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Map of Adventures in Thailand: Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, Pai & Phuket - 14 Days
Adventures in Thailand: Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, Pai & Phuket - 14 Days

Adventurous travelers rejoice: this two-week itinerary runs the gamut of Thailand's most iconic scenery and sights. You'll bike, river raft, and trek your way to ancient temples, traditional villages, and vibrant night markets. Lace up your hiking boots and prepare to immerse yourself in all this colorful country has to offer.

Enjoy cool temperatures and breathtaking views on your hike to Phu Chi Fa
Map of Climb the Peaks of Northern Thailand - 8 Days
Climb the Peaks of Northern Thailand - 8 Days

The active eight-day tour is perfect for moderate hikers who are interested in northern Thailand's epic landscapes. Starting with a summit above Chiang Mai, you and your guide will accomplish a number of trails in national parks, forests, and rice fields while staying in unique towns near the Burmese and Laotian borders. Of course, there will be plenty of time to absorb Thai culture along the way, from visiting monks and hill tribes to dining on fresh red curry at the night markets.

The northern Thai mountains are calling
Map of Highlights of Northern Thailand Trekking: 7 Days
Highlights of Northern Thailand Trekking: 7 Days

From the third highest peak in northern Thailand to the authentic night markets of Chiang Rai, this seven-day trek is a great choice for avid hikers who also want a taste of Thai city life before heading home. Enjoy sweeping mountain panoramas, intricate temples, and bustling, colorful night markets.

Experience the warm hospitality of the Karen Villages
Map of Northern Thailand: Village to Village Trek - 5 Days
Northern Thailand: Village to Village Trek - 5 Days

Set off on an active adventure through the forests and villages of Northern Thailand. Experience the local culture and food of the Chiang Mai area while trekking through the natural beauty of the woods and villages that make up this rural and remote region.

Ancient temple ruins in Ayutthaya, Thailand
Map of Thailand City & Beach Break: Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai & Phuket – 13 Days
Thailand City & Beach Break: Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai & Phuket – 13 Days

Experience Thailand's contrasting landscapes on this 13-day city and beach break. Start in Bangkok, where you'll tour golden temples and the Grand Palace, then explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Thailand's ancient capital, Ayutthaya. Head north to participate in a sacred alms-giving ceremony in temple-studded Chiang Mai and meet elephants at a jungle sanctuary before escaping to Phuket's white-sand beaches. End with a trip to the Phi Phi Islands, where "The Beach" was famously filmed.

Experience the jungles of Phuket by zipline
Map of Thailand Active Adventure: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket- 7 Days
Thailand Active Adventure: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket- 7 Days

Satisfy your tastes for exciting flavors and outdoor adventure on this week-long trip that covers Thailand from north to south. Start in Bangkok, where you'll embark on a foodie tour of Chinatown and jet through its canals by rocket boat. Head for the hills in Chiang Mai to discover its nightlife from the back of a Vespa, then slow down with a hands-on visit to an elephant sanctuary. Finish in Phuket, where you'll go whitewater rafting, off-roading, and ziplining against a backdrop of jungles and beaches.

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Travel specialist Minah Trinh
active 11 hours ago

Minah Trinh

Hi, I am Vietnamese and currently living and working in Bangkok, Thailand. I have a deep love for my home country, and my passion for exploring the world has inspired me to broaden my horizons....

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Tina Oo

I love traveling and it's my lifelong passion, and I am happy to share my experiences with fellow travelers. That is the reason I became a travel consultant and never got tired of this routine even...

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Bella Saung

Travel has always been my true passion. Since 2006, I have been designing tailor-made journeys across FIT, GIT, and MICE, helping travelers transform their dreams into memorable experiences. Of...

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Kien Nguyen

After a few years working in Oceania, Kien has decided to make all the way back home to develop his career path. The global tourism and hospitality industries have been hit hard by the...

