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Northern Thailand is brimming with picturesque scenery and unique cultures. Less bustling than the cities and beaches found elsewhere in Thailand, it offer a fascinating and peaceful holiday experience. Learn more about the plight of the elephant, hike through mountain villages and experience true Thai hospitality.

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Explore our regions and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.
Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.
Your Thailand Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.

Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.

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Green landscape with raised path in Pai

The rice fields of Mae Hong Son

Itinerary:
Chiang Mai - Pai - Mae Hong Son - Chiang Mai
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £ 379.- per person (excluding flights)

Venture into the far northwest of Thailand and visit the charming villages of Pai and Mae Hong Son. Drift through a limestone cave by bamboo raft, explore traditional villages and meet local hill tribe communities.

Venture into the far northwest of Thailand and visit the charming villages of Pai and Mae Hong Son. Drift through a limestone cave by bamboo raft, explore traditional villages and meet local hill tribe communities.

Green landscape with raised path in Pai

Mekong boat view of river and mountains

Cruising the Mekong to Laos

Itinerary:
Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong - Pakbeng - Luang Prabang
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 645.- per person (excluding flights)
When to go:
November - February

Take the slow boat from Thailand to Laos on this cruise along the Mighty Mekong River from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang. Soak your aching feet in natural hot springs and visit the famous Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Burma meet. Enjoy a laid-back lunch on board the slow boat and discover the warm and welcoming Laotion people. Delve into the spiritual Pak Ou Caves before finishing your journey in the UNESCO town of Luang Prabang. This trip is a truly relaxing way to travel from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang.

Take the slow boat from Thailand to Laos on this cruise along the Mighty Mekong River from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang. Soak your aching feet in natural hot springs and visit the famous Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Burma meet. Enjoy a laid-back lunch on board the slow boat and discover the warm and welcoming Laotion people. Delve into the spiritual Pak Ou Caves before finishing your journey in the UNESCO town of Luang Prabang. This trip is a truly relaxing way to travel from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang.

Mekong boat view of river and mountains

Luang Namtha Laos

Northern Mountain Trail – Thailand to Laos

Itinerary:
Chiang Rai - Luang Namtha - Luang Prabang
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £ 695.- per person (excluding flights)
When to go:
November - February

During this trip you’ll journey from Thailand to Laos, stopping off at remote hill-tribe villages along the way. Discover the incredible nature, adventure and culture of South-East Asia’s most laid-back country as you hike through the Luang Namtha National Protected Area and learn all about the locally brewed whisky, Lao Lao. You’ll end your trip from Thailand to Laos in the enigmatic city of Luang Prabang.

During this trip you’ll journey from Thailand to Laos, stopping off at remote hill-tribe villages along the way. Discover the incredible nature, adventure and culture of South-East Asia’s most laid-back country as you hike through the Luang Namtha National Protected Area and learn all about the locally brewed whisky, Lao Lao. You’ll end your trip from Thailand to Laos in the enigmatic city of Luang Prabang.

Luang Namtha Laos

Chiang Mai elephant

Elephant Encounters in Chiang Mai

Itinerary:
Chiang Mai - Elephant Park - Chiang Mai
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 249.- per person (excluding flights)
When to go:
November - May

If you’d like a more authentic experience with these gentle giants, then this bite-sized trip offers you just that. You’ll visit Elephant Nature Park near Chiang Mai where you’ll learn all about the Asian elephants living as a herd. You will observe them bathing in the river and learn about their plight. During your time at the park you’ll learn lots of interesting information about elephants in Thailand and can contribute to their ethical treatment.

If you’d like a more authentic experience with these gentle giants, then this bite-sized trip offers you just that. You’ll visit Elephant Nature Park near Chiang Mai where you’ll learn all about the Asian elephants living as a herd. You will observe them bathing in the river and learn about their plight. During your time at the park you’ll learn lots of interesting information about elephants in Thailand and can contribute to their ethical treatment.

Chiang Mai elephant

Through the Green Hills of Pai

Location:
Chiang Mai - Pai - Chiang Mai
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 174.- per person (excluding flights)
When to go:
November - May

Venture further from Chiang Mai, right to the border with Myanmar, where the green rolling hills are endless and the traditions are strong. You’ll discover a small town of Pai, with its vibrant night markets and incredible scenery all around. Hike through the rice paddies, valleys and over the hills, and visit local villages almost frozen in time. Open your mind and heart, and Pai will welcome you with open arms.

Venture further from Chiang Mai, right to the border with Myanmar, where the green rolling hills are endless and the traditions are strong. You’ll discover a small town of Pai, with its vibrant night markets and incredible scenery all around. Hike through the rice paddies, valleys and over the hills, and visit local villages almost frozen in time. Open your mind and heart, and Pai will welcome you with open arms.

