Bangkok to Hanoi: Chiang Mai, Night Markets & Streetside Bars
Experience Overview
Bangkok to Chiang Mai to Hanoi, and some unbelievable places in between. Sound good? Then snag a spot on this nine-day, hostel-based adventure. You’ll cruise through Bangkok in the back of a tuk-tuk, ride along the infamous Death Railway, cycle around the ruins of an ancient kingdom, then hop on a night train to Chiang Mai. There, you’ll soak up all the local flavours as you wander its night markets before catching a quick flight to Hanoi for some final days filled with bicycle tours and street bars.
Highlights
- Cruise Bangkok's canals on a traditional klong boat
- Cook authentic northern Thai cuisine like a pro
- Sample foodie favourites at street food stalls and night markets
- Make the most of your time with an included flight between Chiang Mai and Hanoi
- Visit Hanoi's famous street-side microbreweries.
Trip Details
Product Code: 1568
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, tuk tuk, boat, bicycle, train, songthaew, cyclo, walking.
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: ATBVHW
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Finishes: Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Yimsoo Cafe Tour and Lunch, Bangkok Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Street Food Dinner in Chinatown, Bangkok
- Bangkok Klong Riverboat Tour
- Visit Hellfire Pass and Ride the Death Railway
- Visit Bridge on the River Kwai and Thai/Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery
- Visit a Local Rice Farm
- Ayutthaya Cycling
- Boat Tour
- Chiang Mai Old Town Orientation Walk
- Chiang Mai Night Market Walk
- Sunrise Alms Giving
- Doi Suthep Temple Visit
- Hanoi Old Town Cyclo Tour
- Bia Hoi Corner and Microbrewery Crawl
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hostels (4 nts), floating raft (1 nt), Hotel (1nt), Guesthouse (1nt), overnight sleeper train (1 nt).
- 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, tuk tuk, boat, bicycle, train, songthaew, cyclo, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $921 ($102 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive at any time, and kick back at the hostel, or head out to explore the city before meeting up with fellow Roamies in the evening. Hungry? Hop on a tuk tuk and head to Chinatown where your CEO will lead you through the alleys and backstreets on a street food crawl. Savour your first taste of the best eats in Thailand–yum!
There are no activities planned until tonight's welcome meeting and your street food crawl with the group. Get out and explore vibrant Bangkok.
Day 2: Bangkok to Srinakarin Dam NP and Kanchanaburi
Ready to explore the “Venice of the east?” Climb aboard a motorized long-tail boat and zoom along the canals–known as klongs, that snake through Bangkok. Catch a glimpse of local life by the river; wooden houses built on stilts and ferries taking people to work, temples and school. Is it lunchtime yet? Good, because the next stop is Yimsoo Cafe, a G Adventures–supported project where you'll slurp up a filling boat noodle lunch. Then it's bye-bye big city as you head out for an overnight stay like no other on a unique floating-raft accommodation at Srinakarin Dam NP. It's playtime here–choose to chill out on the deck, dive in for a refreshing swim, explore in a kayak or go for a wet-raft ride. Tonight you can fill up with a delicious Thai barbecue. Having fun yet? Of course you are and it's only day 2.
Your accommodation tonight is truly unique on a floating-raft. The rafts have fully enclosed sleeping quarters (dorm-style with mattress and/or bunks and no gender separation) with shared-bath and a kitchenette where dinner and breakfast are prepared. Beverages are available for purchase or you can bring your own. There is a deck for lounging and swimming and kayaks or wet rafts are available for a small fee.
Day 3: Kanchanaburi
Ready to explore? Head out to the infamous Hellfire Pass and delve into some World War II sites, walk along the trail and visit Saiyok Noi Waterfall area for a tasty local lunch. All aboard as you jump on the local train, commonly known as the Death Railway and chug towards Kanchanaburi town. Visit the famed Bridge over the river Kwai, the Thailand-Burma Railway museum, and the war cemetery before heading to the hostel for some down time. Beer o'clock anyone?
Tonight, stroll through Kanchanaburi's riverside and enjoy the local nightlife.
Day 4: Kanchanaburi/Ayutthaya
Ready for another epic day? Of course you are! Stop by a rice farm then fill up on pad thai from a local shop before jumping on a bike at the iconic Ayutthaya ruins. Snap that perfect picture at the Mahathat temple–famed for its Buddha head in the root of a banyan tree. Cycle around the massive reclining Buddha at Wat Logayasutharam in search of the perfect angle. After, hop on a boat for a ride around the city's island and stop at Wat Chai Wattanaram for more insta-worthy pics. Want more? Visit the food market and choose to share a plate of river prawns before hopping into a rocket-nosed tuk tuk to the train station. That was a busy day! Regain your strength in a sleeper car during the overnight train ride heading north.