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Trip Reviews for Thailand

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Thailand with a family of 18
Thailand | Oct 16 - Oct 27, 2025

Dean
Dean W.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
We had a wonderful time, really enjoyed it. Elena paid a lot of attention and detail to modifying our agenda and was on the spot and on top of changes.
Bangkok- Pow was great, he had all the details planned out, was vey informative and understanding of the history and questions that we had.
Chaig Mai - Bam Bam was very friendly, personable and everyone got along good with her.
Phuket - our guide on the boat was Nick, he was fabulous, he showed us everything and was very informative and... Read more

We had a wonderful time, really enjoyed it. Elena paid a lot of attention and detail to modifying our agenda and was on the spot and on top of changes.
Bangkok- Pow was great, he had all the details planned out, was vey informative and understanding of the history and questions that we had.
Chaig Mai - Bam Bam was very friendly, personable and everyone got along good with her.
Phuket - our guide on the boat was Nick, he was fabulous, he showed us everything and was very informative and fiendly. He went out of his way to accommodate us.
Thai - we did not see much of him, he met us at the airport to the hotel, then took us back to the hotel two days later.

Hotel Reviews
Modena by Fraser Bangkok
Bangkok

No pool, so this was a disappointment to the kids, but the location for the convention was good.

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SAii Laguna Phuket
Phuket

Great location, spent most of the time on the boat trip, but the time we spent there was great, the kids loved the pool and the ocean.

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Shangri-La Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Great location, the group enjoyed the Elephant excursion and the people involved there

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Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok
Bangkok

Nice hotel, but the main pool was closed so the kids were disappointed

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Activity Reviews
The Spiritual of Twilight Sea Canoe at Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island (Private)
The Spiritual of Twilight Sea Canoe at Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island (Private)
Phuket

This was the highlight of our trip. Nick was so good as were the whole crew! Canoeing into the caves and seeing the laguna was a lifetime experience, a wonder of nature. No where else found in the world.

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Charming Night And Night Street Food Tasting
Charming Night And Night Street Food Tasting
Chiang Mai

Bam Bam went out of he way to do share the food tasting, and then took us to a nice restaurant after for a nice dinner.

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)
Chiang Mai

Good experience for the kids to see and be close to the elephants

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Explore Chiang Mai by tuk tuk
Explore Chiang Mai by tuk tuk
Chiang Mai

We were tired and had to hurry through this as it was crowded and started to rain.

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Railway market & Damnoen Saduak floating market
Railway market & Damnoen Saduak floating market
Bangkok

It was hot and too many people, not a great experience unless one wants to see lots of market stuff to dicker on.

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Local specialist: Elena Nguyen
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Guided tour.
Thailand | Sep 30 - Oct 11, 2025

M
Minaxi P.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
In Cambodia our guide Savy was excellent and very knowledgeable about the temples and Cambodia itself.
Maya our tour guide in Chaiang Mai Thailand was very bubbly personalty and enjoyed every moment with her.
In Bangkok our tour guide Nene was very friendly and smiling loved the tour around Bangkok.
Overall the tour itself was absolutely brilliant. Read more

In Cambodia our guide Savy was excellent and very knowledgeable about the temples and Cambodia itself.
Maya our tour guide in Chaiang Mai Thailand was very bubbly personalty and enjoyed every moment with her.
In Bangkok our tour guide Nene was very friendly and smiling loved the tour around Bangkok.
Overall the tour itself was absolutely brilliant.

Hotel Reviews
Maitria Hotel Rama 9 Bangkok - A Chatrium Collection (SHA Extra Plus)

The Hotel was well presented and ver clean. The rooms are nice and very bright .

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The breakfast did not have much choice for the foreigners.
Location
Not much choice of restaurants nearby as the city is a taxi away.
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Friendly staff
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Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa
Phuket

The rooms were very spacious bright and clean.

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The beach was very dirty and needs to be improved.
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The front desk staff were excellent.
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Good location but the beach was not very clean and didn't feel welcomed.
U Chiang Mai Hotel
Chiang Mai

The decor needs updating.

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The entrance of the Hotel gave the good character of the Hotel.
Location
The Hotel was right in the middle of the old city with everything nearby.
Staff
Very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were clean and tidy.
Tara Angkor Hotel
17254

The Hotel was well presented and staff were all very friendly. Would recommend.

