Highlands to Horizons
12 explorers + 2 crew · 11 Nights / 12 Days
Northern Thailand’s misty peaks to the Andaman’s untamed islands. From surreal temples and tea-clad ridges to rainforest lakes and crowd-free islands — 12 days, 12 explorers, one epic adventure.
Chiang Rai · Chiang Mai · Khao Sok · Koh Yao Noi
About this trip
Thailand, far beyond the tourist trail — from the misty temples and tea ridges of the north to ancient rainforests, emerald lakes and crowd-free islands in the south.
Show up solo, leave with a dozen friends. We handle the logistics and the hidden gems — you just say yes.
Highlights
- White, Blue & Black temples
- Mae Salong tea roads
- Doi Inthanon — roof of Thailand
- Khao Sok rainforest trek
- Cheow Lan Lake raft house
- Secret Phang Nga Bay
- Sea kayaking hidden lagoons
- Night markets & street food
- Thai cooking & massage
- Like-minded explorers
What you’ll experience
Brief itinerary
- Fly in to Chiang Rai · Day 1
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Chiang Rai 3 nights
White, Blue & Black temples and the far-north tea roads of Mae Salong.
The north’s most surreal corner — dreamlike temples, misty tea ridges, barely any crowds, and your first proper taste of northern Thai food.
Day 1: Arrival & welcome
Land in Chiang Rai, settle into your town-centre base and gather for a relaxed welcome dinner by the Clock Tower.
Day 2: Temples of another world
The surreal White, Blue and Black temples at golden hour, then the buzzing night bazaar.
Day 3: Tea roads to Mae Salong
Wind up misty mountain roads to the Choui Fong plantation and the Yunnanese village of Mae Salong.
- Private drive to Chiang Mai · Day 4
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Chiang Mai 2 nights
Free time in Nimman, then Doi Inthanon — the roof of Thailand.
Thailand’s coolest creative city — cafés, massages and the best khao soi you’ll ever eat, plus a day on the country’s highest peak.
Day 4: South to Chiang Mai
A comfortable private drive south, then a free afternoon in trendy Nimman — cafés, a massage, or a bowl of khao soi.
Day 5: Doi Inthanon, roof of Thailand
Cloud-forest trails, the twin royal pagodas and thundering waterfalls at the highest point in the country.
- Fly to Surat Thani, then drive into Khao Sok · Day 6
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Khao Sok 3 nights
Rainforest trek, river tubing and a floating raft house on Cheow Lan Lake.
Sleep on the water inside one of the oldest rainforests on Earth, ringed by limestone cliffs. Sunrise mist over the lake is unforgettable.
Day 6: Into the rainforest
Fly south and drive into Khao Sok, then settle into an eco-jungle lodge among the trees.
Day 7: Trek, tube & night safari
A guided canopy trek, river tubing on the Sok River, and a night safari for nocturnal wildlife.
Day 8: Emerald Cheow Lan Lake
Long-tail boats onto the lake to a floating raft house — swim, kayak and explore hidden caves.
- Boat & private drive to Koh Yao Noi · Day 9
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Koh Yao Noi 3 nights
Island decompression, secret Phang Nga Bay and a full free day.
The crowd-free island most travellers miss — emerald lagoons, hidden sea caves and sunsets behind the karsts.
Day 9: Lake to island
Catch the sunrise mist, then transfer overland and by speedboat to crowd-free Koh Yao Noi for sunset over Phang Nga Bay.
Day 10: Secret Phang Nga Bay
A private boat just for the group — sea-kayak the emerald lagoons of Koh Hong and duck into hidden sea caves.
Day 11: Free day in paradise
A completely unscheduled day — beaches, bikes, or doing wonderfully little.
- Transfer to Phuket airport · Day 12
- Fly home from Phuket · Day 12
- All stays — boutique 3 & 4★ hotels and a floating raft house
- All internal transfers and the Chiang Mai–Surat Thani flight
- 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners
- Guided experiences and entry fees
- A Dozen Collective trip leader + local guides
- Local taxes and national park fees
- International flights to/from Thailand
- Visa & travel insurance
- Meals not listed above
- Personal expenses & tips
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Dates & prices
GST & 5% refundable TCS extra.
Book by paying just ₹21000
Cancellation policy
- Deposit is non-refundable.
- Balance: 50% refund if cancelled 30+ days before; no refund within 30 days.
GST & 5% refundable TCS extra.
Book by paying just ₹21000
Cancellation policy
- Deposit is non-refundable.
- Balance: 50% refund if cancelled 30+ days before; no refund within 30 days.
GST & 5% refundable TCS extra.
Book by paying just ₹21000
Cancellation policy
- Deposit is non-refundable.
- Balance: 50% refund if cancelled 30+ days before; no refund within 30 days.
“Booked solo, came home with a group chat that still goes off daily. Best decision of my year.”
Frequently asked questions
Drop your WhatsApp number to get the full itinerary, then message us to reserve your spot with a deposit.
A passport valid for 6+ months and a Thailand visa or visa-on-arrival as per your nationality — we’ll guide you.
Yes, international flights aren’t included, so you can use miles or your preferred airline. We’ll share recommended arrival and departure times.
Absolutely — most of our explorers join solo and are a dozen friends by day one.