Sa-wat dee! Welcome to Thailand. Your adventure begins in Thailand's bustling capital, Bangkok, with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. Bangkok is famous for its tuk tuks, khlong boats and street vendors who serve delicious Thai food. If you arrive early, maybe visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, wander down Khao San Road or relax with a Thai massage.

Start today with a visit to Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, sitting on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The rest of the afternoon is free — maybe visit Wat Pho and its giant reclining Buddha, take a riverboat to Chinatown, or ride a longtail boat through Bangkok's famous khlongs. Tonight you board an overnight train southbound for Surat Thani.

Arrive at Surat Thani in the morning, then travel by minivan to Khao Sok. Set amid hectares of thick jungle, waterfalls, limestone cliffs and an island-studded lake, this is a nature lover's paradise. Hop in a traditional longtail boat for a calm sail to your accommodation on the water, keeping an eye out for wild bull elephants, gibbons and dusky leaf monkeys.

Wake up in the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world and catch the mist drifting along the lake as you search for wildlife by longtail boat. Before lunch, hike through the park — depending on the season you may see waterfalls or climb to a panoramic viewpoint. Afterwards, make your way to Ko Tao, best known for vibrant coral reefs and palm-fringed beaches like Sairee.

Discover the underwater world around Ko Tao on an exploratory snorkelling trip. Sail south from Mae Haad Pier around the southern tip of the island to Shark Island, drop by Luek Bay for a swim, then stop at Hin Wong Bay for lunch aboard the boat. Finish on privately-owned Nang Yuan Island — hike to the viewpoint, relax on the beach or snorkel through schools of parrotfish.

After breakfast, cruise over to Ko Samui — white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees. In the afternoon, visit Khum Sa-ke Village, an organisation working to improve the eco-environment of the village. Walk their birdwatching route and rice paddies, learn about waste management and organic gardens, then wrap up with a home-cooked dinner full of southern Thai flavours.

It's up to you today. Set off on a daytrip to Ang Thong Marine National Park, an archipelago of around 40 mostly uninhabited islands, sailing to the inland saltwater lagoon of Emerald Lake (Talay Nai). Prefer to stay on land? Visit the Samui Elephant Sanctuary and see the gentle giants roam, socialise and bathe — or simply relax on the beach with a good book.

As there are no further activities, your Thailand adventure comes to an end this morning. That doesn't mean you have to go home — if you'd like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.