Welcome to The Islander

Up for a day full of fun with Thailand's most majestic animals?

We organize full and half day tours to one of the elephant sanctuaries close to Chiang Mai. During your visit, you will do several activities with the elephants, like feeding the elephants and mud bathing with the elephants. Rest assured we only work together with ethical and sustainable eco-tourism sanctuaries.

Ain't no mountain high enough baby!

Visit the highest point in Thailand together with us. During the trek, you will walk the Kew Mae Pan Trail, making your way to the top. Your guide will also take you to the incredibly scenic pagodas, an authentic hilltribe market and two local Karen villages.

Want to take some of that Thai cooking magic back home?

We understand. Chiang Mai is the epicenter for the worldly renowned Northern-Thai cuisine. We offer two different options: a full-day and a half-day cooking school, depending on how much of that Thai magic you want to bring home. Khao soi, pad thai, panaeng curry, Thai spring rolls, yom tum: you'll give Gordon Ramsay a run for his money afterwards!

Go check out the best-known temple of Thailand!

During this full-day tour, you will visit three of the most well-known and beautiful temples in all of Thailand: the White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House.

Revel in the authenticity of Chiang Mai province!

The standard eco trek is a 3D/2N trek through the rugged wilds of Chiang Mai province. In this three day trek you will use bamboo raft to visit remote hilltribe villages (Karen), visit an elephant sanctuary to feed, bathe and play with the elephants, cook Thai food on a campfire underneath the stars, trek to the highest point in Thailand (Doi Inthanon), and visit some amazing waterfalls to cool down during the day. You'll hike around 2-6 hours per day, so you'll need a good physical condition for this trek!

Ready to tick the next country off your bucketlist?

Laos is called "the land of a million elephants". Apart from a million elephants (don't pin us on the exact number ;)), Laos is known for amazing scenery, ethnic villages and of course, most sacred of all, tubing in Vang Vieng. The most fun way to enter Laos is with the famous slow boat. In two days, you will cross the Thai-Laos border and sail the Mekong to Luang Prabang.

Want to explore more of Chiang Mai (or its surroundings) on your own?

Renting a scooter is the way to do it if you're looking for complete freedom. In our hostel, you can rent scooters in all price categories, depending on how quickly you want to eat the tarmac. When you rent a scooter from us, you can opt for either a cash or passport deposit.

When you feel confident on a bike, and want to explore an authentic part of Thailand that not much tourists visit; do the Mae Hong Son Loop. The loop is 600km long, taking you through beautiful, pristine mountain-swept roads in the neighbouring Mae Hong Son province. During your drive, you'll regularly see the scenery change. You'll also have the possibility to explore beautiful Thai villages like Ban Rak Thai and hilltribe (Karen) villages like Huai Suea Tao. The loop can be done in 4 days, but we advise you to make it a bit longer to enjoy this authentic part of Thailand!

Longest and Highest Zipline in Asia!

Kingkong smile zipline is located on the top of the mountains at Maetonluang village. You will be wheeeeeeeee'ing through the rainforest, a mountain valley and the jungle on a total of 16 different ziplines. Also, you will abseil from a mountain ridge, and test your fear of heights on both a glass bridge and a sky bridge. Perfect for thrill seekers!

The biggest natural water park in Thailand!

Remember the television program Total WipeOut? It's that but on steroids. The Grand Canyon Water Park hosts an inflatable water-based obstacle course over a kilometer long. Challenge your friends to find out who is the Thai WipeOut champion! Included in your ticket is also the use of a kayak at the canyon, the giant slider and the zip line! Let your inner ten-year-old out in a day of splashing fun at the water park!