A trip to discover the magical country

Bangkok

• Activities:

  Arrive in Bangkok, relax

• Meal:

  N/A

• Included:

  Airport pickup with guide, hotel in Bangkok

You will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Bangkok - Chachoengsao - Khao Yai

• Activities:

  Take a train to Chachoengsao and visit some interesting sites, continue to Talaat Klong Suan market, depart for Chao Phya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachinburi, travel to Kirimaya Khao Yai

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, guide, ground transportation, boat trip, entrance fees, train ticket, accommodation in Khao Yai

Tour guide pick up you for hotel in the morning. Escape from the chaotic capital city and take a journey back through the old time – Start with a short regional train ride to Chachoengsao – a lesser known historical town east of Bangkok. First stop at Wat Sothornwararam 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-mache sculptures. Continue to Talaat Klong Suan, another 100-year old canal side market which impresses visitors with their everyday simple lifestyle, and be dazzled with its old shop houses and stalls selling a variety of items including food, quaint old utensils and ancient tin toys. Depart for Chao Phya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachinburi. Within the charming yellow colonial building, this place is a central of traditional herbal pharmacy study and training. Experience the varieties and some property of Thai’s herbs. Then continue to Kirimaya Khao Yai following a scenic road that runs alongside the National Park. Overnight at Khao Yai

Khao Yai

• Activities:

  Take a walking tour through National Park, stop at Grande Monte Vineyard, go hiking through forest

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, accommodation in Khao Yai

After a breakfast at the resort drive into the National park, stop and start a 1 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. Along the way, there is 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'. Drive through scenic countryside to the nearby Grande Monte Vineyard in Asoke Valley for lunch at Vincotto, a charming restaurant surrounded by beautiful atmosphere. After that, explore the vineyard and experience the wine and grape tasting. Return to the resort. In the afternoon drive through the National park stop at some view point. Then go for hiking through dry evergreen forest where gibbons, monkey, hornbills are often seen. After that we will drive to the second highest mountain of the park to go and relax on a superb viewpoint. We will go for check wild elephants that might come to the salt licks before return to the hotel at late afternoon. Overnight at Khao Yai

Khao Yai - Ayutthaya - Uthai Thani

• Activities:

  Arrive in and visit some famous places in Ayutthaya, travel to Ang Thong province, continue to Ban Phae village, depart for Uthai Thani

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, guide, ground transportation, tuk tuk, entrance fees, hotel in Uthai Thani

Drive to Ayutthaya, the capital of Thailand for more than 417 years from 1350 to 1776. First stop at Bang Pa In to see the summer palace built by King Rama IV at a time of growing European influence in Thailand. See the Italian inspired palace building and surrounding temples. Also visit Wat Nivet Thammapavat a gothic inspired temple beside the river. Continue a visit the most important of the ruined temples in Ayutthaya historical park, Wat Mahathat and Wat Pra Sri Sanphet by local Kermit Tuk Tuk. Take lunch at a pleasant riverside restaurant before continuing north to Ang Thong province to see the Sukhothai period reclining Buddha at Wat Pa Mok Worawihan on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River and continue to Ban Phae village where vary sizes of drums are made. After visit proceed to Uthai Thani. Overnight in Uthai Thani.

Uthai Thani - Kanchanaburi

• Activities:

  Visit Wat Chantharam, explore local market, enjoy lunch on Sakraekrang River, drive to Kanchanaburi

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, cruise, ground transportation, biking fee, entrance fees, hotel in Kanchanaburi

After breakfast visit Wat Chantharam (Wat Tha Sung) with the magnificent crystal hall, continue to the local market place take a stroll through the villages to experience natural rural life. There is also an opportunity for a bike ride around a small island to meet up with the local people. This afternoon, enjoy a lunch cruise on Sakraekrang River. There are very few tourists passing through this part of Thailand and you will get a strong feeling for the natural rhythm of Thailand. We drive to Kanchanaburi, visit the bridge over the River Kwai and the Railway museum and transfer to your hotel. After freshening up, enjoy a delicious dinner. Overnight in Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi

• Activities:

  Depart for Erawan Waterfall, take a train to visit elephant camp, travel by bamboo raft along the river

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, guide, ground transportation, train ticket, elephant riding, bamboo raft, entrance fees, hotel in Kanchanaburi

After breakfast, depart for Erawan Waterfall, a beautiful 7-tiered waterfall. Located in Erawan National Park, the best time to visit is during rainy season from May until September. To walk up to see each of the picturesque falls, it is recommended to bring good walking shoes. Also do remember to bring your swimming suit if you wish to swim in the fall’s natural pools. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a short train ride along the infamous ‘death railway’ through Kwai Noi gorge. Visit an elephant camp where you can experience an elephant ride through the jungle and alongside the Kwai Yai River. Afterwards, travel by bamboo raft along the river’s gently flowing waters before heading to your hotel. Overnight in Kanchanaburi.

Kanchanaburi - Amphawa

• Activities:

  Explore Wat Prasat Muang Singh, drive to Samut Songhkhram and experience local life

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, ground transportation, entrance fees, hotel in Amphawa

After breakfast, visit Wat Prasat Muang Singh, a Khmer temple complex dating back to the Angkorian period. Walk around the peaceful historical ruins and explore the history and culture of the area, and drive to the garden province of Samut Songhkhram in the Mae Klong River delta area. First visit a unique country market along the railway tracks. See the train arrive bringing the people to the market, you will witness the dexterity and speed of the vendors as they quickly pack their stalls away whenever the trains approach, hence bringing shopping to a brief halt. It is a standard practice and stall holders have learnt the art of assembling and reassembling their wares at a moment’s notice! Lunch at a local restaurant, afternoon stroll around the fruit orchards and visit some interesting temples of the area. Check in at the resort in the afternoon and this evening enjoys dinner in Amphawa. Overnight in Amphawa

Amphawa - Bangkok

• Activities:

  Attend alms offering, visit Tha Kha floating market, continue to King Rama II Memorial Park

• Meal:

  Breakfast, Lunch

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, guide, ground transportation, paddle boat, entrance fees, hotel in Bangkok

Early morning, freshen up and ‘make merit’ by giving some alms to the local Buddhist monks (by the river or in front of the resort depending on where you stay) Then we will visit Tha Kha**, one of the floating markets in the area where you can observe local trading in its authenticity. We will take a fascinating paddle boat journey through the maze of klongs (canals), cruising past plantations before stopping to enjoy a glass of palm sugar syrup and chat with a friendly local family. Following lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to King Rama II Memorial Park which houses a Thai style pavilion museum displaying artifacts from the early Rattanakosin era and a landscaped garden filled with native flowers. Visit artisans who produce exquisite hand-painted Benjarong porcelain and potteries before returning to Bangkok in the late afternoon (Note: The Tha Kha market is held every Saturday and Sunday. Weekday availability is 5-6 times a month depending on the lunar cycle calendar. On days when Tha Kha is not open, we will head to Ladplee Floating Market)

Bangkok

• Activities:

  Enjoy a free day, depart from Bangkok

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, airport transfer with drop-off guide

After breakfast, free day for last minute shopping and then transfer to Bangkok International Airport for departure.