Thailand Family Multi-Adventure Tour
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Thailand Family Multi-Adventure Tour
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2024: Dec 2025: Dec
Chiang Mai & the Golden Triangle to Tropical Island Beaches
There’s a reason Thailand is called the “land of smiles.” Ornate temples. Postcard-perfect beaches. Jungles to explore. Friendly faces. Enticing flavors at every turn. Come smile with us!
Highlights
- Bike from jungle-covered hillsides and rice fields to the Golden Triangle’s ancient cities and temples
- Cruise with your family along the gently winding Maekok River in a traditional long-tail boat
- Fly to the dreamy island of Phuket, kayak a turquoise bay and swim at our lavish resort’s white-sand beach
- Discover the joys of Thai cuisine while enjoying homecooked meals, delicious street food and a chef-guided cooking experience
- Meet welcoming locals who greet you with a genuine warmth and freshly cut coconuts
Start Chiang Rai
End Phuket
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Bike to the Golden Triangle, the intersection of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar • Quiet rolling roads guide you and your family through villages and along the Mekong River • Pedal to a temple in Chiang Saen, the former capital of the Lanna Kingdom • Splash around in our resort's incredible pool.
Nights 1-2
Described by the Hideaway Report as a "stylish hill country retreat amid 160 acres of tranquil gardens in the Golden Triangle overlooking Burma." (pool, spa)
Days 3-4
Immerse yourself in natural beauty during a national park hike, admiring stunning river views and stopping at a cultural park along the way • Hop in a traditional longtail boat and travel the steady Maekok River, passing through a scenic canyon thick with green forests and pineapple plantations • Delight in the comfort of a homecooked meal prepared by a local friend • Retreat to your bungalow for the evening and listen to the tranquil river as your head hits the pillow.
Nights 3-4
Basic bungalows and a fantastic riverside location await at this authentic Thai-style inn. (pool)
Days 5-6
If you’d like to start your day with something extraordinary, wake up early to offer alms to novice monks • Cycle past rice fields and through serene countryside into the 1,000-year-old trading center of Fang • Expand your culinary horizons with a chef-led Thai cooking experience • A bike ride to the Lanna Kingdom’s spectacular temples is followed by lunch among rice paddies at a noodle soup eatery • Spend the afternoon exploring fascinating Chiang Mai • In the evening, tasty street food and vibrant night markets offer the perfect places for you to relish the flavors of Thailand.
Nights 5-6
This impeccable hotel amid rice paddies, mountains and lush gardens sets the industry standard for luxury. Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Days 7-9
Enter the gates of Chiang Mai Old City and explore the temples, shops and markets along its historic streets • Fly south to the dreamy island of Phuket, home to forested mountains and white sandy beaches • Enjoy a day at sea, boating and kayaking among the famed limestone karsts that dot the turquoise waters of Phang Nga Bay • Venture into the jungle-covered hills for a nature park hike before saying goodbye.
Nights 7-8
Contemporary elegance awaits at this hillside resort set among lush palms and greenery with delightful ocean views and Thai cuisine. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
We've included two nights at the Maekok River Village Resort, a Casual Hotel. Although it offers simpler guest rooms than the other hotels on this trip, it is by far the nicest lodging in the area and has been selected because of its access to the best riding in the region.
This trip includes travel on a commercial flight so that we can explore the best of your destination. Please note that flight schedules can change with little advance warning, which may require us to adjust our activities on a travel day. Your Trip Leaders will provide more details on any changes should this occur.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
Described by the Hideaway Report as a "stylish hill country retreat amid 160 acres of tranquil gardens in the Golden Triangle overlooking Burma." (pool, spa)
Nights 3-4
*Casual Hotel
Basic bungalows and a fantastic riverside location await at this authentic Thai-style inn. (pool)
Nights 5-6
Premiere Hotel
This impeccable hotel amid rice paddies, mountains and lush gardens sets the industry standard for luxury. Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Nights 7-8
Premiere Hotel
Contemporary elegance awaits at this hillside resort set among lush palms and greenery with delightful ocean views and Thai cuisine. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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