

  7. Day 7: Bangkok: visit Chinatown

    This morning discover some of the remarkable landmarks in Bangkok’s Chinatown. The afternoon is free for you to further explore the city.  

  8. Day 8: Bangkok like a local

    Enjoy a full day’s guided tour of Bangkok using public transport. Travel on the Skytrain, take a boat trip to visit Wat Pho, see the Grand Palace, ride on a tuk-tuk and climb the Golden Mountain for incredible views over the city. 

  9. Day 9: Travel to Tha Ka; jungle stay

    Departing the city, travel to Tha Ka where you will row along the canal in a paddle-boat and visit a local family to prepare lunch and learn to make tiny toys out of sugar palm.

    Then travel into the jungle by long-tail boat and stay in a floating jungle raft. This evening you have an opportunity to enjoy some traditional dancing and music. 

  10. Day 10: Erawan National Park

    Hike to the crystal clear waterfalls of Erawan National Park and then, in the afternoon, drive to the Hellfire Pass Memorial museum and learn about the Allied and Asian prisoners.

  11. Day 11: To Hua Hin

    Drive to your accommodation at the Wildlife Friends Foundation. Along the way there is the option to stop at the World War II cemetary and vist the Death Railway Museum.

  12. Day 12: Wildlife Sanctuary

    Spend a full day visiting a wildlife sanctuary where you will be able to see hundreds of rescued animals and help to feed the elephants. Transfer to beach hotel.

  13. Days 13-14 : At leisure

    The next two days are kept free for you to enjoy the beach and facilities of Hua Hin.

  14. Day 15: Transfer to Bangkok & fly back to the UK

    Transfer back to Bangkok in time for your return flight to the UK (most flights arrive the following day).

  15. Day 16: Arrive UK

Please note: If you have more time, it’s possible to extend your beach stay in Hua Hin. Please enquire for details.

Duration and Guide Prices

Excluding international flights 14 days from £1,995 per adult, £1,395 per child
Including flights from/to UK 16 days from £3,225 per adult, £2,475 per child
Child prices are dependent on age - contact us for details. Flight prices are a guideline only and are subject to change.
  • Age Guide: 6+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday

When To Go

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  • Xmas

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  • Xmas
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