Thailand Hike, Bike & Kayak
Adventure Travel
Enjoy an active adventure on this Thailand Hike, Bike & Kayak escorted tour. Take a memorable journey that by the vary nature of its travel style truly immerses you in meaningful encounters and experiences. Highlights include overnighting on a floating rafthouse and in a bamboo hut, hiking a famous waterfall and visiting ancient caves and prehistoric paintings.
Hop into the saddle and cycle, lace up your boots for hiking and don your water-wear for kayaking and snorkeling on this fascinating trip. Begin with a bike tour of bustling Bangkok's quieter side past beautiful temples and parks. Cycle through Kanchanburi, walk across the Bridge on River Kwai and visit the war cemetery final resting place of around 7,000 POWs. Spend the night on a two-story rafthouse. Hike up the 7 tiers of Erawan National Park's stunning waterfall than take a dip in the crystalline pools. Cycle through the UNESCO site Ayutthaya, witnessing ruins of temples, statues and palaces. Trek uphill through the rainforest to a Lahu hilltribe village where you'll learn about their lives and overnight in a bamboo hut. Continue hiking through the jungle to another remote village. Varied scenery including rice paddies, fruit plantations, hidden waterfalls and more are revealed throughout this beautiful journey. Learn traditional Batik methods at a hands-on class and make your own souvenir.
14 Days • fr. $1,574
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- G FOR GOOD MOMENT: Laem Sak Community Tourism, Ban Laem Sak
- HANDS-ON MOMENT: Batik Making Class, Laem Sak
- BIKE RIDE around Bangkok
- CYCLING in and around Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya
- OVERNIGHT stay in a rafthouse
- TREKKING Hilltribe village
- SEA KAYAKING on the Andaman Sea
- EXPERIENCE colorful Chiang Mai
- LEARN the somber history of Kanchanaburi
- HIKING through forests and rice paddies
- DISCOVER coral coves and white-sand beaches
- SEE hidden temples and lush parks
- HIKE the many tiers of Erawan National Park's famous waterfall
- ENJOY picnic lunch in the jungle
- SOAK in a hot spring
- SNORKEL in Ko Hong and Ko La Ding
- MARVEL at ancient cave paintings
- CREATE your own Batik art keepsake
- Train, walking, minibus, songthaew, local bus, bicycle, raft, plane, longtail boat, kayak
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- Age requirement: 12+ All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Hotel Royal Bangkok at Chinatown in Bangkok (1 night)
- Good Times Resort (Accom & Bike Package) in Kanchanaburi (1 night)
- Petch Fa Raft house in Kanchanaburi (1 night)
- Ayothaya Hotel in Ayutthaya (1 night)
- Basic Overnight Train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai (1 night)
- Homestay with a local family in Pha Lo (1 night)
- Multi-share in simple, single-sex bungalows in Ban Mae Ma (1 night)
- Chiang Mai Gate - Superior Room in Chiang Mae (1 night)
- Deevana Krabi Resort in Ao Nang (2 nights)
- Bulan Anda Baba Resort in Ban Laem Sak (2 nights)
- Basic Overnight Train from Ban Laem Sak to Bangkok (1 night)
Day 1
BANGKOK Location Information Description
Bangkok, Thailand
Arrive at any time. Relax, explore the city, and adjust to the frenetic pace and humid heat of bustling Bangkok. Meet your CEO and fellow travelers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards.
Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown
Day 2
BANGKOK/KANCHANABURI Location Information Description
Bangkok, Thailand
Hop on a bike for a a guided exploration of the quieter side of busy Bangkok. Cycle through the city and see hidden temples and lush parks. Amazing street food vendors abound so be sure to stop for a bite and refuel.
Location Information Description
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Travel by private van to Kanchanaburi.
Breakfast
Good Times Resort (Accom & Bike Package)
Day 3
KANCHANABURI Location Information Description
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Explore Kanchanaburi on a cycling tour. Admire limestone hills and see the sights of Kanchanaburi by bike. Stop to walk over the famous bridge on the River Kwai and visit the nearby war cemetery where about 7,000 POWs are buried.
Visit Erawan National Park and hike the many tiers of one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls. Its seven tiers offer a unique experience at every climb, reaching up to 1,500m (4921 ft). Swim in the turquoise pools, snap photos from the top tier, and opt to hike in the jungle to spot monkeys.
Tonight, sleep on a floating River Kwai rafthouse! Spend the evening on board the two storey rafthouse with time for swimming and relaxing. The lower level features a common area for socializing, complete with karaoke.
