Thailand off the Beaten Path

Discover some of Bangkok’s best eateries and zip around the city in an iconic three wheeled tuk tuk during this food adventure. Meet your guide at your hotel in the evening and climb into your tuk tuk. Then, set out to some of the best eateries located within the city’s famous street food zone. All the food joints on your itinerary have received the Michelin ‘Bib Gourmand’ award. Taste dishes such as Guay Tiew Gai (Thai noodles with chicken), Pad Thai, and Sukiyaki with seafood. Enjoy a few Thai desserts along the way as well. Between food tastings, visit Wat Suthat temple to see its illuminated chedis. Learn about the history of the temple and take in the night view of the Giant Swing. Round off the evening at a secret bar. Sip a chilled Thai beer accompanied by flavorful appetizers while enjoying night views of the Giant Swing and the glittering temple. After, return to your hotel in your tuk tuk. (Duration: half day; Time: 1700 hrs; Private activity & transfers; Meals included: food tastings; Please inform us of any food allergies in advance; Please dress appropriately to visit the temple; Shorts, miniskirts, tight fitting trousers, vests and sandals are not allowed)

Discover Erawan National Park and its seven tiers of cascading waterfalls, near the Myanmar border. Reach this beautiful park and trek along a dense forest trail, while taking in a series of smaller cascades along the way. Pass the first level, Lai Kheun Rung and follow your guide to Wang Mat Cha. Continue hiking to arrive at Oke Nang Phee Suae and Bur Mai Long falls. From here, the route leading toward Dong Pruk Sa gets slightly steeper. Traverse footbridges and ascend steps carved on the mountain face, to arrive at the crest of Erawan Falls. Spend time at the top cataract, which resembles the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology. While returning to base, you could take a dip in one of the pools, before heading to the River Kwai station. Take a short ride on the historic Death Railway. Travel across the Kwai Noi Gorge, pass through Tham Krasae Bridge and disembark at Wang Pho Viaduct. Stroll along the original wooden trestles of this iconic landmark, before returning to your hotel in Kanchanaburi. (Duration: full day; Seasonal: Oct-April; Time: 0830 hrs; Private activity & transfers; Meal included: no; Entry fees are included; Fitness level: moderate, please note that people with physical limitations can participate as long as they have someone to provide assistance)

Set out in your private vehicle for one of the best places in Thailand to spot elephants - the Kui Buri National Park. At the park gates, an open safari jeep will be waiting to take you deep into the forest, which is one of the few places in all of Thailand to spot elephants in their natural habitat. Accompanied by a local expert, you may spot some gaur, cheetahs and sambar deer as well! Drive on the main dirt road north to the grassland areas where the animals are known to congregate. Keep your eyes peeled for any wildlife sightings, along the route as well as in your designated stops. Learn about the habitat, wildlife and history of the park courtesy your informative guide. (Half Day; Private Activity & Transfers; Time: 1430 hrs; Duration: 3.5 hrs; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring rain gear, insect repellent, sunblock, and a hat).