Flight: QR 834 Doha - Bangkok 01.50 - 12.45 

Private transfer: Upon arrival in Bangkok, you will be welcomed to Thailand by your local guide and transferred to your hotel in a chauffeur driven car for a two-night stay.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Night Hotel Bangkok (Silver Rooms - interconnecting)

Time at leisure in Bangkok: This morning, you have some time at leisure to wake slowly and rest after your flight. You could choose to relax at your hotel, or set off to explore the streets around your hotel independently.

Long-tail boat trip along the Khlongs to Wat Pho: At around midday, set off from your hotel and board a long-tailed boat for the fascinating journey to the old district of Thonburi in the heart of Bangkok, to explore a network of canals to see local folks going about their daily lives. Located just across the Chao Praya River from the financial district's towering skyscrapers, these quiet waterways are a magical place that seems a world away from the frenetic pace of the city. Disembark near Wat Pho, the largest temple in Bangkok, where there is an excellent local restaurant for lunch (payable locally). After re-fuelling, head into the temple complex to see the colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings, and lastly the Grand Palace, which is one of the most beautiful examples of ancient Siamese architecture and has been the residence of the Kings of Thailand for over two centuries. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. After your guided tour, you may want to continue to the weekend Chatuchak Market, which is one of the largest markets in the world (note that this is only possible on Saturdays and Sundays).

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Night Hotel Bangkok (Silver Rooms - interconnecting)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey o Kanchanaburi, via the Damnoen Saduak floating market: After breakfast this morning you will be picked up from the hotel and drive westbound on the journey towards Kanchanaburi. About 70km outside of Bangkok you will stop at the floating market of Damnoen Saduak. This is a very interesting place for visitors to see the old style and traditional way of buying and selling fruit & vegetables from small boats. You will also see traditional Thai houses as well as get a chance to observe how local people live and how they travel around by boat. The tour includes a visit to Nakorn Pathom, site of the highest Chedi in Thailand called "Phra Patom Chedi" which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. After the sightseeing you will have lunch in a local restaurant (payable locally) and then you will continue on to Kanchanaburi, a journey which takes you through some wonderful rural scenery.

Afternoon tour of Kanchanaburi: Today you will be taken on a guided tour of the site of the famous "Bridge over the River Kwai". Continue to the Kanchanaburi Allied War Cemetery, the final resting place of about 7000 prisoners who died in the area. Finish your tour with a visit to the the Death Railway Museum which tells the history of the construction of the Thailand Burma Railway by POWs in World War Two.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Oriental Kwai (Family Cottage)

Meals: Breakfast

Train ride on the 'Death Railway' to Hellfire Pass: This morning board a train and travel along part of the ‘death railway’. Disembark and make a memorable visit to Hellfire Pass, one of the most dramatic remnants from the Death Railway's construction that took place during the Second World War. You will also visit The Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum, which is maintained by the Australian Government, before setting off on a light trek along the memorial trail which covers the area around the pass. After exploring the area continue to your nearby riverside resort.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hintok River Camp (Deluxe Tent)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day at leisure on the River Kwai: Today is free to relax at your riverside resort or arrange an activity locally. There are many activities that can be booked at the resort including exploring a treetop adventure park, visiting a local temple and school, kayaking, bamboo rafting or a day trip to the waterfalls of Erawan National Park.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Hintok River Camp (Deluxe Tent)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Road journey to Hua Hin: This morningset off on a road journey south to the beaches of Hua Hin, a drive of around four hours. You will have  private vehicle and driver, and there will be plenty of opportunities to break the journey along the way.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Centara Grand Beach Resort (Family Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Morning at leisure: This morning is free to relax at your hotel and enjoy the facilities.

Elephant Safari at Kui Buri National Park: This afternoon set off for the Hueai Luek Wildlife Watching Area in the Kui Buri National Park, a drive of around one hour from your hotel. With a population of around 320 elephants, and an abundance of easily-accessible open areas, Kui Buri National Park is thought to be the best place in Thailand to spot these magnificent creatures in the wild. Upon arrival at the National Park substation, you will meet your specialist wildlife guide and switch vehicles and join an open top safari jeep. Set off to explore an area of forest and open grassland, which has an observation area with commanding views over the open landscape. The local wildlife guides are in touch with each other using walkie talkies when animals are spotted. In addition to elephants, there are also healthy populations of gaurs, golden jackals and several species of deer. Some of the birds that can be spotted at Kui Buri include the crested fireback, Indian roller and Asian openbill. After your wildlife safari, you will be reunited with your car and driver, who will transfer you back to your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Centara Grand Beach Resort (Family Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure: Today is free to relax at your hotel, or explore more of the local area independently.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Centara Grand Beach Resort (Family Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to the railway station: After breakfast this morning you will be collected from your hotel by your driver and transferred to the railway station in time to board your onward train.

Train journey to Surat Thani: Board Special Express Train 43 for the journey to Surat Thani. The train leaves Hua Hin at 10.30 and arrives in Surat Thani at 16.20. Carriages are all air-conditioned and seats recline with drop-down trays in the back of seats. There is no catering onboard so you will need to bring your own food for lunch, and enough drinks to last the journey.

Road journey to Khanom: Upon arrival at Surat Thani you will be met by a driver and transferred to your beach hotel in Khanom. The drive will take around 90 minutes.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Aava Resort & Spa (Family Villa)

Meals: Breakfast

Boat trip to spot pink dolphins: Today board a local longtail fishing boat and set off in search of the unique pink dolphins that inhabit this area. After seeeing the dolphins continue to the tiny island of Koh Nui Nork and learn about the miracle of the legendary Buddhist monk Luang Por Tuad, followed by lunch on a deserted beach.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Aava Resort & Spa (Family Villa)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day at leisure: Today is free to relax at your hotel, or explore more of the surrounding area independently.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Aava Resort & Spa (Family Villa)

Meals: Breakfast

Road & ferry journey to Koh Samui: After breakfast this morning you will be met by a driver and transferred to Don Sak Pier, a journey of around 30 minutes. You will then board a local ferry for the journey to Koh Samui. Upon arrival on the island you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The total journey time today is around three hours.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Intercontinental Koh Samui (Two Bedroom Villa)

Meals: Breakfast

Days at leisure on Koh Samui: These days are free to relax at your hotel, or arrange excursions locally. There are a wide range of activities available in the local area including a visit to the Samui Elephant Sanctuary, ziplining, inland hikes or boat trips for snorkelling and exploring offshore islands in the Angthong Marine Park. 

Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Intercontinental Koh Samui (Two Bedroom Villa)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to the airport: After a leisurely morning you will be collected from your hotel by your driver, and transferred to Koh Samui Airport in time for your return flight to the UK.

Flight: QR4438 Koh Samui - Bangkok 15.20 - 16.50 

Flight: QR835 Bangkok - Doha 20.00 - 23.00 

Meals: Breakfast