Private transfer to Kanchanaburi: On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to Kanchanaburi, a journey of approximately 3 hours.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the U Inchantree (Deluxe Room)

Guided 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 7,000 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 U Inchantree (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Exploring the Kanchanaburi area: After an early breakfast this morning, head to the nearby Erawan National Park, famous for its multi-tiered waterfalls with striking olive-blue water. There are several walking trails to explore, and it is common to spot monkeys, monitor lizards and other wildlife in the forest. You will have time to swim in the multiple pools, and there are facilities including a visitor centre, toilets and a café. After your time at the waterfalls, board a train for the journey back to Kanchanaburi, along part of the ‘death railway’ from Namtok which is the last existing train station on the Thailand-Burma railway. During the final part of the journey, you will cross the famous bridge over the River Kwai.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the U Inchantree (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to Ayuthaya: After breakfast, you will set off on the 3 hour drive to Ayuthaya. On arrival, you will check into your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Sala Ayutthaya (Deluxe River View Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Guided tour of Ayutthaya: Today, you will set out to explore Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand, to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will see the 3 ancient pagodas at Wat Si Sanphet and Wat Prananchoeng. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. After lunch, continue your exploration with a visit to the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpitr and then drive over the river to visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram located by the Chao Phraya River. This temple was based on the temples at Angkor. A royal monastery, the temple's unique feature is a huge prang which is surrounded by smaller prangs. After the sightseeing, return to your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Sala Ayutthaya (Deluxe River View Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to Khao Yai National Park: After breakfast, you will set off on the 2 hour drive to Khao Yai National Park. On arrival, you will check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Sala Khao Yai (Deluxe Balcony Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Guided walking tour of Khao Yai National Park: Depart from your resort after breakfast, meet up your naturalist guide and then head into the national park on a day's nature walk that will take you through the lush evergreen forest that dominates the central regions of Khao Yai National Park. Porters are on hand to carry food and other essentials, and a cook will prepare a traditional Thai lunch for you in the forest. Having freshened up after your walk, you will visit mineral licks which are often visited by large mammals. You will also visit the famous Haewsuwat Waterfall and follow a crocodile trail. Late afternoon, drive to Khao Kheaw View Point to watch some bird species settling down for the night. As the evening draws in, you will arrive at the park headquarters, where you will set out on a 'night safari' in the hope of seeing some of the park's larger wildlife which could include elephant, deer, porcupine, civet cats and wild dogs. After the 'safari', you will leave the park around 8pm and return to your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Sala Khao Yai (Deluxe Balcony Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Road journey to Rayong: After breakfast, you will be begin the 3.5 hour journey to the port of Rayong.

Shared boat transfer from Rayong to Koh Samet: Board the shared boat service for the 45 minute journey to Koh Samet. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Paradee Resort (Garden Pool Villa)

Meals: Breakfast

Days at leisure: The next few days are free for you to relax and enjoy the facilities at your beachfront hotel and to explore the picturesque island of Koh Samet at your own pace.

Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Paradee Resort (Garden Pool Villa)

Meals: Breakfast

Speedboat transfer: This morning, join a shared speedboat for the journey back to the mainland.

Road journey to Bangkok: Back on the mainland, you will be met by your private guide and driver and driven to your Bangkok hotel, a journey of 3 hours.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at The Siam (Riverview Suite)

Meals: Breakfast

Morning tour of Bangkok: This morning, set off with your guide on a tour of ‘Unknown Bangkok’ and the Thonburi Klongs. Start the tour with a walk through the morning flower market and witness the busy local lifestyle in full flow before proceeding to the jetty and boarding a long-tailed boat to Thonburi. Thonburi is in the west of Bangkok and situated on the side of the famous Chao Phya River. Its many canals led to Bangkok, once being known as ‘the Venice of the East’. Passing through the canals on your private boat will give you a unique insight into life on Bangkok’s waterways. This tour also includes a visit to the Royal Barges and the Temple of Dawn. The rest of the day will be free at leisure.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at The Siam (Riverview Suite)

Meals: Breakfast

Time at leisure in Bangkok: You have some time at leisure in the Thai capital. You could choose to relax at your hotel, or set off to explore some of the sights of Bangkok independently. A trip to the Grand Palace or Wat Pho can be easily managed. Or you can simply explore the bustling streets, and sample some of the delicious food on offer.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at The Siam (Riverview Suite)

Meals: Breakfast