| National Parks and culture of Central Thailand |
4 Days/ 3 Nights
Bangkok – Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Bangkok
Tour Code: RTC009 |
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| Visit the rivers, national parks and cultural sites of Thailand fascinating central region. Travel from Bangkok along the cost to the river Kwai and the Erawan national Park in Kanchanaburi province. Visit Thailand’s ancient capital Ayutthaya on the banks of the Chao Praya River with its Khmer and Buddhist temple complexes and Khao Yai national park which is still home to wild elephants and tigers. This tour combines an exciting mix of nature and historical sites to a short but comprehensive and fascination trip. |
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Day 1 Bangkok – Kanchanaburi (D)
In the early morning pick up at the hotel in Bangkok and drive westwards along the gulf coast. Stop at the salt fields in Samut Sakhon Proveince. Afterwards visit the floating markets. Explore the colorful market and see the traditional way of trading wares along a labyrinth of narrow water canals. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Erawan National Park and the impressive seven tier high waterfall. Explore the waterfall’s many levels and limestone rocks or swim in the natural pools filled with crystal clear waters. Afterwards, drive to the Hellfire Pass. The pass and its railway were built by allied prisoners and Asian workers during the Second World War and used as a supply route between Thailand and the Japanese front in Burma. The Hellfire Memorial Museum provides detailed information and is starting point to explore the cutting places of the pass. Continue the tour by long tail boat along the Kwai River to the hotel. Overnight at a floating hotel surrounded by dense jungles. After arrival time at your leisure to enjoy the surrounding nature and explore a local Mon Village next to the floating lodges. Swimming and canoeing (optional). After dinner watch the traditional Mon dances.
Note: the River Kwai Jungle Raft Resort offers private rooms with private bathrooms in an extraordinary setting but no Air-condition. Optional overnight stay at River Kwai Resotel*** with air conditioned rooms and pool possible at no surcharge.
Day 2 Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya (B/L)
After breakfast return by boot downstream to the waiting car. Drive to a nearby elephant camp. Enjoy trekking on the back of an elephant surrounded by the picturesque panorama of the mountains and the banks of the River Kwai. Afterwards, drive to Namtok train station and journey by train along the famous death railway back to Kanchanaburi town. After arrival visit the historical bridge over the River Kwai. Lunch at a riverside restaurant. Visit the JEATH War Museum (Optional). Drive to Ayutthaya. After arrival in Thailand’s old capital visit Wat Phanang Choen with its huge seated Buddha and the large Chedi of Wat Yai Chai-Mongkol. In the late afternoon check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3 Ayutthaya – Khao Yai (B /L)
Visit to the former Royal Palace Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Mongkonbophit. Drive to Khao Yai. After arrival drive up a scenic road into the main park. Stop over at a viewpoint overlooking the surrounding valleys and local communities. Continue to the National Park’s visitor center. Lunch at a small local restaurant. Short trek along a scenic small river surrounded by the dense tropical vegetation. A local ranger will point out many of the small and larger animals inhabiting the area. Chance to see some Great Hornbill birds, geckos, spiders and Gibbons. On the way you will pass the Orchid Cliff Waterfall bounded by a large number of wild orchids. Lunch at a small local restaurant in the park. Visit Haew Suwat Waterfall. Drive and short walk to the 1200 meter high Pha Deaw Dai view point. Enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the steep cliffs overlooking nearby valleys and mountain ranges covered with evergreen forest. In the afternoon visit a wildlife watchtower (Optional). Drive to the resort and check in. In the late afternoon visit a nearby bat cave to see millions of bats leaving their cave every evening before sunset and flying towards the National Park. Return to the resort and overnight stay.
Day 4 Khao Yai - Bangkok
After breakfast at the resort discover the surrounding area and small villages. Visit a small nearby cave temple and its small herbal sauna which is operated by the monks for the villagers. Visit a local market or a natural pool. Optional: Time at your leisure at the resort until departure.
After lunch return to Bangkok airport or hotel.
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Price |
2-3 persons |
4-6 persons |
SGL Surcharge |
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01.05.2009 - 31.10.2010
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€ 526 |
€ 369 |
€ 97 |
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| Hotel |
| Kanchanaburi: 1x River Kwai Jungle Rafts** Raft /or: River Kwai Resotel*** Standard |
| Ayutthaya: 1x Woraburi Ayothaya Resort*** Superior |
| Khao Yai: 1x Samanea Resort*** Deluxe Bungalow |
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| We reserve the right to exchange hotels/categories according to availability. |
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| Note: We offer a wide range of hotels in all categories. If you would like to upgrade the hotel or room category please inform us accordingly and we will try to accommodate your request. |
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| Services included |
- Air-conditioned car /van and driver
- English speaking guide (French and German speaking guides available upon request)
- Rates include all entrance fees as per program.
- Accommodation as listed on twin sharing basis
- Daily breakfast in the hotel (B)
- Other meals as per itinerary (L/D) |
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| Services excluded |
- Personal expenses
- Tips |
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| Remarks |
Children under 12 years sharing room with 2 adults with extra bed 50% of adult rate.
Children under 12 years sharing room with 2 adults without extra bed 70% of adult rate. |
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