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DAY 01: ARRIVAL BANGKOK
On arrival at Bangkok Airport, you are met and transferred
to hotel. The glorious history of Thai Capital, Bangkok is
much interwoven with the Chakri Dynasty which still reigns
but no longer rules Thailand. Checking in to the hotel and
free to relax from jet-leg.
Meals: none
DAY 02: BANGKOK – GRAND PALACE – CANALS TOURS – CITY &
TEMPLES
Today we
begin our tour of Bangkok with a long tail boat ride along
the Chao Phraya River to see many lively inner canals
which provide some fantastic views of the local life. Along
the way we will stop over at Wat Arun, the temple of
dawn, before continuing to the Grand Palace which
dedicated to the Thai Royal Family’s ceremonies.
Nearby is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is
famous for the Emerald Buddha Image. After seeing this
complex we will drive through the many vibrant streets of
China Town to some of the most significant temples in
Bangkok. The landmark of Wat Traimit is well known as the
Golden Buddha Temple while Wat Po houses a gigantic
Reclining Buddha.
Meals: B, L
DAY 03: BANGKOK – FLOATING MARKET – KANCHANABURI
Today we will drive to Damnern Saduak a rural
floating market. We will board on a long tail boat ride
along the water way to the picturesque floating market of
Damnern Saduak. Then we continue onto Kanchanaburi
Town. Here are plenty to see, some of which are the famous
bridge over the River Kwai. Upon arrival we board on
local train ride along death railway to the terminal. Then
lunch at a local restaurant. We drive continuing to Tiger
Temple in the afternoon to visit the home of wild
tigers, and where the tiger you can see close and touchable.
Return to the town for check into hotel.
Meals: B, L
DAY 04: KANCHANABURI – AYUTHAYA – BANGKOK
Today we drive via Suphanburi to the former capital
city of Siam, Ayuthaya. The ancient city of Ayuthaya
is known as the "Venice of the East" due to the fact
that it lies along the Chao Phraya River, the tributaries of
which surround Ayuthaya province. The glory of the Ayutthaya
Empire (1350-1767A.D.) is evident in the remains of temples
such as Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and Wat Chai
Wattanaram, which we will visit in the afternoon. A
further visit includes Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. We lunch
at a local restaurant. Afternoon, continue to Bang Pa In
to visit the Royal Summer Palace, checking into hotel
for overnight. In the evening if the whether permit we will
drive around the World Heritage site to see light up before
your dinner time.
Meals: B, L
DAY 05: BANGKOK – DEPARTURE
Today free on your own until time transfer to the airport
for flight departure.
Meals: B |
