- About £50/day across 15 days
- ~£1,021 all-in with a typical £265 flight from London (£68/day)
- At its lowest in the 90 days we've tracked it (£756)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Cheaper per day than 3 of 4 similar trips we compared
- 5.0★ from 1 traveller reviews
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About this trip
A 15-day route from Bangkok down to Phuket, built around a mix of guided highlights and plenty of free time to explore on your own terms.
You'll trek through the hills outside Chiang Mai to hilltribe villages, kayak through the surrounding scenery, and head into Khao Sok National Park for a taste of jungle safari and time by the water.
The trip winds up in Phuket, with space along the way for beach time, local nightlife, and whatever else catches your eye — snorkelling, swimming or ziplining are all options when you're not on a scheduled activity.
What you'll do
- Wander Bangkok's night markets and bars
- Trek two days through hills near Chiang Mai to hilltribe villages
- Kayak through the countryside around the villages
- Look out for elephants and waterfalls along the way
- Safari through the jungle of Khao Sok National Park
- Free time in Phuket to snorkel, swim or zipline before a final sunset
- The two-day hillside trek is physically demanding — you'll need an overnight pack, sturdy shoes, and should expect muddy paths if travelling in the wet season (May to October)
- Three overnight trains are included; conditions are basic and you may share a compartment with strangers, so bring a lock for your luggage
- Plenty of free time is built in, so this suits people who like drawing on a local leader's knowledge but also want space to explore independently
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
- Meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
- Activities: Bangkok - Orientation Walk Chiang Mai - Night Bazaar & Anusarn Market Chiang Mai - Orientation Walk Huey Nam Dang - Hilltribe Trek – 2 Days Hilltribe Trek - Mae Malai Market Visit Hilltribe Village - Home-cooked Dinner Hilltribe Trek – Mok Fah Waterfall Sop Kai Village - River Kayaking Bangkok - Wat Pho Ko Samui - half day guided tour Khao Sok National Park – Longtail Boat Wildlife Safari Khao Sok National Park - Rafthouse Stay Khao Lak - Tsunami Memorial Phang Nga - Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center Khao Sok National Park - Waterfall Hike
- Transport: OVERNIGHT TRAINS: Overnight sleeper trains in Thailand are air-conditioned and have sleeping berths down both sides of the carriage. The carriage is multishare, with are curtains that close over the beds. A sleeping sheet and a pillow are provided, and our luggage travels in the carriage with us. There is a western and Asian-style toilet located at the end of the carriage, but no showers. Carriage lights staying on during the night, so an eye mask is a good thing to bring with you, as is warm clothes as the air conditioning can be cold. For more on overnight trains in Thailand and around the world: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/overnight-train-travel-around-the-world/ Private vehicle, Overnight sleeper train, Songthaew, Tuk-tuk, Shared Boat, Public bus
- Accommodation: OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION: The style of accommodation indicated in the Itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances. TWIN SHARE: Accommodation on this trip is on a twin share basis, unless otherwise stated in the Itinerary. There may be times when facilities are shared, rather than ensuite, which will also be mentioned in the Itinerary if applicable. CHECK-IN TIME: Throughout the trip we request that hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination before checking in. PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION: If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (subject to availability), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. Hotel (5 nights), Overnight sleeper train (3 nights), Hilltribe Village House (multi-share) (2 nights), Resort (3 nights) Rafthouse (1 night)
- Activities: Other activities and services not included
- Flights: International flights are not included
- Optional: Other activities and services not included
- Insurance: Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with Cover Genius to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 18 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £756, about 38% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
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Common questions
How long is 18 to 35s Real Thailand?
It's a 15-day trip. It starts in Bangkok and finishes in Phuket.
How much does 18 to 35s Real Thailand cost?
The land price starts from £756 per person for the 15-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will 18 to 35s Real Thailand really cost me all-in?
On top of the £756 land price, budget roughly £265 for a return flight from the UK — about £1,021 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 13 meals (6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 16 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does 18 to 35s Real Thailand run?
It runs across roughly 24 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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