9 Nights Central & Northern Thailand Soft Adventure

Upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, our guide greets you and transports you to your hotel in town.
After checking in, there’s time to relax or enjoy leisure activities in the hotel.
Approximate pick up & drop off times: To be advised (Depend on your arrival flight)
Approximate total distances: Bangkok Airport to Bangkok City Hotel: 40 km / 50 minutes
Accommodation: Centara Life Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon (or similar)

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll have a full day at leisure to discover Bangkok on your own or to take one of the many optional excursions available on the spot: speak to your travel agent or your local rep for suggestions. Bangkok, one of the world’s most fascinating cities, where you could spend a lifetime exploring every street and alleyway of its bustling, vibrant neighborhoods. You could start the day around the Bangkok Old Town on a walking tour with your personal local tour guide. Explore some of the city's most incredible attractions, sample local cuisine, and wander the shops and sites with a local who offers insight and information along the way.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Centara Life Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon (or similar)

Early morning pick up from your accommodation in the center of Bangkok. Depart to Kanchanaburi, our first visit of the day is the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre an interactive museum and research centre, there you will find information dedicated to preserving the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway. Then on to visit Allied War Cemetery and pay respect to the memorial to some 6,000 allied prisoner of war who perished during the construction of the Death Railway and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place. Visit the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of Death Railway constructed by Allied POWs in World War II and had seen its share of conflict and bloodshed.

Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. After lunch continue to the Hellfire Pass Memorial, , a part of the Death Railway, was built cruelly by prisoners of war during the World War II. The pass is no longer in use and it becomes the museum to exhibit related tools and photographs about the historical event to remind people the importance of world peace. Then take a long-tailed boat to River Kwai Jungle Rafts, check-in and take a moment for yourself so you will find every conceivable hotel’s amenity to aid your relaxation.

Dinner followed by a 45–minute presentation of traditional Mon Dance and overnight at River Kwai Jungle Rafts

Approximate pick-up & drop off times: 06.00 - 19.00 hrs
Approximate total distances: Bangkok City Hotel to Kanchanaburi Town: 141 km. / 2.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: River Kwai Jungle Rafts (or similar) - Floating Raft Room

Breakfast at hotel, and followed by visiting Mon Tribal Village and easy jungle walk. Check out and have lunch at local restaurant. Enjoy an experiential train ride along the famous Death Railway that excitedly runs through the rock-cutting passage over the wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs. Then journey back to Bangkok and transfer to your accommodation in center of Bangkok.

Approximate pick-up & drop off times: 08.00 - 18.00 hrs.
Approximate total distances: Kanchanaburi to Bangkok City Hotel: 138 km. / 2.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Centara Life Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon

Breakfast at the hotel. In the late afternoon, you’re picked up from your hotel to Krung Thep Apiwat Central Terminal Station for your night train to Chiang Mai. Overnight on the train (2 nd class air-conditioned sleeper train)

Note:
- Late check out at hotel in Bangkok is not included.
- The 2nd air-conditioned class sleeper train
o ETD Bangkok at 18:40 hrs. and ETA Chiang Mai on the next day at 07:15 hrs.
(Train schedule shown is for reference only. Related to tracks and bad weather can cause unexpected delays without any pre-warning - sometimes even hours)

Approximate pick-up & drop off times: 17.30 – 18.00 hrs.
Approximate total distances:
- Bangkok City Hotel to Bangkok Train Station: 10 km. / 30 mins
- The distance from Bangkok to Chiang Mai 693 km / 12-14 hours by train
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: 2nd class air-conditioned sleeper train Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Upon arrival at Chiang Mai train station, our local guide greets you and transports you to your selected hotel in town. The day is yours to explore Chiang Mai on your own or to take one of the many optional excursions available for the afternoon and the evening. Your local guide will be happy to make recommendations.

Approximate pick-up & drop off times: 07.15 – 08.00 hrs.
Approximate total distances: Chiang Mai Train Station to Chiang Mai City Hotel 5 km. / 10 mins
Meals included: -
Accommodation: Banthai Village Chiang Mai (or similar)

Depart by truck at approx. 9:00 to the North of Chiang Mai. A short stop will be made at Mae Malai local market to buy some foods and vegetables needed during the trek. Stop at Mok Fah Waterfall for swimming and relaxation. Transfer by truck to Karen Village for a local lunch. Continue the trip trek about 3 ½ hour to another Karen Hilltribe village at Bann Pa Kao Lam walk around the village to see their local lifestyle. Dinner and overnight at the Karen Village. There’s usually a campfire with some local entertainment - such as jokes, games and funny stories - lead by the guide after dinner.

Note:
- Timing is approximately, and program can be change or switch without prior notice depends on weather conditions.
- Pick up and drop off services to and from the Karen Village by a local pickup truck.
Approximate pick-up & drop off times: 09:00 - 18:00 hrs.
Approximate total distances: Chiang Mai City Hotel to trek starting point: 45 km / 1.5 hour.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Simple Bamboo/Wooden Huts with simple mattresses and mosquito nets in dormitory style rooms with shared bathroom facilities, no heating, no electricity and no running water

Breakfast at the village. Trek about 1 hour to the Rafting point. Take a Bamboo Raft along the Tang River through many rapids for 2 ½ hours to the Shan Village of Bann Sob Kai. On the way stop at a Lahu Hilltribe village at Bann Pong Ngan. Late lunch at the Shan Village. Transfer by a pickup truck back to Chiang Mai. Arrive at Chiang Mai city hotel at approx. 18:00.

Note:
- Timing is approximately, and program can be change or switch without prior notice depends on weather conditions.
- Pick up and drop off services to and from the Karen Village by a local pickup truck.
Approximate pick-up & drop off times: 07:30 - 18:00 hrs.
Approximate total distances: Trek ending point to Chiang Mai City Hotel: 45 km / 1.5 hour.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Banthai Village Chiang Mai (or similar) – Superior Room

The first eight days of this tour are eventful, to say the least. So, after breakfast at your hotel, you have a full day of leisure to discover the downtown of Chiang Mai on your own, or take one of the many optional excursions available. We suggest learning about the Asian elephants at one of the elephant sanctuaries or enjoying the tranquil beauty and glorious flora of the Chiang Mai Botanical Garden. A half day cooking class or the hilltop Doi Suthep Temple, which is famed for its breathtaking views over the city are also popular choices!

Meas included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Banthai Village Chiang Mai (or similar) – Superior Room

Your last day starts with breakfast at the hotel. At the arranged time, your private driver will transfer you to Chiang Mai Airport for your flight to your next destination.

Approximate pick-up & drop off times: To be advised (Depend on your departure flight)
Approximate total distances: Chiang Mai City Hotel to Chiang Mai Airport: 10 km / 30 minutes
Meals included: Breakfast