OVERVIEW

Tour Code: S51-THA-C-10D9N_Central Thailand Explorer
Trip Name: Central Thailand (10Days 9 Nights)
Type of trip: Private
Trip Duration: 10 Days
Start: Bangkok, Thailand
Finish: Bangkok, Thailand
Destinations: BKK-Nonthaburi-Prathumthani-Ayutthaya-Saraburi-Nakornnayok-Samut Prakan-Bkk
Package Tours valid until 31 Oct 2016 but require for surcharge for bellow dates
1. Christmas Eve 2015
2. New Year Eve 2016
3. 12 – 16 Apr 2016 (Water Festival)
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival –BKK  (No Meal)
Day 2 BKK City tour + Grand Palace-CanalTour  (B/-/-)
Day 3 BKK Local life style tour (B/-/-)
Day 4 BKK-Nonthaburi by public boat (B/-/-)
Day 5 Nonthaburi-Patum Thani-Ayutthaya by Car  (B/-/-)
Day 6 Ayutthaya city tour by multiple vehicles  (B/-/-)
Day 7 Ayutthaya-Saraburi by car  (B/-/-)
Day 8 Saraburi-Nakorn Nayok by car (B/-/-)
Day 9 Nakorn Nayok-Samut Prakan by car (B/-/-)
Day 10 Samut Prakan -Departure(Flight) (B)
 

10 Days 9 Nights Exploring Central of Thailand Package Tour
Bangkok – Nonthaburi – Prathumthani – Ayutthaya – Saraburi – Nakorn Nayok – Samut Prakan – Bangkok

Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival – Bangkok (Non-meals)
Upon arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, you are meet & greet our tour guide at arrival hall with welcome signboard of your name. Then transfer you to hotel. Check in and relax on your own time afterwards.
Note: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are on your own expenses
Overnight in Bangkok
 
Day 02: Bangkok city – Grand Palace – Temples – Canal Tour (B)
Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, pick up from your hotel and start first tour visit at the Royal Grand Palace has compound with the Emerald Buddha Temple. The palace has full of architectures mixed of Europeans and finest Thai styles. And the Emerald Buddha Temple has a holy Emerald Buddha Image has been keeping in the house for almost 233 years old. After that, we are walking to Wat Pho or the 3^rd largest reclining Buddha Image in Thailand with 48 meter long and 5 meter highs. We’ll not let you boring with tons of temple, we are riding on a motor long tailed boat along the Chaopraya River through Thonburi canals to observe the local life are on both sides of the banks of canal. And we will pass the Dawn of Temple to take some photos of it not getting off from the boat. Back to the pier and continue on to visit the Bharmin Temple which it the oldest Bhramin Temple in Thailand, you will see something are difference from Thai Temple. Stop for having some lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, take you to Platinum Shopping Mall Plaza, it is the wholesale shopping plaza in Bangkok. Free on your leisure, and after shopping finished, then travel to hotel, Free on your own time afterwards.
Note: Lunch and Dinner are on your own expenses
Overnight in Bangkok

Day 03: Bangkok Local life style tours (B)
Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, we are bringing you to visit Mahanak Fresh Market where is the city market sells all fresh fruits to Bangkokians. The Hollywood has ever shot here for the Hang Over Movie. And walk to Baan Manakasila Prime Minister Hall of Frames to see who was the first Prime Minister of Thailand from 1 – 29. And to see what their jobs have done for Thai people during his administration. After that, we will walk about 7-10 minutes along the road to Petchaburi Soi 10 and exploring the local market selling local foods till pass the tomb of Muslim and walking into the deep Soi pass Baan Krua weaving community still exist in the heart of Bangkok. And cross the bridge over the canal to Jim Thompson Thai House & Museum is now a museum in Bangkok. It is a complex of various old Thai structures that the American businessman Jim Thompson collected from all parts of Thailand in the 1950s and 1960s. After the museum, then we will continue walk to National Sport Stadium to see the local Thai people play Trakor or a Plastic ball into the ring with use their legs, back kick, shoulders and head. This is one of Thailand still exist nowadays. We’ll continue our trip to Bangzon Siam Gypsea Night Market to see the locals sell foods, old part machines and etc. which of them lay goods on the street under the Sky railway train. You will have a dinner here.  After dinner, we will return to hotel.
Note: Lunch and Dinner are on your own expenses
Overnight in Bangkok
 
