Adventurous Thailand Tour - Discover Thailand in a different way!
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Adventurous Thailand

Are you ready to discover Thailand in a different way?

This Adventurous Thailand Exploration Tour will give you the chance to discover Thailand in a different way. We visit historically important places like Kanchanaburi, the old capital Ayutthaya and Kamphaeng Phet. We will go off the beaten tracks and explore the less visited places.

We are going to experience Thailand and we will do this on foot, by train, by bicycle, by boat, or on the back of an elephant. Sometimes we will use local transportation or our own private transportation.

We will get a "real taste" of Thailand. We try the local kitchen and its local delicacies. Visiting Thailand without trying the culinary specialties in this region is unthinkable!

Mae Sot, Mae Sariang bordering Burma (nowadays Myanmar) and Mae Hong Son are small laid back towns which are less visited by tourists. There are many different hill tribes living in these areas. Each Hill tribe has its own and unique language, customs and traditions.
We will visit these Hill tribes in their own ambiance and we can witness their age old way of living. Nowadays many of these unique ethnic minorities are struggling to preserve their cultural identity and traditions. They are fighting against time and the modernization of the society around them.

In Chiang Mai, the "Rose of the North", we can witness the Lanna culture clearly in the architecture of the temples, local houses as well in the local customs. To discover the rural areas of the North we will use the bicycle. The two days bicycle-trip is the perfect way to get to know rural Thailand and its people on your own pace.

Besides the beautiful nature and the rich culture you will be surprised by the unlimited hospitality and friendliness of the local people. This will make an ever lasting impression on you!

This Adventurous Thailand Exploration Tour will give a very good impression of Thailand, not only the "highlights" but also the lesser known areas of this beautiful and diverse country. Your memories of this adventure will last a lifetime!


Elephant riding in Thailand


Programme

Day 1 Bangkok - Kanchanaburi (D)
In the early morning (about 06.30 hours) we depart from our meeting point to the Bangkok Noi train station. By local train we travel to Kanchanaburi, a wonderful experience with a very "local flavour". Part of the routing will be on the infamous Death Railway build by the Prisoners of War during WW II. Visits in Kanchanaburi are: the Bridge over the river Kwai, the War Museum, and the War cemetery. We make also a short boat trip over the River Kwai to the infamous Bridge. We check in at a local Resort and in the evening we have dinner near the Bridge.
Overnight in Kanchanaburi

Day 2 Kanchanaburi: Hell Fire Pass & Museum (B)
After breakfast we drive to the infamous Hell Fire Pass. We start with our 2 ½ hour hike through this historical place which used to be thick jungle in those days. Our van will bring us back to the Museum after our interesting walk. Visit of Nam Tok, the current end station of the Burma Death Railway. We also will have a short stop at the Tham Krasae Bridge and cave. Return to the Resort and time to enjoy the time here. You can relax with a Traditional Thai Massage or rent a bike to experience and enjoy the local rural life.
Overnight in Kanchanaburi

Day 3 Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya (B)
In the morning we depart for Ayutthaya the former capital of Siam. In the afternoon we make a boat trip around the island of Ayutthaya. First we will use local transportation to go to the pier from where we will start. We start with a visit to the Wat Panoengchoen temple with a giant Buddha statue. At the end of our relaxing boat trip we will stop at the Elephant camp located near the river. This river is very important because every evening these majestic animals take a bath here. We can enjoy this view and make pictures up and close and even feed them if we like. We return to the hotel and enjoy the evening ourselves.
Overnight in Ayutthaya


Buddha statue in Thailand

Day 4 Ayutthaya - Kamphaeng Phet (B)
Today we continue our discovery of the rich history of the former capital. Ayutthaya was 417 years the capital and was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. We visit some of the most interesting ruins like the Wat Na Phra Men and the Viharn Mongkoln Bopitr. We stop also at the Wat Ratchanaburana with its beautiful but damaged mural paintings. These are to be seen in the secret chamber where a golden treasure was found. A visit to the Chao Sam Phaya Museum is a must, here we can see these past treasures which were found in the two different temples. Unfortunately most of these treasures were stolen upon discovery. Afterwards we will travel to Kamphaeng Phet.
Overnight in Kamphaeng Phet

