Bangkok – Korat – Khao Sok [ on RainForest COMMUNITY LODGE] [9day-8night]

Bangkok Trip Overview

This package is designed for all travelers who don’t want to miss the country’s lesser-known destinations without giving up on relaxation.
The “journey of discovery” begins immediately, with a visit to the Royal Palace and the Temples of Bangkok, followed by a visit to 2 of the most famous markets in the Kingdom, the railway and the floating market. You will continue with an immersion in culture in a unknown destination to the “mass tourism” the city of Korat, with a visit to the Phimai Historical Park [precursor of Khmer architecture] and then “dive” into the nature of the Khao Sok National Park, where you will stay in the RAIN FOREST in a splendid COMMUNITY LODGE, the proposed activities such as the bicycle tour immersed in the nature and the meeting with the inhabitants of the area will remain a indelible memory of your trip.

Additional Info

Duration: 9 days
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand

This package is designed for all travelers who don’t want to miss the country’s lesser-known destinations without giving up on relaxation.
The “journey of discovery” begins immediately, with a visit to the Royal Palace and the Temples of Bangkok, followed by a visit to 2 of the most famous markets in the Kingdom, the railway and the floating market. You will continue with an immersion in culture in a unknown destination to the “mass tourism” the city of Korat, with a visit to the Phimai Historical Park [precursor of Khmer architecture] and then “dive” into the nature of the Khao Sok National Park, where you will stay in the RAIN FOREST in a splendid COMMUNITY LODGE, the proposed activities such as the bicycle tour immersed in the nature and the meeting with the inhabitants of the area will remain a indelible memory of your trip.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok – Arrival and Grand Palace

Pass By: Bangkok, Bangkok
Welcome to Bangkok! You will receive a complimentary transfer to your hotel (only driver).
Chek In [time 15.00] [the reception will keep your suitcases in storage and will bring them to your room after 15.00]
Meet your assistance at reception lobby to give you all the information you need to make the most of your stay in the
capital, control and reconfirmation of all pick up times for excursions.

Stop At: The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd, Maharaj Pier next to Wat Phra Kaeo Temple Complex, Bangkok Thailand
12.30 00 you will meet our guide at the lobby and will join an Half day to visit the Royal Palace with The Emerald Buddha.
Around 12.00 you will be transferred back to the Hotel
Evening free of Leisure
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 2: Bangkok – Maeklong Railway, Damnoen Saduak, Floating Market

Pass By: Bangkok, Bangkok
Breakfast at the Hotel
06:00am We will meet our guide at the Lobby and departure for the excursion of the day: Railway Market and Floating Market

Stop At: Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub), Si Champa Alley, Mae Klong 75000 Thailand
The first stop will be at the Maeklong Railway market where vendors, sells the local product on the railways and collectively begin to coolly move their belongings and umbrellas away from the tracks as the train barrels forward, laying on its horn to warn people of its inevitable passing; this is why the market is also known as the ‘umbrella pulldown’ market.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: ตลาดน้ำดำเนินสะดวก, 51 หมู่ที่ 9 Tambon Damnoen Saduak, Amphoe Damnoen Saduak, Chang Wat Ratchaburi 70130, Thailand
After this visit we will leave and reach after 2hrs driving the pier.
Here we will board on the local boat that will lead us to the famous Floating Market of Danmeourn Saduak.
For years, paddle boats sail up and down the narrow canals of the Ratchaburi province, approximately 110 kilometres southwest of Bangkok, where a plethora of food, snacks and fruit are bringing an explosion of colours and smells across the market.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Bangkok, Bangkok
Back in hotel arround 14.00
Evening free of Leisure

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 3: Bangkok – Korat [Nakhon Ratchasima Province]

Pass By: Bangkok, Bangkok
Breakfast at the Hotel and check out of the room
06:00am meeting with our guide at the Lobby And we will proceed to Korat [Nakhon Ratchasima Province]

Stop At: Bang Pa In Palace, Ban Len, Bang Pa-in 13160 Thailand
On the way we’ll stop to Bang Pa In Summer Palace and visit this spectacular place, then we’ll proceeded to Ayutthaya.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Historic City of Ayutthaya, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
lies about an hours journey by coach to the north,
we will arrive an Ayutthaya, it was the proud and powerful ancient capital of Siam until its destruction, 230 or so years ago, than we’ll visite the UNESCO site remains,
will still give you an excellent idea of what life was like when the Kings of Ayutthaya ruled

After you’ve explored this enchanting place, break for lunch in a local restaurant and
you will travel to Korat

After you’ve explored this enchanting place, you will travel by coach to Korat
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Nakhon Ratchasima, Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
Arrive in Korat [Nakhon Ratchasima province] and check in at the selected hotel
Evening free of Leisure

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: set menu’ in a local restaurant

