



Thailand 360° Summer: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Koh Tao
The trip in a nutshell
This group trip to Thailand will take us from Bangkok to Koh Tao, passing through the northern cities of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Along the way, we will immerse ourselves in the culture and traditions of this Southeast Asian country, as well as its natural beauty and renowned nightlife.
We will start in Bangkok, where we will be captivated by the bustling energy of the city and spend an evening exploring the Khao San Road district. Then, we will head north to Chiang Rai, where we will take in the sights of temples and Buddha statues, before continuing on to Chiang Mai where we will have a chance to interact with elephants. We will then travel south to Sukhothai, home to a UNESCO heritage site and the ancient Thai capital. After a night in Sukhothai, we will return to Bangkok and take the night train to Chumphon, where we will catch a ferry to the island of Koh Tao. There, we will spend two days relaxing on the beach and exploring the natural landscapes, as well as experiencing the island's lively nightlife.
Trip type
360º - it's our great classic that allows you to discover the destination in all its aspects. We recommend packing a backpack rather than a suitcase as there will be lots of moving around.
Physical rating
MODERATE - this itinerary may involve hiking or other activities that require a moderate amount of physical effort. Be prepared for some potential long transfers and early wake up calls!
Entry requirements
For UK nationals, please visit the gov.uk website. For all other passport holders, please refer to your national government website.
Arrival and departure
This trip starts and ends in Bangkok. On the first day of the trip we will aim to meet by 5pm. On the last day you can leave whenever you like.
What's included
11 nights accommodation in shared rooms
Flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai on day 2
Bus to Chiang Mai on day 3
Elephant experience on day 4
Cooking class on day 4
Private van to Sukhothai on day 5
Private van from Sukhothai to Bangkok on day 6
Night train from Bangkok to Chumphon between day 6 and 7
Ferries to Koh Tao on day 7 and to Chumphon on day 9
Flight from Chumphon to Bangkok on day 10
- Travel Coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Welcome to Thailand!
Check-in: our adventure starts in Bangkok
Roundtrip flights or transportation to reach the destination are not included in the package, so you can decide from where and when you want to leave! This gives you complete freedom of choice to adjust your travel itinerary to your needs.
Ready to start this trip the best way possible? We’re talking about food, obviously. Tonight we’ll meet each other and we’ll get the chance to have a first taste of the local cuisine - maybe we’ll try pad thai (the real one though!) or khao pad (fried rice that sounds delicious)? The night doesn’t end here though: it continues in Khao San Road, one of the best streets to enjoy Bangkok’s nightlife.
Included: overnight stay, welcome meeting
Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks
Among the temples of Chiang Rai
From Bangkok to Chiang Rai
After the previous night, we are excited to begin our real journey! Today, we will be taking a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai, the northern capital of Thailand. One of the first things to do in Chiang Rai is to visit the city's temples, such as the White Temple, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Blue Temple. There are also many lesser-known temples to discover, and we have plenty of time to explore them.
Like any bustling Asian city, Chiang Rai also has a lively night market, which is popular among both tourists and locals. This is where we will spend our evening, trying local foods such as the delicious Khao Soi curry soup with chicken and noodles, and enjoying musical performances by local bands. It will be a true immersion into the local culture.
Included: overnight stay
Money Pot: any entrance fees
Not included: food and drinks
Chiang Mai: an experience at Doi Suthep
We arrive in Chiang Mai!
After a nice breakfast, we will take a local, bus to Chiang Mai, a city located on the banks of the Ping River. Chiang Mai is known for its beautiful temples and sculptures, as well as its markets in the city centre where merchants and craftsmen sell a wide variety of items. We will begin our journey with a guided walking tour to discover the secrets of the city. One of the must-see places is the Doi Suthep Temple, which requires climbing 300 steps. The stone dragons decorating the staircase will guide us on our way.
Relaxation and street food
After the day's activities, we can indulge in a traditional Thai massage to rejuvenate ourselves. We will conclude the day by visiting the renowned night market, where we will have the opportunity to taste authentic Thai street food, which will also be our dinner for the night.
Included: overnight stay, bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Money Pot: any entrance fees
Not included: food and drinks
Forest and elephants
Let's immerse ourselves in nature
Today, we will depart from the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai and immerse ourselves in the Thai jungle. Surrounded by lush greenery, we will have the chance to observe the local wildlife in a serene and refreshing environment. After donning traditional Karen attire, we will learn about Thai elephants, feeding them, playing with the young elephants in the mud and bathing with them in the river, all while ensuring the well-being of the elephants. This will be an experience that will stay with us forever.
Time to cook!
After lunch, we will bid farewell to the elephants and head back to Chiang Mai. This afternoon, we have a mission to complete - a cooking class where we will learn how to prepare traditional Thai dishes. Before we start, we need to gather the necessary ingredients and the market is the perfect place to do so. After cooking, we will also have the opportunity to taste the dishes we have prepared. So, let's get to it!
