Journeys: Iconic Thailand
From AUD $5615 Was AUD $6239
Small Group
Light
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Journeys: Iconic Thailand
15 days
Small Group
Moderate
Light
English
Experience Overview
Experience the timeless grandeur of Thailand’s cities, temples, and landscapes on a cross-country adventure. Explore the rich cultural heritage and culinary delights of Chiang Mai, then head south to discover tropical coastlines.
Highlights
- Discuss daily life with a resident monk
- Explore the temples and palaces of Ayutthaya
- Cruise Bangkok’s delightfully chaotic canals
- Explore Hong Island on a traditional Longtail Boat
- Coast down Krabi River aboard a Longtail boat before hopping in a tricycle tuk-tuk
Trip Details
15 days
Private bus/minivan, tuk tuk, tricycle, boat, ferry, train, plane, walking.
English
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Moderate
National Geographic Journey
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
Day 2: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Day 3: Kanchanaburi/Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Day 4: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya/Chiang Mai
Khantok in the Northern dialect means wooden tray, used for carrying dishes, round in shape and made of teak wood. The host will invite guests to sit on the floor around the khantok. After dinner, enjoy tea time with the opportunity to talk with local people to learn their way of living.
Day 5: Chiang Mai
Monk chats are a great cultural exchange, but also important in helping the young Monks improve their English.
Day 6: Chiang Mai
Day 7: Chiang Mai/Bangkok
Day 8: Bangkok
Day 9: Bangkok/Ko Samui
Off of Thailand's east coast in the Gulf of Thailand, Ko Samui offers everything you could possibly want in a seaside retreat: white sandy beaches, coconut palms, fresh seafood, and warm, clear waters.
Our resort is nestled in tropical gardens with a private beach leading into crystal clear waters. The property also has three freshwater swimming pools and the resort is just 15 minutes by road to Lamai Beach's bustling nightlife district.
Day 10: Koh Samui
Day 11: Ko Samui/Khao Sok
Khao Sok is a stunning location with one of the oldest evergreen rainforests in the world, surrounded by limestone karst cliffs.
Day 12: Khao Sok
Day 13: Khao Sok/Krabi
Day 14: Krabi
In the evening enjoy some of the beautiful scenic views that have made southern Thailand so famous. Grab a cocktail and relax at the pool. Your CEO will fill you in on all the other interesting options that are available in the area. This is the perfect place to get active or simply chill out and relax.
Our resort is located at Aonang Beach and only a short distance by Tuk -Tuk to Noppharat Thara Beach. End the day in paradise with a stroll along the beachfront.
Day 15: Krabi/Bangkok
The tour ends at Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok Airport). Please note: your flight must not depart earlier than 15:00 on this day.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $6239
Duration: 15 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Experience the timeless grandeur of Thailand’s cities, temples, and landscapes on a cross-country adventure. Explore the rich cultural heritage and culinary delights of Chiang Mai, then head south to discover tropical coastlines.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 01 Mar 2026
Customer Reviews
10/16/2018
I’ll begin by stating that all of the hotel accommodations provided on this tour were excellent. However, nothing else was up to my expectations. I booked this trip based on its title billing as “Iconic Thailand National Geographic Journeys”. However, the only mention of any National Geographic involvement was on our Day 11 visit to Khao Sok which is a very small land area inhabited by less than a dozen native families eking out a meager existence on it’s miniscule rubber production. In my humble opinion, the reason for National Geographic’s support of this insignificant settlement and lending it’s name and reputation to this tour is questionable. Although a minority of the sites visited were interesting (the Bridge on the River Kwai, the waterways and caves of Krabi, and privately, the old City of Chiang Mai and the Grand Palace in Bangkok), most of the rest of the tour (I estimate over seventy percent) involved long arduous and boring coach, train or long boat travel with no commentary or explanations of any places or buildings of interest along the way. When I requested to be given a heads up of any such things upcoming along the way so that I could take a photo from the vehicle, my tour guide told me that she didn’t know what would be of interest to me or other members of the group, hence my only photos were destination shots. The main focus of our tour guide (pardon me C.E.O.) seemed to be on edifying the group on the history of Buddhism in Thailand although I am sure that there are many Thais who were never mentioned that practice other religions or ways of life, the latter as claimed by Buddhists is what Buddhism is all about. I am very disappointed in this tour.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
10/16/2018
I’ll begin by stating that all of the hotel accommodations provided on this tour were excellent. However, nothing else was up to my expectations. I booked this trip based on its title billing as “Iconic Thailand National Geographic Journeys”. However, the only mention of any National Geographic involvement was on our Day 11 visit to Khao Sok which is a very small land area inhabited by less than a dozen native families eking out a meager existence on it’s miniscule rubber production. In my humble opinion, the reason for National Geographic’s support of this insignificant settlement and lending it’s name and reputation to this tour is questionable. Although a minority of the sites visited were interesting (the Bridge on the River Kwai, the waterways and caves of Krabi, and privately, the old City of Chiang Mai and the Grand Palace in Bangkok), most of the rest of the tour (I estimate over seventy percent) involved long arduous and boring coach, train or long boat travel with no commentary or explanations of any places or buildings of interest along the way. When I requested to be given a heads up of any such things upcoming along the way so that I could take a photo from the vehicle, my tour guide told me that she didn’t know what would be of interest to me or other members of the group, hence my only photos were destination shots. The main focus of our tour guide (pardon me C.E.O.) seemed to be on edifying the group on the history of Buddhism in Thailand although I am sure that there are many Thais who were never mentioned that practice other religions or ways of life, the latter as claimed by Buddhists is what Buddhism is all about. I am very disappointed in this tour.
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