Thailand Adventure

You've landed in Bangkok. Check in, drop your bags and ease into the city at your own pace, whether that's a first Pad Thai or a wander through the streets. This evening you'll meet your group and your Local Legend for dinner and drinks, then we'll hit the markets and see where the night takes us.

Your first full day starts on the water. From Phra Pinklao Bridge pier we jump on a long-tail boat and cruise the river, the best way to see the city. This afternoon we visit Wat Arun and Wat Pho, home of the Reclining Buddha, and learn about local practices. Then it's back to the hotel to recharge before Bangkok after dark.

Your last day in Bangkok, so spend it how you like. We'll also join the Baang Lam Phu Project, turning recycled bottle caps into a keychain. Later, we head to 7-Eleven for snacks and board the overnight train south, waking up to Khao Sok's lake.

Good morning at Khao Sok National Park, one of our favourite places in the world. Our hosts cook us lunch, then the afternoon is yours: jump in a kayak, swim off the deck or just stare at the limestone cliffs. Later we head out by boat to explore, and with luck spot some elephants, before dinner back at our floating bungalows.

Wake up on the lake and eat breakfast with that view one last time. Then we travel to Krabi and our base in Ao Nang. The afternoon is all yours: lie on the beach, swim, or stroll fifteen minutes into town for the shops and sights. Easy, sunny and well-earned after the jungle.

After breakfast we take to the water for a full day by long-tail boat. We hit Chicken Island, Thale Waek, Phranang Cave in Railay and Poda Island, with white sand and the bluest water you've ever seen. We stay out to watch the sun set from the boat, then head back to dry land for dinner together.

No trip to Thailand is complete without Phi Phi. After breakfast we catch the ferry over, and this afternoon we climb to the Phi Phi Viewpoint, one of the most iconic spots in the country, so have your camera ready. Then it's dinner, sunset beers and wherever the night takes us.

More beaches? Yes please. Today we island hop and snorkel our way around Phi Phi, stopping at Maya Bay, Bamboo Island and Monkey Beach, where the cheeky locals have tails. Lunch is cooked fresh on the boat, so all you need to do is swim, float, eat and repeat.

Phuket is calling. This morning we ride the ferry across, then get stuck into Phuket's markets, bars and Patong Beach. Our hotel has a gorgeous pool and a gym too, if you're that way inclined. Tonight, Patong is right there for the taking.

Take the morning slow after breakfast: read, swim or enjoy a proper lie-in. This afternoon we road trip to Phuket's giant White Buddha, then on to Laem Phromthep, the island's most famous viewpoint. We'll grab a couple of beers and watch the sun drop into the Andaman Sea. Living the dream, honestly.

An early start, but it's worth it. We take a short flight to Chiang Mai, so pack the plane snacks, and check in to a hotel you'll love. This evening our Local Legend leads an orientation walk, then we dive into the famous night markets. Mango sticky rice, round two.

After breakfast, our Local Legend takes us on a walking tour of the walled old city, visiting the temples of Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang. The afternoon is yours: book a massage, browse the local shops or tick off something else from your bucket list.

Time to go rural. After breakfast we trek through northern Thailand's jungle to Javis house and a local hill tribe village. You don't need to be super fit, but it's a challenge, so those beers will taste amazing. We share lunch and dinner with our hosts, learn about their traditions and daily life, and sleep in the village.

Our final full day, so no time to waste. After breakfast we head to an ethical sanctuary to meet rescued elephants and learn how locals care for them. Then we drift downriver on bamboo rafts before lunch. Back in Chiang Mai, it's one last afternoon exploring and a farewell dinner full of speeches, swapped numbers and maybe a few tears.

After breakfast, it's checkout day. Carrying on travelling? Your Local Legend can help with onward travel and ideas for your next stop. Fifteen days ago you were strangers. Now you've got a group chat, a camera roll full of stories and friends to visit all over the world. See you later, alligator.