Day 1 BangkokWitness local life on a longtail ride down the Chao Phraya River. Days 2-4 Kanchanaburi/River KwaiRaft down the River Kwai and visit the Jeath War Museum. Hike the lush seven levels beside the Erawan Falls. Day 5 AyuthayaExplore the awe-inspiring temples and ruins of Ayuthaya. Days 6-7 Chiang MaiNothing beats the view over this walled city from the temple atop Doi Suthep. In free time, ride an elephant, take a bamboo raft downriver, shop for local crafts, sharpen your cooking skills or enjoy a traditional massage. Day 8 HomestayExperience village life and share a traditional khan toke dinner. Days 9-11 Hilltribe TrekGet an insight into hilltribe culture trekking through rural Thailand. Days 12-13 Golden TriangleVisit the Opium Museum then eat and shop at Chiang Rai's night market. Days 14-15 BangkokTour the opulent Grand Palace. Perhaps visit the massive Chatuchak market. Days 16-19 Khao SokSleep on a floating rafthouse amid mountains and misty rainforests. For trips May-Oct (East Coast)... Days 20-23 Homestay/Ko Pha-NganExperience coastal life at a village homestay and explore the coral bays of Ang Thong Marine National Park. Days 24-26 Ko SamuiSail, scuba dive or swim in this tropical island paradise. Visit the Big Buddha, gaze at the mummified monk or splash under a waterfall. For trips Nov-Apr (West Coast)... Days 20-23 Ao Nang/KrabiMeet the locals then head to the stunning limestone-studded bays of Ao Nang. Days 24-26 Phang-Nga Bay/Sea SafariEmbark on a sea safari, passing sheer limestone cliffs jutting out of the emerald waters. Both itineraries... Days 27-28 BangkokCelebrate the end of the adventure over a Thai feast. Why not stay a bit longer?
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