2008 Northern Encounter:8 day Thailand Tour

Meet friendly hilltribe people, spot local wildlife and more.

Small, closely knit, hillside villages dot the landscape of northern Thailand, and live, surrounded by rolling hills and cloud-covered mountain passes, in the heart of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. On our ‘Northern Encounter’ journey you will get up close and personal to the local Thai people and learn their fascinating traditions and respected customs. Explore the spiritual temples and cluttered markets, followed by an elephant trek into the jungle.

This in-depth vacation to one of the most beautiful destinations in the ‘Land of Smiles’ will leave you hungry for more.

Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Pai, Lisu Lodge.

Trip grading: MODERATE to ADVENTUROUS Suitable for travellers with an above-average level of fitness and mobility. Prepare for some long road journeys, basic facilities at your ecoresort and plenty of walking.

What's included: 7 nights hotel accommodation (1 night basic), all road transport by air-conditioned vehicles, all sightseeing as specified (excluding entrance fees), Western tour leader based on a minimum of seven travellers, local English-speaking guides throughout, arrival and departure transfers, breakfast daily, one lunch and one dinner.

Tour Leader: Travel Indochina tour leader based on a minimum of 7 people.

Maximum group size: 15

Not Ready to go Home Yet?: For the perfect two-week vacation, consider adding a week at the beach to your ‘Northern Encounter.’ Thailand’s stunning southern beaches offer sand, sun and stunning facilities, and we can organise the perfect one for you.

Ask our Travellers: "I took your 'Northern Encounter' trip on the 'Willing to Share' option while my husband took a course in Bangkok. I was nervous at first, having never travelled on my own or done a group tour, but now I know it is the only way to go! I loved my group and the whole experience." J. Luder - Australia

Tip's for your Vacation: Practise your bargaining skills at the Night Bazaar in Chiang Mai, or explore the live music venues of Pai.

Responsible Travel: In Mae Hong Son you have the unique opportunity to discover Burmese cultures, temples and traditions from the comfortable base of your ecoresort.