Northern-Thailand-Self--Drive-Tuk-Tuk-Adventure-5-Days

Itinerary

Day 1: CHIANG MAI GATE

Stop At: Chiang Mai Gate, Mun Mueang Rd. Phra Sing, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
ARRIVAL, DRIVER TRAINING AND TEMPLE BLESSING

We’ll pick you up at 10:00 am from the meeting point at CHIANG MAI GATE HOTEL in Chiang Mai city and transfer you to our training base for the adventure ahead. On arrival at our ‘base camp’ in Mae Wang at around 11:00 we’ll check yo your accommodation, have lunch together and then begin your driver training. Once everyone has got to grips with the basics we’ll head on your first test drive to a local temple where the journey ahead will be blessed! In the evening it’s time to spend more time getting to know your Tuk Tuk and enjoying a great Northern Thai buffet dinner.

• Night Stay: Any 3 or 4-star Hotel

• Transportation: Travel by Bus for the Whole Trip

• Meal: Lunch & Dinner

• Tour Guide: English Speaking Dedicated Tour Guide for the Whole Trip
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3,4-Star hotel

Day 2: MORE TRAINING AND ELEPHANTS TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS:

Stop At: The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, 73 Jaokannun Road BanNua, Amphoe Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
MORE TRAINING AND ELEPHANTS

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: After breakfast, we’ll go through more driver training, building on what you learned yesterday, and run through all the nitty-gritty of the trip ahead.

After breakfast, we’ll go through more driver training, building on what you learned yesterday, and run through all the nitty-gritty of the trip ahead. Then it’s time to venture a little further afield with a test drive through small country roads to a fantastic elephant home that is leading the way in taking elephants away from a life of trekking and instead creating an environment where people can learn about and spend time with elephants on their terms, not ours! We’ll head slowly in convoy for the 20km or so to the elephant home giving all the opportunity to get some ‘road time’ and confidence. On arrival the inspiration behind the home will talk about the history of the elephants, what he and his team are doing and then, after a great lunch at the home, it’s time to enjoy the company of these wonderful animals. You’ll be able to feed them, get to know them and then walk with them (no riding allowed!) to the local river where you’ll bathe with them. In the late afternoon, we’ll have more drive practice as we head back to the base camp for dinner and getting ready for an adventurous day tomorrow.

• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3,4-Star hotel

Day 3: DOI INTHANON

Stop At: 119 Moo 7 Ban Luang Subdistrict, Doi Inthanon National Park 50160 Thailand
DOI INTHANON

After an early breakfast we’re hitting the road and heading along small country roads towards Thailand’s highest mountain, Doi Inthanon. Your guide will be in the lead Tuk Tuk and we’ll travel in convoy with the support vehicle at the rear. The first 20-30km of the route is simple with gentle curving roads but we soon hit stunning switch back bends, incredible scenery and tiny Karen hill tribe villages as we make our way towards the National Park. Enjoy the look of complete surprise from everyone as they see Tuk Tuk’s this far up in the mountains – trust us, novelty doesn’t not even begin to cover it – and we’ll stop frequently to have a look at different villages / views and of course to sample some of the great coffee and snacks in small villages. Lunch will be in a roadside snack bar – real Northern Thai style. (Lunch at own expense - +/- 50THB) If you’re feeling confident we can go up to the top of Doi Inthanon – your trusty Tuk Tuk can make it! – and around midafternoon we’ll arrive at your accommodation for the next two nights.

• Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 4: TREKKING

Stop At: Khao Khitchakut National park, Khao Khitchakut National Park 22210 Thailand
TREKKING

We’re giving the Tuk Tuk’s a well-deserved rest today and exploring the National Park on foot. Accompanied by an expert trekking guide we’ll explore the stunning forest around the area on a trek of around 8-9km (but with some hills!) which takes in great vista’s and the obligatory waterfall. Lunch is provided on the trek and your trekking guide is a mine of information on both the people and wildlife inhabiting the area all around you. NOTE: This trek is suitable for all as long as you’re able to walk 8-10km. The pace is gentle but there are some up and downhill sections as you’d expect in the mountains. This isn’t a trek done by thousands each year – rather it’s been researched and developed just for The Tuk Tuk Club! We’ll arrive back at the accommodation around mid – late afternoon, just in time to rest up, relax and then enjoy a great countryside Thai feast

• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 Star hotel

Day 5: BACK TO CHIANGMAI

Pass By: Zoe in Yellow Chiangmai Thailand, 40/12 Ratvithi Rd, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
BACK TO CHIANGMAI

Breakfast at the accommodation in Doi Inthanon, say fond farewells to your Tuk Tuk and then head by private minivan back to Chiang Mai city. We’ll drop you off back at the meeting point at Chiang Mai Gate Hotel around lunchtime.

• Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.