Pathfinders

Day One

Arrive Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport. Meet and greet by Pathfinders Travel representative and transfer to your riverside hotel in Bangkok. One of the best ways to experience Bangkok is by being on the Chao Phraya River.

In the afternoon do a city tour of Bangkok including the Grand Palace, the Reclining Buddha and the Golden Buddha.

In the evening stroll around Asiatique to take in the recreated warehouse district on the Chao Phraya River.

Day Two

American breakfast at the hotel

Wake up early to do a visit to the Floating Market at Ampawa. The Ampawa floating market is more genuine than the bigger commercial floating markets of Damnoen Saduak or the one in Bangkok where the canals are quite dirty.
From here carry on to to Kanchanaburi. This is the province that houses the historic Death Railway from the movie "Bridge over the River Kwai" fame. Visit the Bridge, take a ride on the Death Railway, visit the Jeath War Museum and the Allied War Cemetary.
Spend overnight in Kanchanaburi

Day Three

American breakfast at the hotel

Today you head back to Bangkok and check into a hotel on Sukhumvit and spend the afternoon visiting Bangkok's China Town. This is a living and breathing historical quarter where every street here is a photographic opportunity. Sino Portuguese architecture, ethnic Chinese people and bustling wholesale markets for various goods and communities.

Day Four

American breakfast at the hotel

This morning you will visit the historic capital of Thailand between the 13th and 17th century called Ayuthaya. Visit the temples of this famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will cruise back to Bangkok by River Sun boat. Lunch will be served on board while you take in the sights of the peaceful Chao Phraya River. Great photo opportunities of river life.
Overnight at hotel

Day Five

American breakfast at the hotel

Depart for Rim Pae pier in Rayong province which is the jump off point for the island of Koh Samet. This is the closest island to Bangkok and is a Marine National Park.
Sea scapes here can be stunning with white sandy beaches, turquoise blue waters, village life and great seafood. Plenty of photographic opportunities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day Six

American breakfast at the hotel

Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel

Day Seven

American breakfast at the hotel

Catch the ferry to the mainland and transfer from Rim Pae pier directly to Suvarnabhumi Airport to catch your flight to your next destination. End of tour.