Welcome by our team, followed by a transfer to Ayutthaya, the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Check-in at the hotel for some rest.

After breakfast, we set off to explore the historic center of the city by tuk-tuk, visiting the Wat Mahathat, dating back to the late 14th century.

We then continue to the Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, which once served as a royal temple and is therefore the largest in the city, and the Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, where we can admire the reclining Buddha.

This day is accompanied by a English-speaking guide.

Overnight stay at the Iudia on the River

This morning, we begin the day with a visit to the Baan Saladin Floating Market, where you will discover the process of making the famous rice crackers before indulging in a tasting session.

Next, we explore the grand canal of mahasawat , which historically supplied Bangkok's markets. By boat, we embark on a journey along its waters to enjoy the local wildlife and feed the fish.

Upon returning to dry land, you will visit the Baby Jackfruit Garden, where you'll appreciate the plantations of the famous jackfruit (the largest fruit on a tree) and the production of various products made from this fruit.

Finally, we head to the lake where red lotuses bloom all year round, offering a unique landscape to behold.

We then head to Nakhon Pathom, home to the Wat Phra Pathom Chedi, the tallest stupa in Thailand.

After lunch, stop at a Thai family's house to learn how to make small objects out of palm leaves, including the small fish known as "pla tapian," which are a specialty of the Ayutthaya and Amphawa regions.

Day accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

Settle in at the Royal Riverkwai Resort Spa, in a Deluxe room.

Hotel by the river with a pool - Located about ten kilometers after the town and the train bridge.

Departure for the station and boarding around 10:40 am on the famous "Death Railway". made famous by the story of the movie "The Bridge on the River Kwai," for about 1 hour by train to the west and the Sai Yok region, located 70 km west at the end of the train line.

Transfer to Elephant Haven where we have lunch.

Meet your guide and the Mahouts. Together, you will prepare food for the elephants before getting to know them while feeding them. We then go for a walk in the surrounding forest with the pachyderms, our guide taking this opportunity to teach us more about the animal.

Then, we will have the chance to observe them during mud games before accompanying them to the river to give them a bath.

In the end, we return to the camp where we can capture one last time our meeting with the pachyderms.

Day accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

In the morning, depart for the Erawan National Park and Waterfalls. Explore the site, featuring stunning waterfalls across 7 levels (Note: From the 3rd level onwards, the terrain is very slippery.). Swimming is possible.

Free afternoon. Option to go kayaking (optional).

Day accompanied by an English-speaking guide

In the morning, we head to the city of Ratchaburi where we visit the shadow puppet museum at Wat Khanon.

After lunch, stop at a Thai family's house to learn how to make small objects out of palm leaves, including the small fish known as "pla tapian," which are a specialty of the Ayutthaya and Amphawa regions.

Day accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

In the evening, let's treat ourselves to a Thai massage. (Optional activity to be arranged with the guide, on site).

Night at the Kanokrat Resort.

This morning, we head to the small floating market of Tah Kah, rich in colors and smells. A real immersion in Thai local life.

Then, an excursion to a local palm sugar industry.

In the early afternoon, we visit the gardens of the residence of King Rama II, where we find superb teak wood buildings.

Visit to the temple Wat Bang Khae Noi, located not far from the city. Its architecture is appreciated, as the building was entirely constructed of teak wood. Its walls are entirely carved and represent episodes from the previous lives of the Buddha.

Continuing with a visit to Wat Bang Kung (Kai Bang Kung), commonly known as the Banyan Tree Temple, since its chapel was covered by the roots and branches of a banyan tree.

In its gardens, we can notably observe life-size representations of fighters, commemorating the Battle of Ayutthaya between Thailand and Burma at the end of the 13th century.

Tonight, we head to the docks to taste the local flavors of the floating market, which takes place on weekend evenings. Along the canals, many locals come to dine. Like them, we order our dishes directly from each boat: stir-fried noodles, skewers of shrimp or squid, or why not some pre-cut mangoes.

Day accompanied by an English-speaking guide

Nightfall, boat trip on the canal. Our boatman picks us up from the quayside, and we set off on a mini-excursion in search of fireflies that illuminate the waters.

We cannot leave Amphawa without making a short stop at the Maeklong Market, where four times a day, the fruit and vegetable stalls are hastily folded away when the train passes through the market.

Then, a half-day of discovering life in the mangroves. By boat, we explore this fragile ecosystem. During our excursion, we discover the way of life of the fishermen (here clam fishing is done from a surfboard) and visit a shellfish farm.

Lunch of specialties.

In the evening, we board our night train to Surat Thani.

Day accompanied by a English-speaking guide.

We arrive early at Surat Thani Railway Station (08:32). We are greeted by our driver, who will take us to Khao Sok National Park. We will have breakfast at the station or on the way (not included).

Our program today will start at 3 PM. We will accompany and witness the elephant bathing, followed by feeding them.

In the evening, we will return to our accommodation for dinner (not included).

Activity will be guided by a local English-speaking guide in small groups (Max 6 participants).

Night at the Khao Sok Eco Resort in a Tree Lodge.

After breakfast, a half-day educational jungle trek awaits, offering an opportunity to learn about the flora and fauna of the National Park. (3 hours)

Activity will be guided by a local English-speaking guide in small groups.

We will then head to Lake Chiew Larn. From there, a boat will be waiting to transfer us to our floating accommodation.

We will have some free time to swim in the lake's clear waters.

In the late afternoon, enjoy one last boat excursion to watch the sunset. Return to the floating complex for dinner.

A magical night in a bungalow on stilts at the Greenery Panvaree Resort.

In the morning, we will leave Khao Sok National Park for the rural community of Prom Lok.

