Escape the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and retreat to the Thailand of yore on this 3-day Khao Yai tour. Situated a 3 hour drive outside of the capital, Khao Yai is home to Thailand's oldest National Park and a number of scenic vineyards. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is an ideal rural getaway promising accents of Europe in Asia as well as some of the most spellbinding scenery to be found within the country.

Begin this Thailand tour with a regional train ride to Chacherngsao - a lesser known historical town east of Bangkok, stopping at the visually striking and spiritually evocative temples en-route. Have the unique experience of having a traditional check up with a respected Thai healer before finally reaching the Village Farm Winery. Exuding the rustic charm of a French farm, the Winery offers something beyond typical Thailand.

Spend the second day of this tour exploring the many  picturesque wonders of Khao Yai from the cascading Heow Suwat waterfalls used in the film 'The Beach' to the indigenous elephants. Settle your stomach in GranMonte's VinCotto restaurant with its home-style cooking before exploring the vines of Asoke Valley. On the last day of this Thailand tour you will have the morning at your, choose from either lounging by the resort pool or taking a leisurely stroll.

Escape from the chaotic capital city and take a journey back through time. Start with a short regional train ride to Chacherngsao - a lesser known historical town east of Bangkok. First stop at Wat Sothorn Wararam Worawiharn with its remarkable beauty of Italian marbled temple hall then take a boat trip on Bangprakong River to Talaat Baan Mai, a hundred-year-old market and Wat Leng Hok Yee - a Chinese shrine with papier-mâche sculptures, continue to Talaat Klong Suan, another 100-year old canal side market which impresses visitors with the everyday simple lifestyle of locals.

Continue by car to Suan Khun Thor garden near Wang Nam Keaw  where you can take a traditional Thai health check-up with a respected local traditional doctor (Note: doctor not available on Mondays). Arrive at the Village Farm and Winery and visit the vineyard and Check into resort and freshen up.

Then continue drive to Kirimaya Khao Yai following a scenic road that runs alongside the National Park.

Overnight at Khao Yai

After a breakfast at the resort drive into the National park, stop and start a 3 km walk through the forest to Nong Phug She Tower which is located near Nong Phug Shee pond, the main water source for many kinds of animal, and where you have a good chance of seeing elephant and other wild animals. Continue to Heow Suwat waterfalls, made famous when they were used as a site location for filming the movie 'the beach', you can occasional enjoy a swim when the conditions allow.

Drive through scenic countryside to the nearby Grande Monte Vineyard in Asoke Valley for lunch at Vincotto, a charming restaurant. After that, explore the vineyard and experience the wine and grape fruit tasting.

Return to the resort.

Overnight at Khao Yai

Breakfast at the resort and morning is free at leisure.