Day 1:
On the first day of your Authentic Thailand tour, you embark on a journey through 18th century Thailand  first stop: the city of Ayutthaya.

By bike, you explore this ancient capital and breeze past majestic ruins of Khmer temples and pagodas. At the Ayutthaya floating market, you dive into the bustle of this colorful bazaar and witness life in old Siam during a performance of traditional Thai theater  Lakohn.

Leaving the city you venture further into the countryside for an exclusive visit to the Tai-Yuan Culture Centre.
This complex of classic stilted houses on the Pa-Sak River paints a candid picture of how Thai people lived until only a few decades ago. Take a stroll around the area or simply relax on one of the many verandas and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.

The highlight of the visit is a lavish dinner of authentic Thai cuisine and a performance of traditional Thai folk dance. Enchanted by the oriental sounds of classical Salaw-Saw-Seung music, the graceful flowing movements of the dancers, and the rich flavors of the food you watch the sun set over the quiet river.

Day 2:
Day two introduces you to the world of Thai myths and legends, as well as the adventurous beauty of Khao Yai National Park. You start easy by visiting the local weaving center where cheerful women dressed in sarongs practice this old handicraft. Then things get mystical.

Uncover the story behind one of the treasures of the area: the Luangpho Thongkham Golden Buddha statue whose 20-karat form is wrapped in legend. Next, you visit the Crying Pillar  Sao Hai  after which the entire region is named and get to know its mystic history.

After a refreshing lunch at the local market, you set out for Khao Yai National Park. The Haew Suwat waterfall  made famous in the movie The Beach  is your first stop here.

Enjoy a quick dinner at your hotel for the night, then set out for the final activity of the day: the Khao Yai night safari.

Day 3:
During the final day of your tour a guided trekking tour takes you through the undergrowth of Khao Yai National Park  one of the largest remaining monsoon forests in mainland Asia.

Monkeys, barking deer, great hornbills and the Malayan sun bear are just a few of the protected species you may spot as you enjoy the amazing beauty of this untouched natural habitat. Rumor has it that even a small population of wild tigers is still roaming the mountain ranges of the jungle  and while few have actually seen them, watch out for the odd paw print or the echo of a distant roar;-)

With three days of unforgettable experiences added to your travel bag, you make your way back to Bangkok.