BACKPACK IN THAILAND
Thailand Backpacker Experience
A world of adrenaline travel.
Why this trip?
GROUP TRAVEL Don´t go it alone. An Awesome Experience As Part Of A Group
Well it is great if you are short on time, and want a soft landing with a guaranteed group of independent travellers doing some amazing things. We have Western English-speaking guides some of whom are bilingual in Thai who know Thailand like the back of their hand. Unlike other Travel companies who employ exclusively Thai Guides ( nothing wrong with that but it can lead to some communication issues) this is about having a laugh in some of the most incredible parts of Thailand yet still being respectful to the culture.
8 action packed days You stay in amazing places, some beautiful resorts, and will see lots of different sides of Thailand
The hidden differences It’s all about the Little differences with this itinerary. In Bangkok we chárter a private longtail boat, We put you up in some luxurious accommodation (and some more basic but incredible digs) We take you to places that I usually hidden from the Backpacker trail like the Koh Sok national Park.
Guaranteed Groups Xtreme Gap Year is one of the leading Travel companies to Thailand. We have big groups of travellers, backpackers and we certainly know how to have fun. There’s a better way to Experience travelling and we help you to do it.
Great value. 8 days. Guided & loads of inclusions. Want to go for longer? 12 day and 18 day trip
Day 1 Arrival in Bangkok You will be met on arrival in Bangkok by your group leader and taken to our guesthouse near the famous Khao San Road where you will spend the first two nights. There you will meet the rest of the group and have a free day to chill out or explore. It's all about getting to know everyone settling in and taking in the craziness that is Bangkok. In the evening we will arrange to meet for dinner so you can get to know your group. It also means that you can arrive at any time on day one. Afterwards you can go on for a few drinks on Khao San or recharge the batteries ready for tomorrow's activities.
Day 2 Secrets of Ancient Bangkok The best way to see Bangkok is from a boat on the Chao Phraya River. Hop on hop off public ferry this ain't. We comendeer a longtail boat and take you on a whirlwind tour through the back canals and waterways of the old centre of Bangkok. This is the best way to see the city and certainly not a perspective that most backpackers get. You will be able to see some amazing sights before stopping to see two of the most important temples in Thailand. You will get a Thai tour guide at one of the temples and learn a bit about Thai history and culture. You may also get to be blessed by the monks. And let's face it on this trip you're going to need all the luck you can get.You will then get to ride a Tuk Tuk back though Bangkok to Khao San Road where we will have lunch (Scorpion buckets optional). In the evening your Group Leader can show you the best places to eat and drink in Bangkok if you want to experience some of the nightlife.
Day 3 Overnight Train & Massage In the morning we will go to a local spa for a traditional Thai Massage. This is the perfect way to relax before the overnight train and an awesome experience for anyone who has not tried it before. You have a free afternoon to explore Bangkok, do some shopping or have a beer by the pool with your new buddies. We meet in the evening to catch the overnight train where you can chill with the group, catch up on sleep or take in the views of both Bangkok and the Thai countryside as we travel south to our next destination.
Day 4 Khao Sok National Park This is one of the most incredible places in Thailand. Often overlooked by backpackers and travellers to Thailand as most have never heard of it and certainly wouldn’t know how to find it, even those who know about it generally miss it as it generally costs around £150-£200 just to get there and stay for one night! Not with our connections! If you come with us it’s all included in the tour price, plus we even chuck in all your meals whilst we are there!... We stay in unique and very cool floating bamboo raft houses and spend the day chilling on the lake, tubing, rafting cliff jumping, swimming and generally enjoying an unbelievable destination which has barely been touched by tourism.
Day 5 To Koh Phanang & Bottle Beach We leave Khao Sok by long tail boat then catch a ferry to the awesome island of Koh Phangan! Our destination is Bottle Beach. This secluded and magical stretch of sand Is legendary among backpackers. This is where the whole backpacking scene started, amongst these islands and bottle beach has always been one of the ultimate places to reach. Not but it's always been easy it is very secluded and was only accessible by boat . That meant backpackers would turn up here stay for days until their food supplies ran out (which they had to bring in themselves). These days it is still quite remote but a little bit more accessible and we will take you hear the the ultimate chilled afternoon. Swap stories with people from all over the world and spend a very special evening here under the stars where we can have our own private beach party around a camp fire. Tonight you will be staying in beach front bungalows and this will probably be a night you will never forget.
Day 6 Elephant Trekking & Haad Rin Home Of The Full Moon Party. Today you will have the morning to laze around on Bottle Beach or make use of the resort facilities if you choose. Whether you want to play beach volleyball, kayak or chill by the pool, the choice is yours. In the afternoon we will get a taxi boat over to the next town where you will get to go Elephant Trekking and play with the resident monkey before going to check out the waterfall (seasonal). Late afternoon we head back to our resort in Haad Rin where you can again relax before getting ready for dinner (on us!). We will take you to one of the best restaurants on the island and then head down to the beach for some farewell fun and perhaps a bucket or two with your new friends to celebrate an awesome week!
Day 7 Haad Rin: Elephant trekking & Luxury Guesthouse Its an action packed day today: Exploring Phangan island by boat. Snorkelling checking out viewpoints, beaches and waterfalls. Free lunch & drinks on the boat then back to Haad Rin for farewell dinner (on us) and party on the beach. We arrive in the early evening and have some free time before heading out for a bite to eat and to check out the world famous Haad Rinn Beach, home of the Full Moon Party! If you would rather stay in and relax you can, the resort has all the mod cons (aircon, cable tv, ensuite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar etc...)
Day 8 Onward Travel. We check out and say our farewells on day eight, but there is still plenty of options for things to do. You can head over to Koh Tao and join others doing adventure activities from Muay Thai training, to diving and group Adventures. We have a base there and plenty to do. Check it out here. 
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