Day 01 - Bangkok > Nonthaburi (Old City) > Stay at an authentic Thai House (-)

Morning - (08:30am > 12:00pm)

• Your private Thai driver will meet & greet you at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

• Transfer IC - private chartered vehicle - from (Bangkok APT)~(Thai House Nonthaburi) - 49km / 30mi / 1hrs

• Check-in @ Dhabkwan Resort: The Authentic Way of Thai Living: "Dhab" means house, "Khwan" means auspicious & good. When combined the meaning of these words is "A house that is already good and auspicious". Dhab Khwan Resort is a group of 8 authentic Thai houses. Each house is made of teak wood. To stay here is like walking around a small open-air museum. There is an abundance of Thai tropical plants around the resort and the scent of ancient Thai flowers and various kinds of fragrant trees is noticeable almost everywhere. The scents and fragrance spread around this remote area invite you to immediately feel relaxed; to get rid of your jet lag fast; to rejuvenate and get a fresh start on your vacation. In Nonthaburi (Old City) you will experience a relaxing laid-back atmosphere, peace of mind, far away from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Bangkok.

Lunch break - (12:00pm > 14:00pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Lunch & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense.

Afternoon - (14:00pm > 18:00pm)

• Afternoon at leisure - optional activity half day Thai Cooking Class led by an exclusive private chef.

Dinner break - (18:00pm > 19:30pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Dinner & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense.

Evening - (19:30pm > 22:00pm)

• Relax, unwind and enjoy tranquility of natural surroundings at your resort.

• Overnight - 1 Night / Shared Double or Twin Room / Nonthaburi - ( Hotel category of choice )

Day 02 - Nonthaburi > Mae Klong Railway Market > Razor Blade Beach > Amphawa Floating Market (B)

Morning - (08:30am > 12:00pm)

• Complimentary early breakfast at your Thai Resort.

• Transfer IC - private chartered vehicle - (Nonthaburi)~(Mae Klong Railway Market) - 90km / 56mi / 1hr30'

• Mae Klong Railway Market is a local market in Samut Songkhram Province. It is considered one of the most amazing-Thai attractions in the province. Spreading over a 100-metre length, the market is a common fresh market selling seafood, vegetable, fruits, fresh and dried food, meats and other miscellaneous goods. Mae Klong Railway Market is open from 6.00 a.m. -6.00 p.m. The market is called life-risking market because its stalls are attached to the Mae Klong-Ban Laem railway, which is a short railway line running from and to Mahachai and Mae Klong. Vendors at the market put out parasols or canvas to protect themselves against the sun. The shelters stick into the railway where visitors walk and do their shopping. When each signal of the arriving train rings, chaos happens: vendors will rush to close their parasols and canvas, along with clearing all goods that will obstruct the coming train at a great speed. Once the train passes, parasols and canvas will be reopened as goods are again put into their usual place next to the railroad. Tourists will definitely find the scene exciting and enjoyable to visit. Trains will arrive at Mae Klong Station at 8.30 a.m. & 11.10 a.m.

• Samut Songkhram – Don Hoi Lot – Razor Blade Beach: a sandbar off the coast of Samut Songkhram Province at the northwestern tip of the Bay of Bangkok. The sediments of the Mae Klong River together sediments from the sea form a system of mudflats, which are populated by razor clams (Solen regularis), which also gave the site its Thai name. The site has the largest population of this species, which is endemic to the northern Gulf of Thailand. Also 18 bird and 42 invertebrate species are recorded at the mudflats and the adjoining coastal mangrove forests. The mudflat Don Nai is on the coast. Don Hoi Lot is named after the tubular shellfish, known as Razor Clams or "worm shells" in English.

Lunch break - (12:00pm > 14:00pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Lunch & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense - recommended - Ran Khun Ya - ร้านครัวคุณจ๋า วัดเขายี่สาร 

Afternoon - (14:00pm > 18:00pm)

• Transfer IR – private chartered vehicle – (Don Hoi Lot)~(Amphawa) – 16km / 10mi / 0hr30'

• Things to do in Amphawa: 1) Visit Amphawa Floating Market - 2) Thai Dessert Museum - 3) Fireflies Night Boat Tour on the khlongs.

