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After shopping or browsing, watch a match of kickboxing —Thailand’s signature sport — at Channel 7 Boxing Stadium or Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium. Watch a traditional puppet show at the Joe Louis Theatre, or head for Warehouse 30 to experience Bangkok’s contemporary art scene, watch a film or eat at a hip restaurant for modern Thai cuisine.
Back to the hotel with the balance of the day is at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Private group · 8 hours · Breakfast, Lunch Included
Our guide meets you at the hotel and then take you out of busy Bangkok and head to the West part of Thailand. Kanchanaburi is a province that is well knows for the history of World War II.
JEATH MUSEUM Visit JEATH Museum to look back at the history while they were really suffering during the period to build the bridge.
DON RAK CEMETERY Situated not far from the bridge is Don Rak or Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, another important World War II-related place as it is where remains of the prisoners of war who had died while building the railway were buried.
BRIDGE OF RIVER KWAI This steel bridge is one of important historical landmarks and memorials in Thailand. It is almost a symbol of the province and is a recommended place in Kanchanaburi travel guide. The history of the bridge is well known, as it was part of the railway lines in World War II and had seen its share of conflict and bloodshed. After World War II, the damaged bridge was renovated by the Thai government in 1946.
The Bridge of the River Kwai Memorial Week is held from late November to early December every year, where there is an exhibition about World War II and the history and archaeology of the bridge. Folk performances, local goods markets, and other entertainment are also scheduled at the event.
You will take a short train from the station at the bridge to Tham Kasae station where will can see the beautiful cave next to the railway.
ERAWAN WATERFALL After that we take you to one of the popular waterfalls in Thailand Erawan. Arrive at the waterfall, and enjoy Lunch at a local restaurant where you might have a chance to try a menu of freshwater fish from the river. After lunch, you will take a walk to the waterfall and enjoy swimming and relaxing. And you can spend time there till 3.30 pm then prepare to leave.
Depart from Kanchanaburi and head back to Bangkok.
Private group · 5 hours · Lunch Included
Pick up at your hotel and depart from Bangkok to Ratchaburi province for Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. On the way visit the coconut sugar house. You will experience how they made sugar from coconut and try fresh young coconut juice.
After that continue to the jetty pier and board a long-tailed boat ride for about 30 minutes, passing through remote plantations and Thai villages along the river and winding canal. At the floating market of Damnoen Saduak, it is amazing to see a lively market scene of local vendors selling local foods, tropical fruits, and numerous handicraft products on their boats.
Flight From Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Flight · 1.5 hours
You will transfer to Bangkok airport and take a domestic flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, your driver and guide will pick you up for the transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Chiang Mai Arrival – Evening Wat Umong and Doi Suthep Temple
Private group · 3 hours
Welcome on arrival in Chiang Mai, you will be warmly collected and transferred to the hotel to check in. Take a short rest to relax. Meals on your own.
18.30 Evening tour will start with Wat Umong. Wat Umong is a 700 year old temples nestled in the forest at the foot of Doi Pui mountain. The temple here is famous for its underground tunnels and large Chedi, there is also a field containing broken Buddha statues, the twilight hours is definitely the best time to visit this atmospheric temple. Following Wat Umong the tour will proceed to Chiang Mai’s most famous temple, the most sacred temple upon the hill with its enormous mythological Nagas staircase of 306 steps and inside the cloister is an intriguing copper-placed chedi topped by five-tier gold parasol, which contains relics of Lord Buddha. Enjoy the unique views of Chiang Mai at Night and will see the city lit up below.
Back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
You will enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit, before being reunited with your elephant friends. You will have the opportunity to bathe and brush the elephants while they enjoy wading through the water. Next, it will be time for a therapeutic mud spa. Feel free to get muddy as you cover the elephants in a protective layer of mud. Have fun playing with them and watch as they joyfully frolic in the mud spa.
12:00 Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.
13:30 Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
* Please Note: At the Sanctuary, we will allow you to spend as much time as possible with the elephants. Therefore, there is no formal schedule and aside from pick-up times, the times shown here are approximations.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most significant temple in Chiang Mai. The temple is located on the top of the mountain, and there are 300 stairs to climb with two dragons railing rising along both sides.
You’ll also visit the 14th-century Wat Suan Dok, a white bell-shaped temple housing a 20-foot (6-meter) Buddha. See the large prayer hall and the unique open-sided chapel, then enjoy an opportunity to chat with a monk about Buddhism and temple life.
To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
– Mae Klang luuang Nature trail. This trail will get you well away from the main tourist route and allow you to see a very interesting cross-section of this stunning national park. The trail will first follow a forested route downhill before the trail meets the river. You will spend some time following the river. The trail will pass Pa Dok Siew Waterfall where at the base if you want to cool off please feel free to take a dip in the cool waters. The trail will eventually open out into agricultural land which surrounds Mae Klang Luang Karen village. you will see coffee bushes and rice paddies. We will make a stop at a local coffee house where they roast, hand grind, and prepare freshly brewed coffee from the hills surrounding the village.
Spend some time at the Old City’s famous landmarks, such as Wat Phra Singh, an opulent 14th-century temple complex. For shopping, don’t miss the San Kamphaeng Road. Also known as Handicraft Highway, it stretches for 11 miles (18 km) and is the place to buy artisanal crafts like pottery and silverwork. Just outside the old quarter is 19th-century Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a gleaming golden temple that’s especially spectacular at sunset. And after dark, Chang Klan Road is the place to be, as it comes alive with street-food vendors and stalls.
If time permits, you can visit San Kamphaeng Hot Springs, a 90-minute drive from the city. This open-air spa features hot-water geysers shooting 65 feet (20 m) into the air. The springs are a great place to soak in mineral baths while enjoying the landscaped gardens. For a more active excursion, travel a couple of hours from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong National Park, for a jungle hike and to climb the famous Sticky Waterfall. The white stones that comprise this cascade have a sponge-like surface, giving them grip underfoot.
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Full day Phi Phi, Maya, Bamboo Island – Join speed boat – Luxury
Group tour · 9 hours · Lunch Included
07.30 Pick up from hotel
09.00 Dept from boat lagoon ( pier )
10.00 Visiting and get on the beach of “Maya Bay” (Phi Phi Ley)
10.20 Swimming , taking photo at Pileh lagoon and Viking Cave (Phi Phi Ley)
11.00 Sightseeing and taking photo at Monkey beach.
11.20 Snorkeling at the Phi Phi Don
13.00 Lunch at restaurant on Phi Phi Island
14.15 Visiting, swimming and relaxing on the beach of “Bamboo Island”
15.30 Departure from bamboo Island back to Phuket.
16.30 Arrive to Boat Lagoon Pier & Transfer back to the Hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight
Head for the beach to sunbathe and sit back with a cold drink, go for a swim, or try snorkeling. To see more of Phuket from its underwater angle, visit an aquarium in Cape Panwa. If you’re feeling adventurous, visit Hanuman World Phuket to soar through the jungle on its ziplines. In the evening, eat seafood for dinner, browse a night market, or go for a drink on lively Bangla Road.
Head for the beach to sunbathe and sit back with a cold drink, go for a swim, or try snorkeling. To see more of Phuket from its underwater angle, visit an aquarium in Cape Panwa. If you’re feeling adventurous, visit Hanuman World Phuket to soar through the jungle on its ziplines. In the evening, eat seafood for dinner, browse a night market, or go for a drink on lively Bangla Road.
Today your Thailand adventure comes to an end. Depending on your flight time, spend a final few hours on the beach or souvenir shopping before your transfer to the airport. Safe travels!
