Thailand Adventure Tour
Nov 7 – 20, 2024
13 Days/12 Nights
Thailand
Known as the Land of Smiles, Thailand is the most visited country in Southeast Asia, and for good reason. You can find almost anything here: thick jungle as green as can be, crystal blue waters that feel more like a warm bath than a swim in the ocean, and food that can curl your nose hairs while tap dancing across your taste buds. Exotic, yet safe; inexpensive, yet equipped with every modern amenity you need, there is something for every interest. Despite the heavy flow of tourism, Thailand retains its quintessential identity, with a culture and history all its own and a carefree people famed for their smiles and their fun-seeking (sanuk) lifestyle. Many travelers come to Thailand and extend their stay well beyond their original plans and others never find a reason to leave.
There are thousands of temples and cultural centers promoting the unique Thai culture, as well as Royal Thai palaces to witness. Of course, Thailand’s beaches and islands are unmissable as their beauty and uniqueness are breathtaking. With a huge range of water activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, rafting, and kayaking, there is something for everyone. Elephant sanctuaries, monkeys, and big cats abound. From stunning waterfalls to prehistoric caves, there is much to see and explore in The Land of Smiles.
Discover Thailand, from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai in the north to Phuket in the south. Visit temples and palaces. Swim and climb waterfalls, zipline through the trees, and raft over class III and IV rapids on the Mae Taeng River. Bathe an elephant and snorkel in crystal blue waters. Join us for an adventure tour of the Land of Smiles and Tokoph’s birthday month, bucket list destination.
Fly into Bangkok and fly home from Phuket. This is an adventure tour and requires physical abilities to walk, hike, kayak, raft on white water, and ride a bicycle.
All Accommodations. 12 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 4 Dinners. 2 In-Country Flights. 11 Excursions. Airport Transfers.
International Airfare, Visa Fees , Gratuities, Travel Insurance (recommended). Personal Expenses and Excursions.
(Fly into Bangkok and home from Phuket)
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months past the day you leave Thailand. There are no visa requirements to Thailand for US passports. More Information HERE
Beginning in 2025, A New Travel Authorization will be required for Visitors to EU/Schengen Member Counties. For more information and to apply, visit ETIAS
Tokoph Travels is not responsible for you not being able to enter the country. No refunds for failure to comply with any Thailand requirements.
ITINERARY (subject to availability)
Arrive Bangkok. Refresh and relax after your long haul flight at the Valia Hotel Bangkok***.
Included: Accommodations, airport transfer.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
***Or similar
Free day to explore Bangkok or just relax from jet lag.
Welcome Dinner Pickup from hotel at 3:30 pm. Be in the lobby by 3:15 pm.
Embark on an unforgettable evening with this exclusive Sunset Cruise Dinner and Calypso Cabaret, featuring a scenic river cruise with a delightful buffet and sunset views, followed by the mesmerizing Calypso Cabaret show.
Sunset Cruise with Buffet Delights:
Delight in the enchanting beauty of a sunset cruise aboard the White Orchid. Witness a stunning sunset while indulging in a diverse buffet menu, including seafood and refreshing draft beer. The cruise takes place from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM, creating a magical atmosphere for an unforgettable evening.
Calypso Cabaret Night Show:
Elevate your night with an unforgettable experience at the Calypso Cabaret show. From 7:45 PM to 8:55 PM, immerse yourself in a captivating performance that goes beyond traditional entertainment. With unique choreography and a celebration of individual talents, this show promises an evening of enjoyment that you won’t soon forget.
Included: Breakfast, dinner cruise.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
Pick up at hotel at 6:30 am. Be in the lobby by 6:15 am.
Embark on a day tour to Ayutthaya by bus and boat. See the ancient capital of Siam and its many temples and historic monuments.
Meet your guide and board a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and travel to Ayutthaya province. First, stop to see Wat Lokayasutharam. This temple is known for its giant reclining Buddha.
Continue to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, which is part of the royal palace complex. It is considered the most important temple of Ayutthaya.
Next, visit Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya, one of the oldest of its kind in the province. Finish your trip at the grand riverside Wat Chaiwattanaram. Marvel at its compelling architectural style, influenced by the Angkor Wat complex in Cambodia, as you wander around the monumental grounds.
Board a luxury boat for a cruise down the Chao Phraya River. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river with the morning atmosphere on the upper deck passing by the Temple of Dawn and The Grand Palace. Enjoy a Thai and international buffet lunch on board, before heading back to Bangkok.