Accommodation included: overnight at 3-star hotel in Korat [Nakhon Ratchasima Province]

Day 4: Korat [Nakhon Ratchasima Province] – Phimai Historical Park

Pass By: Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Breakfast at the Hotel
08:00am meeting with our guide at the Lobby And we will proceed to visit the Phimai Historical Park,

Stop At: Phimai Historical Park, Ananthachinda Rd, Nakhon Ratchasima 30110 Thailand
08.30 leave to Phimai Historical Park [which is the name of the town] is located at the northern end of the ancient Khmer Angkor Phimai road. From an inscription dating back to 1112 A.D. confirms that the temples were built before those of Angkor Wat.
The architectural styles adopted are highlighted in the Baphuon, the prang of the central sanctuary, 28 meters high and similar to that of Angkor Wat.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Phimai National Museum, Siri Nakorn Rd, Phimai 30110 Thailand
after lunch we will head to the national museum for a guided tour where the history of Phimai will be explained
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Back to hotel
Evening free of Leisure

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: set menu’ in a local restaurant

Accommodation included: overnight at 3-star hotel in Korat [Nakhon Ratchasima Province]

Day 5: Korat – Bangkok

Stop At: Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Breakfast at the Hotel and check out of the room
08:00am meeting with our guide at the Lobby And we will proceed to Bangkok

On the way break for Lunch in a local restaurant

Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Bangkok, Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok and check in at the selected hotel
Evening free of Leisure

Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Perhaps you could indulge in a traditional Thai Massage, surprise your taste buds with the amazing local flavors and cap off the day by enjoying the sunset in any of the stylish rooftop bars which have blossomed in the city’s skyscrapers in recent years…the options are limitless.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: set menu’ in a local restaurant

Accommodation included: overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 6: Bangkok – Khao Sok Rain forest Community Lodge

Pass By: Bangkok, Bangkok
Breakfast at the Hotel and check out of the room
At fixed time meeting with our guide at the Lobby and leave to the Airport in time for the flight to Surat Thani [NOT INCLUDED]

Pass By: Surat Thani Airport, Hua Toei, Phunphin District, Surat Thani 84130, Thailand
Proceed to the delivery of your luggage, then proceed to “EXIT” when you out the security point, our Staff will be holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name on it.
After that you will transferred to the Rain-forest Community Lodge

Pass By: Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province
After be picked up at your arrival airport and transferred to your accommodation nestled in the tropical jungle.
checking in at the lodge and
Time free of Leisure
You will have some time to relax by yourself or our team will be available to show you around the nature trail behind our lodge.

19.00 [7.00pm] meet us at reception where you will be led to a delicius Jungle Dinner

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Jungle dinner at lodge restaurant
Accommodation included: overnight at Community Lodge

Day 7: Khao Sok Rain forest Community Lodge [lake visit]

Pass By: Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province
Breakfast
At fixed time meet the guide at the lobby and leave for Cheow Lan Lake discovery Excursion

Stop At: Cheow Lan Lake, Khao Phang, Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani 84230, Thailand
Day trips allow ample time to explore the water’s wonders; visit a raft house (Khao Sok
National Park’s famous floating bungalows) where you will have time to swim and relax, or rent a kayak
and explore the lake’s beautiful surroundings.

Back to the Lodge

Duration: 5 hours

Pass By: Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province
7.30pm will be ready for dinner

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: at lodge restaurant

Accommodation included: overnight at Community Lodge

Day 8: Khao Sok Rain forest Community Lodge [Cycling Adventure]

Pass By: Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province
Breakfast
At fixed time meet the guide at the lobby and leave for a Cycling Adventure through Khao Sok National Park

Stop At: Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Thailand
Using mountain bikes, we travel along small country roads where you can stop at your leisure to take photos of the amazing scenery and the fascinating wildlife that your guide will point out to you along the way.
Our route will take you through villages where you can see how local people live, and there are plenty of opportunities to stop, drop by the local village store, or chat with villagers, a local fruit orchard, rubber plantations…
We will have a lunch on a very beautiful location
Our final destination is a small temple shrine in a cave where your guide will talk to you about the importance of Buddhism

Back to the Lodge
Duration: 5 hours

Pass By: Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province
Enjoy a relaxing 1 hour foot massage. [included in the package]
Jungle Dinner will be ready at 7.30pm.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: on Bike tour
• Dinner: dinner at lodge restaurant

Accommodation included: overnight at Community Lodge

Day 9: Khao Sok Rain forest Community Lodge – Departure

Pass By: Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province
Breakfast
At fixed time meet the staff of Community and the officials of the local forestry department for a briefing about ‘Rainforest Rising’ program
the objective is to return this land to its original state, providing refuge for animals and ensuring it’s there for future generations.

Than transfer to Surat Thani Airport [different location is available with extra price]

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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