Explore the hills, rivers and tropical jungles of Northern Thailand. The Pai Valley and Mae Hong Son area has all the ingredients of a great adventure. The climate is perfect - hot days and cool nights. The scene varies from poppy fields to sunflower bushes, to teak forests, grassland and rice paddies … as we enjoy trekking and visiting the many colorful hill tribes in their natural habitats and opportunities to experience river rafting along fast flowing rivers. This trip ends with some relaxing days at Koh Samed, a paradise island in the Gulf of Thailand, still waiting to be discovered.

Day 1 : Arrive Bangkok
Transfer on arrival to MANHATTAN HOTEL. Rest of the day free at leisure.

Day 2 : Bangkok (B+L)
Morning boat trip along the Chao Phya River and the inner canals of Bangkok with a visit to the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun). After lunch, we visit the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew).

Day 3 : Bangkok to Chiang Mai by bus (B)
Leave Bangkok in the morning by a/c coach on an extensive drive northbound for Chiang Mai.
Evening arrival in Chiang Mai, transfer to STAR HOTEL. Tonight, you can stroll around the Night Bazaar, shopping for souvenirs.

Day 4 : Chiang Mai (B)
Today, we visit the Doi Suthep Mountain Temple with its famous naga-staircases and offering a panoramic view of the entire surrounding from atop. Later on, we visit the Home Industries on the outskirt of the city.

Day 5 : Chiang Mai - Pai Valley (B)
Depart Chiang Mai by pick-up truck along winding roads and through breathtaking mountain scenery to Pai Valley. O/N  MUANG PAI RESORT.

Day 6 : Trekking (B+L+D)
Rough drive to the Lisu Village at Ban Nam Rin, then commence trekking through undulating hillsides to a Karen Village. Continue the trek to a small village where we stay with a Lahu family.  O/N at Village Huts.

Day 7 : Trekking - Ban Soppong (B+L+D)
Around 7 hours of trekking from one village to another until we reach Soppong Village, the main Thai Village in the area. O/N at a Guesthouse.

Day 8 : Ban Sopping - River Camp (B+L+D)
By truck, we drive to Nam Khong River, a tributary of the Pai River and begin our thrilling river trip, rafting along the river to Suza waterfall, reaching the camp site in late afternoon. O/N at River Camp.

Day 9 : River Camp - Mae Hong Son (B+L)
We spend half-day rafting downstream, stopping along the way at a hot spring before guiding the rafts through the gorges of Pai and the many challenging rapids. We then drive to Mae Hong Son. O/N at GOLDEN PAI RESORT.

Day 10 : Mae Hong Son - Chiang Mai (B)
Today, we visit the many Burmese style temples around Mae Hong Son and have time to stroll around town before we board our flight back to Chiang Mai. O/N at STAR HOTEL.

Day 11 : Chiang Mai to Bangkok by train (B)
A free day to relax and wander around this charming city. This evening, we board our overnight train (2nd class sleeper) for Bangkok.

Day 12 : Bangkok to Koh Samed
Early morning arrival at Bangkok and transfer by road to Ban Phe Pier in Rayong province and transfer by boat to Koh Samed. We spend the remainder of the day for a well-earned rest. The island is blessed with crystal clear sea, powdery white sand beaches and abundant coral beds to offer great snorkeling opportunities. O/N at VONG DUEN VILLA.

Day 13 : Koh Samed (B)
Another day of relaxing, sun tanning and swimming in great quiet atmosphere.

Day 14 : To Bangkok (B)
The morning is free. We board our boat around noon for Ban Phet and continue by road to Bangkok. O/N at MANHATTAN HOTEL.

Day 15 : Depart Bangkok (B)
At leisure until transfer time Bangkok airport for your flight departure. Check-out 12  noon.

INCLUDES :
Transfers & transportation, boat trips, a/c coach fare Bangkok / Chiang Mai, train fare Chiang Mai / Bangkok, accommodation on twin / triple  sharing at hotels and village huts, meals as specified, visits & sightseeing per itinerary with entrance fees and service of English speaking guide.