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bangkok & surrounds Tours Central Thailand Explorer
Central Thailand Explorer
Combining ancient temples and stunning landscapes, this private tour is a great way to add a little exploration to your stay.
- Style: Private Tour
- Duration: 7 days/6 nights
- Starts in: Bangkok
Guide Price £1289
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Highlights:
- Floating market & canal tour
- Famous Bridge on the River Kwai
- UNESCO World Heritage temples of Ayutthaya
- Stunning tropical forest
- Scenic rural landscapes
Itinerary:
Day 1 Bangkok to Amphawa
Head out of Bangkok and visit a unique market on the train tracks, a floating market and take a boat ride through the waterways. Later explore Wat Bang Kung temple, famous for its small chapel that is completely enclosed within the roots of a banyan tree. This evening take a cruise to see hundreds of fireflies sparkling along the river bank.
Days 2 Amphawa to Kanchanaburi
Drive to Kanchanaburi for a journey to the famous Bridge on the River Kwai. Later visit the war cemetery and railway museum.
Day 3 Kanchanaburi
Visit Hellfire Pass to learn more about the suffering that occurred here during WWII. Later take a short train ride on the ‘Death Railway’.
Day 4 Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
Head to Ayutthaya, a former capital and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Bang Pa In Palace then enjoy a tuk-tuk tour around the ancient ruins and restored temples. This evening, take a dinner cruise which offers views of the temples at night.
Day 5 Ayutthaya to Khao Yai NP
Travel to charming Lopburi, where street markets nestle between ancient Khmer ruins. Take a city tour and discover a monkey temple before driving on to Khao Yai National Park. One of Asia’s largest monsoon forests, this is an excellent spot for trekking and wildlife spotting.
Day 6 Khao Yai NP
Head into the national park, walk through the forest to an observation tower to try to spot elephants and other animals. Then visit the stunning Heaw Suwat Waterfalls, a location used in the movie ‘The Beach’.
Day 7 Khao Yai NP to Bangkok
Transfer to Bangkok airport.
Your Bespoke Tour can depart on any day you please.
Prices
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Inclusions
- Private vehicle & driver and private guides.
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- 6 breakfasts & 1 dinner
Not Included
- International flights
Please Note:
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As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
However, to give you a general idea of prices, flights to Bangkok currently cost from £450 in Economy, £590 in Premium Economy and £1,654 in Business Class
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