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C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi 3Days 2Nights
Day1 Hellfire Pass- Hidden railway line –Three Pagoda Pass
0600hrs. Depart from Bangkok
0900hrs. Arrive in Kanchanaburi town and proceed to Hellfire Pass Memorial.
1000hrs. Reach the memorial located in the scenic River Kwai valley. Visit the memorial’s well-
presented museum, then start an unforgettable walk (a fairly easy walk of 4 kms, or
2.30 hours approx.) on a railway track running along the edge of the limestone
mountain and through a splendid bamboo forest. Several dramatic places, still hidden
from most routine tourists, will be amazingly discovered. Coffee/tea and snacks will
be served privately at a scenic rest area overlooking the beautiful valley.
1145hrs. Depart for Thong Paphoom district, setting on a mountainous terrain near Thailand-
Burma border..
C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi
3Days 2Nights
1230hrs. Enjoy Thai lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, head for Tha Khanun Temple.
1330hrs. Upon arrival, take a walk uphill to visit the 100-year-old temple on a hilltop. Enjoy
a spectacular and panoramic view of Thong Paphoom mountainous district. Then continue
to visit a railway remnant in a non-touristic area hidden in a fruit orchard of the local village.
This was meant to be a joining spot of the railway lines from Thailand and Burma.
1500hrs. Depart for Sangklaburi that joins the border of Thailand and Burma.
1600hrs. On the way, stop at Three Pagoda Pass, a border village and a shopping spot of
local products and souvenir from Burma. Continue to Sangklaburi town. Check in at
Ponnatee Resort by the lake.
1900hrs. Thai dinner and enjoy at leisure.
C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi 3Days 2Nights
Day2 Off-the-beaten track forest trip- Karen forest village- walking -rafting
0800hrs. Pick up guests from the hotel by 4wheeled car and continue to a Karen village located deep
inside the forest. Local people still live a life a modest way in this former centre of
Sangklaburi community, established some 200 years ago.
0900hrs. Continue walking across a wooden bridge to a community learning centre. This
centre holds courses for new Karen generation in various subjects; combining modern
science and local wisdom in the teaching to ensure the survival and conservation of their
local knowledge and culture and also to enhance the skills of the new generations.
1200hrs. Lunch in the village.
C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi 3Days 2Nights
1300hrs. Visit a Sanepong Temple. This is where a former Sangklaburi town was located during early
Bangkok period. Take a short walk to a Rokhi stream to feed local fishes in this temple
sanctuary.
1400hrs. Observe local activities in their orchards including fruits, coffee, palm and others. Continue
to stroll around the village and its natural surroundings.
1530hrs. Start an adventure with bamboo rafting along the stream. Spot local activities and enjoy the
greenery along the way.
1630hrs. Head back to Sangklaburi town.
1730hrs. Reach the hotel (Ponnatee Resort, 2nd night).
1900hrs. Dinner and enjoy at leisure.
C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi
3Days 2Nights
Day3 Wooden Bridge- Mon village- Mon Temple- boat trip- Hot Spring
0800hrs. After breakfast, check out and proceed to the Wooden Bridge.
0830hrs. Enjoy a morning walk across the longest wooden bridge in Thailand; spotting
local activities at a local village where ethnic Mon people live, and then continue to Wang
Wiwekaram temple. Learn about Mon culture through the art and architecture of the
temple and Buddha images.
1000hrs. Start a leisure cruise by long-tailed boat on the lake. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery
and observe activities of a local fishing village. Disembark to visit a former temple which is
now flooded in the lake. Cruise back to the bridge.
1100hrs. Return to Kanchanaburi by A/C van.
C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi
3Days 2Nights
1200hrs. Lunch at local restaurant.
1400hrs. Enjoy a retreat at Hindad Hot Spring along the way.
1500hrs. Head back to Kanchanaburi town.
1700hrs. Travel back to Bangkok
N-001 : Mae Kok River-Long Neck Hilltribe(Padong)–
Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle.
