Discover Thailand

Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. Dinner isn’t included this evening giving you free time to relax or explore. There’s a restaurant at the hotel and if you want to stretch your legs there are lots of places nearby.

After a short morning orientation, we’ll tour Bangkok and enjoy a traditional Thai lunch. In the evening, we’ll come together for an official welcome dinner to celebrate the start of your adventure.

We’ll hop on the morning train to the former capital, Ayutthaya, famed for its wealth of temples. Pedal around them by bike, or you have the added option of going by tuk tuk if you prefer.

In the afternoon, we’ll transfer to Don Muang Airport (bags will be transferred there) for an early evening flight to Chiang Mai, another former capital.

Embark on a full-day tour of the walled city of Chiang Mai, birthplace of the Lanna Empire. Be wowed by its array of temples and old walls and in the evening, we’ll head to the vibrant night bazaar where you can sample some northern specialities.

Distance: 4 miles/6km

Leaving the bustle of the city behind, we’ll travel above Chiang Mia for our two-night jungle trek. First, we’ll stop at a local market to pick up provisions, then a scenic drive takes us to a magnificent waterfall where you can freshen up with a dip.

After lunch we begin trekking through the jungle to the Karen hill tribe village where we’ll spend the night in a simple hut. Dinner is prepared for us, after which you can soak up the scenery and noises of the jungle from the outdoor terrace.

Distance: 5 miles/8km

We’ll continue our adventure trekking through the lush jungle and rice fields, before lunch and a relaxing stop. After lunch we'll carry on to our mountain village, where if you want to freshen up you can take a dip in the local river. Dinner tonight is around the campfire before our last night in the mountains.

Drift down the slow-moving river on bamboo rafts to see the jungle from a whole other perspective. Then we’ll return to Chiang Mai for dinner and to spend the night.

This morning we’ll fly to Surat Thani, the gateway to Thailand’s best beaches and islands. Our destination is Khao Sok National Park – home to the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world as well as limestone mountains and spellbinding lakes. Once we’re at the lodge, you have some free time to relax.

A morning yoga session is included for those who want to start the day with some meditation and relaxation before breakfast. You’ll have a free day in Khao Sok where there's the opportunity to experience an elephant care programme. After dinner we’ll set off on a night safari through the jungle.

Distance: 4 miles/6km

Today we'll transfer to Cheow Lan pier, and ride on traditional long boats across Cheow Lan lake. Upon arrival we’ll walk into the jungle to reach a bamboo raft which will take us to an amazing cave. In the afternoon we'll have some free time to explore the area. Spend the night floating on the lake under the stars, surrounded by the world’s oldest evergreen forest.

We’ll start our morning with a sunrise safari followed by a hearty breakfast. Then, we'’ll transfer back to Cheow Lan pier before boarding a private transfer to the beautiful beach town of Ao Nang in Krabi. You’re free to spend afternoon and evening as you wish. Relax on the sand or visit one of the many restaurants nearby.

Distance: 5 miles/8km

Ascent: 550m

We’ll venture out on the Dragon Crest Mountain trek, which takes us to one of the most wow-worthy viewpoints in Thailand. It’s located in the Moo Koh Phi Phi National Park and offers up 360-degree views of the Krabi coastline, distant islands, and the spectacular green limestone peaks rising from the valleys further south.

Later in the afternoon, we’ll make our way to a local cookery school for a Thai cooking lesson followed by dinner.

Enjoy a free day to relax by the pool or the beach. There’s plenty more on offer, including a boat trip to the islands, Railay beach, snorkelling, or a trip into Krabi town. In the evening, we’ll all meet for a farewell dinner.

Fly from Krabi back home (via Bangkok) for the overnight flight to the UK.