18 Days of adventure in Thailand. From the famous white sand of Thai Beaches to the Buddhist Temples and ancient cultures of Thailand's north! See all of Asia's friendliest country.
Day 1-4: Cooking class and cultural immersion in Chiang Mai
Our first day, we’ll embark on an Amazing Race–style activity in Chiang Mai Old City. We'll enjoy a cooking class on a farm, run by a local family who’s been teaching organic farming to the community for many decades. A hike in the Mae On district will lead us to breathtaking views overlooking Chiang Mai; we’ll celebrate afterward with a soak in natural hot springs. A day with some hill tribe villagers will teach us basket-weaving, and we’ll explore the area’s famous rice fields!
Day 5: Rock climb at Crazy Horse
Our climbing instructors will teach us the ins and outs of knot-tying, belaying, and even the Tyrolean traverse, which will help us escape the heat as we explore the surrounding caves.
Day 6-8: Visit Sticky Falls, an elephant sanctuary, and a hidden temple
We'll explore these unique falls and climb up these falls!! We’ll cool off in the pools at the base of the falls and keep our eyes peeled for colorful butterflies. The next day will be spent at the Elephant Nature Park. On our last day in Chiang Mai, we’ll take a morning hike to Wat Palad, a beautiful temple tucked away (i.e., hidden) in the forest.
Day 9-11: Snorkeling and community service around Koh Kood
We’ll spend a day traveling in a longtail boat and snorkeling in the clear, gentle waters of Koh Kood. We’ll relax on the soft, white-sand beaches under abundant palm tree shade. Next up is helping clean up the mangrove forests near Koh Kood.
Day 12-13: Floating Huts on Koh Sok
Making our way across the lake, we stop at our floating huts on the water to get settled for the evening. We will spend the rest of our time swimming in the lake, jumping off our bedroom decks straight into the water, and exploring the vast fingers of the lake in kayaks.
Day 14-16: Visit Phuket and Gibbon Monkey Sanctuary
After sampling authentic, fresh street food and watching entertaining street performers in Phuket’s night markets, we’ll visit the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project. We'll also visit the 112-foot-tall Big Buddha and spend several afternoons relaxing on Phuket's beautiful beaches.
Day 17: Island hop in Phang Nga Bay
We’ll spend time cruising around famous landmarks in Phang Nga Bay like James Bond Island. Nearby is Koh Panyee, an entire village built over the water on stilts. We’ll visit quieter beaches as well, taking time to swim and snorkel in the emerald-green water.
Accomodations include an eco-resort, a homestay in the hill tribe village and private beach hostels.