3Days 2Nights
Day 1 Bangkok – Chiangrai – Tha Ton
Morning Depart from Bangkok to Chiangrai by flight
Arrive in Chiangrai, take a pleasant drive north to visit an elephant camp in a lush, tropical
jungle area. See a demonstration by these mighty animals pushing, pulling and rolling logs
using their tusks, trunks and feet. A brief ride on one of these magnificent beasts will be
an unforgettable experience. Then, amidst the peace and solitude of nature, glide along
on a summer dream bamboo rafting trip on the cool stream. Drive on to Tha-Ton, a
picturesque village right on the banks of the Mae-Kok , close to the Burmese border.
As you are now really in the local community, see local life as it is actually lived.
Overnight at Tha-Ton
N-001 : Mae-Kok River-Long Neck Hilltribe(Padong)–
Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle.
3Days 2Nights
Day 2 Than Ton – Long Neck Hilltribe village - Chiangrai
0830hrs. After breakfast, drive 15 KMS. to get to the Long Neck hill-tribe village (Padong). See the
many layers of brass rings worn around the women’s necks, both for decoration as well as
for belief. Then enjoy a boat trip on the Mae-Kok River, zipping along as the warm
breeze zaps your face. It’s exhilarating. Along the way, stop at a Lahu hill-tribe village and
a Karen hill-tribe village. Notice their primitive cultures.
Arrive to Chiang Rai.
Overnight at hotel
N-001 : Mae-Kok River-Long Neck Hilltribe(Padong)–
Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle.
3Days 2Nights
Day 3 Chiangrai – Golden Triangle
0830hrs. After breakfast. Drive to Maesai, the northern most point in the country. This bustling
town lies right on our border with Burma. Visit a jade - carving factory to see craftsmen at
work. Then on to the world-renowned Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand,
Loas and Burma meet at the confluence of the mighty Mekhong River Drive further on to
the ancient town of Chiangsaen, which was the very first kingdom in Thailand, situated
right on the banks of the Mekong River.
Evening Travel back to Bangkok by flight
N-002 : Chiangmai – Doi Suthep Temple & King’s
Winter Palace - Mae Ping River Cruise - Doi Inthanon
National Park 3 Days 2 Nights
Day 1 Bangkok – Chingmai – Doi Suthem Temple & King’s Winter Palace
Morning Depart from Bangkok to Chiangmai by flight
Arrive in Chiangmai, take a pleasant winding drive up 4300 Feet above sea level to visit
Phuping Palace,their Majesties’Winter Residence. Enjoy a pleasant stroll through gardens
abundant with a rainbow blaze of multi-colored flowers that bloom all year round. Then
visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the symbol of Chiang Mai, where the relic of the Lord
Buddha is enshrined. A panoramic view of town and the surrounding country -side can
be seen from the top. (On days when the Winter Palace is closed, Wat Phra Singh and Wat
Chedi Luang will be substituted instead).
Overnight in Chiangmai
N-002 : Chiangmai – Doi Suthep Temple & King’s
Winter Palace - Doi Inthanon National Park
3 Days 2 Nights
Day 2 Doi Inthanon National Park – Mae Ping River Cruise
Lying south of Chiang Mai, the granite mass of Doi Inthanon at 2,565 meters is the
country’s highest mountain. Designated as a national park, the splendid natural
environment is habitat to a large species of birds, animals, flowers and local fauna. After a
final steep climb, the summit is surprisingly flat though misty, cold and windy. A small
chedi above the visitor’s center contains the remains of Chao Inthawichayanon, who died
in 1897, the last independent ruler of Chiang Mai before Lanna was incorporated in Siam.
Some of the largest water -falls in the country are situated on this mountain. Local lunch is
provided. (Warm jackets should be taken along on this trip)
Overnight in Chiangmai
N-002 : Chiangmai – Doi Suthep Temple & King’s
Winter Palace - Doi Inthanon National Park
3 Days 2 Nights
Day 3 Shopping local product – Bangkok
A paradise program for shoppers willing to enjoy the fun art of shopping. Observe world-
renowned native handicrafts actually being crafted by master craftsmen and their assistants.
