Thai Intro

18 Days Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Thai Intro
Thai Intro
Thai Intro

Overview

Read 3 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Intro Travel's 18 Day Thai Intro. This trip is like the perfect Thai green curry - a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet, and one hell of a culture punch. Over 18 days you’ll see, experience, taste and feel all that Thailand has to offer. From learning the art of Muay Thai boxing, to partying full moon style, to making best friends with elephants, Thai Intro really does do it all (and more). Oh, and did we mention you’ll be doing all this with a knowledgeable group leader and an instant crew of new mates? The trip of a lifetime just got even better…
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US$2,299 per person
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Trip Length
Trip Length

18 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Bangkok

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Chiang Mai

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
Intro Travel
Trip Reviews
3 Trip Reviews
Avg. Rating: 5/5
Budget
Budget

Affordable

Age Range
Age Range

18-49 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

22

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

TI18

Itinerary

When you land in Bangkok after your long flight we’ll be at the airport to meet you and take you to the guesthouse. You’ll have plenty of time to recover from your flight, chill out and meet everyone in your group.

Discover Bangkok from a different perspective as we take a relaxing cruise through the heart of the city. We’ll then visit Bangkok’s most sacred and ancient temples and travel by tuk tuk through the crazy streets! At night we’ll head out and experience Bangkok’s nightlife!

Small Change: Experience the spiritual heart of Bangkok on a temple day guided by local experts.

Learn the secrets to preparing delicious Thai cuisine first hand with a traditional Thai cooking class. Then you can sit back, relax and enjoy the sights of Thailand when we board the overnight train and travel down south.

Small Change: Immerse yourself in Thai culture with a cooking class led by a local chef

We’ll wind through limestone cliffs in a long-tail boat to a pristine freshwater lake and will stay overnight in floating bungalows. You’ll also go kayaking, tubing and monkey spotting!

Arrive on the beautiful island of Koh Phangan, home to the world famous Full Moon parties. Check into Sarana - our own amazing beach side bungalows, relax by the pool and enjoy your first island sunset and beach party!

A day to unwind, relax and get some well-deserved beach time before being pampered with a traditional Thai massage.

Discover the beauty of the island as we travel to some of the beautiful beaches! Chill, soak up some sun and swim in crystal clear water. We’ll then kick back with a beach BBQ!

Today you have the choice of learning the art of Muay Thai boxing or bringing some peace and harmony into your action packed trip with a private Yoga class. We’ll then head out for our last night on Koh Phangan.

Small Change: Step into Thailand’s martial arts heritage with a Muay Thai lesson led by world champion Master Chin

You’ll leave Koh Phangan early morning and arrive in Phi Phi late afternoon on this day. You’ll then check into your guesthouse and head out for dinner, drinks and a beach party!

Take off on an amazing boat trip around the stunning Phi Phi Leh. Snorkel, kayak, see an incredible underwater light show at night and enjoy a few drinks and dinner under the stars. It’s a truly unforgettable experience!

*There is a possibility we may not be able to enter right into Maya Bay at certain times of year due to government closures.

Hike to Phi Phi’s iconic viewpoint and then explore Phi Phi’s amazing Paradise Islands on an awesome private boat trip. Snorkel in crystal clear waters and then head out for dinner and experience Phi Phi’s awesome nightlife.

This morning we'll take a ferry to Phuket, before having a chill afternoon and enjoying sunset dinner and drinks.

Today we’ll make fly to Chiang Mai. You’ll have time to relax once you’ve checked in. Later, we’ll explore the city and Chiang Mai’s night markets.

Today is a full day trip exploring the culture and natural wonders of Chiang Mai. First up is the iconic Doi Suthep Temple followed by a Thai style lunch before experiencing the fascinating ‘sticky' waterfalls.

Small Change: Discover the beauty of Doi Suthep temple with a local guide, gaining insights into its history and significance in Buddhist culture.

Trek through and stay overnight in the amazing jungle of Chiang Mai. Wander through beautiful rice paddy fields, see stunning waterfalls and visit a local hill tribe.

Small Change: Embark on a jungle adventure with the Karen hill tribe, where you'll explore their culture, hike through lush landscapes, and visit a jungle temple

We continue our trek before bamboo river rafting our way back home! You’ll arrive back to your guesthouse to relax or check out more of Chiang Mai’s nightlife.

Today we'll visit a sanctuary focused on protecting elephants rescued from hard lives. We’ll learn about their history and important connection to rural communities, and see them interact in their natural environment.

Small Change: Experience ethical elephant encounters at a sanctuary where animal welfare is a top priority

Your epic adventure comes to an end today! Your group leader will help you with your onward travel. (B)

Trip Inclusions

18 Days Of Epic Activities: Experience fascinating culture, crazy nightlife, discover beautiful island life, snorkel in crystal clear water, visit an elephant sanctuary & more!

