Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok and get settled at your hotel. If you make it by 6pm, your tour leader will meet you for a welcome gathering before heading into Chinatown via metro. You'll walk through street food stalls and try local specialties while learning about the neighborhood's history.
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting at hotel reception
- Street food tour of Chinatown
- Metro system travel through Bangkok
Landmarks/POIs Suvarnabhumi Airport Chinatown - Day 2
Bangkok
This is your free day to explore Bangkok however you like. You can visit the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, check out the Temple of Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, take a long-tail boat through the klongs, or go on a cycling tour through the backstreets. It's all up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha
- Visit Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha)
- Explore Bangkok's klongs by long-tail boat and water taxi
- Cycling tour through Bangkok's backstreets
Landmarks/POIs Grand Palace Temple of the Emerald Buddha Wat Pho - Day 3
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
You'll travel three hours to Kanchanaburi and see the War Cemetery, then walk across the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. After that you'll board the Burma Railway through the countryside to learn about Thailand's WWII history. Following lunch, you'll visit Hellfire Pass Museum, which honors the POWs and laborers who worked on the railway.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Walk across Bridge over the River Kwai
- Journey on Burma Railway (Death Railway)
- Visit Hellfire Pass Museum
Landmarks/POIs Kanchanaburi War Cemetery Bridge over the River Kwai Hellfire Pass Museum - Day 4
Kanchanaburi
After breakfast, you'll head to Erawan Waterfalls with their green waters and layered cascades. You can trek along trails and swim in the natural pools. The afternoon is free to rest or explore more, and there's an optional bamboo rafting trip on the River Kwai if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Erawan Waterfalls
- Trek along waterfall nature trail
- Swim in natural pools
Optional Activities
- Bamboo rafting on River Kwai (approximately one hour duration with swimming opportunities)
Landmarks/POIs Erawan Waterfalls River Kwai - Day 5
Kanchanaburi to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
You'll leave Kanchanaburi early and travel just over five hours south to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. You can hike through mangroves on boardwalks or explore Phraya Nakhon Cave with its stalactites and royal pavilion. If you prefer, there's also Laem Sala Beach to relax at. Later you'll transfer to Dolphin Bay Resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mangrove hike through boardwalks
- Visit Phraya Nakhon Cave with stalactites and royal pavilion
- Explore Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
Optional Activities
- Relax and explore Laem Sala Beach (alternative to cave hike)
Landmarks/POIs Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park Phraya Nakhon Cave Laem Sala Beach - Day 6
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park to Khao Sok National Park
You'll depart early from Prachuap Khiri Khan province and head to Pranburi train station for a six-hour train journey south. Then you'll transfer by private bus to Khao Sok National Park, arriving around sunset. You'll stay at an eco-friendly lodge and pass through diverse Thai landscapes along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey through Thai countryside
- Private bus transfer to accommodation
Landmarks/POIs Khao Sok National Park - Day 7
Khao Sok National Park
The morning is free to relax around the lodge. In the afternoon, you can choose between a guided jungle walk to see monkeys, hornbills, and kingfishers, or take a boat across Cheow Lan Lake surrounded by limestone cliffs, hidden caves, and rainforest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided jungle walk through Khao Sok National Park
- Excursion across Cheow Lan Lake
Landmarks/POIs Cheow Lan Lake - Day 8
Khao Sok National Park to Koh Lanta
After breakfast, you'll drive through the countryside for about four hours, then take a short ferry to Koh Lanta island. Once there, you'll check in and spend the afternoon on the beaches enjoying the relaxed island vibe. You can explore local culture or just unwind by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Koh Lanta
Landmarks/POIs Koh Lanta - Day 9
Koh Lanta
You have a free day on Koh Lanta. You can swim, relax on the beaches, explore the island's interior, visit local markets, or find hidden coves. One option is the 'Following Giants' ethical elephant sanctuary where you can walk with rescued elephants and learn about their rehabilitation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit 'Following Giants' ethical elephant sanctuary for observation and walking alongside rescued elephants
Landmarks/POIs Following Giants Elephant Sanctuary - Day 10
Koh Lanta
Another free day on Koh Lanta. You can use the hotel facilities or try optional activities like kayaking through mangroves to spot monkeys and birds, taking a cooking class to learn authentic Thai dishes, or joining a boat tour to nearby islands and coral reefs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kayak through mangroves of Koh Lanta
- Cooking class with local chefs for authentic Thai dishes
- Boat tour exploring nearby islands and coral reefs
- Day 11
Koh Lanta to Krabi
After a relaxing morning, you'll leave Koh Lanta and travel three to four hours to Krabi by ferry and bus. You'll check in and have a free late afternoon. This evening, you'll join everyone for dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate your last night together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at local restaurant to celebrate final night)
Included Activities
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Krabi - Day 12
Krabi
The tour ends after breakfast at your hotel. You're free to depart Krabi whenever you like, and luggage storage is available if your flight leaves later. You can explore around Krabi or think about booking extra nights to visit nearby islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Krabi Airport
