Classic Thailand: Bangkok to Koh Samui

About this trip

Take an unforgettable 17-day holiday in Thailand, journeying from the cultural heart of the north to the tropical paradise of the south. Discover traditional Hmong village life, cycle through ancient Sukhothai, wander through Bangkok’s bustling khlongs and markets and taste authentic Thai cooking. See Asian elephants in Chiang Mai and learn what’s being done to help them thrive, then head south to spot wild elephants in Kuiburi National Park. Meet locals at Ratchaburi’s floating market, learn about turtle conservation and explore the marine life around Koh Talu. Stay in a raft house on Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok and experience the warm hospitality of the Baan Khun Sake community on Koh Samui. Golden Buddhas, colourful hilltribe villages, clear blue waters, swaying palms and island life – you’ll experience the best of Thailand on one epic adventure.