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Floating Market Damnoen Saduak

Waterways have always been an integral part of Thai life and many communities depended entirely on them for their daily existence.

Long before cars, boats of all shapes and sizes plied the rivers and canals through the kingdom of Thailand, trading their wares and delivering their supplies.
The Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak is located in Ratchaburi Province which is just over 100 kms or two hours drive from the capital city of Bangkok.

This is a particularly fertile area, being irrigated by a 32 kilometre straight-line canal constructed by King Rama IV way back in 1866.

It connects the Taachin River with the Mae Klong River and became a major transport artery between the provinces of Samut Sakorn and Samut Songkram.

Apart from providing transportation, Damnoen Saduak Canal also provides year-round water, with more than 200 small canals having been dug by farmers to irrigate their land.

The area is famous for the quality of its fruit, namely grapes, mangoes, bananas, oranges, papaya & coconut.

Nowadays, both sides of the canal are densely populated and bright and early every morning vendors from the surrounding area turn up to trade their wares.

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Bridge over the River Kwai

The Bridge over the River Kwai was built during World War II for the Japanese Army using Allied POWs.

Altogether, 61,700 British, American, Australian, Dutch and New Zealand soldiers and a large number of Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, Burmese and Indian labourers were involved.
Two bridges were actually built side by side. A wooden trestle bridge, which is no longer there, was completed in February 1943 and an eleven span steel bridge completed in April 1943.

This bridge had been dismantled by the Japanese and brought to Kanchanaburi from Java in 1942. The central spans were destroyed by Allied bombings and rebuilt by British Army Engineers immediately after the war.

It was part of the strategic railway linking Thailand with Burma. During the construction of the bridge over the Khwae Yai River - River Kwai as it is known among foreigners - the brutalities of war, disease and starvation claimed thousands of POWs lives.

The bridge was immortalised in the book by Pierre Boulle entitled The Bridge Over The River Kwai and later in the movie of the same name. Unfortunately, he had never been to Kanchanaburi or he would have known that the railway does not cross the River Kwai. It actually crosses the Mae Klong River, so the Thai authorities simply renamed the river to aid tourism!

Floating Market and Bridge Over the River Kwai (Code:1410)

Pick a day and people

THB  9,400.00

THB  9,400.00

THB  11,300.00

THB  13,400.00

THB  14,600.00

THB  16,200.00

THB  18,400.00

THB  21,000.00

THB  23,600.00

THB  29,200.00

THB  30,800.00

THB  32,400.00

This tour is not designed for cruise ship passengers. Exclusive cruise ship tours are available from Klong Toey Port and Laem Chabang Port.

The Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak is an unforgettable experience on the way to Kanchanaburi, and where we'll stop at the famous Bridge over the River Kwai.

Do you want your tailor-made tour?

A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.

Request a Custom Tour

Why is a private tour a better choice?

With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.

Tour Programme

07:00 - Pick up from your hotel

We'll pick you up from your hotel. Please wait in the lobby.

08:30 - Floating Market Damnoen Saduak

Damnoen saduak Floating Market is one of the most popular floating markets in Thailand, great for photo opportunities, food, and for giving you an insight into a bygone way of life. You can take the boat on the canal through the floating market. Please keep your hands inside the boat as there are many boats and we don't want you to jam your fingers.Read More >

10:00 - Depart for Kanchanaburi Province

11:30 - Bridge over the River Kwai

The bridge over the River Kwai, a symbol of Kanchanaburi province, was built during World War II. It is part of the Japanese Army Railway and a historical landmark of Kanchanaburi, and also a tourist destination now. So, we'll stop at the Bridge over the River Kwai. You'll have time to walk on the bridge and take some photos. The local English-speaking guide will join you here.Read More >

12:30 - Lunch in a Thai Restaurant

Lunch will be served in a local Thai restaurant.

13:30 - Depart for Bangkok

All good things must come to an end, so it's time to head back to the city.

15:30 - Arrive back at Hotel

You can expect to be back at your hotel in Bangkok around 4:00 pm depending on the traffic.

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Attractions information

Floating Market Damnoen Saduak

Waterways have always been an integral part of Thai life and many communities depended entirely on them for their daily existence.

Long before cars, boats of all shapes and sizes plied the rivers and canals through the kingdom of Thailand, trading their wares and delivering their supplies.
The Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak is located in Ratchaburi Province which is just over 100 kms or two hours drive from the capital city of Bangkok.