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It was near to the city with a short tuk tuk drive.
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All staff were very friendly and they do look after you.
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Activity Reviews
Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour
Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour
Bangkok

The tour around the city was very well organised.

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Enjoy the Thai food.
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Half Day Morning/Afternoon Visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Join-in Basis, No Riding)
Half Day Morning/Afternoon Visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Join-in Basis, No Riding)
Chiang Mai

Loved every moment.

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There were only 12 people in the group so you don't feel crowded.
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The transport was very comfortable.
Local specialist: Kelly Lu
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Kelly
Kelly Lu
Local specialist in Bangkok | Replied on Oct 20, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! 🌟

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a brilliant experience throughout your trip. It’s great to know that Savy, Maya, and Nene each made your journey memorable with their knowledge, enthusiasm, and warm hospitality. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them — they’ll be so happy to hear it!

We truly appreciate you traveling with us and hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon.

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Southeast Asia
Thailand | Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2025

Evan
Evan V.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Incredibly well organized and hassle free, 4 cities, 4 hotels and 4 flights, guides were knowledgeable, itineraries included a wide range of sites and activities. Read more

Incredibly well organized and hassle free, 4 cities, 4 hotels and 4 flights, guides were knowledgeable, itineraries included a wide range of sites and activities.

Hotel Reviews
Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort

Lovely hotel on the river, good location, easy walk to night market and restaurants.

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standard room comfortable but a bit cramped.
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
Bangkok

Large sprawling resort property, beautiful grounds, huge breakfast buffet, very cool lobby bar

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took the shuttle boat to city center for lunch one day, very cool.
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rooms a bit dated but very clean and comfortable
Treeline Urban Resort
Siem Reap

This was the nicest hotel on our trip, gorgeous property, huge room, great staff.

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easy walk to center of town.
Staff
very gracious
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upgraded room, huge
Fusion Suites Sai Gon

Really nice hotel, excellent location, busy street but quite after 9pm, solid breakfast, excellent staff

Authenticity & Character
this is not a big fancy western style hotel, like the rest of HCMC it just really works hard.
Location
several nice restaurants in the surrounding couple of blocks, not too far from the main sites.
Staff
they obviously want to make your stay special
Cleanliness & Comfort
small but functional fitness center (but borderline A/C)
Activity Reviews
Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience-Small Group
Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience-Small Group
Chiang Mai

Teacher was great, had a lot of fun.

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Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Short day due to unforeseen circumstances, temple fogged in then had to cut short visit to village due to emergency utility work, guide did make the most of it.

Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Chiang Mai

One of the highlights of the trip, we had the private version of the tour, well worth it.

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nice setting on the river, local bbq
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A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
Bangkok

Both markets very interesting, only drawback is driving time to and from.

Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Bangkok

Beautiful temples, market was interesting.

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Romantic Dinner on the Manohra River Cruise!
Romantic Dinner on the Manohra River Cruise!
Bangkok

Lovely dinner cruise on the river

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Exploring the floating villages of Cambodia
Exploring the floating villages of Cambodia
Siem Reap

Floating village interesting , see another side of Cambodia. Handiworks shop not a tourist trap, beautiful items.

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Hidden temples in the Angkor Wat
Hidden temples in the Angkor Wat
Siem Reap

Very impressive , receiving blessing from monk was meaningful

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guide was really able to show the differences between the various sites which can start to look the same.
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Welcome to Siem Reap!
Welcome to Siem Reap!
Cambodia
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The Temples, Tradition and Cultural Traces of Vietnam
The Temples, Tradition and Cultural Traces of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City

interesting sites although a lot of driving around HCMC

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Famous Cu Chi Tunnels and Trace of the Vietnam War!
Famous Cu Chi Tunnels and Trace of the Vietnam War!
Ho Chi Minh City

required for any American visiting, get a very different perspective on the war.

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Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Oct 14, 2025

Hi Evan,
Thank you so much for this kind feedback.
I'm happy that you had a good time in SEA.
Hope to see you again!
Best,
Tina

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