Day 5 Kamphaeng Phet - Mae Sot (B)
In the early morning we will witness the monks on their daily routine, the gathering of food on their alms round. The local people will offer food to the monks and this one of the most important and serene acts to start the day. We will visit the local market where we can find all kinds of exotic foods. Our exploration of the World Heritage site in Kamphaeng Phet starts with a visit to the Wat Phra Keo and the Wat Mahathat ruins. We continue to the so called "jungle or Aranyik" temples. After these visits we will continue to the border town Mae Sot. Before arriving in Mae Sot we will stop at the local Hill tribe market. Mae Sot is a border town and is during the day very lively with the different minorities.
Overnight in Mae Sot

Day 6 Mae Sot - Mae Sariang (B)
Today we will travel most of the day and we will have some stops on the way to make pictures. During the rainy season this road is not always easy accessible, however at that time the nature is very green. It is therefore one of the most beautiful routings in Thailand. Part of this route will be along the Burmese border. In Mae Sariang we will stay in a very atmospheric location. Upon arrival we will take a stroll through this small town along the most important sights.
Overnight in Mae Sariang


Hill tribe family in Thailand


Day 7 Mae Sariang: Salween boat trip & Karen village (B)
We will explore the famous Salween river which is the border between Thailand and Burma. We also visit a Karen village. In the afternoon we return to the hotel and have some leisure time.
Overnight in Mae Sariang

Day 8 Mae Sariang - Mae Hong Son (B)
In the morning we depart for Mae Hong Son. On the way we will visit a beautiful local temple, the Wat Thor Pae and the Japanese Museum in Khun Yuam. In Mae Hong Song we check in the hotel and after that we will visit the most important and amazing viewpoint from Mae Hong Son, the Wat Phra That Doi Kung Mu on the mountain.
Overnight in Mae Hong Son

Day 9 Mae Hong Son: Elephants & Long Necks (B)
We start early in the morning with our Elephant ride. These majestic animals do not like the heat very much. We finish our ride at the pier to take a boat to the Long Neck tribe. This tribe is famous because these women traditionally wear bronze rings around their neck since a very young age. We return by boat and visit the center of Mae Hong Son. Situated at the lake are two interesting temples, the Wat Chong Klang and the Wat Chong Kham, where we easily can recognize the influences from Burma and the Thai Yai minority.
Overnight in Mae Hong Son

Day 10 Mae Hong Son – Pai (B)
Today a beautiful trip where the route follows a very curvy and winding road through the Northern part of Thailand. On the way we have several stops amongst them the famous cave Tham Pla and several Hill tribe villages. Before arriving in Pai we will explore one of the biggest caves in Thailand, the Tham Lot cave.
Overnight in Pai


Longneck woman in Thailand

Day 11 Pai - Chiang Mai (B)
After breakfast we continue to travel to Chiang Mai. On the way we visit an Orchid farm and we have a local lunch on the way. Afterwards we vist the Doi Suthep mountain with its most famous temple in Chiang Mai. In the evening you have the possibility to visit the famous Night bazaar on your own.
Overnight in Chiang Mai

Day 12 Chiang Mai- Rural Country (B-L-D)
After breakfast we start our 2-days bike trip. This is an unique and the best way to discover this part of Northern Thailand in our own pace. This rustic route stretches through the country area en is quite easy to do for everybody. On the way we enjoy the typical traditional local life, temples, rice fields and smiling people every where. We have a local lunch on the way. Overnight stay and dinner in a beautiful Resort.
Overnight in rural Chiang Mai

Day 13 Rural Country - Chiang Mai (B-L-D)
We continue with the second day of our bike trip. Again a wonderful day, we have photo stops and enough moments to witness and enjoy the Thai local life. It’s your chance to make these moments immortal with your camera. Local lunch on the way. In the afternoon we enter Chiang Mai again with our bicycles. In the evening we have together the Goodbye dinner.
Overnight in Chiang Mai

Day 14 Chiang Mai (B)
Breakfast and leisure time till check out (12.00 hours).
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Info

Travel code : AVT
Meals: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
Duration : 14 days in Thailand
Start of the tour : Bangkok, Thailand
Finish of the tour : Chiang Mai, Thailand
Group : 6 - 14 persons

Picnic in Thailand


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