Essential Thailand
Bangkok, paradise islands and the north of the country
About this trip
Thailand is considered one of our top destinations because of its incredible versatility. If you've never been, this trip is perfect for discovering a little bit of every part of the country — making the most of 13 days and reaching places the typical tourist never gets to.
This paradise has incredible food, a warm and welcoming culture that makes you feel at home, and a mix of surreal landscapes ranging from tropical jungle to movie-set beaches.
You'll discover all of this with us and your new group of friends, with great energy and a genuine desire to go deep into how people live here — discovering the culture from the inside as we travel from north to south through the country's most breathtaking settings.
Are you ready?
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Day-by-day itinerary
A carefully designed trip so you live unique experiences every day
Welcome to Thailand! 🇹🇭 When you land in Bangkok, we'll be waiting for you at the airport, so from the very first moment you can relax and go with the flow. Once the whole group is together, we head into the big city. After checking in and a refreshing shower, we head straight to the heart of Bangkok to kick off the trip properly: sampling Thai street food. We visit Chinatown, one of the most vibrant and authentic neighborhoods of the capital, famous for its street stalls, intense aromas and traditional Chinese and Thai recipes. After enjoying all kinds of Asian flavors, we hop in a tuk tuk toward Khao San Road, Bangkok's most lively street and meeting point for travelers from all over the world. The night continues… as long as the body holds up.
What's included
Everything you need to enjoy without worries
Included
- Airport pickup in Bangkok on arrival day (flights from your home city not included, but we'll be waiting in Bangkok at any time of day!).
- Coordinator support throughout the entire trip.
- Accommodation in shared rooms throughout the trip.
- Welcome meal at a Michelin Guide-awarded restaurant.
- Entry and tourist fees for the Grand Palace Bangkok.
- Domestic flights: Bangkok–Krabi, Krabi–Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai–Bangkok.
- Traditional Thai boat tour around the islands near Krabi.
- Round-trip ferry to the Phi Phi Islands.
- Scuba diving baptism in one of Thailand's best spots.
- Private boat around all of Phi Phi's beaches.
- Round-trip transport from Krabi to Khao Sok National Park.
- Tour around Cheow Lan Lake.
- Float tubing descent in the middle of the jungle.
- Thai themed dinner in Chiang Mai.
- Transport to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai.
- Entry and tourist fees to the White Temple in Chiang Rai.
- Awayna backpack.
- Trip video album
Not included
- Return flights from Spain.
- Meals and drinks not specified above.
- Any other service not specified above.
- Any activity the whole group decides to add.
- Common fund.
What is the shared fund?
Upon arrival, we create a shared fund of approximately €150, which covers shared expenses during the trip. If it runs out, we all top it up; and if there's anything left at the end, it's split among the group.
What does the shared fund cover?
Activities the group decides to do on the go that are not in the itinerary
Occasional transport (taxis, tuk-tuks…) and government fees not included, such as national park entrances, churches, etc.
Available dates
Why travel with Awayna?
- •We care about the how, not just the where
- •We are people, not an agency
- •We collaborate with locals
- •24/7 support throughout the trip
- •Destination experts
- •Carefully selected accommodations
Practical information
Everything you need to know before traveling
Best time
November to March (dry season)
Visa
Not required for stays under 30 days
Vaccines
None required. Recommended: Hepatitis A/B, Tetanus
Currency
Thai Baht (THB). €1 ≈ 38 THB
Language
Thai. Tourist English widely spoken
Time zone
UTC+7 (6 hours ahead of Spain)