Breakfast, Dinner
Petch Fa Raft house
Day 4
KANCHANABURI TO AYUTTHAYA Location Information Description
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Free time to enjoy the last few hours in Kanchanaburi. Take some photos and get ready for the trip to Ayutthaya this afternoon.
Breakfast
Ayothaya Hotel
Day 5
AYUTTHAYA TO CHIANG MAI Location Information Description
Ayutthaya, Thailand
Enjoy an included cycling tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the ride through the ruins and hop off to take some great photos.
Overnight train to Chiang Mai. Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Overnight train
Day 6
CHIANG MAI/PHA LO Location Information Description
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Arrive in Chiang Mai in the morning. Transfer to a guesthouse to freshen up and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Meet your local trekking guide. After lunch, start walking uphill through lush rainforest, taking in the views along the trail. Arrive in Baan Pha-Lho, a Lahu hilltribe village, meet the local people and experience some of their day-to-day life.
At twilight, enjoy a Lahu dining experience and homestay overnight in bamboo huts.
Lunch, Dinner
Homestay with a local family
Day 7
PHA LHO/BAN MAE MA Location Information Description
Ban Mae Ma, Thailand
Pack up and set off for the next village. The trek is longer today, the trail winds up and down passing on the way to a picnic lunch in the jungle. Afterwards, transfer to the Lahu village of Ban Mae Ma for an overnight stay.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bungalows in Ban Mae Ma
Day 8
BAN MAE MA/CHIANG MAI Location Information Description
Bang Mae Ma, Thailand
After breakfast in the village, trek until reaching the end of the trail, passing rice fields and fruit plantations along the way.
Location Information Description
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring back to Chiang Mai. Opt to take a dip in a local hot spring.
Breakfast, Lunch
Chiang Mai Gate - Superior Room
Day 9
CHIANG MAI/AO NANG Location Information Description
Krabi, Thailand
Explore Chiang Mai in the morning before flying south to Krabi then transfer to Ao Nang.
Deevana Krabi Resort
Day 10
AO NANG Location Information Description
Krabi, Thailand
Board a traditional long tail boat and set off for the islands of Ko Hong and Ko La Ding. Snorkel and relax in paradise, stopping only to enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach.
Breakfast, Lunch
Deevana Krabi Resort
Day 11
AO NANG/BAN LAEM SAK Location Information Description
Ban Laem Sak, Thailand
Travel to scenic Bo Tor, hop in a kayak and get out on the river for a half day paddle. Devour lunch then transfer to the Laem Sak Community Resort.
Enjoy a guided walk around the community and join locals for a hands on Batik Making Class before an included dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bulan Anda Baba Resort
Day 12
BAN LAEM SAK Location Information Description
Ban Laem Sak, Thailand
Enjoy a full day kayaking protected waters, visiting ancient caves and local farmers.
After a picnic lunch on their floating platforms, head into the mangrove channels for bird watching before returning for a BBQ dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bulan Anda Baba Resort
Day 13
BAN LAEM SAK/BANGKOK Location Information Description
Ban Laem Sak, Thailand
After a leisurely morning at the resort travel by private van to the station to board an overnight train to Bangkok.
Breakfast
Basic Overnight Train
Day 14
BANGKOK Location Information Description
Bangkok, Thailand
Trip ends on arrival at Bangkok train station.
Important information:
Important Information
- WEIGHT RESTRICTION: There may be a weight restriction for the internal flight on this tour. Each passenger is allowed to carry one checked bag with a maximum weight of 15 kg (33lbs). Additional bags or excess weight charges may apply. These charges are the responsibility of the passengers.
- THAILAND TRANSPORTATION: As the popularity of train travel in Thailand continues to grow domestically, some of the routes used on this tour do not have sufficient space during local public holidays, including New Year’s, Songkran, etc. During these times of the year, alternative transport may be arranged for one or more of the train journeys on this tour.
- LOCAL FLIGHTS: All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
- ABOUT ACCOMMODATION: A variety of styles of hotels/guesthouses are used on this tour. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home, as service and efficiency can vary. In some areas we stay in simple local guesthouses in stunning locations – rooms are small and basic, may be multi-share, and there may be shared toilet facilities and showers. Hilltribe village homestays: Accommodation is basic and multi-share. Pillows, mattresses, duvets, and mosquito nets provided. On Day 7 enjoy access to western toilets and hot showers. Raft house: Accommodation is basic. Twin-share lockable fan rooms. Shared toilets and showers (cold water only). Camping: 2-person tents, mattresses, pillows, and sleeping bags are provided. Western toilets and showers (cold water only) available.
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