It’s difficult to fit all the varied experiences of northern Thailand into just one week, but we found a way. Through a combination of flights, boats and the omnipresent tuk tuk, travellers need not sacrifice cultural activities and inspiring sites on this comfort-focused trip. Experience golden monasteries, cooking classes and thriving night markets as well as the sobering 'Death Railway', where legions of POWs met a cruel fate in World War II. Prepare to return home a different person.

Day 1 Bangkok
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

Day 2 Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Travel to Kanchanaburi, home to the 'Bridge on the River Kwai'. Take a train journey over the bridge.

Day 3 Kanchanaburi/Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Morning visit to Erawan National Park and waterfall then visit the Thai/Burma War Museum and War Cemetery. This afternoon, travel to Ayutthaya and enjoy dinner on a rice barge.

Day 4 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya/Chiang Mai
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ayutthaya Historical Park, then return to Bangkok to catch a flight to Chiang Mai.

Day 5 Chiang Mai
Visit the market with a local chef to learn about traditional ingredients. Participate in a Thai cooking class and enjoy your creations for lunch. Visit the Doi Suthep Buddhist temple and listen to monks chanting at sunset. Opt to visit the bustling Chiang Mai night market.

Day 6 Chiang Mai
Today, explore Chiang Mai with some free time. Savour authentic khantoke cuisine this evening.

Day 7 Chiang Mai/Bangkok
Flight to bustling Bangkok for a klong riverboat tour and visit to Wat Po.

Day 8 Bangkok
Depart at any time.