12-Month Backpacking Adventure Through Southeast Asia

Day 1: Arrival & Exploration

Chiang Mai, Thailand on May 19, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Blue Diamond Breakfast Club

Start your day with a healthy and hearty breakfast at Blue Diamond Breakfast Club, known for its vegan and organic options, open from 7:30am to 4:00pm.
THB150, 1h

9:30am

Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Climb the staircase to this iconic temple for panoramic views of Chiang Mai and to admire its magnificent golden chedi. The temple is open from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
THB50, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Khao Soi Khun Yai

Enjoy a traditional Northern Thai dish, Khao Soi, at this popular local restaurant known for authentic flavours, open from 10:30am to 3:30pm.
THB60, 1h

1:30pm

Explore Old City Temples by Bicycle

Rent a bicycle and visit key temples like Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh to experience local culture and history.
THB100, 3h

5:00pm

Relax at a traditional Thai massage parlor

Unwind with a 1-hour Thai massage to recover from your journey. Many parlours in the Old City offer massages from 9:00am to 9:00pm.
THB300, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Dash! Restaurant and Bar

Enjoy northern Thai cuisine in a traditional teak house setting. They serve dinner from 6:00pm to 10:30pm.
THB350, 1.5h
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Day 2: Cultural Immersion

Chiang Mai, Thailand on May 20, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Rustic and Blue

Enjoy artisanal coffee and fresh bakery products at this trendy café open from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
THB180, 1h

8:30am

Elephant Nature Park Visit

Spend a half-day at this ethical elephant sanctuary engaging with rescued elephants, open 8:00am to 6:00pm (pre-booking required).
THB2500, 5h

2:00pm

Lunch at Huen Phen

Taste traditional Northern Thai cuisine served in an atmospheric wooden house, open from 11:00am to 9:00pm.
THB250, 1h

3:30pm

Visit Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls

Travel about an hour outside the city to climb unusual limestone 'sticky' waterfalls, open all day.
Free, 3h

7:00pm

Dinner at Night Bazaar Food Stalls

Sample a variety of street food including grilled meats, sticky rice, and mango sticky rice at this lively evening market.
THB150, 1.5h
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Day 3: Travel to Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand on May 21, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel / guesthouse

Enjoy a simple breakfast before your travel day.
Included, 0.5h

8:00am

Travel from Chiang Mai to Bangkok by train

Board an overnight or daytime train to Bangkok, enjoying scenic views en route. Daytime trains depart early morning and last about 11-14 hours; overnight trains provide sleeper beds.
THB800, 11-14h

8:00pm

Check into accommodation in Bangkok

Settle into your hostel or hotel in central Bangkok for easy access to city sights.
Varies, N/A

8:30pm

Late dinner at Raan Jay Fai

Splurge on Michelin-starred street food famous for crab omelette, open until around 10:00pm. Reservations advisable.
THB600+, 1h
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