Thailand Explorer
This trip to Thailand - the land of tuk-tuks, elephants and Buddhas - is essentially about trekking to meet it’s tribal people and sample their cultures while exploring its famous rugged hillsides with their spectacular views. Firstly, there’s a little traditional tourism in the bustling capital Bangkok, such as exploring the Grand Palace, plus the river market canals and then on to visit to the famous Bridge over The River Kwai with it’s relics of the second world war.
Next, it’s an overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s jewel of the north, for our trekking. Over three days we will travel on foot and elephant back - as well as rafting on a bamboo raft on the Maetang River- as we visit the villages of White Karen and Muser to meet their tribes. Cultural highlights of Chiang Mai will be the holy Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple, 3,520 feet above sea level, and visited by Buddhist pilgrims all year round, and night shopping in a bazaar. Finally we return to Bangkok on the overnight sleeper train.
ITINERARY
- Day 1 - Join Bangkok
- Day 2 - Bangkok - Floating Markets, City Tour
- Day 3 - Drive Kanchanaburi - Visit Bridge over River Kwai, Museum. Optional visit to Tiger Monastery
- Day 4 - Hell Fire Pass, Ayutthaya, Dinner on Rice Barge Cruise. Overnight train to Chiang Mai
- Day 5 - Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple, Night Markets
- Day 6 - White Karen Village, Hill Tribe Trek
- Day 7 - Muser Village, Elephant Trek
- Day 8 - Bamboo Raft Trip, Sobkai Village. Overnight train to Bangkok
- Day 9 - Tour ends Bangkok
HIGHLIGHTS
- Bangkok
- Grand Palace & Emerald Buddah
- Wat Pho
- Floating Market
- Bridge over The River Kwai
- JEATH Museum
- Hell Fire Pass
- Ayutthaya
- Chiang Mai
- Doi Suthep Temple
- Night Bazaar
- Trekking
- Elephant Trek
- Bamboo Rafting
- Flora and Fauna
- White Karen Tribes
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
- All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary
- Fully Escorted Tour. Kumuka Tour Leader and/or Local Guide
- Hill Tribe Trek and Elephant Trek
- Rice Barge Cruise
ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT
Accommodation
- Hotels (3 Nights)
- Village Houses (2 Nights)
- Guest House (1 Night)
- Overnight Sleeper Train (2 Nights)
Transport
- Minibus
- 4wd Jeep
- Train
- Boat
- Elephant
- On-Foot
Regular Price is CA$865 less special Outpost Magazine discount of 15%
Call Kumuka on 1-800 517-0867 for more information or availability
Detailed Tour Itinerary
http://www.kumuka.com/Thailand-Explorer-Dossier.aspx
More Information
http://www.kumuka.com/Thailand-Explorer.aspx
If you would like to purchase this trip please Quote Outposts Adventure Trip Specials when booking with the agent and they will reduce the land package price by 15%.
