Backpacking
19 Days / 1 Country
Departure city: Bangkok, Thailand
End city: Bangkok, Thailand
Discover the sights and sounds of Thailand on this extended adventure through the city and pristine nature, starting and ending in vibrant Bangkok!
Bangkok Bike Explorer
Departure Time: 8:00 am, 1:00 pm
Duration: 4 hrs
Get to know the lively city streets of Bangkok bustling with street vendors, shops and multitudes of people rushing to and from during their busy work day. Make your way to the meeting point, where you will get geared up with your bike and meet your guide for the tour. Head off into the busy city of Bangkok and peek into the lives of local city dwellers by riding across wooden bridges and through squatter settlements nestled under highways and near railroad tracks. Get a feel for the daily habits and rituals of locals throughout the city. Enjoy a refreshing drink stop before cycling to the pier where you will board a longtail boat with your bike and cross the Chao Praya River to reach Bangkok's green heart. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind as you cycle through beautiful lush green natural areas on elevated pathways, an area that was once home to old plantations. Observe the contrasts of this great city as you keep an eye out for the occasional sun-bathing turtle or skittish lizard. Stop to rest up with another cold drink and snack before returning to the longtail boat. Enjoy the view of Bangkok's skyline as you ride back across the river after an invigorating morning tour. Cycle back to the office where your tour will come to an end. (Approximately 13 - 16 kilometres in total)
TOUR INCLUDES:
Type: Private Transfer & Overnight
Bus Times: 7:25 pm, 9:00 pm
Duration: 9 hours
Transfer from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Pick-up from your accommodation about 1 hour to 1.5 hours prior departure time to be transferred to the bus station to catch your overnight bus to Chiang Mai.
Off the Beaten Path Nature Trek
Departure Time: 9:00 am
Duration: 2 days/1 night
Chiang Mai Transfer to Jungle Trek
You will be picked up by 9.00 - 9.30 am from your Chiang Mai accommodation for a 1.5 hour drive to reach the starting point of our trek. We will first visit the local market to buy food. Before beginning our trek we will have lunch and take a moment to relax and gather our belongings. We will begin our adventure with a 3-hour hike through the beautiful jungle passing through a tribal village and learning about the natural vegetation. During the walk, we can take it easy, stop to take photos from the view, visit, and discover an amazing bat cave on the way in the jungle. We will arrive at Pha Dang village or Lahu hill tribe. We have a private jungle camp inside the village. At night you can enjoy chatting, playing funny games with tour guides.
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Jungle Trek
We will have breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, we will continue along the jungle trail for about 3 hours. Stop to relax and swim in a waterfall. Here you can have time to take a rest, relax, and cool down in the waterfall. We will continue to walk to Mhonge village and see what local life in the jungle is like. Afterwards, leave the jungle and arrive in Chiang Mai around 5.30 pm.
Important Note: Due to concerns regarding the treatment and welfare of captive elephants in Southeast Asia, we are no longer offering activities involving elephant rides or elephant trekking.
Chiang Mai to Sukhothai
Type: Bus
Times: 9:30 am
Duration: 6 hours
Transfer from Chiang Mai to Sukhothai Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Sukhothai.
Enjoy a free day to explore on your own.
Sukhothai to Bangkok
Type: Train
Times: Every Hour
Duration: 5.5 hours
Transfer from Sukhothai to Bangkok Please make your own way to the train station to catch your train to Bangkok.
Enjoy a free day to experience Bangkok on your own.
Bangkok to Phuket
Type: Private Transfer & Overnight VIP Bus
Times: 5:30 pm, 8:00 pm
Duration: 11 hours
Transfer from Bangkok to Phuket.
Enjoy a free day to explore Phuket on your own.
Phuket to Koh Phi Phi
Type: Boat
Times: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Transfer from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi Please make your own way to the ferry terminal to catch your overwater transfer to Koh Phi Phi.
Phi Phi Island Beach Hopping (from Koh Phi Phi)
Departure Time: 9:30 am
Duration: 8 hrs
Make your own way to the meeting point by the Koh Phi Phi pier to check in for your day trip to visit some of the most beautiful and well known beaches in Thailand. During the day you will have the chance to snorkel at pristine beaches and bays around the neighbouring islands. The first stop will be the Pileh Bay and the Viking Cave where fishermen inhabit the hostile rock caves in order to scratch out a living. See the iconic and popular Maya Bay where the movie, “The Beach”, with Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed. Then we will make our way back to the Koh Phi Phi pier with amazing views.
Please Note: Per government regulation, Maya Beach is closed to the public, so it can only be seen from the boat.
TOUR INCLUDES:
Please Note: National park fee (400 baht) is not included.
