Northern Thailand Explorer - adventure tour in Thailand
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Northern Thailand Explorer

10 days through Chiang Mai, temples & jungle treks

Duration

10 days

Destination

Thailand

Difficulty

Moderate

Ages

18-35

Travellers

Max 20

Rating

4.9 (89)

$1,789$1,699AUD / person

About This Tour

Escape the beaches and discover Thailand's cultural heart in the north. Explore ancient temples in Chiang Mai, trek through hill-tribe villages, visit ethical elephant sanctuaries, cook Thai street food, and experience the famous Yi Peng lantern traditions.

Tour Route

1Bangkok
2Chiang Mai
3Doi Suthep
4Jungle Trek
5Chiang Rai
6Farewell Chiang Mai

Tour Highlights

Chiang Mai night markets
Ethical elephant sanctuary
Hill-tribe trekking
Thai cooking class
Doi Suthep temple
White Temple Chiang Rai

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1Bangkok Arrival

Welcome to Thailand! Group dinner and rooftop drinks overlooking the Bangkok skyline.

Day 2Bangkok Highlights

Visit the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Khao San Road. Evening tuk-tuk food tour.

Day 3Fly to Chiang Mai

Morning flight to Chiang Mai. Afternoon at the Sunday Walking Street market.

Day 4Doi Suthep & Old City

Visit the golden Doi Suthep temple with panoramic views. Explore the old city moat area.

Day 5Elephant Sanctuary

Spend the day at an ethical elephant sanctuary. Feed, bathe, and walk with rescued elephants.

Day 6Thai Cooking Class

Market tour and hands-on Thai cooking class. Learn to make pad thai, green curry, and mango sticky rice.

Day 7Jungle Trek Day 1

Trek through lush jungle to a hill-tribe village. Overnight in a traditional bamboo hut.

Day 8Jungle Trek Day 2

Waterfall hike and bamboo rafting. Return to Chiang Mai for a well-earned night out.

Day 9Chiang Rai Day Trip

Visit the stunning White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and Blue Temple in Chiang Rai.

Day 10Departure

Final breakfast and farewell. Depart from Chiang Mai with incredible memories.

What's Included

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast + 4 meals
  • Elephant sanctuary visit
  • Doi Suthep temple tour
  • Thai cooking class
  • 2-day jungle trek
  • Chiang Rai day trip
  • All internal transport

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not listed
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses

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