| Ayutthaya – Uthai Thani & Khao Yai National Park |
6 Days/ 5 Nights
Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Uthai Thani – Uthai Thani – Khao Yai – Khao Yai - Bangkok
Tour Code: RTC015 |
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| Visit the historical temples of Thailand’s ancient capital city Ayutthaya and travel along the riverside communities, rice fields and orchards of this fascinating but little visited region. The tour takes you from Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River to the north. Visit local Mon communities living along the river and on the large river island of Koh Kred. Travel by boat to Ayutthaya and along the Skae Krang River in Uthai Thani. Finally, visit to the Khao Yai National Park on the north eastern edge of the central Thailand plain. The park and wildlife preserve with its dense evergreen jungles and high mountains is still home to a wide variety of exotic animals among them wild elephant herds and tigers. |
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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 – Uthai Thani (B/L/D)
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 Singburi. Visit a local temple whose surrounding trees are home to a large population of giant bats. Continue to Uthai Thani province. Visit the old city center and local market along the Skae Krang River. Cruise along the river in an old rice barge. Discover the river and the traditional way of life which seems almost unchanged throughout the centuries. Locals still live on small bamboo rafts with floating gardens and fish farms. Drive to the resort situated on a manmade island between the Skae Krang and Chao Praya rivers. Check in and Dinner overlooking the river.
Day 3 Uthai Thani (B/D)
After breakfast visit Wat Ta Sung Crystal Temple. The temple is one of Thailand’s larges meditation centers for monks and lay people and features a huge meditation hall and a main temple whose interior walls and ceiling is completely covered with mirrors. Afterwards drive along small scenic country roads to Hup Pahtaad Valley. The valley is completely enclosed by steep rocky cliffs and can only be accessed through a cave leading into it from the outside. The valley was accidentally discovered by a monk who was exploring the area in search for a place to meditate. When exiting the tunnel leading to the cave the visitor is stunned to find huge palm and tropical trees which seem to have evolved independently from the surrounding areas and give the impression of a prehistoric landscape. Drive back to Uthai Thani town and visit a small temple on a mountain overlooking the city, the rivers and surrounding farmlands. Drive back to the hotel. Walk or cycle (optional) along the banks of the Chao Phraya and Skea Krang River on Koh Thepto Island. Visit local joss stick makers, farmers, and basket and bamboo weavers. Return to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 Uthai Thani – Lopburi – Khao Yai (B/L)
After breakfast in the hotel drive to Lopburi. Stop over at an ancient Khmer temple in the cities center. The temple is home to hundreds of small monkeys. Continue to Khao Yai National Park. 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. 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 1.200m 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 5 Khao Yai (B/L)
After breakfast in the resort drive to the nearby National Park. Trek through the unspoiled jungle guided by a local ranger. Arrive at Pong Ta Long Waterfall with its 30 m high steep cliffs and enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the jungles of Khao Yai. After lunch walk upstream along a small river to a second waterfall hidden in the jungle. Time to swim and enjoy the tranquil and serene environment. Afterwards, trek to the point of departure and drive back to the resort. In the late afternoon visit a watchtower on the edge of the National Park. Chance to see wild buffalos who emerge from the park in the evening to graze in the glades. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 6 Khao Yai – Bangkok (B/L)
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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€ 768 |
€ 545 |
€ 132 |
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| Hotel |
| Ayutthaya: 1x Woraburi Ayothaya Resort*** Superior |
| Uthai Thani: 2x Uthai River Lake Resort*** Bungalow |
| Khao Yai: 2x 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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