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CENTRAL PLAIN EXPLORER
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Code: |
THCL 02 |
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Routes: |
Bangkok -
Damnoen Saduak Market - Nakhon Pathom -
Kanchanaburi - River of Kwai - Ayuthaya
Ancient Capital - Biking |
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Duration: |
4 Days |
Itinerary in
brief
Day 1 : BANGKOK - DAMNOEN SADUAK - HUA
HIN
Day 2 : HUA HIN - KHAO SAM ROY PARK -
HUA HIN
Day 3 : HUA HIN - BANGKOK
This
is a great bicycle discovery of Thailand. We will
have touched different sceneries with incredible
nature views along with pictures of local life and
Thailand's famous historical places. The local
people's smiles is true impression of Thailand. This
carefully chosen itinerary will show Thailand at a
real pace with more human contact that normally
possible.
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1: BANGKOK -
NAKHON PATHOM ( 20 - 40km)
Heading out of town we
travel by car to Samut Songkhran and begin biking on
village roads past orchards, coconut plantations,
temples and traditional Siam houses towards the
floating market of Damnoen Saduak. This market is
always a hive of activity as many people come from
the surrounding areas to trade their goods. After
seeing this sight we continue cycling to the Maekong
River where we board a boat for an exciting trip.
The pace is very relaxed, a perfect way to observe
the rural life close up. Along the way we anchors at
the King Rama Park II, a traditional teak house
museum in a large tropical park which displays rare
Thai flowers and plants. We drive to the Rose
Garden, our final destination. O/N at Nakhon Pathom.
(L)
DAY 2: NAKHON PATHOM
- KANCHANABURI (15 - 20 km)
Today we make our way by car to
Nakhon Pathom to visit the Phra Pathom Chedi as well
as the large open market before we drive to
Kanchanaburi. This enchanting town has plenty to
see, some of which are the famous bridge over the
River Kwai , the sobering War Cemetery and the Jeath
War Museum. We also explore the beautiful
countryside by riding our bike to the Hellfire Pass,
where we visit the fascinating museum chronicling
the events of World War II and board the train for a
trip across the infamous "Death Railway". The
remainder of the day is free for your own
exploration of the town. There are numerous options
to choose from; however our guide are on hand to
advise you invaluable information. O/N in
Kanchanaburi. (B,L,D)
DAY 3: KANCHANABURI -
AYUTHAYA ( 20 - 40 km)
The former capital of Thailand,
Ayuthaya lies along the Chao Phraya River, and is
surrounded by many canals giving this region a
lovely name "Venice of the East". After breakfast we
drive to the outskirt of Ayuthaya and commence our
biking trip on village roads. This is a wonderful
experience as we pass through many villages and make
fun with waving kids. We arrive at the ruin of
Ayuthaya and have a chance to explore the many
masterpieces by bike. The largest temple of Wat Phra
Sisanphet, which was used as the Royal Temple Palace
by several kings. The following sight is Wat Chai
Wattanaram built by King Prasathong in 1630 with a
huge prang surrounded by smaller ones to symbolize
mount Meru, the abode of the heavenly gods. O/N at
Ayuthaya. (B,L)
DAY 4: AYUTHAYA -
BANGKOK ( 20 - 40 km)
This morning we enjoy a short
boat trip on the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa In
which was served as the summer palace for many Thai
monarchs from the 17th century. This
structure has a captivating collection of marvelous
pavilions in a variety of Thai, Chinese, Italian and
Victorian architectural styles, encircled by lush
beautiful gardens and lake. We cycle towards the
agricultural village of Bang Bua Thong and head
across the Chao Phraya River to Koh Kred. After
lunch at local restaurant we continue riding around
the island and pass through many orchards, villages
and pottery factories before we meet up with our car
for few hour drive back to Bangkok. The trip ends
after arrival at your hotel in Bangkok. (B,L)
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