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£1,685

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Itinerary

Day 1 (Sat), Bangkok (-/-/D)
Arrive Suvarnabhumi Airport. After customs and immigration formalities your clients will be met by our representative and transferred to their hotel accommodation.
Enjoy a superb dinner while slowly cruising along the Chao Phya River on board a traditional rice barge. The spectacular sights along the river bank will make an impressive backdrop to the meal.
Overnight in Bangkok (Old Bangkok Inn).

Day 2 (Sun), Bangkok (B/-/-)
Visit the splendid Grand Palace complex and the Royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha where varied styles of Thai architecture are delicately woven together to enchant the viewer, see also the Coronation Hall. And then continue to the world famous temple is located right next to the Grand Palace, on the south side. It is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Wat Po was built by King Rama 1 nearly 200 years ago and houses the gigantic gold-plated Reclining Buddha. This unique image is 46 meters in length and 15 meters high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Also experience an hour of Thai massage.
Afterwards transfer to weekend market.
Overnight (Old Bangkok Inn).

Day 3 (Mon), Bangkok (B/-/-)
Leave the central Bangkok to a small community of Pra Pradaeng for a visit to a genuine \'Bang Nam Pung\' market. You will find many delicious local foods, fruits and handmade products brought in by the villagers to the market. The program includes a cycling trip through rich agricultural area from Bang Nam Pung to Bang Ka Chao.
Overnight (Old Bangkok Inn).

Day 4 (Tue), Bangkok/Kanchanaburi/Sangklaburi (B/-/-)
An early morning excursion tour to one of the most authentic and colourful floating markets in the Kingdom located at Damnoen Saduak, a district in Ratchaburi Province. A visit at home-made sugar palm house will be made enroute. Afterward depart to historic Kanchanaburi, visit Hellfire Pass, a cutting mountain for a railway track done by hands of the Allied prisoners. Then continue to Sangklaburi
Overnight in Sangklaburi.

Day 5-7 (Wed – Fri), Sangklaburi (B/-/-)
Volunteer work at Dada’s House.
Overnight in Sangklaburi. (Pornpailin Resort)

Day 8 (Sat), Sangklaburi (B/-/-)
One day tour including a boat trip to sunken temple and visit nearby elephant camp.
Overnight. (Pornpailin Resort)

Day 9 (Sun), Sangklaburi/Kanchanaburi (B/-/-)
Leave Pornpailin Resort and head to Erawan National Park to visit the spectacular Erawan Waterfall, considered by many to be the most beautiful in the country. This 1,500-metre cascade of water breaks into seven separate tiers, each with its own profusion of plant life. Deep, emerald-green pools await those energetic enough to take the well marked trail which goes all the way up to the sixth tier. The first tier is especially good for a swim after the 700-metre climb from the parking area.
Overnight in Kanchanaburi (Oriental Kwai Hotel).

Day 10 (Mon), Kanchanaburi (B/-/-)
Half day canoe trip. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight (Oriental Kwai Hotel).

Day 11 (Tue), Kanchanaburi/Ayudhaya (B/-/-)
Depart from Kanchanaburi for Ayudhaya.
Overnight in Ayudhaya.

Day 12 (Wed), Ayudhaya/Thanatharee (B/-/D)
Board our comfortable converted rice barge "Thanatharee" at approximately 13:30 and cruise upriver to a remote branch of the Chao Phraya River, passing through rich agricultural areas dotted with small towns and villages where life moves at a slower and more gentle pace. With bicycles on board frequent stops are made along the way to explore the countryside and observe the day-to-day life and culture of the rural Thai people. There will be opportunities to see the traditional handicrafts still produced in these areas and meet with the local people, in a world far removed from the usual tourist haunts. Meals will be served on board. Coffee, tea and seasonal fruits are available at all times. Moor at a small village in the evening and tie up for the night.
Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 13 (Thu), Thanatharee/Ayudhaya/Bangkok (B/L/-)
An opportunity to give food to the monks on their morning alms round. Afterwards there will be time for a leisurely breakfast and a morning bicycle ride to explore local surroundings. Then cruise along this peaceful tributary to meet the main Chao Phraya River with possibilities of more stops along the way if time permits. Disembark at about 12:30 and prepare to depart to Bangkok by minivan.
Overnight in Bangkok (Old Bangkok Inn).

Day 14 (Fri), Bangkok (B/-/-)
End of services after breakfast.

Extension Trips
Thailand - Extension 1: Laos
Thailand - Extension 2: Cambodia