Northern Thailand

Travel north and venture through the tropical jungles, on foot or on elephant, explore the walled inner-city of Chaing Mai, and visit the Golden Triangle - where Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. Discover a slower paced Thailand, that was once a bustling drug passage, marvel at this dark history and the stunning scenery.

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Chiang Mai mini adventures Description
Thai Cooking Course

1-3 days fr £38

Hands up how many people know the difference between Thai Basil and the regular stuff? Or what you can do with coconut milk? Thai food is available almost the world over, but with its seeming complexity and unusual ingredients, many people are simply too scared to give it a go themselves. Now's your opportunity to impress your mates on your return home, by learning how to cook Thai food in style with a proper Thai chef at his home or restaurant. It's not all work and no play though - you get to eat the stuff too. Choose from a one, two or three day course for an ever increasing amount of expertise!
Live Like a Local in Chiang Mai

3 days fr £199

Kick off with a boat ride along the Ping River and check out daily life as you drift along. Continue by 'Sam lor' (tricycle) to the huge bustling Waroros market where all kinds of produce sit side by side in a colourful exhibition of wares. Moving on, visit seldom visited temples and join a 'monk chat' program where real monks tell you all about their lives! Polish your stir-fry skills with the included Thai cooking course before opting for a cracking Thai massage with a difference - as a former prison inmate demonstrates the skills they learnt at a rehabilitation program. Your tour ends with a visit to Doi Suthep temple, an undeniable highlight of Chiang Mai.
Hilltribe Hut Experience

3 days fr £175

Pull on those muddy walking boots, stretch the muscles out and take to the hills on this adventure packed trip taking in the unique sights of northern Thailand. You’ll hike through remote villages, learn the secrets to jungle survival from the locals and race down rivers in your own hand-constructed bamboo raft. You’ll even get the chance to experience an amazing once-in-a-lifetime elephant ride. You'll feast on delicious local food and spend two nights shacked up with the locals in traditional bamboo huts. If you're looking to escape the cities and get a taste of the real Thailand, then this whirlwind journey will take you into the heart of this fascinating country.
Chiang Mai & Golden Triangle

3 days fr £249

Experience the charm of Thailand's north on this journey to the intriguing Golden Triangle. Kiss the madness and mayhem of Chiang Mai goodbye as you head north to a land of myth and fable... Actually it's the area where Thailand, Burma and Laos meet, but it still conjures up images of poppy fields, Chinese Warlords and smugglers! Ride elephants in the jungle, meet friendly Akha people, visit an opium museum and perhaps step a sneaky foot into laid-back Laos. Absorb the rich history, scenic beauty and melting pot of cultures and cuisines on this short yet extremely sweet adventure.

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