Included: overnight stay, elephant experience, lunch, cooking class
Money Pot: any entrance fees
Not included: meals and drinks
The ancient capital: discovering the monasteries of Sukhothai
We will be setting off early as we anticipate a six-hour journey to reach the ancient capital of the kingdom, Sukhothai. The journey will not be dull as the enchanting Thai landscapes will keep us entertained or provide the perfect opportunity to rest. Upon arrival, to stretch our legs after sitting for so long, we will take a leisurely tour of the city by bicycle, the best way to cover the entire site over a long distance. Sukhothai is one of the most spectacular places in the country, with a vast complex of temples, monasteries and statues that are so well-preserved that it will leave you in awe! Sukhothai means "Dawn of Happiness" and we will certainly feel a sense of happiness and wonder as we stand before the mysterious Wat Sangkhawat, a group of ruins surrounded by lush vegetation.
Included: overnight stay, transport
Money Pot: any entrance fees
Not included: food and drinks
From Sukhothai to Chumphon
Sukhothai, Bangkok and a night train
After a satisfying breakfast, we'll be transported by private van from Sukhothai to Bangkok's railway station, with a stop for a meal and break en route. Once we reach the train station in Bangkok, we'll board an overnight train heading to Chumphon, which we'll reach the following morning. Though it's a hectic day of travel, it will definitely be worth it.
If the night train is not available, we will travel in a mini bus.
Included: private van, night train (or a privat mini bus if the train is not available)
Money Pot: any entrance fees
Not included: food and drinks
Koh Tao: 2 days in paradise
Finally, the Thai sea!
In the morning, we'll board a fast transfer to the port and set off for our final destination: Koh Tao. We'll spend two days relaxing in one of Thailand's most beautiful islands! Located in the Gulf of Thailand and about an hour by boat from Koh Phangan, Koh Tao is known for its clear beaches, blue sea, and tropical vegetation. Its natural beauty and unique coral reef make it a popular destination for snorkelling and other marine sports. So, be sure to pack fins, masks, and snorkels- it'll be worth it! As for the evening, you can enjoy chill-out music and drinks at sunset bars on the beach, and later hit up one or two discos that stay open until 2am. You won't be bored, and in Koh Tao, it's never too late because the next day you'll be diving and exploring all the other activities.
Included: overnight stay, transfer, ferry
Money Pot: any entrance fees
Not included: food and drinks
Let's enjoy our last hours by the sea!
Return to Chumphon
After spending two blissful days on Koh Tao, enjoying relaxation, snorkeling, swimming, and beautiful beaches, we'll spend our last hours soaking up the sun before bidding farewell to the island. After taking one final swim, we'll head to the port and board a ferry to Chumphon. Once we arrive, we'll check into a hotel to gather our belongings and either relax or explore the city before departing.
Included: overnight stay, transfer, ferry
Money Pot: any entrance fees
Not included: food and drinks
Let's go back to Bangkok
Exploring the capital
We pack our bags and say farewell to Chumphon, as we head to the airport in the morning to catch a flight back to Bangkok, where our journey first began. After spending so much time in Thailand's natural landscapes, it may be challenging to adjust to the hustle and bustle of the city again, but we'll give it a try.
Included: overnight stay, domestic flight
Money Pot: any entrance fees
Not included: food and drinks
Discovering Bangkok
Our last night in Bangkok
A city always has must-see places, which is why we'll take a morning walk through Bangkok's temples, starting with the Royal Palace and continuing to Wat Pho, featuring a giant golden reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun, located on the opposite side of the river, which we'll reach by taking a short boat ride. Known as the "Temple of Dawn", it has a serene atmosphere that instils a sense of peace. In the afternoon, we'll have some free time to do some shopping before returning home. Depending on the day, we may also visit local markets, which are great places to purchase local goods. In the evening, we'll return to our accommodation for a quick shower and prepare for our final dinner together, savouring delicious Thai food and reminiscing about our journey. Our journey was filled with memories, so let's raise a toast to all the emotions we have experienced and shared.
Included: overnight stay
Money Pot: local transport, any entrance fees
Not included: food and drinks
Goodbye Thailand!
Check-out and goodbye
We have reached the end of this adventure in Thailand: we say goodbye and promise to see you again soon for another WeRoad!
Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks
End of WeRoad services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
Info to know
Staff
Our trips are led by a Travel Coordinator who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Travel Coordinator.
Luggage
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.
Visas & Vaccinations
Before booking, please ensure to check what documents, visas, and vaccinations are required to enter the country you are visiting. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Passengers arriving in Thailand from the 1st of May 2025 need to fill in the Arrival card (here) within the 72 hours before arrival. Once completed save the confirmation email, which will be required at immigration.
Available dates
Travel coordinator
Anetha
Group
4 WeRoaders
Travel coordinator
Anetha
Group
4 WeRoaders
12 people interested
12 people interested
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:
1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
2. Installment payments for certain countries only
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
WeRoad is not authorised to provide this information due to privacy reasons.
However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!
If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
Tour List
Trip details page
In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!