Note: While visiting temples in Thailand you must honor them with an expected dress code. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
NOT ALLOWED:
- Sandals or flip flops
- Shorts
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Sportswear
- Tight clothing
- Ripped clothing
If you wear revealing clothing, bring a long shawl or long beach cover up. Pants or scarf can be bought for approximately 100 Thai Baht ($2.73) near the temples.
Included: Breakfast, Ancient Temples of Ayutthaya Tour & River Cruise (includes lunch).
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
Today we visit Erawan National Park and Elephant Village.
Tour Itinerary:
Pick up from Hotel at 07:00 am. Be in the lobby by 06:45 am.
Head out of Bangkok to the beautiful Province of Kanchanaburi
09:30 am Arrive at Elephant World Sanctuary Park Kanchanaburi where you can help us take care of our elephants. It will be the time of your life that you will never forget!
- Observe the elephants bathing.
- Gather plant food for the elephants. e.g banana trees, bana grass, prepare fruit baskets for the afternoon and learn about the elephant’s diet.
- Cook sticky rice balls for the old elephants.
- Mud Spa Elephants
- Take the elephants to the river for a bath / scrub them clean.
- Feed fruits and vegetables to the elephants.
12:00 – Enjoy a buffet lunch at Elephants World
12:50 pm- Depart from the Elephants World to Erawan Waterfall National Park
13:30 pm- Arrive at Erawan Waterfall National Park. Erawan Waterfall, is a spectacular 7 -tier waterfall, and is said to be one of the most impressive waterfalls in Thailand. Hike along the jungle trail and enjoy swimming in the small ponds, created by the falling water. Relax in the cool natural surrounding.
17:00 pm- Depart from Erawan Waterfall head back to Bangkok
19:30 pm- Arrive to Bangkok, depending on traffic.
What to bring:
• Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Hat
• Swimsuit, Dry clothes, Towel
• Camera, Umbrella
• Personal medication
• Cash
• Maybe water shoes
Included: Breakfast, tour to Erawan Park and Elephant Camp, lunch.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
Check out of hotel and fly to Chiang Mai, Thailand (arrival 11:20 am). Accommodations at the Star Hotel Chiang Mai. Check in time is 2 pm. If the rooms aren’t ready, the hotel will store your luggage.
Be in the lobby by 1:15 pm (pick up time is by 1:30 pm) to learn to cook traditional Thai dishes with a local family in their organic kitchen garden during this culinary workshop in Chiang Mai. Be picked up from your hotel and head to a local market to pick herbs and ingredients. Then, choose from a variety of dishes in each category to create a unique culinary experience. For starters, opt for a hot and sour prawn, local chicken soup, chicken in coconut milk, or turmeric chicken soup. For the main course, cook classic dishes such as Pad Thai or chicken fried rice, or explore fried chicken with cashew nuts or Pad Kra Pao.
Take your culinary skills to the next level by crafting your own curry paste from scratch using a mortar and pestle. Select from options like red, green, Phanaeng, Massaman, or Khao Soi curry paste to customize your dish. Once your curry paste is ready, use it to prepare a mouthwatering chicken and coconut milk curry, bursting with authentic Thai flavors.
Finally, make sweet sticky rice with mango. After cooking your meal, eat in traditional Thai style in the organic kitchen garden. Receive a PDF version of the recipe book online to recreate your creations at home. After wrapping up, be taken back to your hotel.
Included: Breakfast, flight to Chiang Mai, Cooking Class.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
** Or similar
Sleep in today and be ready for an adrenaline packed afternoon.
King Kong Ziplining
Pick up from hotel at 1:00 pm. Be in the lobby by 12:45 pm.
With 45 platforms winding through diverse trees and the lush garden canopy, this outing guarantees to reconnect you and your loved ones with nature for an unforgettable day.
Our adventure courses, specifically crafted for high ropes and climbing, are tailored to foster personal achievement by challenging participants to confront their fears and anxieties head-on.
Maneuver through obstacles by propelling yourself along cables, swinging from trees with agility, conquering oscillating bridges, maintaining balance on towering bamboo, strolling across buffalo bells, racing Hmong go-karts, exploring vine and window walks, venturing through aerial tunnels, ascending spider webs, mastering seesaw bridges, confronting the formidable Angry King Kong, scaling gecko walls, and much more. (Approx. 4 hours)
What to bring
• Running shoes or hiking boots (footwear must have closed toes and heels)
• Sunscreen, Mosquito repellent
• Long pants or long shorts
• Camera (preferably with strap)
Free time after ziplining to explore Chiang Mai on your own.
Included: Breakfast, Ziplining with lunch.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls and Huge Cave Tour. Pickup time 9:00 am. Be in the lobby by 8:45 am.
