Northern Hilltribes and Villages
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From the chaotic streetscape of Bangkok, head to the cooler mountains of Northern Thailand. Trek through the jungle with your guide and find yourself staying with some of the many hilltribe villages that are dotted across this spectacular area. Learn firsthand about hilltribe life and how these villagers have managed to preserve their unique culture and traditions over hundreds of years.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok at any time.Day 2 Bangkok
With towering skyscrapers pressed up against Chinese shop-houses and brand new Mercedes squeezing past vendors with pushcarts, Bangkok is a city of contrasts. Explore the sights, while delighting in the dazzling Grand Palace and the city’s countless pagodas, and enjoying some shopping in Bangkok’s malls and open-air markets.Day 3 Chiang Mai
This northern city has long been a travellers favourite. Enclosed by a moat and crumbling walls, the old city features great cafes and shops. Try the fantastic street food, shop at the eclectic night bazaar or visit any of the hundreds of temples and beautiful surrounding countryside.Day 4-6 Hilltribe Trek (3B,2L,2D)
Trek through the rolling hills and mountainsides of northern Thailand - home to a vast diversity of ethnic minorities, each with their own culture, traditions, language and costume.Day 7 Chiang Mai
Return to the enchanting city of Chiang Mai. Sit in on a meditation class at one of the temples or test your culinary skills and join one of the numerous Thai cooking classes.Day 8 Depart Bangkok
You are free to depart at any time today.Trip Information
| Accommodation | Simple fan-cooled hotel/guesthouses (3 nts), basic hilltribe villages (2 nts, multishare), overnight trains (2 nts). |
| Departure | Departs every Sunday, year round |
| DepEnd | Sun-Sun |
| Group Size | Max 15, Avg 10 |
| Included Highlights | Hilltribe trek |
| Local Payment | USD100 or Thai Baht 3400 |
| Meals Included | 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners. |
| StartFinish | ex Bangkok |
| Testimonial | "This trip exceeded all expectations in every way. You simply cannot anticipate the feelings that this area of Thailand conjurs up within you." - Ellen Battison travelled on Northern Hilltribes and Villages |
| Transport | Local bus, train, elephant, walking, river raft. |
| Brochure Intro | From the chaotic streetscape of Bangkok, head to the cooler mountains of Northern Thailand. Trek through the jungle with your guide and find yourself staying with some of the many hilltribe villages that are dotted across this spectacular area. Learn firsthand about hilltribe life and how these villagers have managed to preserve their unique culture and traditions over hundreds of years. |
When can I go?
| Start Date | Finish Date | Places Available |
| 2008-07-13 | 2008-07-20 | 7+ |
| 2008-07-27 | 2008-08-03 | 7+ |
| 2008-08-10 | 2008-08-17 | 7+ |
| 2008-08-24 | 2008-08-31 | 7+ |
| 2008-09-07 | 2008-09-14 | 7+ |
| 2008-09-21 | 2008-09-28 | 7+ |
| 2008-10-05 | 2008-10-12 | 7+ |
| 2008-10-19 | 2008-10-26 | 7+ |
| 2008-11-02 | 2008-11-09 | 7+ |
| 2008-11-16 | 2008-11-23 | 7+ |
| 2008-11-23 | 2008-11-30 | 7+ |
| 2008-11-30 | 2008-12-07 | 7+ |
| 2008-12-07 | 2008-12-14 | 7+ |
| 2008-12-14 | 2008-12-21 | 7+ |
| 2008-12-21 | 2008-12-28 | 7+ |
| 2008-12-28 | 2009-01-04 | 7+ |
| 2009-01-04 | 2009-01-11 | 7+ |
| 2009-01-11 | 2009-01-18 | 7+ |
| 2009-01-18 | 2009-01-25 | 7+ |
| 2009-01-25 | 2009-02-01 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-01 | 2009-02-08 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-08 | 2009-02-15 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-15 | 2009-02-22 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-22 | 2009-03-01 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-01 | 2009-03-08 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-08 | 2009-03-15 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-22 | 2009-03-29 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-05 | 2009-04-12 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-19 | 2009-04-26 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-03 | 2009-05-10 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-17 | 2009-05-24 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-31 | 2009-06-07 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-14 | 2009-06-21 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-28 | 2009-07-05 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-12 | 2009-07-19 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-26 | 2009-08-02 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-09 | 2009-08-16 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-23 | 2009-08-30 | 7+ |
| 2009-09-06 | 2009-09-13 | 7+ |
| 2009-09-20 | 2009-09-27 | 7+ |
| 2009-10-04 | 2009-10-11 | 7+ |
| 2009-10-18 | 2009-10-25 | 7+ |
| 2009-11-01 | 2009-11-08 | 7+ |
| 2009-11-15 | 2009-11-22 | 7+ |
| 2009-11-22 | 2009-11-29 | 7+ |
| 2009-11-29 | 2009-12-06 | 7+ |
| 2009-12-06 | 2009-12-13 | 7+ |
| 2009-12-13 | 2009-12-20 | 7+ |
| 2009-12-20 | 2009-12-27 | 7+ |
| 2009-12-27 | 2010-01-03 | 7+ |
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