Day 5: Chiang Mai
Hit the ground running as you disembark the train and climb on one of the famous red Songthaews–a local open-air truck. Khao soi for breakfast?? Yes, please! Stop at a street-side shop for this traditional northern Thai noodle soup with coconut milk and sweet curry–yum! From here walk through the old town to your hostel, then the afternoon is yours. Sample delicious street food, visit temples or just kick back with your new friends with a Singha lager. Later, delve into the bustling Chiang Mai night bazaar. Shop-til-you drop, kick your feet up in a lounge chair for a foot massage or try the bizarre, yet satisfying fish pedicure. Living your best life? Yeah!.
Day 6: Chiang Mai
Early riser? Come on, there must be some! Join in the age-old tradition of alms giving to local monks at the foot of the Suthep Hill. After, indulge in a blessing and do some chanting at Wat Prathat Doi Suthep. The rest of the day you are free to do as much or as little as you desire–your CEO has you covered. Feeling zen? There are hundreds of Buddhist temples to visit. Feeling active? Jump on a bicycle or tuk tuk to explore the countryside. Or, how about channeling your inner chef at a cooking class learning to make a perfect Pad Thai. Freedom can also be hanging back at the hostel, as always, you're the boss! Just be back in time, cause tonight you've got a date with your new besties.
Day 7: Chiang Mai/Hanoi
Ready for Vietnam? Don't fret the details, we've got you covered. An included flight will get you to Hanoi in time to kick back at the hostel, or head out to explore the city before meeting up with fellow Roamies. Ready for some fun? Of course you are! Jump on a cyclo and take a thrilling ride around Hanoi's old quarter to watch the streets come alive at night. Finish off with some tasty street eats for dinner.
Day 8: Hanoi
Freedom! Today is yours to explore and your CEO will help get you sorted. Want to immerse yourself in Hanoi–take a full day city tour. Feeling the culinary vibe–we'll book you a cooking class. Looking to escape–we'll get you on a full day excursion to Halong Bay. How's that for options? Regardless of your plans, you'll group back together for dinner at the famed Koto Restaurant. With full bellies, it's time for a microbrewery crawl including a stop at Hanoi's most popular beer joint–Bia Hoi corner. Pull up a plastic stool and order a local draught. Cheers!
Day 9: Hanoi
Say goodbye to your Roamies and depart at any time, or keep the adventure going by heading out to explore the backroads of Vietnam on the next leg of this epic adventure.
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G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
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Maddie J - Traveled, December 2023
It was a great way to travel with a like-minded group and visit places I may not have otherwise. I also enjoyed not having to deal with the stress of coordinating all the travel plans myself.
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Saskia B - Traveled, November 2023
We had a great trip with a very friendly and helpful tour guide.
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Rachel L - Traveled, November 2023
This tour was lots of fun and great if you don't want to have to plan travel yourself. We really enjoyed meeting our fellow travels and our tour guide M was fantastic!
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Grace B - Traveled, October 2023
I had an amazing time! Sit was an amazing guide, great group of people, great activities.
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Rosalyn M - Traveled, October 2023
Excellent tour guide (give her a raise), wonderful people on the tour with me, explored places I wouldn't go by myself
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Alexa A - Traveled, August 2023
My tour guide (Joe Srisoda) was amazing and definitely made the trip! He was so knowledgeable about everything and he cared about each of us and wanted us to have the best time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/11/2023
Trung D - Traveled, August 2023
The tour was very organized and brought value to my experience.
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Vishaka N - Traveled, August 2023
Experiences that I never would have come across as a tourist organising a trip myself. Our guide was so knowledgeable and willing to share his culture with us.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/11/2023
Michael M - Traveled, August 2023
The trip was filled with meaningful cultural activities that was guided by an extremely competent and knowledgeable guide.
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James S - Traveled, June 2023
Amazing experience! The people, activities, itinerary and Andy were all exceptional
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2023
Sophie R - Traveled, June 2023
The trip was brilliant. The places we stayed were very nice and the amount of activities and experiences we got to have was more than I could have imagined.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2023
Matthew W - Traveled, June 2023
Great guide Great people to travel with Accommodation is good for the price
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/03/2023
Dawn N - Traveled, May 2023
It's a good amount of time to see a lot of places and meet different people along the way
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2023
Cameron C - Traveled, May 2023
The tour us well balanced with a mix of activities as well the CEO Pentor Thanakorn was phenomenal from start to finish
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2023
Moira L - Traveled, May 2023
The stops were selected well and were excellent for the given budget. Saw a lot with good amounts of free time allotted
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Elaine Y - Traveled, April 2023
Likely depending on age
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/15/2023
Vanessa T - Traveled, April 2023
It depends if you are native English speaker bc I am not and so it was hard to integrate in the group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/01/2023
Shweta S - Traveled, March 2023
I've done two G Adventures tours now. I love the type of unique activities incorporated and the fact that I don't have to deal with the hassle of scheduling, arranging things, etc. All experiences have been great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/17/2023
Letizia G - Traveled, March 2023
Many activities, amazing guides and real backpackers on the tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2023
Cameron B - Traveled, February 2023
Samart was an awesome guide! Really made the whole experience
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