Thai Explorer

A unique journey unveils Thailand’s fascinating history and culture, from the country’s former Khmer rulers to the birth of the first Thai kingdom.

After a brief stay in Bangkok, you drive east to the Khao Yai National Park and the beautifully preserved Khmer sanctuaries of Phimae and Phanom Rung at Korat. You then journey through the mountains of Loei province, to Phitsanulok and the ruins of Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai - haunting legacy of the first Thai kingdom, before reaching Lampang, site of the sacred Phra Keo Don Tau temple. Reaching Chiang Mai, you explore the exquisite temples and famous Night Market as well as flying briefly to Mae Hong Son deep in the hill country, home to the legendary ‘long-necked’ Padong, before flying south to end this fascinating journey on the glorious beaches of Phuket Island.

Sample itinerary

Day 1: Depart London.  Days 2/3: Arrive Bangkok. City sightseeing. Overnights Sofitel Silom.  Day 4: Drive to Khao Yai National Park. Overnight Kirimaya Khao Yai  Resort.  Days 5/6: Drive to Korat. Explore Khmer Sanctuaries. Overnights Dusit Princess Hotel.  Day 7: Drive through Loei Province to Phukaew. Overnight Imperial  Phukaew Resort.  Day 8: Drive to Lampang via Sukhothai & Si Satchanalai. Overnight Lampang River Lodge.  Days 9/10: Drive to Chiang Mai and fly to Mae Hong Son. Overnights Tara Mae Hong Son Hotel.  Days 11/12: Fly to Chiang Mai. Overnights Tamarind Village.  Days 13/16: Fly to Phuket. Overnights Indigo Pearl.  Days 17/18: Fly to London via Bangkok.