Bike, Kayak & Hike Thailand
The active way to see Thailand
Perfect for those who believe the best way to appreciate paradise is by jumping right into it. This adventure will have you hiking through forests and rice paddies, cycling through provincial villages, and experiencing Thailand’s intriguing combination of culture and the great outdoors. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Andaman and discover coral coves and white-sand beaches. With the services of our expert and your accommodation and transport taken care of, this trip offers great value as it introduces the main sights of Thailand while offering up plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you’ll never forget.
Start: Bangkok, Thailand
Finish: Bangkok, Thailand
Destination: Thailand
Theme: Multi-Sport
Physical Rating: 3
Ages: Min 12+
Group size: Min 1, Max 12
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Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive anytime
Day 2: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a guided bike ride around Bangkok before travelling by private van to Kanchanaburi.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 3: Kanchanaburi
Explore Kanchanaburi on a cycling tour and enjoy the unique experience of spending the night on a floating rafthouse. Visit Erawan National Park and hike the many tiers of the famous waterfall and swim in the crystal-blue pools.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 4: Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
Afternoon transfer to Ayutthaya.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 5: Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Enjoy an included cycling tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Day 6: Chiang Mai/Pha Lho
Arrive in Chiang Mai in the morning before beginning the hilltribe trek. Experience the culture of northern Thailand with a homestay.
Meals included:
Lunch | Dinner
Day 7: Pha Lho/Ban Mae Ma
Pack up and set off for the next village. The trek is longer today, the trail winds up and down on the way to a picnic lunch in the jungle. Afterwards, transfer to the Lahu village of Ban Mae Ma for an overnight stay. Opt to experience a traditional herbal sauna.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8: Ban Mae Ma/Chiang Mai
After breakfast in the village, trek until reaching the end of the trail, passing rice fields and fruit plantations along the way. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring back to Chiang Mai. Opt to take a dip in a local hot spring.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 9: Chiang Mai/Ao Nang
Explore Chiang Mai in the morning before flying south to Krabi then transfer to Ao Nang.
Day 10: Ao Nang
Board a traditional long tail boat and set off for the islands of Ko Hong and Ko La Ding. Snorkel and relax in paradise, stopping only to enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 11: Ao Nang/Ban Laem Sak
Travel to scenic Bo Tor, hop in a kayak and get out on the river for a half day paddle. Devour lunch then transfer to the Laem Sak Community Resort. Enjoy a guided walk around the community and join locals for a hands on Batik Making Class before an included dinner.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 12: Ban Laem Sak
Enjoy a full day kayaking protected waters, visiting ancient caves and local farmers . After a picnic lunch on their floating platforms, head into the mangrove channels for bird watching before returning for a BBQ dinner.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 13: Ban Laem Sak/Bangkok
Transfer from the resort to the train station for an overnight train to Bangkok.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 14: Bangkok
Trip ends on arrival at Bangkok train station.
Inclusions
Meals
9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Train, walking, minibus, songthaew, local bus, bicycle, raft, plane, longtail boat, kayak.
Accommodation
Hotels/guesthouses (6 nts), community resort (2 nts, twin-share), hilltribe village homestay (2 nts, multi-share), sleeper trains (2 nts), rafthouse (1 nt, shared facilities).
Included activities
- Bike riding around Bangkok
- Cycling in and around Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya
- Overnight stay in a rafthouse
- Hilltribe village trek (3 days)
- Sea kayaking on the Andaman Sea
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities