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A short adventure that takes in all the highlights of Northern Thailand. Starting with time to explore the palaces, markets and temples of Bangkok we then take the train north to the laid back city of Chiang Mai, famous for its night markets. We then have the chance to enjoy an easy walk to a tribal village, ride an elephant in the jungle and jump aboard bamboo rafts to float down a meandering river before returning to Bangkok.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Maximum Group Size: 18 Arrival Transfer: Not included Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guides at village homestay and when elephant riding and bamboo rafting Transport: Local bus, taxi, tuk-tuk, pick-up truck, sleeper train, elephant, bamboo raft Activities: Hilltribe walk (easy), elephant ride, bamboo rafting, village homestay
Accommodation: 3 nights simple hotels, 2 nights sleeper train, 1 night village homestay Meals: As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner. Where meals are not included, allow US$12 per day Entrance Fees: Not included. Allow US$10 Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the exciting city of Bangkok
Shop in Chiang Mai's famous night market
Stay overnight with local hilltribe family
Ride elephants through the jungle
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1, BANGKOK: Arrive in this vibrant exciting city and check in to hotel.
Day 2, BANGKOK: A full day to explore the city before taking the overnight train to Chiang Mai. (B
Day 3, CHIANG MAI: Arrive in Chiang Mai and transfer to our guesthouse. The rest of the day is free to explore the town or perhaps visit the hilltop temple of Doi Suthep. (B)
Day 4, CHIANG MAI - TRIBAL MOUNTAIN VILLAGE: Our day starts with a visit to an elephant training camp where we can see how these enormous creatures are trained for working in the jungle. After lunch we continue by pick-up truck to a small tribal village. We then continue on foot through mountainous terrain (easy walking though!) to a Palong village where we spend the night in a traditional village house. (BLD)
Day 5, ELEPHANT RIDE AND BAMBOO RAFTING: After breakfast we board our elephants for a short ride through the jungle to a small river. We then continue by bamboo raft down the river. Later we return via an orchid garden and butterfly farm to Chiang Mai, where we have free time before boarding the overnight train to Bangkok. (BL)
Day 6, BANGKOK: Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to our hotel. The rest of the day is free for last minute souvenir hunting or sightseeing.
Day 7, BANGKOK: Tour ends after breakfast. (B)
B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner
DEPARTURE DATES
Starts Bangkok
Ends Bangkok
Saturday
Friday
05 January 2008
11 January 2008
26 January 2008
01 February 2008
16 February 2008
22 February 2008
08 March 2008
14 March 2008
29 March 2008
04 April 2008
19 April 2008
25 April 2008
10 May 2008
16 May 2008
31 May 2008
06 June 2008
21 June 2008
27 June 2008
12 July 2008
18 July 2008
02 August 2008
08 August 2008
23 August 2008
29 August 2008
13 September 2008
19 September 2008
04 October 2008
10 October 2008
25 October 2008
31 October 2008
15 November 2008
21 November 2008
06 December 2008
12 December 2008
27 December 2008
02 January 2009
TRAVEL STYLE
You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you want to spend more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.
Maximum Group Size - 18: You love the whole concept of travel. Getting there is as much fun as being there and you love using public transport, local restaurants and small family run hotels where you get the best chance to really get under the skin of a destination. You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you love spending more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements. Included: All accommodation (usually twin share but occasionally multi share), transportation Not included: Most meals, entrance fees Single Supplement: Not available.
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You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you want to spend more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.