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Thailand: Night Markets & Blue Waters

15 Days
From CAD 1,368 Was CAD 1,649

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Average

Rating

(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

Now's the time to explore Thailand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Trek to the region's hilltribes to get a taste of local life, hit the soft sands of the south for snorkelling, swimming, or just plain snoozing, and wrap up your journey in Bangkok, where the colours, sounds, and flavours will redefine the meaning of amazing. Take note: this part of Southeast Asia can't wait to meet you.

Highlights

Experience the bustling streets of Bangkok
Explore colourful Chiang Mai
Trek to remote hilltribe villages
Float down a river on a bamboo raft
Enjoy the island beaches of Ko Pha-Ngan and Ko Tao
Take a longtail boat tour of Cheow Lan Lake
Check out the marine life with a snorkelling trip

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Trip Details

Product Code: 1589

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Basic

Transport: Local bus, train, walking, boat.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: 18 - 35 Year Olds Only

Supplier Code: ATRT

Starts: Bangkok, Thailand

Finishes: Ko Tao, Thailand

Duration: 15 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

Your G for Good Moment: Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal, Ban Ta Khun Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Bangkok Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai Your Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang Mai Your Big Night Out Moment: Beach Bar, Ko Tao
Visit to Chiang Mai night market
Hilltribe trek
Bamboo rafting
Street food crawl
Snorkelling trip (Ko Tao)
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Simple hotels (twin-share) (9 nts), basic hilltribe huts (2 nts, multi-share), sleeper trains (3 nts).

10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners

Transport

Local bus, train, walking, boat.

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking staff.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1368 (CAD 91 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok

Arrive at any time and welcome to Bangkok - Thailand's bustling capital!

This evening, the famous Khao San Road is on the itinerary for your first night out. Explore this buzzing traveller hub with your CEO and check out the lively bars and dance parties that line the street. Grab a Thai beer or tea and connect with your fellow travellers. Don't forget to sample local delicacies, and try a deep fried scorpion if you dare!

Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang Mai

This tour is off to a colourful start with a day to freely explore Bangkok. Visit Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, National Museum, or Jim Thompson's House. Try a riverboat trip along the Chao Phraya River and through the canals (or klongs) for a different perspective of daily life in this busy city. Tonight, you'll take the overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Day 3: Chiang Mai

Make sure you've got room for more than three meals today, because you're heading to the best street food spots in Chiang Mai. Besides eating, there's lots to do here — like a visit to Doi Suthep temple or taking it easy with a soak in the Sankampang Hot Springs.

Day 4: Chiang Mai/Ban Mae Jok

It's time for a change of pace. Today, drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Malai village, where you'll set off on a trek through rugged forests to see how diverse this region of hilltribe communities really is. Every village you'll see has its own language, belief system, style of dress, and traditions. It's a few hours to the first village of hilltribe thatch bungalows, but every step is worth it as you get to know the lay of the land.

Day 5: Ban Mae Jok/Pa Khao Lam

Trek for 2–3 hours before stopping for lunch. Then head to a Karen village to see how traditional blankets and scarves are made. Keep trekking for a few more hours (you've got this!) before stopping in the next village for the night.

Along the way, you might get the chance to stop at Mae Tang River to learn to fish using local tools or build a raft using bamboo.

Day 6: Pa Khao Lam/Chiang Mai

After breakfast, leave the village by bamboo raft and get a closer look at other villages along the way. Meet the van after lunch and head back to Chiang Mai, a foodie's paradise. Try the city's most famous dishes like khao soi (noodles in curry broth) and sai oua (northern Thai sausage) and get ready for your big night out. Venture to the best bar in town and grab a drink on our tab to cheers to a completed trek and life-changing adventures!

Day 7: Chiang Mai/Bangkok

Make the most of Chiang Mai with more free time, where you can go shopping in the market, get a Thai massage, or explore any of the many temples. Or, hey, you could always go back for another taste of khao soi curry. Tonight, catch up on sleep during an overnight train and wake up in Bangkok.

Day 8: Bangkok

Get out and explore this fantastic city where there is endless sightseeing to be done.

Day 9: Bangkok/Surat Thani

Get on first-name basis with Thailand's capital city by bike with an optional bike tour. Today, you can check out Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, go for a street food crawl, relax with a Thai massage, or explore the klongs (canals) by boat before boarding the overnight train.

