Thailand holidays, tailor made
| country: | Thailand |
| location: | Thai hill tribes, Northern Thailand |
| departures: | This trip can be tailor-made and departures can be arranged all year. The sample itinerary below can be modified to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination. |
| price: | From £1495 (12 days) including flights from the UK, private transfers, accommodation and services of an experienced driver/guide. This trip can also be booked without flights |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Experience the traditional culture and scenery of Northern Thailand and contribute to its ongoing survival.
The itinerary begins with a visit to the hill tribe museum in Chiang Mai which gives a wonderful insight into the hill tribe social system and way of life that is so deeply rooted in the culture of this region. This is followed by a visit to some of the best maintained hill tribe villages in the region, where you can meet some of the villagers, witness the children at schools and observe how sustainable tourism policies created by the Government are keeping this way of living alive. Accommodation for this part of the trip is at the Lisu Lodge, winner of 5 international awards for being a role model for sustainable tourism development. The lodge actively contributes to village life and supports various aid projects.
After Chiang Mai, you visit Mae Hong Son and Pai to experience more of the hill tribe country before trying your hand at elephant riding and bamboo rafting. In the evening you recover from your exertions at the eco friendly Fern Resort.
The tour finishes with a two night visit to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand's oldest, where you can see a vast array of native wildlife from elephants to gibbons and macaques. The trip will include both a days’ guided visit to the park and a night safari, before you return to Bangkok for your flight home.
The itinerary begins with a visit to the hill tribe museum in Chiang Mai which gives a wonderful insight into the hill tribe social system and way of life that is so deeply rooted in the culture of this region. This is followed by a visit to some of the best maintained hill tribe villages in the region, where you can meet some of the villagers, witness the children at schools and observe how sustainable tourism policies created by the Government are keeping this way of living alive. Accommodation for this part of the trip is at the Lisu Lodge, winner of 5 international awards for being a role model for sustainable tourism development. The lodge actively contributes to village life and supports various aid projects.
After Chiang Mai, you visit Mae Hong Son and Pai to experience more of the hill tribe country before trying your hand at elephant riding and bamboo rafting. In the evening you recover from your exertions at the eco friendly Fern Resort.
The tour finishes with a two night visit to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand's oldest, where you can see a vast array of native wildlife from elephants to gibbons and macaques. The trip will include both a days’ guided visit to the park and a night safari, before you return to Bangkok for your flight home.
best time to travel
November and December, just after the rainy season has finished so the scenery is at its best, yet you can still expect warm dry days. January to April are also dry months.day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly to Bangkok |
| Day 2: | Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Check in at hotel in Chiang Mai followed by an afternoon visit to the hill tribe. |
| Day 3: | Full day exploring countryside around Chiang Mai. |
| Day 4: | Lisu Lodge trip including an overnight stay at Lisu Lodge. |
| Day 5: | Lisu Lodge trip. Stay at Tri Yaan Na Ros. |
| Day 6: | Fly from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son and enjoy a river trip and a visit to the hill tribe village. |
| Day 7: | Drive to Pai through stunning scenery before staying at the Belle Villa. |
| Day 8: | Drive to Chiang Rai and enjoy an afternoon visit to the Opium Museum. Stay overnight at the Anantara Resort. |
| Day 9: | Elephant riding and bamboo rafting. |
| Day 10: | Fly to Bangkok and drive to Khao Yai National Park and Night Safari at the National Park. |
| Day 11: | Day exploring the park. |
| Day 12: | Transfer back to Bangkok and fly back to London. |
tailor made holidays
This trip can be tailormade to create a unique holiday for your individual requirements by travel experts with intimate knowledge of the destination. It is a more individual trip that will suit those who enjoy immersing themselves in new cultures and environments, with the flexibility to plan a trip at your own pace. Quality and value are the hallmark of these trips, with most services being provided on a private basis.how this holiday makes a difference
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The itinerary uses recognised sustainable tourism accommodations, including the award winning Lisu Lodge. It gives an insight to the workings of hill tribe life through visits to the hill tribe museum and the Doi Tung Foundation, both of which give a very good impression of the struggles these villages face in embracing tourism while trying to maintain their way of life. This is then brought to life with visits to typical hill tribe villages where you can witness first hand the village life while knowing that you are contributing to the protection of this special way of life.
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