This is a particularly fertile area, being irrigated by a 32 kilometre straight-line canal constructed by King Rama IV way back in 1866.

It connects the Taachin River with the Mae Klong River and became a major transport artery between the provinces of Samut Sakorn and Samut Songkram.

Apart from providing transportation, Damnoen Saduak Canal also provides year-round water, with more than 200 small canals having been dug by farmers to irrigate their land.

The area is famous for the quality of its fruit, namely grapes, mangoes, bananas, oranges, papaya & coconut.

Nowadays, both sides of the canal are densely populated and bright and early every morning vendors from the surrounding area turn up to trade their wares.

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Elephant Village Damnoen Saduak

Changpuak Camp Damnoensaduak is very convenient because it is located nearby the floating market,The camp is established under the idea of travel with convenience and enjoy variety of activities

Floating Market Elephant Ride & Fishing Village Tour (Code:1407)

Pick a day and people

THB  12,000.00

THB  12,000.00

THB  14,500.00

THB  17,500.00

THB  19,500.00

THB  21,000.00

THB  23,900.00

THB  27,200.00

THB  30,700.00

THB  0.00

THB  0.00

THB  0.00

This tour is not designed for cruise ship passengers. Exclusive cruise ship tours are available from Klong Toey Port and Laem Chabang Port.

This tour included Floating Market, Elephant Ride and Fishing Village which are not in the cities. You will find lots of fun activities, taste fresh seafood, watch the snails, Cockle, Mussel and Oyster Farms, Boat TF Lane, Tibkradan lane, the mangrove tree, feeding the macaque monkeys

Do you want your tailor-made tour?

A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.

Request a Custom Tour

Why is a private tour a better choice?

With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.

Tour Programme

07:00 - Pick up from your hotel

We'll pick you up from your hotel. Please wait in the lobby.

08:30 - Floating Market Damnoen Saduak

It's about an hour and a half from Bangkok to the floating market which is in Ratchaburi Province. You'll have plenty of time here to take the boat trip and have a walk around the main market area.Read More >

10:00 - Elephant Ride

It's a ten minute drive to the Elephant Camp where you can experience the uniqueness of a ride on the back of an elephant. The ride normally takes half an hour.Read More >

11:30 - Fishing Village

The villa is surrounded by sea, Homestay Farm Grown up eye infinity. Convey our home, but houses built very solid base covering waves and strong winds. It is stable. Also safe. You can stay with us a happy experience. Livelihoods of local fishermen.

12:30 - Sea Food Lunch at Fishing Village

Enjoy & taste fresh seafood from the sea

14:00 - Depart for Bangkok

You can relax in air conditioned comfort while the driver returns you to your hotel in Bangkok.

15:30 - Arrive at your Hotel

You can expect to be back at your hotel by about 3:30pm depending on the traffic.

Testimonials

Attractions information

Floating Market Damnoen Saduak

Waterways have always been an integral part of Thai life and many communities depended entirely on them for their daily existence.

Long before cars, boats of all shapes and sizes plied the rivers and canals through the kingdom of Thailand, trading their wares and delivering their supplies.
The Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak is located in Ratchaburi Province which is just over 100 kms or two hours drive from the capital city of Bangkok.

This is a particularly fertile area, being irrigated by a 32 kilometre straight-line canal constructed by King Rama IV way back in 1866.

It connects the Taachin River with the Mae Klong River and became a major transport artery between the provinces of Samut Sakorn and Samut Songkram.

Apart from providing transportation, Damnoen Saduak Canal also provides year-round water, with more than 200 small canals having been dug by farmers to irrigate their land.

The area is famous for the quality of its fruit, namely grapes, mangoes, bananas, oranges, papaya & coconut.

Nowadays, both sides of the canal are densely populated and bright and early every morning vendors from the surrounding area turn up to trade their wares.

Attractions information

Elephant Village Damnoen Saduak

Changpuak Camp Damnoensaduak is very convenient because it is located nearby the floating market,The camp is established under the idea of travel with convenience and enjoy variety of activities

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Wat Bang Kung Bo Tree Temple

Wat Bang Kung, which dates back to the Ayutthaya Period, is one of the highlights of a visit to Ampawa.

It is famous for the small chapel that is completely enclosed within the roots of a banyan tree called Bot Prok Po. It is almost like the tree itself is the pillars of the temple.

