   
Day 01: Bangkok / Ayuthya / Phimai / Korat
Early morning depart Bangkok by minibus north to the ruins of Ayuthya, an ancient capital
of Thailand. Continue to Korat (Nakorn Ratchasima) with lunch en-route, and
upon arrival proceed to the ancient city of Phimai to visit Prasat Hin Phimai, the largest
sandstone sanctuary in Thailand which has been renovated and restored as a National
Historic Park. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Princess Korat Hotel or similar.
Day 02: Phanom Rung and Khao Yai National
Park
A full day excursion to Prasat Phanom Rung in Bun Ram Province and in the afternoon Khao
Yai National Park, Thailand’s oldest Park rich in flora & fauna.
Overnight in Korat at the Royal Princess or similar.
Day 03: Korat / Khon Kaen
After breakfast proceed to Khon Kaen for lunch and overnight at Hotel Sofitel Raja Khon
Kaen or  similar. In the afternoon tour around the area visiting the
University, the sacred Phra That Kham Kaen, and Uboirat Dam as well as some of the famous
tie-dyed silk factories.
Day 04: Khon Kaen I Udon
Thani / Nong Khai
After breakfast depart for Udon Thani visiting the village of Na Kha en-route wherethe
famous "Khit" cloth is woven. Continue the short distance to Ban Chiang an
area of over 100 acres dating back some 5600 years and is probably one of the earliest
human settlements in the world. From Ban Chiang return to Udon Thani and then
onwards to Nong Khai for overnight at the Nong Khai Grand Thani Hotel for dinner and
overnight.
Day 05: Nong Khai / Laos Border / Bangkok
After breakfast proceed to the Mekong River to see the Thai-Lai Friendship Bridge financed
by the Australians to link Thailand and Laos. (It is possible to extend your tour to
visit Vientiane the capital of Laos ).
Return to your hotel for lunch and transfer to Udon Thani for Thai Airways flight to
Bangkok or onwards.
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