Day 04: Bangkok – Nonthaburi by public boat (B)
Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, we are checking out and leave for Nonthaburi Province by a public boat along the Chao Praya River. At arrival at Nonthaburi pier, and then you will first visiting to The Museum of Nonthaburi is one of the local learning and resource centers and the building was once used as a city hall. This historical building was built from teak wood that adds much to its value in architecture. We will continue on a public bus from the Nonthaburi pier to Koh Kred pier for taking a shuttle boat cross the Chaopraya River to Koh Kred where you will visit White Mon Chedi like Piza tower and visit The Museum of Temple has collects old funeral coffin of the Mon’s abbots and some old holy-scripture cabinets. And then walking into the market till getting to the Pottery Village to see the kiln and how to produce the jars, dish and mortars, and then take the boat back to Nonthaburi Bridge and then travel to Flower Distribution Center is located inside Soi Chang. Keep going straight for 200 meters and you will spot many stalls selling tree and flowers on the area of 120 acres and the shops that sell small size flowers and plants with a variety of colors and styles. Next, you will encounter the shops selling agricultural equipment and garden decorations as well as the gardener services. And followed by The Prathom-Nonthaburi Palace, it constructed with a mixture of Thai and European architecture long ago in 1919, this palace once belonged to Prince Juthathuttharadilok, son of the great King Chulalongkorn. And drive to hotel and check in then relax on your own time afterwards.
Note: Lunch and Dinner are on your own activities
Overnight in Nonthaburi Province

Day 05: Nonthaburi – Patum Thani – Ayutthaya by car (B)
Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, we are checking out and leave for Patum Thani Province and visiting to National Geological Museum, Pathumthani is under the care of Department of Mineral Resource which is one of the 12 projects according to Art, Culture and Science Institute The objective is to build this museum in honour of the occasion of His Majesty’s 50 year occasion to the throne and to be the center of conserving reference data and important sample in geology. Thai people can study and research about geology which plays important role in human living basis and country’s development. Department of Mineral Resource built these 4-and-a-half-storey building of 140,000 square meters space on 5 rais (8,000 square meters). The museum is completed in 2000. The project cost was 419.5 million baht. And next is continuing on visiting to The National Memorial covering an area of nearly 15 acres, the National Memorial is under the supervision of the Armed Forces Education Department, Supreme Command Headquarters. It is a memorial extolling the heroic deeds of Thai forefathers who used their intellect, talent and lives to protect the Kingdom. It is also a museum promoting awareness of Thai history and major Thai battles, including the Thai military’s missions abroad in the Vietnam War and the Korean War, presented through dioramas photo galleries. Inside are displays depicting the evolution of military uniforms and insignias throughout history. And then travel to Bang Pra In Summer Palace after that, we are taking on a motor long tailed boat along the Chaopraya River to Ayutthaya town. After that, transfer to your hotel in Ayutthaya and check in then relax on your own time afterwards.
Note: Lunch and Dinner are on your own activities
Overnight in Ayutthaya

Day 06: Ayutthaya City Tour by multiple vehicles (B)
Breakfast at hotel We are waking up in the early morning on this day as we are going to visit Ayutthaya Hualor Morning Market to buy some foods in order to offer them to monks (Thai people say “Tak Bat”). Offering things to the monks, our subject want to make a merit to our relatives or ancestors who passed away. After offering, we then find a table to sit and order local coffees or teas to drink and eat some Chinese Donuts. And then return to our hotel on the Ayutthaya’s Tuk Tuk. At arrival at hotel, you can have breakfast at hotel’s restaurant or relax to have more energy for next sightseeing places awaiting you to explore it. After relax, keep visiting to Ancient Palace, the Royal Palace or The ancient Palace is located near Wat Mongkol Borpit temple where the house of Thailand Seated largest bronze Buddha Image. At present, there is only the remains of the building’s base. Only Wat Phra Si Sanphet is there with the glamorous architecture. And next visit is Wat Yai Chaimongkon where is the large and high victory Chedi in Ayutthaya. Then next to Thai Boat Museum is a private museum located at Bang Ian Road opposite to Wat Mahataat. It is in the area of Ajarn Paitoon Khawmala who loves Thai boats and has a spiritual bond with boats and river since childhood. He was also a naval architecture teacher throughout his whole entire life at Shipbuilding Technical School. He built up this Thai Boat Museum to be a local wisdom study centre of Thai boats. After that, continue on to Wat Chaiwatthanaram One of the most visited historical site of Ayutthaya, Wat Chaiwattanaram rests on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, to the west of the city island. The temple was ordered to build in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother, featuring the architectural style influenced by Angkor temple in Cambodia—its unique feature is a large, central prang (Khmer-style pagoda) surrounded by smaller prangs, symbolizing Mount Sumeru, the gods’ mountain according to Hindu belief. The lighting at night makes the temple even more exotic and beautiful.  Return to hotel after tour ended. Free on your own time afterwards.
Note: Lunch and Dinner are on your own activities
Overnight in Ayutthaya

