| Nature on the way to the north |
4 Days/ 3 Nights
Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya – Uthai Thani – Tak – Chiang Mai
Tour Code: RTN001
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| Quick but comprehensive roundtrip to the Kingdom’s Northern provinces. Ideal tour for travelers who wish to visit Thailand’s antique temple complexes, remote river landscapes and unseen provinces combined with an insight into the country’s fascinating culture and traditional way of life. |
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Day 1 Bangkok – Kanchanaburi (L/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 Province. 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 – Uthai Thani (B/L)
After breakfast return by boat downstream to the waiting car. Drive along local back roads towards the ancient capital Ayutthaya. After arrival visit Wat Phanang Choen with its huge seated Buddha and the large Chedi of Wat Yai Chai-Mongkol. 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 Phraya rivers. Check in and Dinner overlooking the river.
Day 3 Uthai Thani – Tak (B/L)
After breakfast 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. Continue towards Tak province passing local communities and small temples. On the way lunch at a small restaurant. Stopover at the city Kamphaeng Phet. Finally reach the city Tak on the banks of the Ping River. Visit the old town with its traditional wooden houses and markets. Afterwards, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4 Tak – Chiang Mai (B/L)
After breakfast in the hotel visit the town Thoen north of Tak. Drive to Doi Tao district through scenic mountains and visit the impressive Bhumibol Dam located in the Mae-Ping-National Park. Boat trip along Thailand’s largest dam. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the scenic lake. After lunch drive to Chom Thong on the foot of Doi Inthanon Mountain. With an altitude of 2.565 meters, Doi Inthanon is Thailand’s highest peak. Continue to the second largest city Chiang Mai.
Optional drop of at Chiang Mai train station or Chiang Mai airport.
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| Prices for the Tour RTN001 |
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| Season |
2 - 3 persons |
4 - 6 persons |
SGL Surcharge |
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| 01.11.2011 - 31.10.2012 |
€ 628 |
€ 449 |
€ 124 |
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| Price per person in Euro. Additional charge for French or German speaking guide € 12 per person/ day.
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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 70% of adult rate.
Children under 12 years sharing room with 2 adults without extra bed 50% of adult rate. |
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updated:
21.12.2010 |