  • Bangkok River Cruise
  • Visit Ancient Temples
  • Thai Cooking Class
  • Khao Sok National Park
  • Floating Bungalows
  • Kayaking & Tubing
  • Island Trip & Snorkelling
  • Beach BBQ
  • Muay Thai or Yoga Experience
  • Thai Massage
  • Paradise Islands Boat Trip & Snorkelling
  • Paradise Islands Experience
  • Phi Phi Viewpoint
  • Sticky Waterfalls
  • Overnight Hill Tribe Trek
  • Bamboo River Rafting
  • Elephant Sanctuary

While our trips are laid back and relaxed with plenty of time to do your own thing, we don't pad out our itineraries with loads of free time to explore or optional activities like other operators. Everything you'd want plus some special surprises are always included.

  • Airport Pickup: We'll be there to greet you at Thailand airport after your long flight and take you to your accommodation.
  • Awesome Group Leader: You'll get an awesome group leader from the moment you step off the plane to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, alongside knowledgeable local guides.
  • 19 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches & 4 Dinners.
  • 100% Carbon Neutral: We accurately measure the CO2 emissions of your tour and 100% offset them through planting the required amount of trees.

17 Nights Accommodation: Hotels, bungalows, homestays & more! You'll stay in incredible locations during Thai Intro.

  • Bangkok - Hotel: Twin/double/triple rooms, an ensuite, WiFi, air con, bar & restaurant.
  • Overnight Train: 1 night in a comfy bed and great journey. With multishare cabins, toilets onboard, air con, fresh linen & pillow.
  • Khao Sok - Floating Bungalows: 1 night in an amazing experience in the middle of the rainforest. With twin/double/triple/quad rooms, shared bathrooms, fans in rooms, kayaking & tubing.
  • Koh Phangan - Bungalows: 4 nights in our own place right on the beach! With twin/triple/quad rooms, an ensuite, WiFi, air con, laundry, infinity pool, bar, restaurant, gym & yoga hall.
  • Phi Phi - Resort: 3 nights in a great spot on a beautiful island. With twin/double/triple rooms, an ensuite, WiFi, laundry, swimming pool & bar.
  • Phuket - Resort: 1 night in a Resort only a short stroll to the beach! With 2 pools, a pool-side bar, gym and restaurant.
  • Chiang Mai - Hotel: 4 nights in a hotel in the heart of old city. With twin/double/triple rooms, an ensuite, WiFi & laundry.
  • Overnight Hill Tribe - Hut: 1 night in a basic but unique experience in the jungle. With multishare rooms & shared bathrooms.

Operator

Intro Travel
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Since 2005, Intro Travel have been creating life changing travel experiences for 18-40+ year olds. Our group tours are designed to help you connect, explore, taste and give back to the world, all whilst making a new crew of mates along the way. We’re a little different to your standard big tour operator. We spend endless more hours finding the best accommodation and the best experiences, many of which we create from scratch with our local partners to give you a truly unique experience.

While our trips are laid back and relaxed with plenty of time to do your own thing, we don’t pad out our itineraries with loads of free time to explore or optional activities like other operators. Everything you'd want plus some special surprises are always included.

Trip Reviews (3)

Intro Travel Reviews
Reviews 3 Reviews
Average Rating 5 out of 5
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Just completed the 18 day Thai Intro and loved every minute of it. 1 , Australia, May 2023
Our experienced group leader made the trip that much easier. From Temples in Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park and the floating Bungalows, this trip has everything you'd want to experience in Thailand and even more. You make some incredible friends from around the world and now we have even have more places to travel. With everything pretty much organized read more for you and taken care of, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the ride. To my Intro crew of 21, you have all touched my heart and will be forever grateful for the memories we all shared together on this trip
Thai Intro 18 1 , Australia, May 2023
I went on the 18 days Thailand Intro trip. It was an amazing experience and one I would never forget. We had an amazing group and we had so much fun together. Also a big shoutout to our group leader Charlie Ghansam. He is amazing, funny, a little bit crazy and very caring. It was my first time doing a group trip and I definitely want to go again with read more Intro travel. We've done a lot of things during our trip and time was flying by so fast, because it was so much fun! I never would have done all the things on this trip by myself. And it is also really nice to do things with a group and getting to know other people. Friends and memories for life.
Thai Intro 18 1 , Australia, Jan 2023
I did the 18 day Thailand tour and to be honest, they have been some of the best days of my life. Keira my tour leader was the best, no doubt about it. For the days I was with them Josh and Yoni were great to be around. Met some new friends and did some crazy stuff. Already put a deposit down for my next tour.
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Since 2005, we’ve been creating life changing travel experiences for 18-40s. Our travel experiences are designed to help you connect, explore, taste and give back to the world, all whilst making an awesome bunch of new mates along the way. Travelling with INTRO isn’t just group travel - it’s a way of meeting friends who become family and of seeing the more world in a respectful, caring and totally awesome way.

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Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 31 Mar 26 Bangkok
Friday 17 Apr 2026 17 Apr 26 Chiang Mai
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