One famous temple in Bang Khonthi district is Bang Kung Temple. Within the temple there is an old ordination hall which houses a large sculptured Buddha image commonly called by villagers Luangpho Bot Noi.

Mural paintings from the late Ayutthaya period depict Lord Buddha while he was sitting in the niche and preaching, flanked by the disciples paying respect to him.

The temple is in the compound of Khai Bang Kung, a famous old Naval Forces Camp in Thai history, dating back to late Ayutthaya period. It was a location of great strategic importance where Thai and Chinese soldiers, under the leadership of King Taksin The Great, annihilated and repelled the invading Burmese army. This powerful camp was indeed feared by the Burmese.

The Camp was left deserted for almost 200 years and then established as a Boy Scout camp in honour of King Taksin. They built a statue of the king to commemorate his historic deeds.

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Wat Bangkae Noi Teak Temple

There are many temples of sublime beauty & historical significance in the Ampawa district of Samut Songkram province, but one of the most interesting is Wat Bangkae Noi.

Inside, on the ceilings & walls, are intricate woodcarvings depicting Lord Buddha's history, birth, enlightenment, and nirvana

Historically interesting, Wat Bangkae Noi was built during the reign of King Rama I by the Governor of Samut Songkram, Phraya Wongsasurasak. He build it for his minor wife - 'Noi' meaning minor - after he built a temple for his principal wife which he named Wat Bangkae Yai - 'Yai' meaning principle.

Looking from the outside, you will think this place is nothing special. It looks the same as every other Buddhist temple that you've seen.

Once you enter Wat Bangkae Noi however, you'll be amazed at the breathtaking view, because the interior teakwood walls and ceiling of the main chapel have been intricately carved to depict the life and teachings of the Lord Buddha.

Even the floor of this temple is special, being made from one hopea tree which is the most expensive of its kind in Thailand.

In addition, the monks quarters are a collection of traditional Central Thai houses, which contain rectangular seats made from single planks of Golden Takian wood more than one metre wide.

Floating Market & Elephant Ride Tour  (Code:1405)

Pick a day and people

THB  9,900.00

THB  10,200.00

THB  11,900.00

THB  14,500.00

THB  16,000.00

THB  17,200.00

THB  19,900.00

THB  22,200.00

THB  24,200.00

THB  32,000.00

THB  33,200.00

THB  34,400.00

This tour is not designed for cruise ship passengers. Exclusive cruise ship tours are available from Klong Toey Port and Laem Chabang Port.

Waterways have always been an integral part of Thai life with boats plying the rivers and canals, trading their wares. Fortunately, many local communities throughout the central region of Thailand continue this tradition of floating markets, some early in the morning and some later in the evening.

Do you want your tailor-made tour?

A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.

Request a Custom Tour

Why is a private tour a better choice?

With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.

Tour Programme

07:00 - Pick up from your hotel

08:30 - Palm Sugar Plantation

First stop its TaoTan Palm Sugar which is made from tapping the sap from sugar palm trees. You can sample the liquid sap fresh from the harvest or you can try climbing the tree yourself.

09:30 - Floating Market Damnoen Saduak

It's about an hour and a half from Bangkok to the floating market which is in Ratchaburi Province. You'll have plenty of time here to take the boat trip and have a walk around the main market areaRead More >

10:30 - Damnoen Saduak Tiger Zoo *option* price excluded

Plenty of choice for the ones who want to get close with the Tigers: Take photo with tiger 1'000 Baht, Feeding Milk with take photo 1'200 Baht.

12:00 - Lunch in a Thai Restaurant

Lunch will be served in a local Thai restaurant.

13:00 - Elephant Ride

It's a ten minute drive to the Elephant Camp where you can experience the uniqueness of a ride on the back of an elephant. The ride normally takes about 20-25 minute.Read More >

14:00 - Wat Bang Kung

This unusual temple is completely supported by a living tree with the growth separated enough to allow access inside.Read More >

14:30 - Wat Bangkae Noi

This temple has a stunning interior, for all the walls and ceiling are made from golden teak and are intricately carved to reflect different aspects of the Buddha's life.Read More >

15:00 - Depart for Bangkok

You can relax in air conditioned comfort while the driver returns you to your hotel in Bangkok.

16:30 - Arrive at your Hotel

You can expect to be back at your hotel by about 5:00pm depending on the traffic.

