| Central Thailand and Gulf Coast: history and nature |
4 Days/ 3 Nights
Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Kachanaburi – Hua Hin
Tour Code: RTC010 |
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| Visit the local riverside communities of central Thailand and discover the temple complexes of the ancient capital Ayutthaya. Explore the serene landscapes of Kanchanaburi and its dense jungles along the Burmese border. Visit historical sites along the Kwai River and enjoy the fascinating waterfalls of Erawan and Sai Yoke national parks. |
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Day 1 Bangkok – Koh Kret – Ayutthaya (L)
In the morning pick up at the hotel in Bangkok. Drive to Pak Kret a local community about 30 km north of the city center. Visit a local market on the banks of Chao Phraya River. Afterwards explore the river by long tail boat around Koh Kret Island. The small island is located in the Chao Phraya River and is home to Mon people who migrated to central Thailand between the 6th and 10th century. Along the way visit a local manufacture of traditional Thai sweets in a small canal of the main river. Afterwards, explore the island, its orchards and small villages by bicycle (Optional). Riding alongside the river you will pass many small villages, temples, fruit and flower plantations. Enjoy your lunch in the riverside restaurant. After lunch drive to Bang Pa-In and visit the royal summer palace. In the early afternoon continue the tour by long tail boat 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 2 Ayutthaya – Kanchanaburi (B/L)
After breakfast in the hotel trip by long tail boat along the river around Ayutthaya. Visit to the former Royal Palace Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Mongkonbophit. Enjoy lunch on board of a rice barge overlooking the scenic river. Drive to Kanchanaburi. 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 3 Kanchanaburi (B/D)
After breakfast time visit the local Mon community near the resort chance to feed some elephants and visit the community’s temple in the forest. Afterwards, enjoy a trip by bamboo raft downstream. Check in at the Hotel. In the early afternoon visit Sai Yok national park and waterfall. Return to the hotel and explore the surrounding country side by mountain bike (optional) and visit the nearby Lawa cave.
Day 4 Kanchanaburi – Hua Hin (B/L)
After breakfast return by boat 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 south to Phetchaburi province. Visit Khao Wang Mountain and the former summer residence of King Rama 4 on its peak. Enjoy the view from the top of the mountain overlooking the town and mountain ranges along the Burmese border. Afterwards, visit the nearby Khao Luang cave and its reclining Buddha image. The surrounding area is inhabited by numerous small monkeys which come to greet the visitors. Continue along the coast to Hua Hin. Visit the old train station in the city center which was constructed to connect this first beach destination of Thailand and Royal Summer Residence with Bangkok.
Drop of at your booked hotel in Hua Hin or Pranburi.
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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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€ 645 |
€ 448 |
€ 97 |
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| Hotel |
| Ayutthaya: 1x Woraburi Ayothaya Resort*** Superior |
| Kanchanaburi: 1x River Kwai Jungle Rafts** Raft /or: River Kwai Resotel*** Standard |
| Kanchanaburi: 1x River Kwai Resotel*** Standard |
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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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