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  • Day trips in Bangkok, Chiangmai
  • Discover Thailand programs
  • Hill Tribe Treks
  • Kayaking and Rain Forest Trips
  • Thailand "The Land of Smiles" is an incomparable travel destination. The size of France, Thailand is a fascinating country of great diversity that offers something for everyone. Pristine sunny tropical beaches abound, offering snorkeling and scuba diving and isolated but accessible islands, as well as kayaking, jet and water skiing, or just pleasant lounging under palm trees. The fascinating cultural heritage of Thailand can be explored in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Central Thailand where the royal Sukkothai and Ayuthaya cultures formed Thailand's modern identity. The country's great diversity is evident in the green hills, bamboo and teak forests and elephant camps of the North and its cities, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai and in the lovely Golden Triangle with views of Laos across the mighty Mekong River.

    Amazing Bangkok is constantly evolving, cosmopolitan and regal, always busy, noisy, and friendly. It is a city full of bustling markets, museums and incredible Buddhist temples. A futuristic monorail system, the Sky Train and the inexpensive ferry boats on the Chao Phraya River get you around effortlessly. Thailand's cuisine is world famous ranging from street side hawkers serving steaming bowls of hot spicy noodles to world class restaurants. Hotel accommodations ranging from the ultra luxurious Oriental Hotel, one of the world's top ten, to inexpensive but comfortable guesthouses will delight you.

    Thailand offers endless possibilities, especially as a honeymoon destination Whether you just need hotels and air fares, or a custom land program with treks, private guides, etc. let us know. We will be glad to work with you. We are pleased to enclose a variety of custom programs some of which are based on a minimum of just 2 participants with a private guide.

    Day trips in Bangkok, Chiangmai and Chiangrai

    Here are popular day trips for Bangkok, Chiangmai, and Chiangrai etc. These can be arranged in any order, and with a private English-speaking guide and driver, or Sit In Coach. (SIC)

    SIC means you join other clients signed up for tour of the day in the same coach. The coach will pick up clients from different hotels, and at end of day drop clients off at selected hotels. Cost is less than using a private guide/driver, program is more structured, some time is lost with the pick ups and drop offs.

    For details about these day trips, please click here

    Hill Tribe Treks

    Thailand, especially up north offers rugged hills, rivers, and wonderful opportunities for hiking and visiting hill tribes.

    Hill tribe Treks in Mae Hong Son (5 days: Moderate)
    Chiang Mai - Pai - Mae Hong son: trekking - elephant riding -bamboo rafting - boat trip - biking [more info...]

    Naturally Chiangmai (3 / 2 Nights )
    Hiking at Doi Inthanon National Park - Hmong & Karen Hill tribes -Thai village life - Soft whitewater rafting [ more info ]

    Chiang Rai Karen and Lahu Tribal Lifestyles on Mae Kok River ( 3 days / 2 nights )
    Chiang Rai: boat trip - hiking - home stays and interaction with Karen & Lahu people [more info...]

    The Hill tribes of Chiangmai and Chiang Rai (5 days: Moderate)
    Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai: bamboo rafting - elephant riding - visits/ interactions/ and overnights at Hmong/ Karen/ and Lahu Hill tribe villages - boat trip on the Mae Kok River [more info...]

    Discover Thailand programs

    With so much to see and do, it can be a challenge trying to figure it all out, especially if you are the first time visitor, and have a limited time to spend. These Discover Thailand programs are designed with selecting the best, with all details taken care of— just relax and enjoy your time exploring!

    Thailand Unveiled (6 days / 5 nights)
    Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Sukhothai - Lampang - Chiang Rai -Golden Triangle - Chiang Mai [more info...]

    Old Kingdom of Thailand (6 days / 5 nights)
    Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Lopburi - Phitsanulok - Sukhothai - Si Satchanalai - Phrae - Chiang Rai -Chiang Mai. [more info...]

    Mae Kok / Chiang Rai /Golden Triangle ( 3 days / 2 nights) [more info...]

    Chiang Rai Enchanting Tour ( 4 days / 3 nights ) [more info...]

    Chiangmai to Luang Prabang via the Golden Triangle and the Mekong ( 6 days / 5 Nights ) [more info...]

    Kayaking and Rain Forest Trips

    Thailand, with its large diversity of terrain offers endless possibilities for the active traveler— kayaking, scuba diving, water rafting, wonderful bird watching, and rain forests to explore. We have listed only 2 activities here-- let us know if you have something else in mind.