Starting in Bangkok, we tour the huge Grand Palace complex, and have an optional afternoon tour to visit more of the different styles of temples throughout the city. Throughout the tour, we have designed the itinerary to include a balance of included tours and free time. During the free periods, you can either choose one of the extra optional tours, explore yourselves, or relax in the hotel or on the beach. Accommodation is also varied between luxurious 4 or 5-star hotels, and basic accommodation for the adventure sections.

 

From Bangkok we head north to Chiang Mai where we visit the hilltop Doi Suthep temple and learn about how the importance of Buddhisjm in Thailand, before visiting the city's zoo, well known for its natural surroudings and the only pair of giant Panda in Thailand.

 

The next feature of the tour is an adventure into the forests and hill-tribe villages north of Chiang Mai where we enjoy some jungle trekking, an elephant ride, and bamboo rafting on the river, as well as spending two nights in remote Karen tribal villages. After returning to Chiang Mai, options are available to try a cookery course, or to visit more temples and sights by car or bicycle, before we return to Bangkok on the sleeper train to start the second leg of the tour.

 

Before leaving Bangkok to head south, we include a long-tail boat trip around the Thonburi suburbs of the city, visiting an orchid farm, local school and the boat house where the royal barges are kept. We also leave a whole day free with options to visit a colourful local market, or do a day trip to see the Bridge on the River Kwai at Kanchanaburi.

 

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We also have a range of diving holidays that take place in Thailand.