Trailblazing tour of Thailand with city, country & beach stays

A Thai adventure of a lifetime, from Bangkok to Hellfire Pass, plus a Koh Samui beach stay - includes breakfast, excursions, and travel

Day 1-2: Bangkok, Thailand

The frenetic energy of Thailand’s capital is world-renowned; Bangkok is a melting pot of delicious food, glittering temples and vibrant nightlife. You’ll have three days to explore the city from your sleek base, the fashion-forward Mode Sathorn Hotel - after admiring the skyline from the heated rooftop infinity pool, of course. BTS Surasak station sits across the road from the hotel, connecting you to attractions, such as The Grand Palace, The Temple of the Emerald Buddha and lively Khaosan Road. Of course, the city's vibrant street food scene is a point of national pride, so you'll want to check out spots like Rod Fai Night Market for its wide variety of local specialties. Bangkok's fine dining scene is also worth exploring with many home-grown establishments making it into global dining lists. (Meals: breakfast)

Day 3: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi

If you’re to prepare for this holiday in just one way, let it be this: watch the seven-time-Oscar-winning film The Bridge on the River Kwai, starring Sir Alec Guinness - it’ll give you just a sense of what’s going to make today so poignant. On the way to your overnight stay you’ll stop off at the interactive Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, which commemorates the 6,000 allied prisoners of war who died while constructing the Burma Railway. Before lunch at a local restaurant you have time to visit the actual bridge over the River Kwai, and after you’ll go to the Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and Memorial Walking Trail. Let your hair down in the evening with a BBQ dinner at Hintok River Camp, where you’ll be glamping in true style that night. (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Day 4: Kanchanaburi - Mon Tribal Village - Mon Chat - The Floathouse River Kwai

After breakfast, you’ll hop on a long-tail boat and travel to the River Kwai Jungle Rafts to visit a Mon tribal village and witness a traditional Native Mon Cultural Dance, something unique to the region. You’ll learn all about the tribe’s culture by meeting its members, visiting its school and getting stuck into day-to-day activities, like making Tanaka powder (a useful ingredient in many cosmetic products) from the bark of Tanaka trees. On leaving the tribe, you’ll take a short but scenic walk along the river bank to a stunning viewpoint of the Kwai, and then you’ll take another boat to your floating accommodation for the night - the luxurious Floathouse River Kwai. You’ll spend the rest of the day and the next at your leisure, making the most of the stunning scenery and rustic-chic villas on the water. (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Day 6: The Floathouse River Kwai - Bangkok

After a hearty breakfast you’ll leave your floating digs and take a long-tail boat to Phu Takien pier for lunch at a local restaurant. After a moving journey on the Death Railway you’ll transfer back to Bangkok. (Meals: breakfast)

Day 7: Bangkok - Koh Samui

Your final stop is beautiful Koh Samui; the quintessential island paradise. Offering a healthy mix of leisure and activity, this pocket of tranquillity ticks all the boxes for rest and relaxation. AVANI+ Samui makes its home in the island's quieter south, far from the party crowds. Set steps from the beach, the resort is poised to offer an unforgettable Koh Samui Experience. Skim across the gentle waters off the coast on a kayak or find your balance on a paddleboard. Alternatively, hop on one of the resort's bikes to explore the nearby town at your leisure. If you prefer livelier evening plans, hire a car to Chaweng or Lamai Beach to check out the nightlife spots like Coast Beach Club & Bistro and the Ark Bar. For something a little out of the ordinary, experience the electrifying energy of a Muay Thai match at Petchbuncha Boxing Stadium - the heart of Thai Boxing in Koh Samui. (Meals: breakfast)