• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Dinner (D)
• 4 Lunch (L)

• Bangkok: Nose around the gilded Royal Palace, then travel like a local: floating down the Rivers. 
• Kanchanaburi: A sombre slice of history. See the Death Railway Museum, WWII Cemetery and the famous Bridge itself. 
• Kanchanaburi: Candle-lit rooms.In the middle of the jungle. And lots of delicious local food to devour. It’s really a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Oh, and you can even jump in the river directly from your room! IKR.
• Kanchanaburi: Cool off in emerald pools, shower under a waterfall and get your step count up. All in a day’s work.
• Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: Golden temples, a giant reclining Buddha and so many incredible sights to see. Try not to fall off your bike in shock!
• Chiang Mai: Meet these gentle giants (plus rescued rabbits, cats and water buffalo) at this Elephant Nature Park – a kind-hearted elephant sanctuary. 
• Khao Sok National Park: Glide past immense rainforest at this little piece of tropical heaven. Home to elephants, gibbons, and more. 
• Khao Sok National Park: Glide across this emerald lake and take in the serene rainforest and towering limestone cliffs. You could actually be in Jurassic Park… 
• Khao Sok National Park: Sit back and relax as you spend the night overlooking the water.

• Bangkok: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.

Glide across jade waters on a cruise Cheow Larn Lake, where sheer limestone karsts rise from rainforest mirrored on the surface. The hush of Khao Sok surrounds you, broken only by birdsong and the lap of water against the hull.

Transfer onto a bamboo raft for the short float to Pakarang (Coral) Cave. Lantern light reveals delicate formations that resemble coral, a reminder of the region’s ancient geology and the primeval age of this vast, protected rainforest.

Experience Elephant Nature Park, an ethical sanctuary for rescued herds set amid northern Thailand’s valleys. Observe natural behaviors from riverside platforms, help prepare fruit baskets, and learn why there’s no riding—just quiet moments with these extraordinary animals.

Guides share rescue stories and the challenges of conservation as you watch the gentle giants amble to the water, dust themselves with sand, and bond within their adopted families. It’s a respectful, low-impact encounter that supports long-term welfare.

Settle into wooden bungalows over tranquil water and spend the night on a floating raft house. As evening cools, listen for gibbon calls and watch sunrise over the lake as dawn mist threads between limestone peaks.

Swim at first light or simply swim straight from your deck whenever the mood strikes. This simple, close-to-nature stay highlights Khao Sok’s serenity, trading screens and city noise for stars, stillness and the rhythm of the rainforest.

Train with local fighters in a focused Muay Thai skills class. Learn stance, footwork and padwork, then learn strikes and clinch basics using elbows and knees—the famed power of Thailand’s national sport.

Coaches explain the traditions behind the art of eight limbs, from respectful wai kru rituals to ring etiquette. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; all levels are welcome, and gear is typically provided by the gym.

Zip through hidden lanes on a Vespa night ride, stopping to sample northern Thai street food from beloved family stalls. Slurp coconut-creamy Khao Soi, taste Tom Kha Gai and charcoal-grilled skewers, and discover why Chiang Mai’s flavors are revered across Thailand.

Between tastings, roll past illuminated temples and vibrant street art, finishing with music and market buzz. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; helmets, drivers and food tastings are typically included.

Master fundamentals in a hands-on Thai cooking class. Learn to pound your own curry paste, wok-toss noodles and balance sweet, sour, salty, spicy like a local chef while preparing dishes such as Pad Thai, green curry and mango sticky rice.

Instructors introduce fragrant herbs—galangal, kaffir lime and lemongrass—before you plate and dine on your creations. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; recipes and tips make tasty souvenirs for home kitchens.

Follow a local foodie into alleyway kitchens on a Bangkok food crawl, seeking hidden shophouse eateries in the neon glow of Yaowarat (Chinatown). Taste boat noodles, roast duck, pandan custard buns and Thai iced tea where generations have perfected the craft.

Along the way, hear stories of Teochew heritage, spice routes and the evolution of Bangkok’s street-food culture. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; tastings are typically included across several stops.

Sail the Andaman on a Krabi sunset cruise, island-hopping past the limestone cliffs of Railay and wave-washed beaches like Poda or Chicken Island. Drop anchor to snorkel in the Andaman Sea, spotting reef fish in glass-clear coves.

As the sky blushes, enjoy dinner onboard; after dark, slip into inky water for a magical swim among bioluminescent plankton. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; snorkel gear and dinner are typically included.

Board a traditional longtail boat and wind along the River Kwai toward your unique floating jungle raft hideaway. Bamboo walkways, flowing water and forested hills set the scene for a serene escape where you can dip into the river straight from your deck.

As dusk falls, savor a candle-lit dinner of local specialities. With lantern glow and the soft rush of the current, this unplugged night in nature invites deep relaxation and a sense of timeless, river-bound life.

Walk forest trails to the famed Erawan Falls, ascending past emerald pools and travertine terraces. Cool off with a cooling swim beneath lace-like cascades, where butterflies flit and limestone cliffs gleam in the dappled light.

Named for the mythic three-headed elephant, Erawan’s seven tiers reveal new views at every level—from jade basins to fish-filled shallows. The blend of jungle soundtrack and crystalline water makes this a quintessential Thai nature moment.

Pedal through the ruins of Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where brick chedi and Khmer-style prang rise above grassy moats. Glide along flat lanes to see the tree-root-cradled Buddha at Wat Mahathat and quiet monastic compounds.

Once the glittering capital of Siam, Ayutthaya fell in 1767 yet its grandeur endures at Wat Phra Si Sanphet and beyond. Cycling connects the landmarks at an easy pace, revealing both imperial scale and delicate details in a living archaeological landscape.

Explore a poignant chapter of history at the Death Railway Museum and the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, honoring Allied prisoners of war and Asian laborers who suffered during the railway’s construction. Thoughtful exhibits and quiet memorial rows encourage time for contemplation and remembrance.

Walk the iconic Bridge on the River Kwai, set over the Kwae Noi. Stories of the Thailand–Burma Railway echo amid jungle-clad hills, adding powerful context to the serene scenery and the resilience of those who endured it.

Contiki

Discover Bangkok’s royal heart as you join a guided visit to the glittering Grand Palace and the sacred Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). Gilded chedi, mirrored mosaics and ceremonial courtyards reveal the artistry and devotion that shaped Thailand’s monarchy and Buddhist traditions.

Continue aboard a traditional boat to cruise the Chao Phraya River, gliding past riverfront temples and wooden stilt houses along the klongs. The city’s skyline gives way to local life on the waterways, offering vivid snapshots of Bangkok’s past and present as you travel like a Thai.