Our program for the next two days involves observing, participating, and exchanging with our hosts. It's an opportunity to learn more about Thai local life.

This afternoon, we will explore the village and its gardens—picking up ingredients along the way to prepare tonight's dinner. Our activities will include:

• A walk leading to the local waterfall (bring swimwear and/or change of clothes)
• A small workshop on coconut leaf weaving
• Making small dried bananas
• And a visit to a local school

In the evening, we will attend a performance of traditional Nora dance, typical of the southern region of the country.

The day will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

Accommodation in the countryside, with a family. Basic comfort, but authentic.

Departure in the morning for a day of cycling (about 15 km route) through the countryside. Along the way, we will make various stops to visit:

• Mushroom farm (with mushrooms for lunch!)

• Rubber plantations and rubber cultivation/processing

• WangPai Lake to feed the fish

• Small banana drying production

• Caves of Wat Khao Khun Phanom (climbing to the top of the hill - 245 steps)

• Visit to a local school

• At Wat PhromLok temple: discovering medicinal plant treatments for snake bites

And many more things to discuss with the local guide

In the evening, we will have a small "cooking class" to prepare Thai desserts.

The day is accompanied by an English-speaking guide

We say goodbye to our hosts and hit the road towards Phatthalung.

At the destination, visit the temple Wat Tham Khuha Sawan

Visit the information center on the shadow theater "Nang Thalung" (hence the name of the Phatthalung region)

In the afternoon, if we feel up to it, we will climb Khao Ok Thalu, a rocky peak that overlooks the city. To reach it, there are 1,300 steps. A unique feature is that there is a hole in the rock.

The day is accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

Meet in the early morning, before sunrise (probably between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m.) for the exploration of Thale Noi Lake and Park ("small sea" in Thai), a natural ornithological reserve. At sunrise, we will discover the water buffaloes crossing the lake, and then a little further in the lagoon, we will observe various birds taking flight upon our arrival.

During this approximately one and a half hour journey, we will pass by the large fishing dip nets that are located just at the mouth of the river.

Return to the hotel for breakfast.

We'll make a stop at the local market of Kwanjai Papai Sansook, which takes place every Saturday 20km from the city. Very local atmosphere, in a beautiful setting shaded by immense bamboos.

Then, we'll have lunch (not included) at the Pa Pai Sang Suk Market for a guaranteed typical atmosphere.

In the morning, we will visit a weaving workshop for an initiation to basketry; weaving with reeds called "krajoot". This activity will last about an hour where we will learn how to weave the reeds using a Varni.

In the evening, meet at the grand Chalerm Prakiat Bridge to observe the sunset over the lake, offering a view of the water buffalo farms.

The day is accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

Then, we head to the river where a large part of the village community gathers on weekends to have lunch and spend the afternoon with their families. Lunch (excluding drinks) will be included – the meal will be prepared by the community women – so we can plan to buy some drinks on the way before arriving.

We should plan to bring light swimwear and a change of clothes, knowing that there are no "changing cabins" on site. Since this is a predominantly Muslim region, like all of southern Thailand, and considering that Thais are generally very modest, women who swim should consider bringing a sarong (a simple cotton cloth that you can find at the market – batik or printed textiles being a specialty of the South and nearby Malaysia).

The day is accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

We continue our journey along the southwest coast of Thailand. We arrive near the city of Surat Thani, where our driver drops us off at Don Sak port.

We then board the ferry for the crossing to the island of Koh Phangan.

Renowned for its famous Full Moon Party, Koh Phangan has many other attractions to offer its visitors. Still authentic, Koh Phangan has managed to develop without too much alteration to its natural landscapes and its beautiful sandy beaches. Mostly made up of the Than Sadet National Park, Koh Phangan protects and respects its lush nature which houses an incredible fauna and flora. Here, we love the parties of the south but we especially appreciate the calm and beauty of the west and north coast.

Upon arrival on the island, we are transferred to our resort.

We spend 4 nights at the Salad Beach Resort in a Superior Pool View Bungalow.

Let's take advantage of these 3 days in Koh Phangan to relax and enjoy the activities on site (not included).

Let's treat ourselves to the hotel's spa, or why not plan some water activities: kite surfing, jet skiing, snorkeling, diving, kayaking…

And if we want to explore the surroundings, we can go for day hikes, take a boat trip around the island, or even go on a day trip to the Ang Thong National Marine Park.

We take the morning ferry, and then transfer to Surat Thani Airport.

Ferry not included and to be paid on site.

In the mid-afternoon, we board our return flight to Bangkok. Our driver will be waiting for us upon arrival at the airport to take us to our hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Settling in at the Shanghai Mansion, a boutique hotel ideally located in the heart of the capital's Chinatown.

Departure in the morning to reach the pier and take the public boat-buses to the center, on the right bank and the Pak Klong Talad flower market district.

We start our day with a visit to the Grand Palace of Bangkok, built in 1782, which includes several magnificent buildings, including the Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which houses a beautiful Emerald Buddha dating back to the 14th century.

Then, we walk to Wat Pho, one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, to see its reclining Buddha.

We then cross the river by a small boat to visit Wat Arun, the "Temple of Dawn," located on the right bank.

Private traditional long-tail boat taxi ride on the Chao Phraya River, one of the most important rivers in the country. Discover the Venice of the East and the traditional life of the city's inhabitants, half of whom still live by the water.

Day accompanied by an English-speaking guide

This morning, we will go on a bike tour in the "Green Lung" of the capital. Accompanied by a local private guide for the island part, we will explore the extraordinary Bang Krachao district, a true jungle in the heart of the city.

You will also be able to visit several small temples and see old houses in the neighborhood.

Possibility to visit the "modern" city center and the Siam Square shopping district.