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8-Day Northern Thailand Hilltribes & Villages Tour from Bangkok: Chiang Mai, Ban Mae Jok and Pa Khao Lam | Small Group Tour

8-Day Northern Thailand Hilltribes & Villages Tour from Bangkok: Chiang Mai, Ban Mae Jok and Pa Khao Lam | Small Group Tour

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Tour Code: 691173
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8-Day Northern Thailand Hilltribes & Villages Tour from Bangkok: Chiang Mai, Ban Mae Jok and Pa Khao Lam | Small Group Tour-map
Departure City Departure City
Bangkok
End City End City
Bangkok
Duration Duration
8 days
Language Language
English Live
Tour Themes Tour Themes
Cultural & Historical
Guide Type Guide Type
Fully Guided Tour
Activity Level Activity Level
Moderate

Highlights

• 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners included
• Experience the bustle of Bangkok
• Explore the vibrancy of Chiang Mai
• Trek through northern hilltribes and meet the locals
• Float downstream on a bamboo raft

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Itinerary

D1
Bangkok
Sawasdee House Khaosan or similar
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
D2
Bangkok - Chiang Mai
Basic Overnight Train or similar
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Wat Pho

Bangkok's Grand Palace

D3
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Gate Hotel or similar
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

D4
Chiang Mai - Ban Mae Jok
Basic Hilltribe Huts or similar
B: Included, L: Included, D: Included
D5
Ban Mae Jok - Pa Khao Lam
Basic Hilltribe Huts or similar
B: Included, L: Included, D: Included
D6
Pa Khao Lam - Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Gate Hotel or similar
B: Included, L: Included, D: Excluded
D7
Chiang Mai - Bangkok
Basic Overnight Train or similar
B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
D8
Bangkok
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Note: Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

D2 Activity 1 Wat Po Visit
D3 Activity 1 Doi Suthep Temple
D7 Activity 1 Chiang Mai Cycling Tour
All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separately. Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

What’s Included

Includes
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Discover Moment: Bangkok
  • Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang Mai
  • Hilltribe trek
  • Bamboo rafting
  • Street food crawl
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Local bus, songthaew, train, walking, river raft
  • Group Leader: 1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking staff
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners (Allow USD65-85 for meals not included)
Excludes
  • Airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
  • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals that tour guide arranges
  • Optional tours (Items and prices may vary due to different seasons and are subject to the final confirmation made by tour guide when on tour.)
  • It is customary in Asia to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is expected - though not compulsory - and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $1.5-$3.5 USD per guest per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. Also at the end of each trip if you felt your CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per guest, per week can be used.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation Made Within 31 days prior to departure, No Refund
  • Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 61 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount
  • Cancellation Made 62 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount
• We are not responsible for any incidental expenses or consequential losses that the Client may have incurred as a result of the booking such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or rail, non refundable car parking or other fees, loss of earnings, or loss of enjoyment, etc. If the Client is offered a refund but requests an alternative tour of a higher value than that originally booked, then the Client must pay the difference in price.

Special Notes

  • Dossier Disclaimer
    * The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
    * VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
  • Itinerary Disclaimer
    * While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
    * Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
  • Important Notes
    * Please note that this tour combines with other tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with us, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another tour, after your trip concludes.
  • Group Leader Description
    * All group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
  • Meals
    * Eating is a big part of traveling. Traveling with us you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each others company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favorite restaurants during your trip. Included breakfasts will usually be Asian style consisting of noodles or rice soup or bread and eggs. Vegetarians will be able to find a range of different foods, although in some areas the choice maybe limited. While trekking in remote regions food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
  • What to Take
    * We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. Be sure to check weather conditions online before you depart. We recommend you bring sun protection cream from home to ensure it meets your needs.
    * During the trek, you will only need to carry a daypack with your essentials. Your luggage will be stored at the start hotel in Chiang Mai and your valuables in a group safety deposit box.
    * Your CEO will provide instructions on what you need to bring in your daypack on the trek. Usually, this includes a couple of changes of clothes, wet shoes (for river crossings), personal toiletries, flashlight/headlamp, tissues, any personal medications, and electronics you wish to bring along. A small drybag for electronics and a reusable water bottle may also be useful. During the trek, guides will have first aid kits.
  • Laundry
    * Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
  • Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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