Day 07: Ayutthaya – Saraburi by car (B)
Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, drive straight to Saraburi province to stop at Baan Kao Kaew by Ajarn Srongchai is the museum of ancient Thai style houses. The origin came from his infatuation in the Thai style houses. He has collected Thai style houses for more than 30 years in order to preserve and be the center of Thai style houses. And followed by visiting to Central Botanical Garden (Phu Kae) is located in the Phra Phutthabat Phu Kae Superior National forest covering the area of 4,697 fields. It is 17 kilometers away from Saraburi city. The place is the first botanical garden in Thailand and is also the research location for plants in order to provide information to the public. The garden is full of different kind of plants and trees, mostly local; it is composed of 35 types including trees in literature and herbs. And then go to Cavalry center (Adisorn Camp) which it is Saraburi’s military tourist attraction with many activities such as mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking. Another interesting activity is driving a tank and you don’t have to be worried since there will be an instructor and the tanks are already out of action. After that, travel to your hotel. Check in and relax on your own time afterwards.
Overnight in Saraburi Province

Day 08: Saraburi – Nakorn Nayok by car (B)
Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, visiting to Baan Pak Phlee Local Museum, this local museum has collections of many ancient items which are found in the excavation area around Tombon Pak Phlee. The archeologists presume that these ancient items, mainly the baked clay potteries, bronze containers, Sarid braclets and glass beads, are 2,700 – 3,000 years old. After that, visit IPM Pomelo Farm where the place is an agri-tourism farm for attracting travellers or visitors who wants to absorb the atmosphere of the rural community. The farmers from Baan Gang Sam Chun, Tumbol Sarika, Amphoe Mueng, Nakhon Nayok were confederated to grow pomelos by integrated pest management, within the area of 100rai. They used bio-fertilizer, natural fertilizer and chemical substances made from herbs instead of using fertilizer along with insecticide. Integrated pest management is not only maintaining a healthy environment, but also promoting health for both providers and consumers. Pomelos which were plant by this method are very juicy and sweet with soft texture. And next is visiting to The 100-Year Royal Military Academy Museum, the 100-Year Royal Military Academy Museum displays the biographies of its famous graduates, history of wars, weapons of war and uniforms of soldiers of neighboring nations, as well as a wax sculpture of King Rama V. It is the perfect place to learn about the history of war, as well as its brutal consequences. And followed by The Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam was originally named the Khlong Tha Dan Dam. It’s a major tourist attraction of Nakhon Nayok. Tourists can admire its grand structure and enjoy various leisure activities around the dam site. This is a haven for ecotourism where visitors can trek, windsurf, kayak, or go rafting in Khao Yai National Park. Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam was completed in 2005 and it is the longest reinforced concrete dam in the world with 93 metres high and 2,594 metres long and an incredible 5.5 million cubic meters of concrete. It has a storage capacity of 224 million cubic meters of water. It is the biggest dam in Thailand. It is also the largest and longest roller compacted concrete (RCC) dam in the world. And visit Nang Rong Waterfall located in Hin Tang Sub-district and part of the KhaoYai National Park, this multi-tiered waterfall plunges down to several rock formations below, and then flows into the lush surrounding forests. A small pool at each level makes the waterfall a perfect place for visitors to literally immerse themselves in the area’s natural beauty. Before transfer back to hotel we are Rafting along Nakhon Nayok River which it starting from Khao Yai National Park, the Nakhon Nayok River branches out at Wang Takhrai Canal. Canoe rafting trips leave from Wang Ta Krai Canal (next to Wang Ta Krai Bridge) and proceed along Nang Rong Canal to the Nakhon Nayok River. There are many exit points along the river, such as at Ban Dong, Kaeng Sam Chan, Wang Kutapha and Wang Yao. The distance for each section is 2-5 kilometers. The river is quite calm, with no white water, but has many unexpected (and thrilling) twists and turns. Transfer to hotel after the tour ends and check in and then relax on your own time afterwards.
Note: Lunch and Dinner are on your own activities
Overnight in Nakorn Nayok