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi
Type: Boat
Times: 9.00 am, 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 3.30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Transfer from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi Please make your own way to the ferry terminal to catch your overwater transfer to Krabi.
4 Islands Adventure
Departure Time: 8:00 am
Duration: 8 hrs
We will pick you up at about 8.00 am at your hostel and we will bring you to Ao Nang beach, just 20 minutes away. From here, we will get on the long-tailed boat and first make our way to Chicken Island. There are world-class snorkelling opportunities here with amazing marine life. Then we will continue to our 2nd island, Tup Island. As the tide recedes, the sea is gradually separated by the white sand and you will see two islands being connected. Then we will have our lunch. Then we continue to Poda Island. This place offers spectacular white sandy beaches that are ideal for sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling in nearby reefs with stunning corals and marine life. After some time here, we then go to Phra Nang Cave, whose main attraction is a stack of phallic symbols which are meant to be a sign of fertility.
By 4.00 pm we will drop you back at your hostel.
TOUR INCLUDES:
Please note: Park entrance fee of 400 THB/Person is not included.
Krabi to Koh Phangan
Type: Bus & Boat + Krabi Hotel Pick-up
Times: 7:00 am
Duration: 6 hours
Transfer from Krabi to Koh Phangan Please make your own way to the ferry terminal to catch your overwater transfer to Koh Phangan.
Koh Phangan Snorkel & Zipline Adventure
Departure Time: 9:15 am
Duration: 7 hrs
Visit enchanting and hidden parts of Koh Phangan rarely seen by tourists. Start with an accommodation pick-up from your hotel in Koh Phangan (9:15 - 9:45 am) followed by a light breakfast before boarding a boat to Haad Khom. Here you can snorkel in crystalline waters with beautiful, multicoloured tropical fish and corals. We’ll continue to Bottle Beach, where you can relax and soak up the sun on one of Koh Phangan’s most pristine beaches. We will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before flying through the rainforest canopy on a series of ziplines, over 16 platforms and 950 metres of breathtaking adrenaline and unforgettable views. Then, experience a Thai traditional local heritage show with food tasting and learn authentic local life and culture. And for our last activity, you can practice your archery skills at a local range before your speedboat and minivan transfer back to your accommodation arriving around 4:00 - 4:30 pm.
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Koh Phangan to Koh Tao
Type: Boat
Times: 8.30 am, 1.00 pm, 6.15 pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Transfer from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Please make your own way to the ferry terminal to catch your overwater transfer to Koh Phangan.
Koh Tao Snorkelling Experience
Departure Time: 9:30 am
Duration: 8.5 hrs
Set off this morning for a day of fun in the sun, exploring some of the best snorkelling spots of Koh Tao. Await pick up at your accommodation to be checked in at the Pier. From here, set off into the sparkling sapphire waters of the Andaman Sea, cruising to your first spot off of Koh Nang Yuan. At these pristine shores, explore spectacular beaches, magnificent view-points, and snorkel amongst colourful wildlife beneath the waves. Next, stop at the majestic Mango Bay, gazing upon this slice of paradise. One of the top locations for snorkelling on the island, marvel at the shallow bay that gives the sea a turquoise hue. Swim about this quaint yet beautiful bay, surrounded by corals filled with wonders, easily spotted in the clear waters. Afterwards, enjoy lunch back on board and some fresh fruit before heading to your next stop, Lighthouse Bay. Easily accessed by boat, but less by land, this tranquil spot is so named due to the lighthouse perched on its tip. Though no longer really used, its role now is to indicate the coral below. Jump in the water to explore its aquatic life, with colourful reefs and all sorts of fascinating animals. Set off to Deep Bay next, marvelling at the varying shades of blue as far as the eye can see. Soak up the sun on its soft, white sands, enveloped in stunning scenery. With coral on both sides of the bay, swim with entire schools of fish! Next, venture on passing Shark Island before reaching the sumptuous Shark Bay. Its namesake, blacktip reef sharks frequent its waters, see if you can spot this surprisingly timid shark during your exploration of the waters. Take in the tranquil atmosphere, of this picturesque and quiet bay, swimming to your heart’s content. Finally, transfer back on board, to return to the pier and your accommodation by the evening.
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Koh Tao to Bangkok
Type: Bus & Boat
Times: 10:15 am, 2:45 pm
Duration: 10 hours
Transfer from Koh Tao to Bangkok Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus and boat to Bangkok.
This is our suggested itinerary with the recommended number of days needed for your trip. Travel passes are flexible and you can decide how long to stay in each destination.
Terms and conditions apply. Subject to change and availability. Prices are per person twin share and subject to currency fluctuation. (ba)