
16 Days | From the hills to the beaches, experience authentic Thailand on this 16-day trip.





Leave behind bustling Bangkok streets and go deeper into the parts of Thailand that most travellers never see in Doi Inthanont National Park. Here, you'll find Hilltribe villages, waterfalls and jungle. And from there, it just keeps getting better. Sure, you’ll see the vaunted beaches of Koh Samui and Ao Nang, but you’ll also spend a night in a rafthouse in Khao Sok National Park and partake in a Muay Thai Class in Chiang Mai. Now THIS is Thailand.
Trip overview

- Start
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Finish
- Ao Nang, Thailand
- Theme
- 18 to 29s
- Destinations
- Thailand
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 29
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- TTYDC
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- Feel like one of the locals on overnight train journeys throughout this trip. Grab some snacks from the on-board vendors, utilise your phrase book, rub shoulders with the locals and embrace this unique journey.
- Taste the best of Thailand. Obsessed with the Tom Yam Goong at your local Thai joint? Imagine how much better it would be in Thailand, on a beach, with a cocktail, at sunset. Nice, eh?
- Koh Samui is a slice of paradise. Cruise the island, go chasing waterfalls and feel peachy on the beach before carving up the dance floor in one of Koh Samui's famous bars.
- Kick back for a few days in Ao Nang with plenty of free time to take up optional activities! Cook some food in a Thai cooking class, cook yourself in some hot springs or paddle to a hidden lagoon on Koh Hong island.
- Get your street food fix in bustling Bangkok and tuck into some of the tastiest eats in all of Asia. Did someone say 'mango sticky rice'? Yes, please!
- This trip includes a two-day hillside trek, and can involve a lot of walking. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have a good level of fitness.
- Accommodation can be basic, especially in the hillside village, but, don't worry, it's always comfortable.
- We use hostels on this trip in Chiang Mai, so think dorm beds and shared bathrooms. It’s modern, comfortable and has some great communal spaces to hang out with your new mates.
- We visit a number of temples on this trip, which requires a certain level of modesty. Please bring clothes that cover the arms and pants/skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
- This trip involves some long journeys on the road, lots of public transport (songthaews, public buses) and overnight trains, which can be tiresome. Although conditions are basic, overnight trains are a true local experience and the best way to travel long distances, meet locals and maximise time at your destinations. Occasionally passengers of different genders will be required to share a compartment and/or you'll be sharing with locals or travellers from other groups. For your own security, take a lock for your luggage.
- As this is a Basix trip, the majority of activities are optional and you'll have lots of free time. This means you're able to do your own thing at your own pace.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Public bus, Private vehicle, Taxi, Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew, Tuk-tuk, Boat, Ferry
Guesthouse (6 nights), Hotel (2 nights), Overnight sleeper train (3 nights), Resort (2 nights), Rafthouse (1 night), Hilltribe Village House (1 night)
- Bangkok - Orientation Walk
- Ayutthaya - Historical Park
- Chiang Mai - Night Bazaar & Anusarn Market
- Huey Nam Dang - Hilltribe Trek – 2 Days
- Hilltribe Trek - Mae Malai Market Visit
- Hilltribe Village - Home-cooked Dinner
- Hilltribe Trek – Mok Fah Waterfall
- Chiang Mai - Orientation Walk
- Chiang Mai - Muay Thai Class (Thai boxing)
- Bangkok - Wat Pho
- Ko Samui - half day guided tour
- Khao Sok National Park – Longtail Boat Wildlife Safari
- Khao Sok National Park – Waterfall Hike
- Ao Nang - Transport to Railay Beach (round trip)
- Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB250
- Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
- Bangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure - THB2900
- Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500
- Chiang Mai - Thai massage - THB200
- Chiang Mai - Bicycle tour - THB990
- Chaing Mai - Cooking at Home Cookery School - THB1400
- Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep temple complex - THB50
- Chiang Mai - Wat Chedi Luang Temple - THB40
- Chiang Mai - Chuan Chom Vocational Training Centre - Massage (from) - THB250
- Chiang Mai - Wat Prasingh Temple - THB40
- Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
- Bangkok - Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) - THB50
- Ko Samui - Thai Massage - THB300
- Ko Samui - Thai Cooking Class - THB1850
- Ko Samui - Day trip to Koh Tao - THB2400
- Ko Samui - Ang Thong Marine Park tour - THB2500
- Ko Samui - Samui Elephant Sanctuary - THB3500
- Ao Nang - Rock Climbing - THB1800
- Krabi - Half day cycling trip with waterfalls - THB2500
- Ao Nang - Hot springs & Emerald lagoon tour - THB1600
- Ao Nang - Phi Phi Island Day Tour - THB1600
- Ao Nang - Scuba Diving (3 dives) - THB4000
- Ao Nang - Cooking class - THB1200
- Ao Nang - Thai Massage - THB300
- Ao Nang - Ko Hong Day Tour - THB1500
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2,7,9 (Overnight sleeper train), Days 3,5,6 (Hostel), Day 4 (Hilltribe Village House), Day 12 (Rafthouse) and Day 13,14,15 (Guesthouse) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Please note that some room configurations have two single beds, although a double bed will always be requested.
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