Day 09: Nakorn Nayok – Samut Prakan by car (B)
Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, we are checking out and leave for Samut Prakan Province and the first stop at Ancient City has been regarded as one of the largest open-air museums in the world. Visitors can see many significant places in Thailand, for example, castles, palaces, temples, and sculptures. Some are models, but some are the originals that were taken from certain places. The exhibitions in the Ancient City are divided according to regions for visitors to enjoy and appreciate the core of the multi-faceted culture. The experience gives the impression of traveling the whole country within a day. After that, followed by Phra Chulachomklao Fort is located on the river mouth of the Chao Phraya River in Tambon Laem Fa Pha, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan. It was built in the reign of King Rama V to protect the country from an invasion of European countries during the time of colonization. This fort was used to fight against the enemies in The Franco-Siamese War in 1893 when Kingdom of Siam was facing the invasion of two powerful countries; England and France. And continue on visiting to Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery located in Soi Watrajrungsan, Bang Kachao, Phra Pra Daeng district, Samut Prakan with abundant trees in a pig stomach shape is a museum established for supporting the ecological tourism in form of “Life Learning Center”. This museum will be a favorite place for many visitors especially for fighting fish lovers as many fighting fish are displayed here such as Bettar fighting fish, Pa fighting fish, Best Plakad Betta fighting fish and many more. Also, there is a video showing the history of Thailand. Not only the museum display the fighting fish, other species including fish in Chao Phraya River like featherback fish and Tapian fish also are exhibited here. We are ending our tour at Bang Pu Seaside is famous for the relaxed getaway that is so closed to Bangkok at only 37 kilometers. The place is operated by the Quartermaster Department Royal Thai Army and so it’s popular among the soldiers. Then drive to your hotel. Check in and relax on your own time afterwards.
Note: Lunch and Dinner are on your own activities
Overnight in Samut Prakan Province

Day 10: Samut Prakan – Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, free on your own time until you will check out and transfer to Bangkok International Airport for flight to next destination or home.
Note: Lunch and Dinner are on your own activities
End of our services

PRICE & INCLUDE

Price Included:
 Accommodation as mentioned based on twin sharing or similar one
 Tour and transportation as private air-con vehicle
 Meals as mentioned in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
 Entrance fees on the archaeological site mentioned in the itinerary
 Local English speaking guide
 All activities were stated in the program
 Travel insurance (required copy passport)
 Cool drink water during on tours
 Government tax & Service Charge

Price Excluded:
Package tour Not Includes:
• All the other things are not stated in the part of inclusions
• International flights
• Domestic Flight
• Telephone services
• Laundry services
• Personal Expenses
• Any drinks during lunch and dinner at a local restaurant are not mentioned
• Tips to a guide or driver if you like his or her services
• Late check out
• Early check in
• Peak period surcharge
• Visa fees to Thailand
• Any optional additional tours or activities during free time.
Remarks:
 All rates are quoted in US Dollars per person.
 Packages tour rates are Nett, non-commissionable.
 Child fare:
o Child (2-11 yrs) - 100% sharing room with 1 adult in Twin Room
o Child (2-11 yrs) - 80% sharing room with 2 adults with extra bed
o Child (2-11 yrs) - 50% sharing room with 2 adults without bed
 Other period of packages tour price, please contact us anytime.
 Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at the time of booking only.
 All rates are subject to change without prior notices.
 All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers

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