Thailand Hike, Bike & Kayak - ATHB 

14 days - ex Bangkok

The best way to appreciate paradise is to jump straight into it. Hike through the dense tropical jungle, past lush rice paddy fields to remote hilltribe villages. Discover charming side streets and narrow back lanes as we jump off the tourist track and view city life from the seat of a bicycle in Kanchanaburi. Kayak through the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea on the western coast of Thailand.

Included Highlights: Bike riding around Bangkok, Hilltribe trek, Cycling in and around Kanchnaburi, Rafting on River Kwai, Sea Kayaking on Andaman Sea

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok at any time.

Jump on your bicycle and escape to the quieter back-streets of this frenetic city. Hidden temples, lovely parks, amazing street food vendors, you never know what you may find.

On the evening of day 2 we board an overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai.

Days 3-4 Chiang Mai & Hilltribe trek
On arrival to Chiang Mai we transfer to our guesthouse for showers and breakfast and then visit the trek rental shop to pickup any gear that might be need. After driving into the hills we start with a half day of trekking. Head to the mountains for an unforgetttable hike through the jungle, past rice paddies and alongside streams and waterfalls. Emerge out of the jungle and discover remote hilltribe villages, home to Karen, Lahu and Akha peoples. Spend some time with our hilltribe hosts, learning about their unique cultures and
relaxing in traditional bamboo cottages.

Day 6 Chiang Mai
We arrive in mid morning of day 6 and have free time to explore for the rest of the day before catching the overnight train back to Bangkok.

Days 7-8 Ayuthaya & Kanchanaburi
Ayuthaya served as Thailand's capital from the 14th to 18th centuries, when it ranked as one of the most magnificent cities in the world. Late in the 17th century its population reached one million, and foreign visitors wrote awestruck accounts of its size and splendour. Located 86km north of Bangkok, the ruins of this World Heritage Site may be visited on foot and include various pagodas and Buddha images.

Aterwards we continue onto Kanchanaburi, situated alongside the River Kwae Yai amongst limestone hills, Kanchanaburi (golden city) is most famous (or infamous) for the death railway that was constructed during WWII using prisoners of war and Asian labor. The bridge on the River Kwae, the war cemetery, JEATH war museum all make up the major attractions of this town. Many veterans and descendants of the POW?s return here to honor those that died during the construction of the railroad. The story goes that the British were the first to survey the track lines but decided it would be too difficult to build. The Japanese during WWII want to establish a supply route to Myanmar and India. As the route along the river was covered by thick forest, the Japanese thought that it would be better protected. The allies bombed the railway in two places ? at the beginning in Thailand (the bridge) and the end in Myanmar. All up the track is 415kms long, with around 300km in Thailand. Around 100,000 Asian laborers and 16,000 POW?s died during its construction with the track only running for about 20 months.

Kanchanaburi province itself is the third largest province in Thailand and possesses some of the best preserved natural sites in Thailand ? partly due to the fact that it is still sparsely populated.

On arrival to Kanchanaburi we board rafts and float down the river in Erawan National Park. The park contains the waterfalls of the same name (seven tiers of blue clear water with little fish that nibble at your feet), is well worth a visit. You are meant to be able to see Erawan; the 3 headed elephant that carries the Hindu God Indra, when you reach level seven (use your imagination!). The evening of day 7 sees us staying in basic raft accommadation.

The next day is spent cycling around the sites of Kanchanburi before heading down to the south of Thailand.

Days 9 Krabi
Arriving by plane to the west coast town of Krabi where we check into our beach guest house to enjoy the stunning Karst scenery and white beaches.

Days 10-12 Andaman Sea
Leaving the beauty of Krabi behind we head out for 3 days of kayaking around the Andaman Sea exploring white sandy beaches and coral bays. We camp under the stars for 3 nights enjoying the relaxed pace of the South. The kayaks carry basic snorkeling equipment for you to use but you may want to bring your own.

Day 13
Krabi Return to the mainland before catching the evening train back to Bangkok.

Day 14 Depart Bangkok
Upon arrival in Bangkok you are free to depart.

Group Leader: Tour leader throughout.

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