Day 10: Surat Thani/Khao Sok

See southern Thai hospitality in action with breakfast at G Adventures-supported Khao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Restaurant, where you can also meet other international visitors. Later on, go to Lake Cheow Lan where you can take in the views while hiking or swimming in the national park. Spend tonight falling asleep to the sweet sounds of the jungle.

This area is known for its natural beauty. You know what that means: lots of chances for photos.

Day 11: Khao Sok/Koh Pha Ngan

Head across southern Thailand to find yourself in Ko Phangan. Take the free afternoon to relax on the beach or by the pool — which will be easy since tonight, you'll be staying beachside or poolside in cozy bungalows.

This area is known for its epic nightlife, whether or not there's a Full Moon Party. Make sure you don't miss the sunset. It'll be unforgettable.

Day 12: Koh Pha Ngan

There's no rush to leave Ko Phangan. Use your second day here to catch up on anything you missed yesterday, like exploring the island's waterfalls, swimming in lagoons, going for a hike, or, hey, taking another day to relax beachside.

Day 13: Koh Pha Ngan/Ko Tao

Take the ferry to Ko Tao, a laid-back island known for snorkelling. This afternoon, put on your flippers to see a whole other world underwater. Going beneath the surface not your thing? Go the other way and climb up to the scenic view at Kho Nang Yuan View Point.

Day 14: Ko Tao

Make the most of your last full day in Ko Tao paradise. Spend the day soaking up the sun beachside and be sure to get your fresh seafood fix. For your big night out, venture into the bustling nightlife and grab a drink on our tab to cheers to life-changing adventures with newfound friends. If you want to keep the party going, participate in the massive Ko Tao Pub Crawl.

Day 15: Ko Tao

Today, it's time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends as the tour ends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and cheers before you head on your way. If booking a flight out of Ko Samui airport, make sure not to book one earlier than 11:00am.
Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bangkok? Book the Bangkok Express, a two-day post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

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Reviews

Danny K. - Traveled, November 2023

The tour leader was very bad it seems he didn't like his job. Was not very committed and not reliable.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023

Siri S. - Traveled, November 2023

it's an overall amazing experience

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/21/2023

Luke S. - Traveled, November 2023

Very fun tour, got to know a verity of people from all over the world. Saw the amazing culture of Thailand whilst getting to do multiple activities I never thought I would do. Sek the team leader was very welcoming and took care of us very well. Always being there for us when needed and when we didn't think we needed his help

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/21/2023

Sarah R. - Traveled, December 2023

Very well organized. Sek was great when I had any queries throughout the whole trip!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/21/2023

Sarah C. - Traveled, November 2023

I think the concept of it is amazing and it was well organized. However the trip felt very disjointed with the multiple smaller or larger trips meeting. It made getting to know people harder especially as groups within the trip had already developed making it very difficult for new comers. This slightly defeated the point of a group tour I think. I think there should be a minimum of maybe 5 people who join at one time. We had only 3 join for the southern half and I know they found it hard joining an already established group

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/21/2023

Valentijn V. - Traveled, November 2023

Good guidance, lots of stuff packed into a relatively short period of time, fun international groups of people

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/14/2023

Hannah C. - Traveled, November 2023

Everything has been really well organized. All the places we stayed in were clean and mostly in good locations.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023

Aidan O. - Traveled, November 2023

The activities we did were are all very fun. We went to parts of Thailand that you wouldn't normally get to see as a tourist. And most importantly, our tour guide was the best! Thank you Malee!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023

Sophie D. - Traveled, November 2023

Because not every style suits everyone but I really enjoyed it and think it is worth trying

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/07/2023

Serene G. - Traveled, November 2023

Loved every second of it! Our tour guide was top notch and I've made such great friends on this trip. Post holiday blues is strong!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/07/2023

Claire S. - Traveled, November 2023

Tour was amazing and a lot of fun, got to bond with a group of people, sightsee and learn history of places, visit local communities and learn about the culture

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/07/2023

Francis C. - Traveled, November 2023

Brilliant trip

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023

Jessica G. - Traveled, November 2023

The trip was amazing! We loved our tour guide Samart and we got to experience such cool things that we wouldn't have on any other tour like the homestays and bamboo river rafting!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023

James A. - Traveled, November 2023

I had a great time and got to do things I'd never have been able to sort out out alone

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023

Zoe E. - Traveled, October 2023

This was my first time travelling in this way, with a group of other travelers in this style, and I would recommend it for anyone wishing to experience a new country, safely with a flexible schedule and some amazing experiences you wouldn't think to arrange on your own, plus a knowledgeable guide to lend a helping hand when needed.