Travelling to Thailand on my own, in a small group or on an individual trip?
A question we may ask if we want to spend our holidays in Thailand and enjoy the best possible trip while spending as little as possible. In this post, we compare the options from our perspective at Viajes Tuareg.
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The routes we offer, are guided tours of Thailand. All transport, transfers and excursions are accompanied, although in some cities Krabi, there are a few days without organised activities. What can you do on these free days?
Krabi, is a province in southern Thailand on the Andaman Sea. Its wonderful maze of islands forms an archipelago that many would think possible only in films.
As well as idyllic beaches that are the fantasy of any traveller visiting Thailand, climbers from all over the world come to Krabi year after year, attracted by the the area’s exceptional conditions for rock climbing.
Among all the corners of Krabi where you can go rock climbing, Railay stands out in particular.
This is a small peninsula that can only be accessed by boat. Here are huge limestone cliffs that challenge the most experienced climbers and tempt those keen to try it in the ROCK CLIMBING. There are more than 150 marked routes of different levels of difficulty. Hire of equipment, instructors and guides is available.
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The Trekking among Thailand’s ethnic minorities It runs through the far northwest, on the Myanmar border, in one of the most unexplored areas of the country.
Starting from Chiang Mai, during the trek we will walk through a mountainous region, with hills covered in dense tropical vegetation and a network of jungle trails connecting the villages of different ethnic groups (Karen, Lahu, Akha).
A combination of walks along trails connecting remote villages, bamboo raft journeys and elephant rides.
We offer a trek in Thailand with no fixed route; adapts to different times of the year. We walk on the first two days. On the third, the walk is followed by a stretch riding an elephant through the densest jungle, and on the fourth day we we travel downriver on bamboo rafts.
In our summer, during July and August, the rains transform the landscape. Everything is greener and the jungle denser, but roads and bridges may be closed, and rivers sometimes flood force them to cancel the rafting descent.
We head further afield in local huts where we eat and sleep during the trek have a space for travellers to stay, separate from the hut where the owners live.
They have raised floors and are usually made of bamboo and wood, with corrugated fibre-cement or palm roofs. The huts have a room with mattresses, pillows, blankets or duvets, and mosquito nets. Sheets are not provided, so we recommend bringing a sleeping bag liner.
The toilets are in an outbuilding outside the main dwelling so a good torch or head torch is essential at night to find your way safely: the generator runs only until a certain time, after which there is no electricity.
The villages we come across along this trekking in Thailand are semi-permanent, built in a particular spot and remaining there for only a few years. Moving the village every several years is part of the culture and tradition of Thailand.
Life in the villages is very peaceful. Sometimes everyone belongs to the same family, making it ideal for getting to know local people if we plan to go family trekking in Thailand.
The trekking guides are local people who have adapted to the arrival of tourism in their villages. They know the area well and take good care of visitors.
They are responsible for choosing the most suitable route depending on the condition of the trails, the weather and the presence or absence of other groups that may also have chosen to go Four-day trekking in northern Thailand.
Full board is included during the trek. Drinks are paid for separately and can usually be purchased at the house where we stay.
An assistant cook prepares meals with help from the women of the villages where we stay overnight.
They are based on the local dishes with fewer spices and less chilli. Rice, noodles, vegetable soups. They are simple and well prepared dishes with fresh fruit.
Luggage is left at the hotel, and you take only what you need for 3 nights.
It's very important. Wear good trekking shoes, a rain poncho and a daypack to carry our belongings. Here is our suggested packing list:
In the rainy season it is hotter, so focus on lightweight clothing and waterproofs.
During the dry season, nights can be cool, so it is particularly important to bring warm clothing.
If you want to discover more interesting facts about Thailand, come and travel with us. We still have places available (check the date of this post, as there are only a few left) for the trekking in Thailand in July and August. An ideal option for a family holiday, a solo trip within a group, or a holiday with your partner or friends.
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The time has come to announce the winner of the twelfth prize draw for feedback collected through our Satisfaction survey after completing a trip.