Dinner break - (18:00pm > 19:30pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Dinner & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense.

Evening - (19:30pm > 22:00pm)

• Relax, unwind and enjoy tranquility of natural surroundings at your resort.

• Overnight - 1 Night / Shared Double or Twin Room / Amphawa - ( Baan Amphawa Resort & Spa - Cat DLX - **** )

Day 03 - Amphawa > Nakhon Pathom > Kanchanaburi > Death Railway Journey > Sai Yok National Park (B)

Morning - (06:00am > 12:00pm)

• 06:00am: Alms offering to the monks is one of the traditions that Buddhists have been practicing since the Buddhist era. If you travel in a big city like Bangkok, it’s very difficult to see this tradition often. Alms offering to the monks by the river is also a traditional lifestyle of the villages living along the Maeklong river which nowadays can still be found in Amphawa and Samut Songkhram. 

• Complimentary breakfast at your beautiful resort.

• Transfer IC - private chartered vehicle - from (Amphawa)~(Nakhon Pathom) - 65km / 40mi / 1hr

• Visit to Phra Pathom Chedi, an impressive Buddhist stupa in Thailand. It is located in the town center of Nakhon Pathom. The tallest stupa in the world, the top of its spire reaches 120.45 meters, and its base circumference is 235.50 meters. 

• Wat Sam Phran (Dragon Temple), a mesmerizing temple nestled in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, boasts a rich and enchanting history that dates back to the early 20th century. This dusty pink buddhist temple rises up to 80m, with the vibrant 17 story dragon sculpture wrapping around the exterior. 

• Transfer IC - private chartered vehicle - (Nakhon Pathom)~ (Kanchanaburi) - 76km / 45mi / 1hr

• Kanchanaburi town - things to see: 1) Chong Kai WWII War Cemetary - 2) River Kwai Bridge - 3) Thailand-Burma Railway Museum. 

Lunch break - (12:00pm > 14:00pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Lunch & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense - recommend - The Floating Goodway Restaurant

Afternoon - (14:00pm > 18:00pm)

• Enjoy a short scenic ride on the Death Railway: from (Kanchanaburi) to (Saphan Tham Krasae) - check time schedule here.  

• 17:00pm: your private driver will meet you at Tham Krasae junction and transfer you to Hintok River Camp... where you can spend the night (45km / 28mi / 50')

Dinner break - (18:30pm > 20:30pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Dinner & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense - recommend - 

Evening - (19:30pm > 22:00pm)

• Relax, unwind and enjoy tranquility of natural surroundings at your resort.

• Overnight - 1 Night / Shared Double or Twin room / Sai Yok National Park - ( Hotel category of choice )

Day 04 - Sai Yok NP. > Hellfire Pass > Erawan NP. > Kanchanaburi > Bridge on the River Kwai (B)

Morning - (08:30am > 12:00pm)

• Complimentary breakfast at your glamping resort.

• Visit to the historic Hellfire Pass, a railway cutting on the former Burma Railway, also commonly called the Death Railway, in Thailand. This pass has been built by allied prisoners of war from a multitude of countries with forced labor during the Second World War. The labor was done in harsh conditions, with heavy loss of life suffered by the prisoners of war. Hellfire Pass is so called because of the fact that the pass was light up by torch lights in the night, which made the prisoners working in these harsh conditions in the night with the red light shining on them visually resembling Hell. 

• Transfer IC - private chartered minivan - from (Sai Yok NP.)~(Erawan National Park) - 74km / 44mi / 1hr

• Erawan National Park - The major attraction of the park is the 7-tiered Erawan Water Falls with emerald green ponds. There are also several impressive and long caves within the park, some of them deeper inside the park, few of them along the roads around the park. The park and the falls are named after the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology. The top tier of the falls is said to resemble an elephant head. Around 80% of the park is mixed deciduous forests and the rest on higher elevations deeper inside deciduous dipterocarp and dry evergreen forests. The park consists of limestone hills, plains and a number of streams. 

Lunch break - (12:00pm > 14:00pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Lunch & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense.

Afternoon - (14:00pm > 18:00pm)

• Transfer IC - private chartered vehicle - (Erawan National Park)~ (Kanchanaburi) - 68km / 42mi / 1hr

• Remainder of the afternoon at leisure in Kachanaburi Town.