Enjoy climbing & bathing in a fantastic location. Jungle trekking is the greatest way to get close to the nature of Chiang Mai.
The Sticky Waterfalls or Bua Tong Waterfalls are well known for their rock formations with a sticky surface. This stickiness comes from a kind of algae in the water, making it very easy and safe to climb up the rocks. These beautiful waterfalls are 60 kilometers north of Chiang Mai city and surrounded by gorgeous rain forests. With this one-day trek, we will focus on visiting the Sticky Waterfalls and follow the trails into the jungle to visit some more remote and unknown waterfalls in the area, and the fascinating Fountain of Seven Colors spring.
Prepare to climb sticky limestone rock formations, perfect for all levels of adventurers at the Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls. Swim in the cool clear waters of the waterfall and enjoy having a picnic lunch.
Explore the hidden caves and admire the spectacular system of stalactites and stalagmites.
The Sticky Waterfalls get their name from a mineral deposit that is incredibly grippy. In fact, the rocks feel like a hardened sponge. They are callous and even slightly prickly to the touch but surprisingly give a bit under pressure. Since no algae or slime adheres to the rocks, they are the perfect canvas to climb up the waterfall. It is impressively steep in some places, but with the aid of the limestone deposits on the stones, you’ll feel like Spider-Man!
These multi-tiered waterfalls are easy on the eyes and a great way to cool off in Thailand’s heat. They are a challenge to your muscles, though. If you do plan to climb these waterfalls, be prepared to work muscles in your legs and feet you never knew existed.
Itinerary
- Visit the peaceful Hidden Cave.
- Visit the Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls.
- Start trekking for 15 minutes to the Fountain of Seven Colors spring.
- After this, we will continue our trek for one hour to a secret waterfall to enjoy bathing and relaxing.
- Hike back for one hour to the Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls.
- Have lunch at the Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls.
- After lunch, you will have free time to enjoy the Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls.
What to bring
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Bug spray, Hat
- Walking shoes, Swimsuit, Towel
- Camera
- Maybe water shoes
Included: Breakfast, tour to Sticky Waterfalls and Jungle Trekking (includes lunch).
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
Full Day Hike, Bike and Kayak Tour. Pickup at 9:30 am. Be in the lobby by 9:15 am.
Our day starts at the base of Suthep Mountain just above the city, following the monk trail we do the modest climb up to Wat Pa Lat Temple. This 45 minute hike gets our hearts pounding and leaves us breathless when we reach the views of Chiang Mai City from the acquired altitude.
The walk to the Wat Pa Lat Temple brings us close to the Buddhist traditional pilgrimage to Wat Suthep, as Wat Pa Lat was built as a main resting stop for the traveling monk. Our bikes are already waiting for us at the temple for a rewarding downhill run into the valley.
After well-deserved refreshments, we glide down to the valley where we pick up a bike lane for a 10 km ride to Huay Tung Tao Lake.
On arrival, after customarily circumnavigating the lake, we enjoy a well-deserved lunch break by the water. You are also invited for a swim at the lake at this time.
All done we get ready to tackle the Ping River by kayak and marvel again at the green side of life as we paddle into the heart of Chiang Mai as ancient traders had done for centuries, reaching the old city with their wares. This almost 2 hr paddle leaves you relaxed and ready for your evening activities. A great way to see the green side of Chiang Mai City. (return approx. 3:30 pm)
What to bring
- Dry clothes, swimsuit
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Hat
- Copy passport or passport number
- Camera
- Maybe water shoes
Included: Breakfast, Hike, Bike, Kayak Tour, lunch.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
Chiang Rai Black House, White Temple, and Blue Temple all day tour. Pickup time 07:00 am. Be in the lobby by 06:45 am.
Visit the three most famous temples in Chiang Rai. The Black House (Baan Dam Museum), White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), and Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten). Chiang Rai is the most Northern Province in Thailand. It is bordering Myanmar and Laos at the famous golden triangle.
Be captivated by the incredible sights of Chiang Rai in this day’s exploration. Start your day with a relaxing immersion at the Mae Kajan Hot Spring, then head to Wat Rong Khun, the spectacular White Temple is known for its hauntingly beautiful blend of cultural and contemporary details. Designed by Thai National Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, the temple features an entrance with outstretched hands, a Predator jutting from the ground, as well as a number of other pop culture references within the dazzling white structure.
Then head over to the Blue Temple, as the temple boasts a beautiful vibrant blue color. Stop by for a buffet lunch at the restaurant, then head off to the Black House, a museum, and also the home of the National Artist Dr. Thawan Duchanee.
