Depart your Bangkok hotel at 0700 for the drive to Kanchanaburi. Stop at World War II cemetary and museum and the famous “ridge over the River Kwai”. Depart the museum for the drive to the famous 7-tiered Erawan Waterfall. Walk about 800meters to reach the first  tier. Hike up to the seventh tier, on the way back at the second tier  you will have a chance to swim in the crystal-clear limestone pools and learn about the local wildlife population. Lunch overlooking the massive Sri Nakarin reservoir is followed by a drive on dirt track through forest and rural villages to the forest station of Huay Mae Khamin. Continue along the dirt road for a short distance before boarding a small car ferry to cross the Sri Nakarin Reservoir. Arrive at your lakeside resort at approximately 5pm. The accommodation is basic but peaceful, the environment and surroundings is truly natural. You will have a choice to stay in a raft house or in a building room that connects to the lake. Here you can swim, walk or simply relax on the balcony as the sun sets over the lake before settling down to a sumptuous Thai dinner. Overnight at Pittawan Resort (fan rooms) or similar.

Wake up to the sound of birds before breakfast. You will have time to relax and swim before setting off for Wat Phapirun. Here you can see at first hand the life of rural monks, and visit the beautiful waterfall. Continue on dirt track to a dramatic view point overlooking the lake, where your support team will serve you a picnic lunch. After a relaxing lunch, continue through forest and rural villages and visit a local Karen hill tribe population to learn a little about mushroom cultivation and this community’s unique culture and way of life. A little further down the road,  you will arrive at Khao Lek, a hill tribe village. Your accommodation will be in a villager’s house. You will have a chance to get an insight into the villagers' life and their daily routine. After hot shower bath settle down to a delicious Thai dinner prepared by the villagers. The villagers will perform some  cultural dances during your dinner.  Overnight in a simple hut in the village.

After coffee or tea with Thai style breakfast drive to Chalerm Ratanakosin National Park. Take a walk in to the dramatic Tham Tha Lord cave. In this magical limestone grotto, palms, ferns and lush tropical vegetation abound along with huge stalagmites and stalactites. Learn a little about the various types of plants and trees from your guide. Back on the road, this time to visit a nearby sapphire mining facility where you can learn about how the sapphires are polished before being made into jewellery. After lunch, transfer back to your Bangkok Hotel.