OVERVIEW

Tour Code: S52-THA-C-9D8N_Central Thailand Explorer
Trip Name: Central Thailand (9Days 8Nights)
Type of trip: Private
Trip Duration: 9 Days
Start: Bangkok, Thailand
Finish: Bangkok, Thailand
Destinations: BKK-Nakornprathomi-Suphanburi-Ayutthaya-Pratumthani-Nontaburi-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-Nakorn Prathom by car (B/-/-)
Day 5 Nakorn Prathom – Suphanburi by Car  (B/-/-)
Day 6 Suphanburi-Ayutthaya   (B/-/-)
Day 7 Ayutthaya City tour  (B/-/-)
Day 8 Ayutthaya –Pathum Thani-Nonthaburi  (B/-/-)
Day 9 Nonthaburi-Departure(Flight) (B)

 09 Days 08 Nights Exploring Plus Central of Thailand Package Tour
Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Singburi– Lopburi – Chainat – Uthaithani-
Nakornsawan – Bangkok

 Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival – Bangkok (Non-meals)
Upon arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, meet & greet our tour guide at arrival hall with showing up the 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 – Ayutthaya by Train (B)
Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, we are picking up you from hotel to Hualamphong Bangkok Train Station for taking Air-con train to Ayutthaya. After arrived at Bang Pa In Train Station. Then we are taking you to visit Bang Pa 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 05: 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 06: Ayutthaya – Singburi – Lopburi by car (B)
Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, drive straight to Sing buri province and visiting to Thong Sam See Rose Apple Orchard, the rose apple Thong Sam See can reach up to 15-25 metres in height when it is fully grown. Its trunk is rough and full of branches. Its flower is white, big, scented and hermaphroditic. Its fruit looks like an upside down bell. Its flesh varies from white to cloudy white. Sometimes this breed is called Tubtimchan. Its excellence is its big size of crimson fruits, its dense flesh with no seeds. Its shape is similar to Phet Nampueng breed but its bottom, which is the part that is sweet and delicious, is bigger. Its skin is shiny and invulnerable to bruise so it can be transported faraway. Next is visiting to Monument of Bang Rachan Heroes & Khai Bang Rachan Park. The present Bang Rachan Camp is an imitation of the ancient camp. Within the Khai Bang Rachan Park, lies the Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Historical Center, which has three exhibition rooms. Room I displays the stories of Khai Bang Rachan, ancient utensils, the MaenamNoi kiln site, and traditional Thai shadow plays. Room II displays the heritage of Sing Buri. Room III presents the way of life of the people of Sing Buri and precious artifacts of Sing Buri. After that, drive to Lopburi province to visit Phra Narai Ratchaniwet palace-complex is also commonly known as King Narai National Museum and was built in the late 17th century, when King Narai the Great decided to make Lop Buri the second capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Although French architects contributed to the design of the buildings, the Khmer influence is still visible. The palace is a perfect blend of both worlds, a unique mixture of Khmer-European styles. And then next is to visit Phra Prang Sam Yot is Lop Buri’s best known landmark and provincial symbol. A former Hindu shrine built in the 13th century in the classic Bayon style of Khmer architecture, the compound comprises three Prangs (towers) linked by corridors. The three laterite and sandstone spires, each decorated with classic stucco, are believed to have originally represented the Hindu Trimurti; Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Preserver) and Shiva (the Destroyer). Transfer to hotel. Check in and relax on your own time afterwards.
Note: Lunch and Dinner are on your own activities
Overnight in Lopburi Province

Day 07: Lopburi – Chainat by car (B)
Breakfast at hotel After breakfast, we are driving to Chainat Bird Park built in 1983, Chai Nat Bird Park is the largest aviary in Asia, where over 100 bird species live and flourish in natural surroundings. Over 60 other cages of birds populate the park. Small man-made waterfalls, gardens, a snake park, a rabbit park, and a wild animal park provide additional interesting sites to visit. A pavilion, located in the middle of a pond, offers respite from the sun. And continue on to Chai Nat Muni National Museum Located within the temple grounds of WatPhraBorommathatWorawihan, this archaeological museum is a two-story Thai-style residence. Downstairs, there are displays of celadon Buddha images, tools, and ornaments from the Dvaravati (6th-13th century) to the Rattanakosin period (1782-1932). Most of the artifacts were donated by the Venerable Phra Chai Nat Muni (Nuam) Suthatto, a widely-respected monk. He was also the former Ecclesiastical Provincial Governor of Chai Nat, and a collector of religious artifacts which were later donated to Thailand’s Fine Arts Department. The second story is home to various Buddhist votive tablets from the Dvaravati to the Rattanakosin period. The next visiting place is Chao Phraya Dam. It is the nation’s first large-scale dam is located at the bend of Bang Krabian River, Mu 3, Tambon Bang Luang. With a total length of 237.5 meters and a height of 16.5 meters, this reinforced concrete dam is built across flowing water and consists of 16 spillways. Travel to hotel. Check in and relax on your own time afterwards.
Note: Lunch and Dinner are on your own activities
Overnight in Chainat

Day 08: Chai Nat – Uthaithani – Nakorn Sawan by car (B)
Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast, we are visiting to Hub Pa Tad Valley. Surrounding by the old stone mountains, the hidden forest of rare big palm trees which seem to be from the time of “Jurassic Park” is waiting for the outside world to be explored. After walking through a 100 meters long tunnel, guests will find themselves in a different green world. Then board on a motor boat to visit the Bird Sanctuary at Bung Boraphet Swamp in Nakorn Sawan. Then continue to Uthai Thani and visit the local evening market. Check in at hotel. In the evening guests may participate at Thai cooking demonstration and have dinner at the Resort.
Note: Lunch and Dinner are on your own activities
Overnight in Uthaithani

Day 09: Uthaithani – 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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