Trip #001 · Thailand
Highlands to Horizons
Mountains, rainforest and islands — the whole of Thailand, north to south.
14 – 25 Nov 2026
11 Nights / 12 Days · Thailand · Max 12 · Founder-led
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.
Handpicked Stays
Accommodation in carefully selected boutique hotels & resorts.
All Private Transfers
Private transport throughout your journey.
22 Meals
22 meals included across the trip.
Founder All The Way
Akshat & Aanchal travels with the group throughout.
Curated Experiences
Handpicked experiences you won’t find on standard tours.
All Taxes & Fees
GST, TCS and applicable taxes included.
Domestic Flights
Flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Surat Thani Airport is Included.
Support & Guidance
Pre-trip guidance plus a complete travel dossier.
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“I spent six months building this route so you don’t have to think for twelve days.” — Akshat · Meet your host →
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Highlights
The moments this trip is built around — swipe through.
The reason people book
There’s one night on this trip you’ll describe for years.
It falls on Day 8 — somewhere between a lake with no roads and a room that floats. We’re not going to spoil it here.
See exactly where it lands in the 12 days ↓The main event
Day by day — the part that makes it real.
Twelve days, mapped out almost hour by hour. This is where the trip stops being an idea and starts feeling like yours.
Day 1 · Fly in to Chiang Rai
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 in Chiang Rai
Land in Thailand's laid-back northern capital, settle into your town-centre base, and gather for a welcome dinner by the Clock Tower.
Day 2
Temples of Another World
A full day through Chiang Rai's surreal side — the all-white Wat Rong Khun, the cobalt Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) and the eerie Baan Dam Black House — plus the Long Neck Karen village, Choui Fong tea plantation, the House of Opium and the Golden Triangle viewpoint, with lunch along the way.
Day 3
Doi Tung & Mae Salong
Up into the far-north mountains — the royal gardens and palace at Doi Tung, then the Yunnanese hill village of Mae Salong for highland tea tasting and a special Yunnanese lunch.
Day 4 · Private Transfers to Chiang Mai
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 scenic drive to Thailand's creative capital, then a 2.5-hour secret Michelin-guide culinary walking tour through a local market — tasting your way through the north's best street food.
Day 5
Doi Inthanon, Roof of Thailand
A full day on the country's highest peak — the Kew Mae Pan nature trail through cloud forest, the Twin Royal Pagodas and waterfalls, with lunch in the mountains.
Day 6 · Fly to Surat Thani, Then Private Transfer into Khao Sok
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
North to south — a domestic flight and drive into Khao Sok, one of the oldest rainforests on earth. Settle into your jungle lodge, then bamboo-raft or river-canoe through the heart of the rainforest.
Day 7
Jungle, Elephants & Night Safari
A half-day jungle trek with expert local guides, an ethical elephant bathing experience under expert supervision, then after dark a night safari to spot the forest's nocturnal residents.
Day 8
Emerald Cheow Lan Lake
A dawn long-tail boat ride to watch misty mountains rise from the 165 sq km lake and spot endemic birds, sightseeing the "Guilin of Thailand", a visit to Pakarang Cave's stalactites, and evening wildlife watching from the water.
Day 9 · Private Transfers to Phuket
Phuket 3 nights
Similan Islands, the local side of Phuket and one big night to finish.
The crowd-free island most travelers miss — emerald lagoons, hidden sea caves and sunsets behind the karsts.
Day 9
Khao Sok to Phuket
Down to the Andaman coast and into Phuket's quieter south — sunset at Promthep Cape, then dinner in Old Town's Sino-Portuguese backstreets.
Day 10
The Similan Islands
A full-day Similan Islands tour aboard a luxury catamaran — snorkel crystal-clear waters over coral reefs teeming with marine life. Breakfast, lunch and an early evening dinner included.
Day 11
A Local's Phuket, Then the Big Night
The crowd-free south by day — hidden coves, the Big Buddha viewpoint, a back-lane food trail — a free afternoon, then a farewell dinner and one proper last night out.
Day 12
The flight home
One last slow breakfast by the sea, then airport transfers timed to your flight. Twelve days ago, you walked into an airport alone. Look around the departure gate now. The group chat doesn’t end here — the first reunion is usually being planned before the seatbelt sign goes off.
Day 12 · Private Transfer to Phuket airport
Fly home from Phuket on Day 12
- Accommodation in carefully selected boutique hotels & resorts.
- Accomodation in 4 star hotel in Chiang Rai (Diamond Park Inn Chiang Rai or Similar)
- Accomodation in 4 star hotel in Chiang Mai (Travelodge Nimman Chiang Mai or Similar)
- Accomodation in 3 star hotel in Khao Sok National Park (Khao Sok River Canoe & Resort)
- Accomodation in 3 star floating resort in Cheow Lan Lake (Phuphawaree Raft House)
- Accomodation in 4 Star hotel in Phuket (Patong Heritage Hotel or Similar)
- Private transport throughout your journey.
- All Tours are operated by local partners so transportation during tours will be handled by them.
- Below are the transfers included in your package:
- Private pickup from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Hotel.
- Private Transfer to hotel in Chiang Mai from Chiang Rai.
- Private Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport from the hotel.
- Domestic flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Surat Thani Airport.
- Private Transfer from Surat Thani Airport to Hotel in Khao Sok Rainforest.
- Long Tail Boat Transfer from Khao Sok Hotel to Cheow Lan Lake Raft House.
- Long Tail Boat Transfer from Cheow Lan Lake Raft House to Ratchaprapha Pier.
- Private Transfer from Ratchaprapha pier to Phuket Hotel.
- Private Transfer from Hotel in Phuket to Phuket Airport.
