Itinerary in brief

Day 1   : ARRIVAL - BANGKOK
Day 2   : BANGKOK
Day 3   : BANGOK - KANCHANABURI - JUNGLE RAFTS
Day 4   : JUNGLE RAFTS - PHU THONG - RESOTEL
Day 5   : RESOTEL - AYUTHAYA
Day 6   : AYUTHAYA - BANGKOK
Day 7   : BANGKOK - DEPARTURE

The fascinating canals of city add another perspective. Beneath the chaos, Bangkok has much cultural charm. The delightful riverside town of Kanchanaburi unveils secrets to a sobering past. Nakorn Pathom is home to the largest pagoda in Thailand while Ayuthaya, one of Siam's ancient capitals, was once one of the largest cities in the world.

Detail Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL - BANGKOK
On arrival at Don Muang 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. In the midst of dynamic modern growth, this bustling metropolis still preserves plenty of cultural heritages making it the national treasure house. No activities planned for this afternoon , however our guide is on hand to advise some available options. O/N in Bangkok.

DAY 2: BANGKOK
Today we commence our tour of Bangkok with a longtail boat trip along the Chao Phraya River and the many lively inner canals which offer some fantastic views of the local life close up. Along the way we visit Wat Arum, the temple of Dawn, before continuing to the Grand Palace, dedicated to the Thai Royal Family's ceremony. Nearby is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image. After seeing this complex we 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. We visit these sights as well as the magnificent Marble Temple. O/N in Bangkok. (B,L)

DAY 3: BANGOK - KANCHANABURI - JUNGLE RAFTS
An early morning start to drive Kanchanaburi with stopover at the picturesque floating market of Damnern Saduak. The enchanting town of Kanchanaburi has plenty to see, some of which are the famous bridge over the River Kwai , the sobering War Cemetery, the Jeath War Museum, the waterfalls. After an enjoyable visit to these sights we depart for Tha Kilen Station and board the train for a trip across the infamous "Death Railway". As a highlight of our trip we take a longtail boat trip on the Kwai River, passing the stunning mountainous landscape to the Jungle Rafts. On arrival we enjoy a short walk to the nearby Mon Hilltribe Village to experience the simple lifestyle of the local people. A perfect way to finish the day is a dinner followed with the performance of the the Mon hilltribe people. O/N at the Jungle Rafts. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: JUNGLE RAFTS - PHU THONG - RESOTEL
Upon leaving the Jungle Rafts we travel by roads towards the Phu Thong Elephant Camp where we will have a chance to see elephant hulling and logging as well as enjoy a short elephant ride past the stunning mountain landscape. Afterwards we continue our drive to a camp site before we begin our walk following the local path and passing through the jungle, home to a wide array of wildlife. The trekking leads us to a stream, where we embark on a simple bamboo raft for a thrilling trip. At the end of our excursion, we meet up with our truck and make our way to the River Kwai Resotel. The roads conditions are very poor and the drive is difficult at times but views are fantastic. O/N at Resotel. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: RESOTEL - AYUTHAYA
This morning we enjoy a boat trip upstream on the Kwai River which will give us a taste of the tranquil countryside and an enjoyable visit to the Hell Fire Pass Memorial. After lunch we drive to Ayuthaya which was the capital of Siam from 1350 to 1767 AD. This former capital was all but ultimately suffered destruction at the hands of the Burmeses, however it is still fascinating to explore the ruined temples. Among these is Wat Phra Sisanphet, an impressive monument that was used as the royal temple 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 6: AYUTHAYA - BANGKOK
An impressive way to start our day is a visit to the morning market. You can buy fresh food to donate the monks, who are making their rounds to receive alms from the local people. After breakfast we board a boar for a 40 minute trip on the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa In which was served as the summer palace for many Thai monarchs from the 17^th 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 then drive back to Bangkok and spend the remainder of the day on our own. O/N in Bangkok. (B)

DAY 7: BANGKOK - DEPARTURE
There is a free time for your own exploration of the town and catching up on some shopping areas. The trip ends after transfer to airport for departure. (B)