Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok and check into your hotel. If you want to get out, the Grand Palace sits just a 20-minute walk away, though hanging by the pool is equally good for jet lag recovery. Around 6pm, you'll meet your tour leader and group for the first time, then head to a local restaurant for dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at a local restaurant)
Optional Activities
- Visit The Grand Palace (20-minute walk from hotel)
- Swim in hotel pool
Landmarks The Grand Palace 
- Day 2
Bangkok
A private transfer takes you to Bang Krachao, a jungle island just outside the city. You'll bike along flat pathways through Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park, passing fish ponds and trails. Later in the evening, you'll walk through Bangkok's old town to see King Rama V era architecture and the Giant Swing. Dinner is a street food tour where you'll try crispy pork noodles, dumplings, and mango with sticky rice.
- Meals
- Dinner (Street food tour sampling crispy pork noodles, dumplings, and mango with sticky rice)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Bang Krachao
- Bicycle tour of Bang Krachao (approximately 1.8mi-3mi/3km-5km on flat pathways)
- Visit Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park
- Evening walk through Bangkok old town to see King Rama V era architecture and Giant Swing
- Street food tour for dinner
Landmarks Bang Krachao Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park Giant Swing 
- Day 3
Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak - Kanchanaburi
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Damnoen Saduak to check out Thailand's most famous floating market on the Damnoen Saduak canal. You can watch vendors work and pick up fresh fruit if you'd like. From there, you head to Kanchanaburi, stopping at the war museum and cemetery. Dinner happens at a floating restaurant overlooking the River Kwai Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Floating restaurant by the river overlooking the River Kwai Bridge)
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Bangkok (approximately two hours)
- Boat tour through Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Stop at Kanchanaburi war museum and cemetery
Optional Activities
- Purchase fresh fruit from market vendors
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Kanchanaburi War Museum and Cemetery River Kwai Bridge 
- Day 4
Kanchanaburi
You'll start at the OurLand Project, an animal reserve focused on human-wildlife conflict. A one-hour jungle hike with an expert guide gives you chances to spot wild elephants in their natural setting. After that, you transfer to Erawan National Park for the seven-tiered waterfalls. Free time there means you can swim, relax, or hike up to the top if you're up for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit OurLand Project animal reserve and research station
- One-hour jungle hike to wild elephant habitat
- Transfer to Erawan National Park (approximately one hour)
- Access to Erawan waterfall views and swimming areas
Optional Activities
- Hike to top of Erawan waterfall (1.25mi/2km, approximately two-hour round trip)
Landmarks OurLand Project Erawan National Park Erawan Waterfall - Day 5
Kanchanaburi - Nakhon Pathom
Following breakfast, you'll head to Baan Nong Khao agricultural village to learn how palm sugar gets made. You'll participate in making khanom tan (palm fruit muffin) and taste what you've created. Later, you transfer to Nakhon Pathom city and get day rooms at a local hotel to clean up before your overnight train. There's time to visit the Phra Pathom Chedi Night Market before boarding in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Baan Nong Khao agricultural village (30-minute transfer)
- Learn about palm sugar production and participate in making khanom tan (palm fruit muffin)
- Private transfer to Nakhon Pathom (approximately one hour)
- Use of day rooms at local hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Phra Pathom Chedi Night Market
Landmarks Baan Nong Khao Phra Pathom Chedi Night Market 
- Day 6
Surat Thani - Khao Sok National Park
You'll arrive in Surat Thani early morning and have a local breakfast. A transfer gets you to your riverside resort near Khao Sok National Park. After freshening up from the train ride, you'll regroup in the afternoon for a leisurely kayak on the Klong Sok River. The paddle is about 2.5 miles with chances to swim and spot birds.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local breakfast)
Included Activities
- Local breakfast upon arrival
- Private transfer to Khao Sok National Park area (approximately 1hr 30min)