- 22 meals included across the trip.
- Day 1 - Welcome Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Breakfast at hotel, Lunch Included in Tour Package provided by local partner.
- Day 3 - Breakfast at hotel, Lunch Included in Tour Package provided by local partner.
- Day 4 - Breakfast at hotel
- Day 5 - Breakfast at hotel
- Day 6 - Breakfast at hotel in Chiang Mai, Dinner at hotel in Khao Sok Rainforest.
- Day 7 - Breakfast at hotel, Lunch Included in Tour Package provided by local partner, Dinner at hotel.
- Day 8 - Breakfast at hotel in Khao Sok, Lunch Included in Tour Package provided by local partner, Dinner at hotel in Cheow Lan Lake.
- Day 9 - Breakfast at hotel
- Day 10 - Breakfast at hotel, Lunch and Early Dinner provided by tour operator.
- Day 11 - Breakfast at hotel, Farewell Dinner.
- Day 12 - Breakfast at hotel
- Akshat & Aanchal travels with the group throughout.
- The Founder a crew member will always be there to support you in any way they can, give you meaningful suggestions and help to make your trip a memorable one.
- Handpicked experiences you won’t find on standard tours.
- Activities in Chiang Rai:
- Full Day Tour to Doi Tung Palace, Mae Salong Village With Highland Tea Tasting & Special Yunnanese Lunch
- Full Day Tour of the Unreal Temples like Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), Baan Daam Museum, Long Neck Karen Village, Choui Fong Tea Plantation, House Of Opium Museum, Golden Triangle Viewpoint & Lunch Included.
- Activities in Chiang Mai:
- A 2.5 Hour Secret Michelin Guide Culinary Walking Tour in Chiang Mai's Local Market.
- Full Day Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail & Doi Inthanon (Roof of Thailand) with Lunch
- Activities in Khao Sok Ancient Rainforest & Cheow Lan Lake:
- Bamboo rafting or river canoeing in the middle of the Rainforest.
- Elephant bathing experience under Expert Supervision.
- Half-day jungle trekking & night safari with Expert Locals.
- Cheow Lan Lake sightseeing on a long tail boat & Awe at the Guilin of Thailand.
- Visit to Pakarang Cave to Explore Staglamites.
- Morning boat ride to see misty mountains rising from a 165 Sq. km. Lake and Spot Endemic Species of local birds
- Evening wildlife watching from a long tail boat on Cheow Lan Lake amidst the Dense Jungle.
- Activities in Phuket:
- Similan Islands Full Day Tour on a Luxury Catamaran and Snorkel in Crystal Clear Waters surrounded by Coral Reefs & Variety of Marine Life. Breakfast, Lunch & Early Evening Dinner Included.
- GST, TCS and applicable taxes included.
- No surprises.
Flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Surat Thani Airport is Included.
- Pre-trip guidance plus a complete travel dossier.
- Pre to Post trip assistance from our experts on travel related matters like forex & visa. Plus, our curated travel dossier with all the info you need for this trip.
Flights from India & back. You can book them yourself or with us separately.
Visa on arrival fees are not included and has to paid by you at the airport.
Any extra experiences/activities that aren’t mentioned in the Itinerary are not included.
Alcohol, shopping expenses, cost for optional activities, anything not mentioned in inclusions is considered as personal expense.
Night 8 · Cheow Lan Lake
Your room floats.
An emerald lake walled in by limestone cliffs. No roads, no wifi, no crowds — a bamboo raft house, eleven people who were strangers a week ago, and water under the floorboards.
Twelve seats. One departure. This November.
Reserve with ₹21,000 — or just say hi first. Both work.
In writing, not in small print
The Founding Promise
- The departure is guaranteed to run once 10 travellers confirm.
- If we ever cancel a departure, every rupee comes back to you — deposit included.
- Every traveller is screened on a call, and you have a direct line to the founder — before, during and after the trip.
The essentials
Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Khao Sok, Phuket
The honest math
What ₹1,51,000 actually buys
One all-in price — 5% GST and 2% TCS included, nothing extra at checkout. And the TCS (₹3,020 on the founding rate) comes back to you when you file your ITR.
≈ ₹12,600 a day with everything inside Thailand handled — stays, the internal flight, every transfer, guided experiences, and 22 meals.
International flights, visa and insurance excluded — see inclusions above. Why our trips cost more →
Dates & prices
— then it rises to ₹1,58,000
All-in — includes 5% GST and 2% TCS. The TCS portion comes back when you file your ITR.
Book by paying just ₹21000
Cancellation policy
- Deposit is non-refundable.
- Balance: 50% refund if cancelled 30+ days before; no refund within 30 days.
All-in — includes 5% GST and 2% TCS. The TCS portion comes back when you file your ITR.
Book by paying just ₹21000
Cancellation policy
- Deposit is non-refundable.
- Balance: 50% refund if cancelled 30+ days before; no refund within 30 days.
All-in — includes 5% GST and 2% TCS. The TCS portion comes back when you file your ITR.
Book by paying just ₹21000
Cancellation policy
- Deposit is non-refundable.
- Balance: 50% refund if cancelled 30+ days before; no refund within 30 days.
Why this trip exists
One person. One obsession. Getting this exactly right.
I started The Dozen Collective because the trip I wanted didn’t exist — small, genuinely curated, led by someone who actually cares whether you have the time of your life. So I’m building this one the way I’d want it: scouting every stay, planning every transfer, and personally choosing the eleven people you’ll travel with.
I’ll be there the whole way, start to finish. This isn’t a tour I’m selling — it’s twelve days I’m pouring myself into.
— Akshat
Founding departure — be one of the first twelve.
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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.