After arrival in Bangkok, you will be met upon arrival by your guide and tour leader and they will transfer you to your hotel.

In the afternoon, you will embark on a trip by a local "long-tail" boat on the Chao Phraya River and its canals, stopping at the magnificent Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, along the way.

After returning to your hotel, the evening will be free to spend at your leisure. You will stay overnight at the Royal River Hotel, Bangkok

Early this morning you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Floating Market of Damnoen Saduak. On the way you will make a short stop at the salt-winning fields at Samut Sakhon.

Arriving at the floating market before the crowds, you will make a trip by small boat through the network of canals, allowing you to get a real feel for this remarkable market.

After the market, you will continue to Kanchanaburi and board the train for a ride over the last remaining stretch of the infamous Burma Railway, which includes the bridge on the River Kwai. Your driver will be waiting for you when you disembark at Wangpho Station. In the afternoon, you will continue to explore the region's history as you take a walking tour through the Hellfire Pass.

Late in the afternoon, you will arrive at your unique tented camp located on the banks of the River Kwai. You will have the opportunity to take a swim in the riverside pool, which is fed by a nearby natural spring, before enjoying dinner around a campfire.

You will stay overnight at Hin Tok Tented Camp

In the morning, you will get a taste of Thailand's former capital by exploring some of the most famous temple ruins of Ayuthaya, such as Wat Mahatat, Wat Sri Sanphet and Wat Chaya Mongkol.

Later, you will continue north to the rural town of Manohrom, where you will board the waiting converted rice barge for a cruise along the Sakae Krang River, a tributary of the Chao Phraya River.

Enjoy a sumptuous lunch on board the boat while taking in the traditional sights of the Thai countryside, where time seems to have stopped.

In the afternoon continue to Sukhothai, the first capital of Thailand, and stay overnight at the Pailyn Hotel, Sukhothai

This day is free to enjoy the lodge and the beautiful scenery. If you wish, you can join the tour leader on an optional excursion to the stunning Phu Hin Rongklaa National Park.

You will stay overnight at the Rain Forest Resort

The day will start with a drive to Mae Sai for a short stop at the bustling border-crossing between Myanmar and Thailand. You can cross the border on a day pass (costs not included) and wander through the local market, rife with contraband and products from China. Next, you will drive on to the historical town of Chiang Saen, founded in 1328 by a nephew of King Mengrai. Here you will visit the Chedi Luang. As you continue to Chiang Rai, you will also stop at the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar (Burma) meet.

You will stay overnight at the Laluna Resort

ou will be picked up in the morning at 08:00 am and driven to the Mae Sa Valley, just North of Chiang Mai where you can visit the Elephant Camp to watch a show of how elephants are trained to work in the jungle. With a ban on logging in Thailand these days, most elephants now work in tourism-related jobs throughout the country. Nevertheless, the show is impressive show and afterwards it is possible to enjoy a short ride on one of the elephants (optional).

After the Elephant Camp, you will visit an Orchid Nursery which also houses a delightful butterfly garden.

The afternoon is free for you to explore the charming town of Chiang Mai on your own.

You will stay overnight at the Lanna Palace Hotel

After arrival in Bangkok in the early hours, you will have breakfast at a hotel by the railway station before driving to the seaside resort of Hua Hin/Cha Am, on the Gulf of Thailand.

You will stay overnight at the Chom View Hotel, Hua Hin

Today is another free day to spend on the beach.

You will stay overnight at the Chom View Hotel, Hua Hin