- Afternoon leisurely kayak on Klong Sok River (approximately 2.5mi/4km)
Optional Activities
- Swimming during kayak tour
- Birdwatching along the river
Landmarks Khao Sok National Park Klong Sok River 
- Day 7
Khao Sok National Park
A transfer takes you to Khao Sok National Park for the day. You'll ride a longtail boat on the emerald-green Chiew Larn Lake and visit Prakay Phet cave with its coral, stalagmites, and stalactites. Lunch is served aboard a raft house with traditional Thai dishes. In the afternoon, you'll relax, swim, and kayak, with an optional one-hour hike to a waterfall nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Thai dishes aboard raft house including Thai omelette, fried fish, stir-fried vegetables with steamed rice, and fresh fruits)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Khao Sok National Park (approximately one hour)
- Longtail boat ride on Chiew Larn Lake
- Visit Prakay Phet cave
- Lunch aboard raft house with traditional Thai dishes (Thai omelette, fried fish, stir-fried vegetables with steamed rice, fresh fruits)
Optional Activities
- Swim on the lake
- Kayak on the lake
- Hike to nearby waterfall (approximately one hour)
Landmarks Khao Sok National Park Chiew Larn Lake Prakay Phet Cave - Day 8
Khao Sok National Park - Koh Samui
You'll leave the resort and drive to Don Sak to catch a catamaran ferry to Koh Samui. After a 30-minute drive to your resort on Chaweng Beach, you'll settle in for three nights. Your tour leader gives a short orientation walk and tips on what to do during your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Don Sak (approximately three hours)
- Catamaran ferry to Koh Samui (approximately 45 minutes)
- Transfer to resort on Chaweng Beach (30-minute drive)
- Orientation walk led by tour leader
Landmarks Chaweng Beach Koh Samui 
- Day 9
Koh Samui
Your day is free to explore or relax on Chaweng Beach. Optional activities include snorkelling trips to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan or a half-day boat trip around Koh Samui (both cost extra, paid locally). Your tour leader can help you figure out what works best.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore or relax on Chaweng Beach
- Snorkelling trip to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan (additional cost, payable locally)
- Half-day trip around Koh Samui (additional cost, payable locally)
Landmarks Chaweng Beach - Day 10
Koh Samui - Ang Thong Marine National Park
You transfer to Bangrak Pier to board a speedboat heading to Ang Thong Marine National Park. The day includes stops at Wao Yai for snorkelling, Koh Mae Koh for the Emerald Lake viewpoint, and Koh Phaluai for lunch. You'll finish at Koh Wua Ta Lap, the main island, where you can relax, swim at the beach, or hike to Pha Chan Charat viewpoint for island views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Bangrak Pier (approximately 20 minutes)
- Speedboat tour of Ang Thong Marine National Park
- Visit Wao Yai for snorkelling
- Visit Koh Mae Koh to viewpoint overlooking Emerald Lake
- Visit Koh Phaluai with lunch
- Visit Koh Wua Ta Lap for beach and optional hiking
Optional Activities
- Hike to Pha Chan Charat viewpoint on Koh Wua Ta Lap
Landmarks Ang Thong Marine National Park Wao Yai Koh Mae Koh Emerald Lake Koh Phaluai Koh Wua Ta Lap Pha Chan Charat Viewpoint - Day 11
Koh Samui - Don Sak - Surat Thani
The morning is free to relax before you head back north. You transfer to the pier and board a ferry back to the mainland at Don Sak. Then a private vehicle takes you to Surat Thani station where you'll have free time for dinner before boarding your overnight train back to Bangkok.
Included Activities
- Private transfer to pier (approximately 20 minutes)
- Ferry to Don Sak (approximately 1hr 30min)
- Private transfer to Surat Thani station (approximately two hours)
- Day 12
Bangkok
You'll arrive back in Bangkok early morning where your trip started. After breakfast, the day is free for shopping, sightseeing, or an optional Thai cooking class (extra cost, paid locally). Relaxing by the pool is another option before your final evening. Hotel rooms are typically available from 2pm, though luggage storage and pool access work before that.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast upon arrival
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Sightseeing
- Thai cooking class (additional cost, payable locally)
- Relax by the pool
- Day 13
Bangkok
Your adventure finishes after breakfast. A free transfer takes you to the airport for your journey home. If you'd like to stay longer, talk with your sales representative about extending your time in Bangkok.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
