Thailand: Night Markets & Blue Waters
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Thailand: Night Markets & Blue Waters
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15 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Thailand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal, Ban Ta Khun Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Bangkok Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai Your Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang Mai Your Big Night Out Moment: Beach Bar, Koh Tao
- Visit to Chiang Mai night market
- Hilltribe trek
- Bamboo rafting
- Street food crawl
- Snorkelling trip (Ko Tao)
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (twin-share) (6 nts), basic hilltribe huts (2 nts, multi-share), sleeper trains (3 nts), triple-share accommodations with same sex (3 nts).
- 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Local bus, train, walking, boat.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking staff.
Highlights
- Experience the bustling streets of Bangkok
- Explore colourful Chiang Mai
- Trek to remote hilltribe villages
- Float down a river on a bamboo raft
- Enjoy the island beaches of Ko Pha-Ngan and Ko Tao
- Take a longtail boat tour of Cheow Lan Lake
- Check out the marine life with a snorkelling trip
Trip Details
15 days
Local bus, train, walking, boat.
English
Bangkok, Thailand
Koh Tao, Thailand
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
This evening, the famous Khao San Road is on the itinerary for your first night out. Explore this buzzing traveller hub with your CEO and check out the lively bars and dance parties that line the street. Grab a Thai beer or tea and connect with your fellow travellers. Don't forget to sample local delicacies, and try a deep fried scorpion if you dare!
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - New Siam 2
Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang Mai
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore bustling Bangkok!Transport - Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Day 3: Chiang Mai
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore this bustling city in northern Thailand.Activity - Bring your appetite and your wallet. The CEO will bring the group to the best spots to eat and teach everyone about the local street food. Yum!Accommodation - Chiang Mai Gate Hotel
Day 4: Chiang Mai/Ban Mae Jok
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Hop into the back and ride along to the next destination.Activity - Hit the road in an open pickup truck for Mae Malai where there is time to visit a local market to purchase food and snacks. Start the trek through forests and rugged terrain to Baan Mae Jok, a Karen village.
Day 5: Ban Mae Jok/Pa Khao Lam
Along the way, you might get the chance to stop at Mae Tang River to learn to fish using local tools or build a raft using bamboo.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - After breakfast, trek 3.5-4 hrs to reach the lunch stop. Take in the beautiful scenery along the way. Enjoy lunch before carrying on another hour or so to the Karen village of Ban Pa Khao Lam.
Day 6: Pa Khao Lam/Chiang Mai
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Board the traditional bamboo raft for a leisurely ride down the Mae Tang River. Reach the Lahu hill tribe village near Ban Pong Ngan. Enjoy a visit with the locals here and learn about the life and unique culture of the Lahu tribe.Activity - Take a bamboo raft down the Mae Tan River for one hour journey to a Lahu village to witness a lifestyle that dates hundreds of years. Activity - Board a traditional bamboo raft and enjoy a ride through some small rapids on the Mae Tang River. Transport - Hop into the back and ride along to the next destination.Activity - Tonight's the night to celebrate all the wild and humbling adventures you've just shared with new friends. Head out into the city and reminisce the night away!Accommodation - Chiang Mai Gate Hotel
Day 7: Chiang Mai/Bangkok
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a final day to check out Chiang Mai.Transport - Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Day 8: Bangkok
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore bustling Bangkok.Accommodation - New Siam 2
Day 9: Bangkok/Surat Thani
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Relax with a Thai massage or work on those haggling skills at one of the city’s markets. Transport - Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.Activity - Bring your appetite and your wallet. The CEO will bring the group to the best spots to eat and teach everyone about the local street food. Yum!
