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Home » Reader question » Reader question: Looking for tips for a backpacking route in Thailand for a month
Dear readers!
From mid-June to mid-July I want to go backpacking on my own in the North and Northeast of Thailand. I will first go from Bangkok to Khon Kaen to visit someone, but I am looking for a nice route from there to do in a short month.
I have no preference in terms of means of transport (Bus/Train/Boat). Renting a car is also not an option.
What are nice places to visit? I especially want to be able to enjoy nature and culture.
I would like to make a nice trip with a boat. I am thinking about going to Laos and taking the slow boat back to Thailand from Luang Prabang, but if I can find a nice and affordable boat trip within Thailand, this is my preference. Does anyone have any tips for this? It certainly doesn't have to be luxurious!
Thanks in advance for all the tips!
Regards,
Nynke
If the water is high enough, you can sail from Pai to Mae Hong Song. In any case, I found it wonderfully relaxed there (also traveled as a woman alone). Please see my website: http://www.inykoning.nl/?page_id=1274
Hi Iny,
Thanks for your tip! I will definitely read your website when I have more time, seems very interesting!
Would you do that in the middle of the rainy season?
I have little "choice". I am currently in Thailand for my studies/internship, will be finished mid-June and fly back mid-July. So you have a month to travel around.
Far from ideal indeed, but unfortunately it was not possible to leave a month earlier to travel around first. So I'm stuck with that month.
I also thought it was a shame to go home immediately after my internship.
But is it really no good to go to the north during the rainy season?
Dear Nynke
Don't let that put you off. The rainy season is absolutely no reason not to do it
It also has its advantages.
Take a look at the Blog: Climate Thailand – What is the best time to travel.
Have fun
Greetings Kees
Nynke,
Be critical of the buses you take. Thailand has a bad reputation when it comes to bus safety. You can take NakonChai air well, but if you want to visit the small places in the north and north-east, you can hardly avoid those rattles.
Still, have fun.
Dear Klaasje123, I will certainly be critical! Although I must say that 5 years ago in Thailand I regularly boarded (night) buses without any problems.
Thanks for the tip about which airline is at least reliable!
Hi Nynke,
Good idea to travel through northeast Thailand, in my opinion the best region to experience the real Thailand. I have cycled through it myself for my project 1bike2stories.com in recent months and can recommend these places in particular (in no particular order)
1. Nong Khai: idyllic town on the Mekong with a fantastic weekend market. During the week it is very quiet, good mix of locals and tourists;
2. Nam Nao National park: very nice to camp for a night and take a nice walk through this nature park. You can also visit another national park, but Nam Nao is interesting because of the good facilities;
3. Sukhothai & Si Satchanalai: both known for their beautiful historical parks. Even after seeing many temples I was still impressed. Si Satchanalai is quieter and I personally found the nicer of the two
3. Phrae of Nan: both very beautiful provinces that are unjustly not visited by many tourists (especially Nan yet). You will be welcomed with open arms and be amazed by the fun tours you can make in the mountainous area.
Much has already been written on travel websites about well-known destinations such as Chiang Mai, Pai and Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand. With the right expectation, it is also a good place to be, although it is better not to go there for an authentic Thailand experience.
There are many more interesting places to mention but these are my personal favourites.
Have fun traveling!
Dear Thomas,
Thank you for your extensive and enthusiastic response! This week, when I have more time, I'll look up all the places on the map and look up more information about them! I definitely have something to do with this.
I really want to get an authentic Thailand experience. It's easy to do the standard backpacker round, but I prefer peace and quiet and want to see the beauty of the country.
I also read your website a while back, but will definitely read again about the places you mentioned here!
First : DO NOT travel on a night bus!
Traveling from BKK to Khon Kaen you pass a nice part of Thailand and the Isaan. So I would consider visiting KK, among others: Khao Yai National Park, Buriram (Phanom Rung), Prasat Phi Mai.
From KK I would head east first and travel along the Mekong River.. Mukdahan (Indo China Market), That Phanom, Nakhon Phanom, Bueng Kan (Wat Phu Tok), Nong Khai, Chiang Khan.
Then more inland to Loei, Phu Rua, Phu Hin Rong Khla and Khao Kho. Then back to KK and maybe a visit to Nam Nao National Park.
If you want more travel information, please contact me.
Dear Ivo,
Thank you for your comment and the good tips! Very nice to get such a good picture of what a nice route would be. It is difficult to find information on the internet because most websites focus on the standard round trip through Laos.
Why is a night bus really not recommended? I traveled regularly with night buses 5 years ago (in the south of Thailand).
This week I'm going to map out the route you've described here on the map and look up information about the places in question.
If I have any questions I will definitely contact you, thank you!
Bye Nynke.
The night buses have a bad reputation. Especially in connection with respecting driving and rest times, speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
To the north, the roads are not all in good condition, and in mountainous areas it is quite a job at night to slalom such a large coach through the dark roads next to the ravine. Recently, there have been some serious accidents that were preventable. Lots of dead and injured.
Occasionally there is theft.
If you book a VIP coach that is mainly traveled by tourists, you reduce the risks. Just watch your stuff and be prepared.
Have a nice trip!