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thailand check out these Independent trips& river kwai adventure, 5 days Take time out from the tumultuous streets of Bangkok to pay tribute to POWs who lost their lives building the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai. Delve into World War II history at the war museum and Allied Cemetery in Kanchanaburi before drifting downriver on bamboo rafts, right into the heart of a tropical rainforest. triP coDe TaR chiang mai cooking school, 5 days The secrets of Thai cuisine are revealed on this amazing gastronomic adventure. Tour the local market to learn about lemongrass, lime, basil, coriander and more. Pick up a mortar and pestle to make your own curry pastes, flourish under the guidance of Chef Khun Somphon and prepare yummy local favourites. Then, enjoy! triP coDe Taw www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TAR www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TAW triP coDe thailand explorer, 10 days Temple-hop, shop til you drop, savour spicy cuisine and meet Thailands colourful hilltribes. Theres a relaxing overnight cruise on a converted teak rice barge, treks through steamy jungles and rural countryside, and an exciting chance to ride a bamboo raft down the Mae Tang River. This is a trip that takes you to it all! TaE chiang mai and golden triangle, 5 days Experience the charm of Thailands north. Climb the dragon staircase to Doi Suthep, enjoy a khantohk meal and ride elephants in the jungle. Stand tall on the confluence of the Mekong and Ruak rivers, watching the mysterious Golden Triangle unfurl below - this beautiful region is the best place to meet friendly Akha tribespeople. triP coDe Tag www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TAE www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TAG triP coDe ancient kingdoms of thailand, 7 days Delve into the history of the Kingdom of Siam, basking in the golden light of the Grand Palace, exploring the ruins of Ayuthaya, admiring the serene statues of Buddha in Sukhothai and travelling back to colonial days on a horse and carriage ride in quaint Lampang. Travel in comfort and peek into Thailands glorious past. TaH elephant mahout experience, 5 days Live the life of an elephant mahout, trekking through remote and rural regions, rainforests and hilltribe villages. Sleep in bamboo huts at night and help to prepare meals. This is also a chance to meet some of the worlds most fascinating minorities, including the Karen, Hmong and Lisu, each boasting their own customs and dress. triP coDe Taz www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TAH www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TAZ triP coDe flavours of thailand, 5 days Taste the many flavours of Thailand in style, taking part in cooking classes at a traditional house. Sizzle, slice and stir until that spicy tom yam goong is perfect then sit down and sample the tasty results. After wielding woks, explore Kanchanaburi, enjoy Thai hospitality at a homestay and tour the surrounding countryside. Taf hilltribe experience, 5 days Stretch your legs walking through villages of Shan and Karen hilltribes in the forests and countryside of northern Thailand. Visit an elephant camp for a thrilling jungle ride and construct a bamboo raft for an exciting downriver adventure. End the hilltribe experience at the famous night bazaar in Chiang Mai. triP coDe Tax www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TAF www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TAX triP coDe highlights of the north in style, 5 days A Lanna-style boutique hotel in the heart of Chiang Mai is a perfect base for seeing the highlights of the north. Hone bargaining skills in the night bazaar, climb 300 steps to hilltop Doi Suthep, ride an elephant and ox-cart through the jungle, raft down the Mae Tang River and take a bicycle tour of ancient Wieng Kum Kam. TaN chiang rai experience, 4 days Get a feel for rural life on this holiday with a difference. Explore Chiang Rai and meet local farmers and artisans, learning skills like traditional toy-making. Set out on a hilltribe trek through fertile rice paddies, see monks seeking alms in the local market and enjoy a distinctly Thai cultural experience in this little-visited country region. triP coDe TaI www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TAN www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/TAI 37