Thailand Adventure 12 Days/ 11 Nights

Thousands of less traveled roads, remote wilderness tracks, and great waterways combine to make Thailand a paradise for adventure lovers! Our Thailand adventure tour varies from trekking to elephant riding. All combination of active holidays can be created, incorporating cultural touring or focusing purely on adrenaline. Whatever you want to experience, we will help you find it and deliver a quality experience.

Duration: 12 days/11 nights

Tour Code: MTAT04

Tour Valid: Until April, 2014

Highlights: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Bangkok - Chiang Rai - Chiang Saen - Chiang Mai - Trekking

• Day 1 - Bangkok Arrival

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals: Dinner

  Upon arrival, meet our tour guide before transferring to the hotel. Free at leisure.
  Stay overnight in Bangkok

  Day 2 - City Temple Tours- Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast

  The tour takes you through some of the most interesting parts of Bangkok, including stops at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) which is famous as the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, and the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Trimit) which is the home of a 5.5 ton Buddha image, found when the port of Bangkok was being expanded and dating back more than 200 years.Visit the Grand Palace, Coronation Hall and the holiest of all Thai Temples “The Emerald Buddha Temple” (Wat Phra Kaew) where the replica of Angkor Wat and the late Ayutthaya-style murals on the surrounding walls illustrate scenes from the Ramayana are included in the temple's compound.
  Stay overnight at Bangkok.

  Day 3 - Damnoensaduak Floating Market- Kanchanaburi

  Place Transport: Car->Boat
  Meals: Breakfast

  A 120 km drive to the most colorful Floating Market in Thailand. Pass the largest source of Salt Production in Thailand along the roadside of the highway. At Damnoen Saduak, visit the gardener's house and see how the sugar is being made right from the coconut tree. And take the long tailed speedboat to the main part market. See a fascinating Thai's life from the ancient time which is still widely practiced in this area. A chance to try various kinds of exotic Thai fruits and choices of Thai handicrafts available at the spot. Later on, continue to Kanchanaburi for visit the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai as the Memorial of World War II. Then, visit at the War museum and war cemetery nearby. Check in at the hotel and free at leisure.
  Stay overnight in Kanchaburi

  Day 4 - Kanchanaburi- Ayutthaya- Bangkok

  Place Transport: Car->Boat
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, transfer to Ayutthaya the former capital of Thailand. Visit one of the most beautiful Summer Palace namely Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Later on, transfer to Krung Sri River for buffet Lunch. Later, embark to Temple of Ruins , Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch (The former Royal Temple), Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (the temple of reclining Buddha Image and biggest chedi), Wat Mahathat (where the head of Lord Buddha Image is corvered by Poh Tree so far), Wat Ratchabura (where the national treasure were kept). After that, return to the hotel in Bangkok and free at leisure.
  Stay overnight in Bangkok

  Day 5 - Bangkok- Chiang Rai- Chiang Saen

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for flight depart to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, meet our local tour guide before transferring to Chiang Saen. After checking in, proceed to the infamous Golden Triangle renowned for centuries as the center of the opium trade. From a hill top viewpoint, marvel at the splendor of the mighty Mekong joining with the Ruak and forming the actual “Triangle” with Laos Burma and Thailand. Visit the Opium museum nearby before return to the hotel.
  Stay overnight in Chiang Saen

  Day 6 - Mae Sai- Doi Tung- Chiang Mai

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Breakfast at the hotel, tour to Mae Sai Border Market which is one of the biggest border market where you can access to Tha Khi Lek Province, and Myanmar . At the market, you will find a lot of goods, local products and many items which are import from China and yanmar such as electronic devices, fruits, clothes, stones, jewelry, Jade and etc. Lunch at a local restaurant before continue to Doi Tung or Switzerland of Asia to visit Doi Tung, look no further outstanding than the Mae Fah Luang Garden where is situated at an elevation of 950 meters above sea-level, the Mae Fah Luang Garden consists of flowerbeds planted with a dazzling variety of flowers and shrubs from all corners of the world; among these, over 70 species of cool climate and temperate ornamental and flowering plants that thrive at high altitude are planted in the midst of native plants, leafy shrubs and perennials. A myriad of flowering plants come into bloom all year round and form a splendid hill-side tapestry that changes with the seasons. After that, transfer to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and free at leisure.
  Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

  Day 7 - Doi Suthep Temple- Meo Doi Pui- local Handicraft Village

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast

  The journey begins with a visit to a Meo Hill tribe village. Since they originally migrated from South China, the physical features of the tribe are similar to Chinese. They prefer large families. They practice shifting agriculture. Mostly planting upland rice, corn and soybeans. Generally, you will find that the womenfolk's works harder than the men. A traits similar with most hill tribes. Their houses are not built on stilt rather directly on the ground. Due to its proximity to Doi Suthep, this particular village is slightly more commercial and less traditional. Doi Pui was once famous for opium cultivation. It's 1500 meters above the sea level. The trip continues on to Wat Doi Suthep Temple. Driving up offers a panoramic view of Chiang Mai city. Later on, embark to the San Kamphaeng district, heart of the silk and cotton home industries to witness the fascinating process of making and weaving these popular fabrics. Continue on the Bor Sang, the umbrella village where the delicate Thai paper umbrellas are produced and hand-painted. From here, onward to Thai Celadon, about 6kms north of Chiang Mai where exquisite ceramics are produced. These are modeled on the Sawankhalok pottery that used to be made hundreds of years ago at Sukhothai and exported all over the region. With its deep, cracked glazed finish the style is very distinctive and some pieces are exceptionally beautiful. Last but not least, there are some stops to observe the intricacies of both lacquer ware and silverware craftsmen.
  Say overnight in Chiang Mai 

  Day 8 - Chiang Mai- Trekking Hill Tribe Villages

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Leave from Chiang Mai by pick up truck to the hill tribe village, en-route at waterfall before drive to Hot Spring, then have an enjoy trekking 1.5 hrs to Karen Village. Dinner and overnight at the village.

  Day 9 - Trekking Lisu Village- Karen Village- Lahu Village

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, walk around the village and observe how people live their life, usual activities and the unique traditional as closely before walking to the elephant camp (45 min). Enjoy elephant riding for 1.5 hr through the scenery jungle before stopping to visit at Lahu Village.
  Dinner and overnight at the village.

  Day 10 - Lahu Village- Chiang Mai

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, enjoy an exciting bamboo rafting for 2 hrs to Shan Village. Lunch is promptly provided. After lunch, return to Chiang Mai.
  Stay overnight in Chiang Mai

  Day 11 - Chiang Mai free & easy

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Today is free. Stay overnight in Chiang Mai

  Day 12 - Chiang Mai- Bangkok

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  Breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for flight departure to Bangkok.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 11 Nights Accommodation.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  
  

  
  

  - Boat as indicated in the itinerary.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Domestic flight tickets as indicated in the itinerary.

  
  

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - Visas on arrival

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  
  

  
  

  - Travel insurance 

  
  

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our Thailand tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
  
  What to bring?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
  
  How to start?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).