Bangkok Trip Overview
Nature and culture alternate during this varied tour Thailand. You start in the colorful Thai capital Bangkok. You will visit a number of special attractions, such as the Royal Palace and Wat Pho, the temple with the gigantic reclining golden Buddha. You can also explore the city from the water on a boat trip through the Klongs. Our tip: take an unforgettable bike ride through Bangkok!
After the city it is time to discover the jungle and you will be taken to Khao Yai, where many special animals live such as elephants and tigers. Time to stretch your legs and see the beautiful nature.
Then you travel to the historic capital Ayutthaya to finally arrive in Kanchanaburi, known for the Burma Railway and Bridge over the River Kwai. After you have spent the night in the atmospheric floating hotel, it is time to relax at the Hua Hin beach.
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Duration: 10 days
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand
Nature and culture alternate during this varied tour Thailand. You start in the colorful Thai capital Bangkok. You will visit a number of special attractions, such as the Royal Palace and Wat Pho, the temple with the gigantic reclining golden Buddha. You can also explore the city from the water on a boat trip through the Klongs. Our tip: take an unforgettable bike ride through Bangkok!
After the city it is time to discover the jungle and you will be taken to Khao Yai, where many special animals live such as elephants and tigers. Time to stretch your legs and see the beautiful nature.
Then you travel to the historic capital Ayutthaya to finally arrive in Kanchanaburi, known for the Burma Railway and Bridge over the River Kwai. After you have spent the night in the atmospheric floating hotel, it is time to relax at the Hua Hin beach.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Bangkok
Stop At: Bangkok, Bangkok
Welcome to Thailand! Our driver will pick you up from the airport and from here you will make your way to the hotel. Today is free at leisure to rest from the flight and get used to the time difference. Relax by the pool or stroll through the colorful streets of Bangkok to get a first impression of this immense city. What helps to cure your jetlag is an invigorating massage at one of the many local massage parlors!
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Eastin Makkasan Hotel – type superior for Standard option
Eastin Grand Hotel – type superior for Deluxe option
Day 2: Bangkok Citytour
Stop At: The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd, Maharaj Pier next to Wat Phra Kaeo Temple Complex, Bangkok Thailand
After breakfast, it’s time to check out Bangkok’s major attractions. A visit to one of the most characteristic buildings of the city should not be missed: the royal palace with Wat Phra Kaew temple. This temple houses the Emerald Buddha. Although this Buddha measures only 66 cm, it is the most important religious symbol for the Thai.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School, 2 Sanamchai Road Wat Po, Tatian, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Wat Pho is the largest and oldest temple in the city, in which the reclining Buddha is located. This Buddha is no less than 46 meters long and 15 meters high. Wat Pho is also known for its adjacent massage school. This school is one of the best in the country.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), Jakkrapet Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Then you go to one of the largest flower markets in Bangkok. This is near China Town. Many colorful and wonderfully scented flowers are sold here every day. Lunch will be served at a local Thai restaurant. After lunch you will explore Bangkok from the water. During an hour you will sail through the canals of Bangkok, called Thai klongs. The city is crossed by the Chao Praya River, which is considered the lifeline of the city. Because the roads are often very full, water transport is the solution. Every day many taxi boats sail along the Chao Praya River. Many people live on the water in wooden houses on stilts. Along the way you will come across parlevinkers who try to offer their merchandise from their boat. After this klongtour you will return to your hotel. The evening is at leisure.
Duration: 4 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Eastin Makkasan Hotel – type superior for Standard option
Eastin Grand Hotel – type superior for Deluxe option
Day 3: Free day in Bangkok
Stop At: Bangkok, Bangkok
This day is at your leisure. Discover Bangkok independently or, for example, get on a bicycle and experience the real Bangkok! The Thai are waving happily while you almost cycle through their living rooms, there is cooking everywhere and children play. Then you cross the water by boat. On the other side of the river it is quiet and beautifully green; a completely different world. There are concrete paths that lead along fruit plantations. An experience not to be missed! In the evening it is possible to visit the extravagant Calypso Cabaret Show. This dance and music comedy show is performed by ladyboys and has been a household name in Bangkok for years and guarantees a successful night out.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Eastin Makkasan Hotel – type superior for Standard option
Eastin Grand Hotel – type superior for Deluxe option
Day 4: Bangkok – Khao Yai
Stop At: Khao Yai National Park, Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
After breakfast, exchange Bangkok for Khao Yai National Park. The largest and oldest national park in Thailand is only a 3-hour drive from Bangkok. It is the habitat of many wild animals, including elephants and some tigers. Upon arrival at the park it is time to stretch your legs and take a nice walk. After lunch you will visit the Haew Suwat waterfall. This national park is well known for a scene from The Beach! In the film, Leonardo Di Caprio jumps from this waterfall: a wonderful place to relax and enjoy nature surrounding us. After the waterfalls you will visit the highest point of Khao Yai, called Khao Kiaw, where you can enjoy the spectacular view.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Eco Valley Resort – type Bungalow for Standard option
Escape Khao Yai – type superior for Deluxe option
Day 5: Khao Yai – Ayutthaya – Kanchanaburi
Stop At: Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya Province
In the early morning you will leave for Ayutthaya, the city that was the capital of Thailand for 400 years. There are many ancient temples in this city, many of which have unfortunately been destroyed by the Burmese. You will visit some temples and ruins that the city has, so you get a good impression of what the city once looked like. A lunch stop is also made. You continue your journey to another historically important city: Kanchanaburi. The city is located near the Burmese border. During the Second World War, thousands of prisoners of war were forced to build the Burma Railway under the coercion of the Japanese. Thousands of prisoners of war have died as working conditions were dire and tropical diseases erupted. This is the reason that the Burma Railway has been nicknamed “Death Railway”. The first stop in Kanchanaburi is the JEATH war museum, which is built in the form of a Japanese camp. The theme of the museum is the construction of the death railway in 1942 and 1943. JEATH stands for Japan, England, Australia, Thailand and Holland. These nationalities were most involved in the construction of the controversial Burma Railway. After the museum you will visit “The Bridge over the River Kwai”. The bridge has been bombed several times in the past. This is clearly visible in the places where the round parts have been replaced by rectangular parts. At the moment the bridge is still in use and if you are lucky you will see one of the trains moving slowly over the bridge.
