Acquaintance with the North of Thailand and rest on the islands Phangan and Tao
Explore incredible temples and national parks, treat yourself to authentic massage and try local food, hang on the most famous beach party Yuva, spend lazy to a few days on one of the remote beaches, swim with turtles and appreciate the best dive sides of Thailand.
Route
Countries on the route: Thailand
Route duration: 15 ; 20 days
Travel period: Round year
Transport on the route: airplane, bus, ferry / speed steam, train
Approximate budget: 570 ; 690 $ / person (calculated budget options for housing and transport. In useful links to the route), plus food (15-20 $ / day) and $ 100-200 on shopping, massages, local tours and TP.
Acquaintance with the North of Thailand and rest on the islands Phangan and Tao ; This is a route for those who want to combine holidays on the islands with a visit to Northern Thailand.
Route begins and ends in Bangkok (search flights in Bangkok).
Bangkok – Chiang May
How to get from Bangkok to Chiang May
On the aircraft budget airlines
Thailand’s budget airlines fly out, as a rule, from Don Muang Airport. From the international airport, Suvarnabhumi can be reached either on the shuttle, or by taxi (travel time ; about 50 minutes, the shuttle goes every half an hour-hour). Plan a flight to Bangkok so that there are at least six months between the arrival of the international flight and the internal flight ; eight hours (taking into account possible flight delays and time for visa passport control-baggage and TP.
If you are planning to stay in Bangkok on arrival in Thailand, it is more convenient to go to Chiang May night train (Schedule and tickets for see. Below in useful links).
Approximate budget
- Airplane tickets ; 40-50 $
Chiang May, 3-4 days
Take a walk on the streets of the old city, visit the famous ancient temples Chiang May, try themselves as an elephant drivers, visit one of the most beautiful Tailad national parks, find out what traditional Thai massage and pamper the body and soul in local SPA, merge from the soul on the biggest Northern Thailand night market and appreciate the local cuisine.
Select one day to visit Doy Inhanon National Park and / or one full day on Elephant Kemp.
Where to live
Early Bird Bed & Breakfast ; Tiny Guest Hauz, located in the heart of the Old Town. Each of the 10 guest houses is framed in its style (one of the Thai birds)). Rooms ; Spacious, fresh and clean, staff ; Pleasant, Food ; Delicious, Wi-Fi ; free, in general, there is everything you need on ; spend a couple of days for pleasure ;. Book in advance!
Looking for another housing in Chiang May: on Booking | on agoda | simultaneously in different booking systems
See where to look for accommodation: Chiang Mai guide (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Hotel in Chiang Mae -35-40 $ per room / night
- Motobike rental ; 10-20 $ / day
- Tour in Doy Unthanon ; from $ 35 to $ 150 / depending on the format and program
- One-day training program in the elephant KEME – from $ 70 to $ 250 / depending on the format and program
Chiang Dao, 1-2 days
Arrange a small adventure: settle in a small cute bungalow near Chiang Dao National Park, rent a bike or explore walking local attractions ; Caves and temples, treat yourself with a massage, sing in hot springs and try local deliciousness.
How to get from Chiang May
On the local bus or minibus, an alternative to a private shuttle.
Options and tickets available online See here. If online tickets are not available, ask in place in your hotel.
Where to live
AT Home Chiang Dao Resort ; Little cute, pretty comfortable bungalows with large windows and terraces. Resort is located close to the caves, near the National Park Chiang Dao. Magnificent views and beautiful garden. Delicious breakfasts with freshly baked homemade bread. Nearby ; several excellent restaurants, in t.C. Best restaurants Chiang Dao.
Look for another housing in Chiang Dao: on Booking | on agoda | simultaneously in different booking systems
See where to look for accommodation: Chiang Dao Travel Guide (section where to live)
Approximate budget
- Hotel in Chiang Dao -25-35 $ per room / night
- Bus – 1-3 $ / ticket or private shuttle 30-40 $ / machine
Return to Chiang May
Plan a return to Chiang May on one of the last buses / minibuses from Chiang Dao (or closer to the evening on the shuttle), so you will have almost a day in Chiang Dao.
How to get from Chiang Dao to Chiang May
On the local bus or minibus, an alternative to a private shuttle.
Options and tickets available online See here. If online tickets are not available, ask in place in your hotel.
Overnight to Chiang May
Approximate budget
- Hotel in Chiang Mae -35-40 $ per room / night
- Bus – 1-3 $ / ticket or private shuttle 30-40 $ / machine
Phangan Island, 5 – 6 days
Rent a motorbike and explore the island in the search for beautiful beaches, bays and waterfalls, hang out from the heart on the most famous beach party Yuva, Sit in the authentic Thai stomba sauna Wat Pho and please your body with a traditional Thai massage.
Set for a couple of days on one of the remote beaches of the island to feel fully the most resistant atmosphere ; Nontelia ; &# 128521;
How to get from Chiang May
Budget flight to Surattani, by bus from the airport to the pier, ferry to Pangan (see. Connect ; Tickets in the Transfer section (Island Transfer) on the islands on the Sites of low cost airlines Thailand (link below). Cm. Also below alternative options and combo tickets from Chiang May to Pangan.
Where to live on the island of Phangan
Haad Son Resort ; Located on an isolated tiny beach Haad Son two minutes walk from Haad Yao Beach. Many rooms overlook the ocean, absolutely idyllic and quiet place. The rooms are pretty spacious and clean, breakfast delicious, to dinners and enchanting sunsets are very close. Conveniently, if you are planning to rent a motorbike and travel around the island, but you want to stop in a pretty comfortable and quiet place.
Approximate budget
- Hotel / Bungalow on Pangan Island – $ 30-50 per room / night
- Ticket Chiang May ; Phangan ; 70-80 $ / ticket
- Bungalow hotels on remote beaches Pangans ; 30-130 $ per room / night
Isle of Tao, 3 – 4 days
Rate the legendary dive spots to Tao and swim with turtles and admire the incredible underwater world to Tao.
How to get from Phangan Island
On high-speed ferry (tickets can be bought on pangan or online).
Where to live on the island of Tao
Sun Smile Lodge ; Small clean Guesthouse very conveniently located near Sari Beach. In the lodge ; Pretty large clean rooms, good WiFi and friendly staff. Excellent option for those who are planning to actively spend several days on Tao.
Approximate budget
- Guest-House on the island of Koh Tao – 35-45 $ per room / night
- Ticket Phangan ; To Tao ; 12-15 $ / ticket
Return to Bangkok
How to get from Tao to Bangkok
The easiest way to buy a connection ; Ticket at high-speed ferry to Chumphon (Chumphon) Plus Bus / Train to Bangkok or Airport (see below).
Alternative ; On a high-speed ferry to Chumphon (Chumphon), from the pier on a minibus to the airport (about 45 minutes, the transfer can be ordered when buying tickets on a speed ferry or buy on site upon arrival), from there by NOK Air budget airlines to Bangkok.
Connect Tickets (ferry bus and ferry airport-aircraft) See here.
Plan a minimum of 6 hours of docking between the planned arrival in Bangkok and departure home.