Chiang Mai cookery experience with local fam

Come dine with me in Chiang Mai

Location:
Chiang Mai
Duration:
Approximately 3 hours
Includes:
Lunch or dinner with local family
Price:
From £55 per person
When to go:
November - May

Enjoy a special lunch or dinner at a local family’s home, which also directly financially benefits the local community. This experience is a great way to get to know Thai family life, and make a new friend or two! You will find the community is incredibly friendly and love to welcome you in their home.

Enjoy a special lunch or dinner at a local family’s home, which also directly financially benefits the local community. This experience is a great way to get to know Thai family life, and make a new friend or two! You will find the community is incredibly friendly and love to welcome you in their home.

Chiang Mai cookery experience with local fam

Temples and tea near Chiang Rai

Itinerary:
Chiang Rai
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 159.- per person (excluding flights)
When to go:
November - May

Chiang Rai is becoming increasingly popular and we understand why! Tea hills nearby, temples unlike any other and close to the Golden Triangle worth it as far as we are concerned. Admire the glitter of the White Temple with your own eyes and go into the hills to pick and taste tea.

Chiang Rai is becoming increasingly popular and we understand why! Tea hills nearby, temples unlike any other and close to the Golden Triangle worth it as far as we are concerned. Admire the glitter of the White Temple with your own eyes and go into the hills to pick and taste tea.

Den Chai homestay local kids

At Home with the Thai

Itinerary:
Den Chai - Homestay - Den Chai
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from ££ 189.- per person (excluding flights)
When to go:
November - May

Sometimes when travelling in Thailand, it can be hard to discover authentic experiences or take a detour off the well-worn tourist route. However, we’ve found an authentic homestay in the Thai countryside. You’ll stay with a local Dutch-Thai family who run their Thailand homestay in a sustainable, eco-friendly way and offer you a unique opportunity to experience real life in rural Thailand. You’ll take a trip to a local village and learn all about the traditional Thai way of life before jumping on a bicycle and cycling through the untouched countryside. Here the landscapes are more rugged, the stars seem to shine brighter, and the people are ready to welcome you.

Sometimes when travelling in Thailand, it can be hard to discover authentic experiences or take a detour off the well-worn tourist route. However, we’ve found an authentic homestay in the Thai countryside. You’ll stay with a local Dutch-Thai family who run their Thailand homestay in a sustainable, eco-friendly way and offer you a unique opportunity to experience real life in rural Thailand. You’ll take a trip to a local village and learn all about the traditional Thai way of life before jumping on a bicycle and cycling through the untouched countryside. Here the landscapes are more rugged, the stars seem to shine brighter, and the people are ready to welcome you.

Den Chai homestay local kids

Thailand Chiang Mai local village

Hikes, Bikes and Bamboo Rafting

Itinerary:
Chiang Mai - Hill tribe trek - Chiang Mai
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
from £ 199.- per person (excluding flights)
When to go:
November - May

During the next few days you will have the pleasure of meeting the kind Karen people as well as exploring the pristine nature of northern Thailand. Your guide will take you into the remote hills to places where nature is at its best and most travellers miss out on. Here you can cycle past orchards, hidden waterfalls and tropical forests. As with the two-day trek, you’ll spend the first night at the Karen village where tourism is more noticeable. On the second night however you’ll sleep in a simple shelter located the hills. You’ll travel in a group of up to 10 people, which makes this trek a more personal experience with lasting memories.

During the next few days you will have the pleasure of meeting the kind Karen people as well as exploring the pristine nature of northern Thailand. Your guide will take you into the remote hills to places where nature is at its best and most travellers miss out on. Here you can cycle past orchards, hidden waterfalls and tropical forests. As with the two-day trek, you’ll spend the first night at the Karen village where tourism is more noticeable. On the second night however you’ll sleep in a simple shelter located the hills. You’ll travel in a group of up to 10 people, which makes this trek a more personal experience with lasting memories.

Thailand Chiang Mai local village

Mae Sai Thailand

Myanmar, Monks and the Mekong

Itinerary:
Chiang Mai - Chiang Dao - Thaton - Mae Salong - Chiang Saen - Tachilek - Chiang Rai
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from ££ 354.- per person (excluding flights)
When to go:
November - May

While exploring the culture and history of Thailand, you could take a trip up to the lush greenery of the north and cross the border to Myanmar. This cultural trip will take you to the famous “Golden Triangle” which sees Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet across the mighty Mekong River. The green rolling hills and many rural towns are the perfect setting for a visit to distinctive hill tribe villages, ancient Thai temples and to sample the delicious local cuisine. Over two days you’ll travel with a private driver and guide to visit hot springs, temples, local villages and the Burmese border town of Tachilek.

While exploring the culture and history of Thailand, you could take a trip up to the lush greenery of the north and cross the border to Myanmar. This cultural trip will take you to the famous “Golden Triangle” which sees Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet across the mighty Mekong River. The green rolling hills and many rural towns are the perfect setting for a visit to distinctive hill tribe villages, ancient Thai temples and to sample the delicious local cuisine. Over two days you’ll travel with a private driver and guide to visit hot springs, temples, local villages and the Burmese border town of Tachilek.

Mae Sai Thailand