Elaborate teak-wood carvings in hundreds of forms and sizes, intricate hand-made
silverware, high-fired celadon, lustrous black lacquer -were, Thai silk and cotton being
woven the ancient, traditional method on rustic wooden looms, primitive paper-making
process, hand-made paper and silk parasols in a dazzling blaze of rainbow hues. See
skilled artists painting on parasols. High skill and endless patience is a pre-requisite and a
necessary virtue to work in these industries.
Evening Travel back to Bangkok by flight
S-001 : Phuket – Phi Phi Island – Phang nga Bay
3 Days 2 Nights
Day 1 Bangkok – Phuket – Phang nga
Morning Depart from Bangkok to Phuket by flight
After arrive in Phuket, take a pleasant drive to Phang Nga Bay National park. James Bond
Island is one of the most beautiful Bay of Thailand , Phang Nga Bay and James Bond
Island became one of the main Eco tourism after the famous movie was filmed(the man
with the golden gun ) through the 1974. As well as there are suitable for sightseeing and
cave canoeing or Kayaking is second to none.
Overnight in Phuket
S-001 : Phuket – Phi Phi Island – Phang nga Bay
3 Days 2 Nights
Day 2 Khao Lak – Phi Phi Island
A Phi Phi Island tour is the most popular activity in the region. The major ones being Phi
Phi Don, which hosts the bohemian town of Phi Phi Islands, and Phi Phi Leh with Maya
Bay which featured in the movie "The Beach". Phi Phi Islands are famous for its limestone
cliffs rising sheer out of the emerald green waters, white powdery beaches and its many
coral reefs offering great diving and snorkeling.
Overnight in Phuket
S-001 : Phuket – Phi Phi Island – Phang nga Bay
3 Days 2 Nights
Day 3 Phuket Heritage – Bangkok
Introduce you to areas of Phuket that you would never once thought existed, right in the
heart of Phuket Town. Phuket old town is rich in tradition and has so much history to go
alongside its wonderful character & beautiful architecture. There are temples, Chinese
shrines, beautifully maintained old houses, local markets and lots of original small bars,
cafes, and shops hiding up and down narrow back streets.
Evening Travel back to Bangkok by flight
S-002 : Krabi – Chicken, Tup, Moore and Poda Island
3 Days 2 Nights
Day 1 Krabi Airport- City tour –hotel.
Morning Depart from Bangkok to Phuket by flight
Upon arrival to Krabi Airport, meet and transfer to Tiger cave temple, visit Thai Buddhist
temple & Chinese temple, the high light is caves, mountain and scenery with 1,237 steps to
climb then continue to Krabi town for sightseeing at Krabi Town visit provincial symbol
then to Krabi Marine Rehabilitation.Last, transport to Ao-Nang Beach hotel for check in.
Overnight in Krabi
S-002 : Krabi – Chicken, Tup, Moore and Poda Island
3 Days 2 Nights
Day 2: Island Tour
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast, get on longtail boat to sand banks at Chicken, Tup and Moore Islands.
Snorkeling and swimming at Chicken Island
Continue to Poda Island. Sun bathing, swimming and relaxing on the beautiful white sand
beach and taking pictures with the background of a beautiful sand hill and also have a
picnic lunch there
On the way back we'll stop at Phra Nang Cave. Enjoy walking on the beach, taking
photos with climbers...this is located at a rock climbing point very famous in Thailand.
Back to the pier then transfer back to hotel.
Overnight in Krabi
S-002 : Krabi – Chicken, Tup, Moore and Poda Island
3 Days 2 Nights
Day 3 Rest & Relax – Bangkok
Breakfast at the hotel then free & easy until pick up time to Souvenir shop then to Krabi
International Airport.
Evening Travel back to Bangkok by flight