Jungle Rafting and the Golden Triangle Adventure Essential InfoNo gap year Thailand can be compete with out a visit to the north of the country, were you can visit the golden triangle, and the stunning jungle surrounds and visit the long neck hill tribes.
This Xtreme Gap adventure takes you on a week long trip, where you will be:
- Riding an elephant
- Bamboo rafting through jungles
- Taking a boat trip along Mae Khong river to Laos through the golden triangle.
- Trekking through the jungle and visiting waterfalls
- Visiting hill tribes and the long neck people
- Watching a traditional Northern Thai show over a lovely Thai meal.
- Then to finish off the week, you will be taken on a 2 day White water rafting trip through the jungle in Pai, this is a couple of hours from Chang Mai and is considered to be one of the most beautiful regions in Northern Thailand.
Chang Mai
Chang Mai will be your home for 5 days of the trip. Chang Mai is a thriving city in north of Thailand surrounded by jungles and hills and is very popular with backpackers for good reason. It is a great base to explore traditional Thai culture, and is also a the perfect place to meet other travelers, swap stories and begin your Thailand gap year. Whilst your days will be reasonably full with activities you will have some spare time to explore the area and check out the nightlife.
The Rafting
The rivers rapids (60 of them no less) are powered by the mighty Himalayas, providing ample white water challenges from class 4's, and long stretches of peaceful chilled drifting watching the world go by.
The White water rafting is supervised by professional boat captains, and English speaking guide.
Please note that we run independent Thailand backpacking tours, that means that you will not be shepherded all over the country with the same group being treated like cattle! Our tours are designed to take a bit more of a grown up view, perfect to bolt on to your existing Thailand backpacking trip. This means we will not dictate how long you can stay in one region and this allows for plenty of flexibility during your trip.
Accommodation
All Accommodation is included on a shared camping or hostel basis. Single person supliment available at €35 for the week.
Getting There
The programme begins in Chang Mai. You can fly from Bangkok very easily or even go overland (this is a long train ride.)
If you would like assistance with your flights, we can assist with sourcing the best value flight options, just indicate on your booking form.
When To Go
This programme is available June to middle of February, if you are planning on travelling at other times, you can do this trip with out the final 2 days rafting, contact us for detail and prices.
Price and Dates
Included
- Airport pick up in Chang Mai (we can advise on transfers if you are including the Bangkok arrival package)
- Transport as detailed in itinerary
- 6 nights accommodation (4 in Chang Mai and 2 nights at rafting camps on the Pai river)
- Most meals (Bx6, Lx4,Dx3)
- English speaking guides and trained rafting captains
- All rafting equipment including all necessary safety equipment
- Transfer to Pai
Excluded- Transfers to Chang Mai
- Transfers from Chang Mai (although happy to advise)
- International flights
- visas (although this can be done on a free 30 day tourist visa)
- Travel Insurance
- Some meals
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Itinerary
Day 01: Chiang Mai (D)
Arrive Chiang Mai and transfer to a comfortable Hostel, in the evening your are welcomed to Chiang Mai with Khantok Dinner & Northern Thai Traditional Show.
Day 02 :Chiang Mai – Hill Tribes Trek for one day (B/L)
tick into breakfast at the hotel before departing from Chiang Mai at 08.30 A.M.
Full day trip to the Elephant Camp, for a ride on an Elephant. Afterwards time to try out some bamboo rafting and short trek to Thai Hill Tribes (Karen & Meo). Afterwards we will visit waterfall.
Day 03: Chiang Mai & Chiangrai (B/L)
Breakfast hostel. This will be followed by a full day trip Padong Long Neck & Long Ears hill tribes and then onto Chiangrai. Enjoy some hot Springs, and then take an unforgettable boat trip to the Golden Triangle ( Thai – Laos – Mynmar ) a long Mae Khong River to Laos. We will also be visiting Mae Sai city near Mynm(Burma) border.
Day 04: Chiang Mai (B)
08.30 after breakfast you have this day at your leisure to explore Chang Mai, perhaps take a massage, take a Thai food cookery lesson or visit the gorgeous Wats (temples).
Day 05: Chiang Mai – Pai for some White Water Rafting.
After breakfast you will be picked up and transferred to Pai for some White water rafting.
Day 06 +7 White Water Rafting.
Tour ends on day 7.
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