Duration: 12 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Good Times Resort – type standard room for Standard option
Away Dheva Mantra – type superior for Deluxe option
Day 6: Erawan Waterfalls
Stop At: Erawan Waterfalls, Moo 4 Tha Kradan, Erawan National Park 71250 Thailand
After a delicious breakfast you will leave for the Erawan waterfalls. Here the water finds its way down through seven plateaus. We personally think the fifth plateau is the most beautiful. It is a bit of a climb, but definitely worth it. Afterwards it is wonderful to cool down in the crystal clear water (so don’t forget your swimwear). The Erawan waterfalls are loved not only by humans, but also by animals. Many birds live there and screaming macaques swing wildly in the trees.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: River Kwai, Kanchanaburi Thailand
After lunch you will go to one of the most unique accommodations in Thailand: the floating hotel. The resort, consisting of bamboo rafts with houses on it, is in a truly photogenic location. Lie back in your hammock and enjoy the surroundings. For cooling, simply jump into the river and let yourself be carried away by the current. Do not forget to climb out again at the last staircase, otherwise you will drift to “The Bridge over the River Kwai”. Your dinner will be served at the resort in the evening, with the sound of the jungle and river in the background. Eventually you will fall asleep while you gently feel the swell of the river.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The Jungle Rafts – type standard room for Standard option
Floathouse River Kwai – type floating villa for Deluxe option
Day 7: Kanchanaburi – Hua HIn
Stop At: Damnoen Saduak, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi 70130, Thailand
After breakfast it’s time to go to your next destination: Hua Hin. On the way you will visit the Floating Market and the train market. As soon as you are close to the floating market Damnuern Saduak, you exchange the (mini) bus for a longtail boat. With this boat you will cruise through a beautiful green oasis to the floating market. Along the way you pass authentic houses on stilts. Once you arrive at the floating market you will enter a different world. Even early in the morning, negotiations are already underway to find the right price. The Thai skilfully navigate their boats with all kinds of merchandise. Stroll around the market and don’t forget your camera.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub), Si Champa Alley, Mae Klong 75000 Thailand
After the floating market, it’s time for another famous Thai market, the Maeklong train market. A market has been built on and along the railway. Every day, the Thai are busy buying and selling all kinds of stuff. However, this is disrupted several times a day. As soon as the signal of the train sounds, the buyers disappear and the sellers quickly remove their belongings from the rails. The train passes the market at a snail’s pace, after which the sellers put their things back and continue as if nothing had happened. A very special experience to experience!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
At the end of the afternoon you arrive in Hua Hin and it is time for a few relaxing days full of sun, sea and beach.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Ibis Hua Hin – type standard room for Standard option
Amari Hua HIn – type deluxe room for Deluxe option
Day 8: Hua Hin
Stop At: Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
These days are free at leisure. Hua Hin is also known as the royal beach resort, because the Thai king has spent their holidays here for many years. It is a very popular resort with both locals and tourists. In addition to the beautiful beaches, Hua Hin also has plenty of options for the active holidaymaker. For example, it is possible to go horseback riding on the beach. Or hit a ball on the golf course! There is also plenty to do in the evening. Hua Hin has many restaurants, from international to local Thai. But what the place is most famous for is the many fish restaurants. There is also a lively night market, with fun souvenirs and authentic food stalls.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ibis Hua Hin – type standard room for Standard option
Amari Hua HIn – type deluxe room for Deluxe option
Day 9: Hua Hin
Stop At: Hua Hin Beach, Hua Hin Thailand
These days are free at leisure. Hua Hin is also known as the royal beach resort, because the Thai king has spent their holidays here for many years. It is a very popular resort with both locals and tourists. In addition to the beautiful beaches, Hua Hin also has plenty of options for the active holidaymaker. For example, it is possible to go horseback riding on the beach. Or hit a ball on the golf course! There is also plenty to do in the evening. Hua Hin has many restaurants, from international to local Thai. But what the place is most famous for is the many fish restaurants. There is also a lively night market, with fun souvenirs and authentic food stalls.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ibis Hua Hin – type standard room for Standard option
Amari Hua HIn – type deluxe room for Deluxe option
Day 10: Hua Hin – Bangkok
Stop At: Bangkok, Bangkok
Your room is reserved until 12:00 PM, after which the transfer to Bangkok Airport takes place.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
