Day 1: Bangkok - Saraburi - Khao Yai
8.00 Depart Bangkok by private airconditioned car/minibus/coach for Saraburi.
Visit Phra Buddha Badh with its shrine of the holy footprint of Lord Buddha and large number of temple bells surrounding temple compound.
Lunch at local Saraburi restaurant.
Continue to Khao Yai National Park. En route, visit Wat Theppithak with its huge seated Buddha located on hillside and fruit market at Klang Dong.
Afternoon check-in at JULDIS KHAO YAI RESORT or similar hotel.
Dinner and accommodations.
Day 2: Khao Yai - Pimai - Korat
Visit Krong Keo waterfalls with original bamboo suspension bridge and Haew Suwat waterfalls.
Depart for Korat.
Visit Thao Suranaree Memorial, built in commemoration of the exploit of Khunying Mo, wife of the town's second in command, who rallied her people to defeat Laotian invaders in 1826, under the reign of King Rama III. Also visit Wat Sala Loi, with its main chapel constructed in the shape of a Chinese Junk using local materials-the famous earthen tiles from Daan Kwien.
Lunch at local restaurant in Korat.
Continue to Pimai to visit the museum and the magnificent Khmer temples, the "Angkor Wat of Thailand," supposedly built by King Jayavarman VI in the eleventh century. Also visit Sai Ngam Banyan Grove, with Thailand's largest banyan tree.
Return to Korat and check in at SIMA THANI or similar hotel.
Dinner and accommodations.
Day 3: Korat - Phnom Rung - Muang Tham - Surin
Visit village of Daan Kwian, famous for its beautiful earthenware.
Continue to Prasat Phnom Rung, the most important Khmer temple complex in Thailand, situated on a small hill. The monumental staircase is stunning and the sanctuary is one of the best examples of Khmer architecture. Also visit Prasat Muang Tham, a Khmer temple older than Prasat Phnom Rung, with many well preserved bas-reliefs.
Lunch at local restaurant in Prakhon Chai.
Proceed to Surin.
Visit Prasat Hin Sikhoraphum, with its prangs.
Dinner and accommodations at THONG THARIN or similar hotel.
(NOTE: The Surin Elephant Round-Up is held every year on the third weekend of November. Tour programs available on request, surcharges apply.)
Day 4: Surin - Phra Viharn - Ubon - Bangkok
Drive via Kantharalak to Khao Phra Viharn.
Walking tour of Phra Viharn temple, situated on top of Phnom Donrak mountain range, forming border between Thailand and Cambodia. The mountain is 544 meters high and 657 meters above sea level. Its prominent location on the top of a high cliff is unrivaled by any ancient Khmer sanctuary.
Picnic lunch.
Proceed to Ubon Airport.
19.40 Depart Ubon by TG-031.
20.45 Arrive in Bangkok with transfers to your Bangkok hotel