Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on TruTravels 14 Day Northern Thailand Adventure. An amazing 14-day adventure starting in Bangkok and ending in the beautiful northern city of Chiang Mai. Experience the coolest places & activities central and northern Thailand have to offer. Cycle around the ancient temple ruins of Ayutthaya. Swim with elephants, trek & zipline through the jungle, learn to cook Thai food and stay with a hill-tribe village in Chiang Mai, visit the hippy/backpacker mountain town, Pai. The ultimate northern Thailand adventure.
Bangkok baby, your adventure begins! So you’ve made it to this busy city, and you’ll have the first day to settle in and relax, meet your TruFam, and go explore the local area, whatever ya fancy. In the evening, it’s time for our welcome dinner at one of our favourite restaurants on the one & only Khao San Road!
We'll start the morning by exploring some of the floating markets before heading over to Kanchanaburi and cruising down the River Kwai. (B)
Today is all about waterfalls, and about an hour out of Kanchanaburi is the EPIC Erawan Falls. Jump in and get some insta pics before heading back to the hotel for a free afternoon to explore the local shops and markets some more. (L)
Have a chilled morning before we move on towards Ayutthaya, an ancient capital city. We'll spend the day cycling around, learning all about the history and trying some more awesome Thai food. In the evening, we will jump aboard the overnight train and head on over to Chiang Mai!
Welcome to Chiang Mai! Today, we will explore possibly the most beautiful temple in Chiang Mai, Wat Pra Maha Doi Suthep and shop till we drop in the local markets!
Ready for a super special day? Today, we are trekking into the jungle and spending the night with a Hill Tribe! Get ready to see some of the best views of the trip! Note: This trek does not require a high level of fitness but is a bit of a challenge. (B/L/D)
Wake up and take in the views before travelling back to Chiang Mai via bamboo raft! Today we will be visiting a local elephant sanctuary and educate ourselves on the amazing work that is done to keep these gentle giants out of harms way! (B/L)
Ziplining is calling us today! Spend the day jumping around the jungle and seeing nature from up high - it's going to be epic! (B/L)
Chill at the hotel this morning before we head out to the hippie town of Pai this afternoon! Filled with cool retro bars, market stalls, excellent food and wonderful people from all walks of life - it's one of our faves! (B)
Today is super special! Jam packed with caves, bamboo rafts, geothermal pools AND waterfalls! We'll be zen by sunset ready for another great night out in Pai! (L)
Chill day lets goooo! After a bit of a lie-in, spend your day lounging, swimming, playing a few games, reading a good book or having a snooze in the sun. The choice is yours (don’t forget to sun cream up though). Once we’ve had our relaxation fill, we'll head for dinner and drinks and see where the night takes us.
This morning it’s time to head back to Chiang Mai! We hope you’re ready to become the new Thai Masterchef as we are off to a cooking school to learn about some of Thailand's traditional dishes and then have a go at making them ourselves! Most of Thailand's delicious food comes from the North, so there’s no better way than to learn from the masters themselves, right? First, we’ll head to the market where our guides and teachers will show us how to select the freshest & tastiest ingredients, they have that insider knowledge ya feel? Now it’s time for us to turn those ingredients we picked into some mouthwatering meals! Don’t fret, you’ll be shown how to cook the recipes step by step! Now for the best bit, tasting what you’ve cooked, so make sure you’re paying attention when cooking! A fantastic experience, and you’ll get to go home with new recipes and new skills, so tell all your friends and fam to get ready! Winner winner chicken dinner (Quorn if your veggie)! (D)
Ready to experience the ultimate adult playground? Have a go at cliff jumping, deep water soloing or climbing on their climbing wall. Take your pick! (B)
Today is the day your Northern Thailand Adventure comes to an end (We know, we are sad too)! If you have a little longer to spend travelling check out our Vietnam explorer or if you’d like to carry on in Thailand, then why not head south on our Thailand Experience? See you later! (B)
Trip Inclusions
Jungle trek & Hill tribe homestay One-off experience where you trek through the jungle to a traditional hill tribe and experience life with the locals. Spend the night at a homestay, enjoy homecooked food and even do bamboo rafting in the morning before heading onto the next adventure.
Airport Pickup: Provided up to two days before as long as you are booked into the start hotel.
Travel Ninja: Ninja = your guide! Like travelling with your best friends & one of them happens to know where they're going!
Transport: All Transport Included, Private Van, Overnight Train
Accommodation: 13 Nights Accommodation, Hotels, Twin-share Rooms, Hill Tribe Home Stay
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
Erawan waterfalls Zip lining Elephant sanctuary Taling Chan Floating Markets River Kwai boat cruise Bike ride around Ayutthaya ruins Overnight train Chiang Mai temples Jungle trek & Hill tribe homestay Hot springs and waterfalls in Pai Lod Cave Bamboo rafting White Buddha temple Thai cooking class Sunset at Pai Canyon Chiang Mai Grand Canyon Water Park.
Khao San Road Nightlife
Taling Chan Floating Markets
River Kwai boat cruise
Erawan waterfalls
Bike ride around Ayutthaya ruins
Chiang Mai temples
Jungle trek and hill tribe homestay
Zip lining
Elephant sanctuary
Hot springs and waterfalls in Pai
Lod cave
Bamboo rafting
White Buddha temple
Suneset at Pai Canyon
Chiang Mai Grand Canyon water park
Thai cooking class
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
12 nights twin share 1 overnight train
Your Tru group leader is on hand to ensure you have a great trip
Private bus Public train
Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
The purpose of TruTravels is to create life changing experiences through game changing travel for 18 to whatever year olds. We maximise your adventure and minimise hassle by taking care of all of the details so the only thing you have to worry about is what to pack. Our tours are the perfect blend between local hotspots, more hidden gems, and essential inclusions. Are you ready to elevate your travel game?
Northern Thailand Adventure 1Rachel Baldwin, NSW, Australia, Oct 2023
Sea was an absolute joy to be with and went above and beyond on our tour. She constantly gave us more ideas for our evenings and helped us book them. Answered all of our questions about Thai culture over and over again and helped us to try new food at every restaurant. I cannot recommend sea enough she made this whole experience.
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