Dinner break - (18:30pm > 20:30pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Dinner & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense.

Evening - (19:30pm > 22:00pm)

• Relax, unwind and enjoy tranquility of natural surroundings at your resort.

• Overnight - 1 Night / Shared Double or Twin Room / Kanchanaburi Town ( Hotel category of choice )

Day 05 - Kanchanaburi > Ayutthaya (B)

Morning - (08:30am > 12:00pm)

• Complimentary breakfast at your hotel.

• Transfer IC - private chartered vehicle - (Kanchanaburi)~(Ayutthaya) - 161km / 99mi / 3hrs

Lunch break - (12:00pm > 14:00pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Lunch & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense.

Afternoon - (14:00pm > 18:00pm)

• Ayutthaya Historical Park - a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site: Founded c. 1350, Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. It was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century. Its remains, characterized by the prang (reliquary towers) and gigantic monasteries, give an idea of its past splendour. The Historic City of Ayutthaya is well-known as one of the world’s largest cities of its time and a major political, economic and religious center, many visitors recorded facts about the city and their experiences there.  The Siamese Royal Court also kept meticulous records; many were destroyed in the sack of the city, but some have remained and are an important source of authenticity.  The same can be said for the testimony of works of art, wall painting, sculpture, and palm leaf manuscripts which survive from the period. 

Dinner break - (18:30pm > 20:30pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Dinner & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense.

• Suriyan Chandra Sunset River Cruise & Fine Dining Experience: Learn about the history of Ayutthaya through the steam powered rice mill and Noi River. Take a boat tour along Noi River and pay homage to temples along the way.

• Optional dinner (at own expense) - Suriyan Chandra – the restaurant on the Noi River – is the perfect combination of antiquity and luxury. This former steam powered rice mill has been transformed into a contemporary Thai restaurant with the Thai-style house renovated into a welcome lounge for visitors. The restaurant also offers an old-fashioned boat tour along the Noi River, an important waterway which used to be the key route for trading boats in the Ayutthaya period. Today, the only thing that remains is the glorious history of the past and the tranquility of the present. 

Evening - (19:30pm > 22:00pm)

• Enjoy an evening walk along the river and soak up the local vibe.

• Overnight - 1 Nt / Shared Double or Twin Room / Ayutthaya - ( Hotel category of choice )

Day 06 - Ayutthaya > Bangkok (B)

Morning - (08:30am > 12:00pm)

• Complimentary breakfast at your hotel.

• Transfer IC - private chartered vehicle - (Ayutthaya)~(Bangkok) - 80km / 50mi / 2hrs

• Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) - The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), resided at the Chitralada Royal Villa and his successor King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) resides at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, both in the Dusit Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. 

• Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The complex consists of a number of buildings within the precincts of the Grand Palace in the historical centre of Bangkok. It houses the statue of the Emerald Buddha, which is venerated as the country's palladium. 

Lunch break - (12:00pm > 14:00pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Lunch & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense.

Afternoon - (14:00pm > 18:00pm)

• Free at leisure in Bangkok City - opportunity to go for shopping at Mah Boon Krong / Siam Paragon / Icon Shopping Department Stores.

Dinner break - (18:30pm > 21:00pm)

• Venture out on your own - you can consult your virtual assistant for local restaurant recommendations. Dinner & transfers to/from the restaurant are at own expense. Life on the Chao Phraya - Cruise down the River of Kings, Bangkok’s ancient lifeline, taking in the city’s most iconic sights as you enjoy traditional Thai cuisine… Manohra Cruise (at own expense)

Evening - (21:00pm > 23:00pm)

• Explore the nightlife in Bangkok or relax by the Chao Phraya river with an evening cocktail.

• Overnight - 1 Nt / Shared Double or Twin Room / Bangkok - ( Hotel category of choice)

Day 07 - Bangkok > Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (B)

Morning - (08:30am > 12:00pm)

• Complimentary breakfast at your hotel

• Transfer IC - private chartered vehicle - (Bangkok City)~ (Bangkok Suvarnabhumi APT) - 35km / 22mi / 0hr45'

• We bid farewell and hope to see you again on one of our other adventures in Southeast Asia.

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