Thailand offers a superb network of modern highways connecting a rich diversity of scenery, ranging from forested mountains in the far north, to idyllic golden beaches of the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea coastlines to the south.

There are countless monuments of ancient civilizations, exotic temples and picturesque towns and villages, tropical rain forests, huge national and marine parks.

All of these are most conveniently and easily explored by self-drive car, independently and at your own pace.

Driving conditions here are up to international standards and exploring the country by self-drive rental car is now easier than ever, giving you the joy of discovering Thailand’s full diversity with these Fly & Drive programs.

Thailand Tours

 Revised: 10 Sep 2004

 

  Self-Drive Tours
CHIANG RAI-CHIANG MAI OVERLAND - 4 day/3 night itinerary  Self Drive
This self-drive tour of Thailand's Golden Triangle allows you to explore the traditions and cultures of this Buddhist-influenced region, once belonging to the ancient Lanna Kingdom. You have a choice of itinerary: the first one (85 kms) will allow you to spend more time in the real triangle, the second one (210 kms) leads you through a fantastic landscape east and northeast of Chiang Rai to the Mekong River. From 142.00 US $ per person sharing. DAILY YEAR ROUND with 2 passengers minimum

SAMUI-PHUKET OVERLAND EXPLORER - 4 day/3 night itinerary  Self Drive
Drive from Samui to discover the paradise of untouched Southern Thailand. This region is full of white sandy beaches, crystal clear seawater, beautiful islands, verdant forest with caves, and waterfalls, including more than 100 offshore islands. Discover Krabi, once one of 12 royal cities that used a monkey as the town symbol as you drive to Phuket, Thailand ’s largest island, blessed with magnificent coves and bays, a truly great holiday paradise. From 190.00 US $ per person sharing. DAILY YEAR ROUND with 2 passengers minimum

PHUKET-SAMUI OVERLAND EXPLORER - 4 day/3 night itinerary  Self Drive
Drive from Phuket, Thailand ’s largest island, blessed with magnificent coves and bays, powdery, palm-fringed white beaches and sparkling island-dotted seas to Krabi, once one of 12 royal cities that used a monkey as the town symbol and discover the paradise of untouched Southern Thailand on the deep Andaman Sea. This region is full of white sandy beaches, crystal clear seawater, beautiful islands, verdant forest with caves, waterfalls and more than 100 offshore islands. Continue your drive to Samui. From 190.00 US $ per person sharing. DAILY YEAR ROUND with 2 passengers minimum

GOLDEN TRIANGLE EXPLORER - 5 day/4 night itinerary  Self Drive
Thailand's Golden Triangle is the region near the borders of Laos and Myanmar, an area of jungle-filled valleys, meandering rivers and fascinating cultural encounters, where indigenous tribes still thrive on isolated mountainsides and time seems to stand still. This self-drive tour of the region allows you can explore the traditions and cultures of this Buddhist-influenced region, once belonging to the ancient Lanna Kingdom, motoring past lush rice paddies and awe-inspiring mountains dotted with tribal villages. From 192.00 US $ per person sharing. DAILY YEAR ROUND with 2 passengers minimum

MAE HONG SON EXPLORER - 5 day/4 night itinerary  Self Drive
Leave Chiang Mai and drive north to visit the Mae Hong Son region, nestled in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges, Virtually covered with mist throughout the year and long isolated from the outside world. Former governors of Chiang Mai used to organize the rounding up of wild elephants which were then trained before being sent to the capital for work. Today, Mae Hong Son is one of the “dream destination” for visitors who are attracted by its cultural and natural wonders. From 154.00 US $ per person sharing. DAILY YEAR ROUND with 2 passengers minimum

RIVER KWAI EXPLORER - 6 day/5 night itinerary  Self Drive
Discover the fertile flatlands of the Central Plains, the heart and agricultural food basket of Thailand, while driving to Kanchanaburi, both the site of the world-famous Bridge Over The River Kwai, immortalised in books and movies, and gateway to a region of rugged natural beauty characterised by mountains and fertile river valleys. Then, via the famous floating market of Damnoen Saduak to the beach areas of Hua Hin. Return to Bangkok via Nakorn Pathom to visit Phra Pathom Chedi, the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. From 322.00 US $ per person sharing. DAILY YEAR ROUND with 2 passengers minimum

CHIANG MAI-SUKOTHAI LOOP - 6 day/5 night itinerary  Self Drive
Depart Chiang Mai to Lampang, famous for its horse-drawn carriages and boasting a long history of human settlements on the Wang River basin, and to Sukhothai, the first truly independent Thai Kingdom founded in the 13th century. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored in Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travellers. Then drive through mountainous highland to Mae Sot, splendidly situated in the valley of the Moei river which marks the border to Myanmar. Return to Chiang Mai via Tak, on the eastbank of the Ping river. From 180.00 US $ per person sharing. DAILY YEAR ROUND with 2 passengers minimum

NORTHEAST & NORTH THAILAND EXPLORER - 9 day/8 night itinerary  Self Drive
Drive from Bangkok to the northeast of Thailand to explore the historical heritage sites influenced heavily by the Khmer Empire of old and Surin, world-famous for the Elephant Roundup and for its many Khmer sanctuaries, wide variety of handicrafts, silk and rich culture. Then, go North to a region characterized by densely forested mountainous regions, inhabited by Thailand's many colorful hilltribes to explore the area from Chiang Mai. Adventurous exploration of this beautiful region is possible by trekking, river rafting, mountain biking, and even elephant safaris. From 292.00 US $ per person sharing. DAILY YEAR ROUND with 2 passengers minimum

 
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