There you’ll find a complex of dark and eerily designed buildings, filled with bones, skulls, fur, and feathers, displayed, and arranged as though an exhibit, but also as homely ornamentation. It’s a fascinating immersion in the Thai north, one that captivates with its beauty, as well as its mystery.
Then we’ll visit the Karen Long-neck tribe at the Union of Hill Tribe Villages, where the diversity of 5 hill tribes come together. Best recognized for their elongated necks, the Karen women wear heavy brass rings around their necks, forearms, and shins. While the Karen men are mainly field workers and farmers, the women have a rich history of crafting from wood carving to weaving. Overall, the Long Neck Tribes live a rugged, tedious, and simple lifestyle, but the fruits of their labor are colorful and very lively. The mystery and beauty that surround the tradition of using brass rings for exaggerated jewelry is something better seen in person than in a book. (Return approx. 7:30 pm)
What to bring
- Please bring a passport (no visa requirement, Thai single-entry visa is okay)
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Hat
- Camera
Included: Breakfast, Chiang Rai tour, lunch.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
Trekking to waterfall – Elephant feeding & Bathing – White water rafting. Pick up from hotel at 08:30 am. Be in the lobby by 08:15 am.
08:30 : Depart from the hotel by a local truck or van heading to the north of Chiang Mai passing country side and rice fields.
09:30 : Stop to visit Mae Malai market on the way, the colorful and exotic local market, where the local people and the hill tribes meet and trade their goods mostly fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers and taste some food from the Jungle
10:00 : Process to a starting point for Trek. Into the wild Trekking to the waterfall about 1 hour where you can enjoy swimming and relaxing, Lunch with Local dish. Then trek back and transfer to Eco elephant camp.
13:30 : Feed Grass, Sugarcane or Banana (Depend on Season) the Elephant, get close with the beautiful huge creature and bath with the elephant.
15:00 : Adventure with a thrilling white water rafting along the Mae Tang River for 40 minutes (depend on water level).
16h00 : When finished all programs, transfer back to the hotel.
What to bring
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Hat
- Clothes for changing, towel
- Insect repellent
- Camera
- Maybe water shoes
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Lantern Festival begins tonight.
With the floating lanterns of Loy Krathong on the river and the flying lanterns of Yi Peng dotting the night sky, Chiang Mai becomes a breathtaking scene that looks like something out of a fairytale. Witnessing these two festivals is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you don’t want to miss.
Buy a Krathong to float in the water and participate.
Included: Breakfast, white water rafting, lunch.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
Free time to enjoy the day and participate in Yi Peng Lantern Festival tonight. Purchase a flying lantern from vendors.
With the floating lanterns of Loy Krathong on the river and the flying lanterns of Yi Peng dotting the night sky, Chiang Mai becomes a breathtaking scene that looks like something out of a fairytale. Witnessing these two festivals is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you don’t want to miss.
The major difference is that during Loy Krathong, raft-like lanterns (called Krathong) made from banana leaves are released to float on rivers and lakes whereas during Yi Peng bamboo paper lanterns (called Khom Loi) are released into the sky.
Loy Krathong is celebrated all across Thailand while Yi Peng is celebrated mainly in northern Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai.
Included: Breakfast.
Excluded: Personal expenses, gratuities.
Check out of hotel and fly to Phuket, Thailand. Accommodations at Royal Phuket City Hotel.
Free day to explore Phuket on your own or just refresh and relax on the beach or in the pool at the hotel.
Included: Breakfast, flight to Phuket, accommodations.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses, and excursions.
Enjoy a sunset catamaran tour to Koh Hey (Coral Island). Explore the island’s beaches, try snorkeling in clear waters, or try parasailing.
Experience a delicious dinner aboard the boat and admire the breathtaking sunset in the Andaman skies. Your adventure unfolds with a smooth pick-up from your hotel, swiftly taking you to Ao Chalong Pier, the starting point of your Coral Island exploration.
Dive into a myriad of aquatic activities from snorkeling in crystalline waters to parasailing and sea-walking, every moment promises thrill and discovery.
Plunge into the blue to witness the marine spectacle, opt for heart-racing sea-sports, or simply soak up the sun with essentials like masks and life jackets provided.
Experience the tour’s crowning moment, watching the sunset aboard the catamaran, near the famed Promthep Cape, all while you savor a sumptuous dinner. Relax on the tranquil journey back to Ao Chalong Pier and take some time for reflection, enjoying the serene nightscapes.
Included: Breakfast, catamaran sailing, dinner.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
Check out of hotel and fly home from Phuket or continue the journey on your own.
Included: Breakfast, airport transfer.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.
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