Day 10: Surat Thani/Khao Sok
This area is known for its natural beauty. You know what that means: lots of chances for photos.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Indulge in traditional Southern Thai cuisine prepared by members of Kao Thep Pitak village. Your meal will be made with ingredients picked from local organic farms and a fruit orchard on the property. Over 140 families benefit from the community-owned and managed eatery through the Kao Thep Pitak Community Ecotourism Enterprise, supported by Planeterra and G Adventures.Activity - Board a longtail boat for a tour of Cheow Lan Lake, taking in views of the limestone cliffs and lush jungle along the way. Stop in at a floating rafthouse for a delicious local lunch and opt to go for a swim, go tubing, or paddle out in a kayak.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Opt for a trek, a dip in the river, or kick back and chill by the pool.Accommodation - Khaosok Rainforest Resort
Day 11: Khao Sok/Koh Pha Ngan
This area is known for its epic nightlife, whether or not there's a Full Moon Party. Make sure you don't miss the sunset. It'll be unforgettable.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Transport - Grab a seat on the bench aboard this uniquely Southeast Asian commuter bus.Free_time - Explore this island paradise and the surrounding sea.Accommodation - Delight Resort
Day 12: Koh Pha Ngan
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore— the day is yours.Accommodation - Delight Resort
Day 13: Koh Pha Ngan/Koh Tao
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Get your fins on! There's an embarrassment of choices—but the better-known spots are: Hin Wong Bay, Mango Bay, Nang Yuan Island, South Mae Haad and Janson Bay.
Day 14: Koh Tao
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Start exploring the island with a free day. There are endless activities to fill your time both on and off the water.Activity - Follow your CEO to the best beach bar in town to celebrate all the wild and humbling adventures you've just experienced with new friends.
Day 15: Koh Tao
Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bangkok? Book the Bangkok Express, a two-day post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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 $1849
Duration: 15 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Now's the time to explore Thailand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 04 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
12/21/2023
Very well organized. Sek was great when I had any queries throughout the whole trip!
12/21/2023
I think the concept of it is amazing and it was well organized. However the trip felt very disjointed with the multiple smaller or larger trips meeting. It made getting to know people harder especially as groups within the trip had already developed making it very difficult for new comers. This slightly defeated the point of a group tour I think. I think there should be a minimum of maybe 5 people who join at one time. We had only 3 join for the southern half and I know they found it hard joining an already established group
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
12/21/2023
Very well organized. Sek was great when I had any queries throughout the whole trip!
12/21/2023
I think the concept of it is amazing and it was well organized. However the trip felt very disjointed with the multiple smaller or larger trips meeting. It made getting to know people harder especially as groups within the trip had already developed making it very difficult for new comers. This slightly defeated the point of a group tour I think. I think there should be a minimum of maybe 5 people who join at one time. We had only 3 join for the southern half and I know they found it hard joining an already established group
12/14/2023
Good guidance, lots of stuff packed into a relatively short period of time, fun international groups of people.
12/09/2023
Everything has been really well organized. All the places we stayed in were clean and mostly in good locations.
12/09/2023
The activities we did were are all very fun. We went to parts of Thailand that you wouldn't normally get to see as a tourist. And most importantly, our tour guide was the best! Thank you Malee!
12/07/2023
Because not every style suits everyone but I really enjoyed it and think it is worth trying.
12/07/2023
Loved every second of it! Our tour guide was top notch and I've made such great friends on this trip. Post holiday blues is strong!
12/07/2023
Tour was amazing and a lot of fun, got to bond with a group of people, sightsee and learn history of places, visit local communities and learn about the culture.
11/30/2023
Brilliant trip.
11/30/2023
The trip was amazing! We loved our tour guide Samart and we got to experience such cool things that we wouldn't have on any other tour like the homestays and bamboo river rafting!
11/30/2023
I had a great time and got to do things I'd never have been able to sort out alone.
11/16/2023
This was my first time travelling in this way, with a group of other travelers in this style, and I would recommend it for anyone wishing to experience a new country, safely with a flexible schedule and some amazing experiences you wouldn't think to arrange on your own, plus a knowledgeable guide to lend a helping hand when needed.
11/16/2023
G Adventures just had it all. An amazing guide, great like-minded group, fantastic things to do. Definitely a homerun in my opinion.
11/16/2023
I had a very positive experience with the itinerary, CEO, and with the other travelers in my group.
12/28/2023
The tour leader was very bad it seems he didn't like his job. Was not very committed and not reliable.
12/21/2023
it's an overall amazing experience.
12/21/2023
Very fun tour, got to know a variety of people from all over the world. Saw the amazing culture of Thailand whilst getting to do multiple activities I never thought I would do. Sek the team leader was very welcoming and took care of us very well. Always being there for us when needed and when we didn't think we needed his help.
11/16/2023
I believe the activities and modes of travel are accessible to everyone. The accommodation ranges perfectly from the village rooms to the private beach area. Wonderful experience.
11/16/2023
It is for open and young people those are flexible to sleeping accommodations.
11/02/2023
Really enjoyed the trip, great locations along the way and great guide.
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