Magic Thailand

From the hotel, a transfer to Kanchanaburi where forced laborers and prisoners of war in the Second World War created the infamous Burma railway. We pay a visit to the JEATH museum, and the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. After lunch a visit to the Hellfire Pass Memorial, where the story of the construction of the railway is shown. Then back to the Jungle Rafts, where we had lunch already and where you will spend the next 2 nights*, a special place to escape from the hectic everyday life. There is no electricity in this hotel, but the beautiful setting and overwhelming nature will make it an unforgettable experience. The next day a visit to a Mon village and some more relaxing at the Jungle Rafts. To end your stay in Kanchanaburi a ride on the Burma railway itself from Nam Tok station, over the dangerous-looking wooden bridges with the beautiful views. From here back to Bangkok.

*If you do not want to spend the night on the Jungle Rafts, we offer you the possibility to spend the night in the Floathouse River Kwai. Rooms here have air conditioning. Please enquire about extra costs.

A day in Bangkok to explore and enjoy the city more. In the evening you take the night train to Chiang Mai.

Start with exploring Chaing Mai at your leisure and prepare for your trek which will start the next day. On the morning of day 8 we drive to Mae Wang, south of Chiang Mai and from here you go on a trek through the mountains to visit hill tribe villages. You walk through dense forest, open areas, owned by mountain people and sometimes along or through rivers. You spend the night in a Karen village**, in one of their houses and experience their lifestyle and food, an experience to never forget. Day 9 we walk down the hills for a visit to an elephant camp, a swim at a waterfall and bamboo rafting trip along a peaceful river, then onward to Chiang Mai.
On days 10 and 11, more time to explore the city, visit the temples of this beautiful city, go for a zipline tour, visit the umbrella village Bor Sang or the woodcarvers’ town of Ban Tawai. Enough to do and see in Chiang Mai, don’t forget to visit the famous night market.
Your tour ends on the morning of the 12th day, we can make arrangements for transfer to Bangkok Airport for your connecting international flight or you can extend your holiday either at a beach or in the North, depending on your choice, check it out here.

**If you do not want to spend the night with a mountain tribe, we will book an extra night for you at the hotel in Chiang Mai and you will do a 1-day trek. The next day is then a day off in Chiang Mai. There are no extra costs.