18 Days :: Gecko's Adventures "Hill Tribes & Beaches"

This adventure combines the best of northern Thailand with the highlights of the tropical south. From Bangkok we travel to Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai for a glimpse into Thailand’s wartime past, before continuing to the ancient Siamese capital of Ayuthaya, with its wonderful temples. Further north is Chiang Mai where we trek and visit some of the local hill tribes, and as well as spend a night in their simple abode. Here, we also try our hand at elephant riding. We then travel south to Koh Samui, famous for its coconut palms, and the Krabi area, where we stay by a peaceful beach at Ton Sai. We spend a night beach camping, on a secluded island in beautiful Phang Nga Bay, before finishing our journey on Thailand’s largest island, Phuket.

HIGHLIGHTS

Kanchanaburi, River Kwai, Erawan Fallset, Ancient Ayuthaya, Chiang Mai, Hill Tribe Trek, Bamboo Rafting, Elephant Riding, Bangkok's Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha, Koh Samui, Krabi (Ton Sai), Beach Camping, Phuket

ITINERARY

Days 1 - 3 / Bangkok - Kanchanaburi
Day 4 / Ayuthaya
Days 5 - 8 / Chiang Mai & Hill Tribe Trek
Days 9 & 10 / Bangkok
Days 11 & 12 / Koh Samui
Days 13 - 15 / Krabi (Ton Sai)
Day 16 / Koh Lawa (beach camping)
Days 17 & 18 / Phuket

Includes airfare to Bangkok & return from Phuket
*Local payment of $200 USD required