Testimonials

Attractions information

Floating Market Damnoen Saduak

Waterways have always been an integral part of Thai life and many communities depended entirely on them for their daily existence.

Long before cars, boats of all shapes and sizes plied the rivers and canals through the kingdom of Thailand, trading their wares and delivering their supplies.
The Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak is located in Ratchaburi Province which is just over 100 kms or two hours drive from the capital city of Bangkok.

This is a particularly fertile area, being irrigated by a 32 kilometre straight-line canal constructed by King Rama IV way back in 1866.

It connects the Taachin River with the Mae Klong River and became a major transport artery between the provinces of Samut Sakorn and Samut Songkram.

Apart from providing transportation, Damnoen Saduak Canal also provides year-round water, with more than 200 small canals having been dug by farmers to irrigate their land.

The area is famous for the quality of its fruit, namely grapes, mangoes, bananas, oranges, papaya & coconut.

Nowadays, both sides of the canal are densely populated and bright and early every morning vendors from the surrounding area turn up to trade their wares.

Attractions information

Elephant Village Damnoen Saduak

Changpuak Camp Damnoensaduak is very convenient because it is located nearby the floating market,The camp is established under the idea of travel with convenience and enjoy variety of activities

Floating Market & Elephant Ride & Sampran Riverside (Code:1404)

Pick a day and people

THB  10,000.00

THB  10,800.00

THB  12,900.00

THB  15,900.00

THB  18,800.00

THB  21,900.00

THB  22,900.00

THB  26,000.00

THB  29,400.00

THB  37,600.00

THB  40,700.00

THB  43,800.00

This tour is not designed for cruise ship passengers. Exclusive cruise ship tours are available from Klong Toey Port and Laem Chabang Port.

The tour includes Damnoen Saduak Floating Market the original Floating Market in Thailand, Elephant Village with Buffet Lunch plus demonstrations of Thai arts and crafts.

Do you want your tailor-made tour?

A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.

Request a Custom Tour

Why is a private tour a better choice?

With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.

Tour Programme

07:00 - Pick up from your hotel

We'll pick you up from your hotel. Please wait in the lobby.

09:00 - Floating Market Damnoen Saduak

You can take the boat on the canal through the floating market. Please keep your hands inside the boat as there are many boats and we don't want you to jam your fingers.Read More >

10:30 - Depart for Elephant Village

10:45 - Elephant Ride

It's a ten minute drive to the Elephant Camp where you can experience the uniqueness of a ride on the back of an elephant. The ride normally takes about twenty minutes. Read More >

11:15 - Depart for Sampran Riverside

12:00 - Lunch in a Thai Restaurant

Lunch will be served in a local Thai restaurant

13:30 - Watch demonstrations of Thai arts and crafts

you can see demonstrations of Thai arts and crafts which you can join any workshops of your choice and take home self-made souvenirs: Clay Figurine, Organic Herbal Oil, Organic Rice Scrub, Natural Toothpaste, and E-co bag with organic flower stamps

15:00 - Depart for Bangkok

16:30 - Arrive at your hotel

You can expect to be back at your hotel by 4:30pm depending on the traffic.

Important Information

This tour is available only on Weekends

Testimonials

11.04.2019 | DaleinHove

Best tour guide

This was so well organised by Jume(tour guide) and the driver. She was knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend this company!! Door to door service and excellent pace. Visited elephants, floating markets...

12.05.2018 | G R

Best day we had in Thailand!

We did the elephant riding, floating market and sampran river tour. Our tour guide Ken was amazing! Picked us up from our AirBnB right on time and was very energetic and enthusiastic for...

Best tour guide

11.04.2019

This was so well organised by Jume(tour guide) and the driver. She was knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend this company!! Door to door service and excellent pace. Visited elephants, floating markets...

Best day we had in Thailand!

12.05.2018

We did the elephant riding, floating market and sampran river tour. Our tour guide Ken was amazing! Picked us up from our AirBnB right on time and was very energetic and enthusiastic for...

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Mrigadayavan Palace Cha Am

Mrigadayavan Palace can be translated as The Palace of Love and Hope. Completed in 1924, this summer palace was built by King Rama VI as a summer getaway.

It is located on Bang Kra beach between Cha Am and Hua Hin. It is confusingly also referred to as the Phra Ratchaniwet Marukhathayawan Palace.

The Mrigadayavan Palace summer palace of King Rama VI is steeped in history and is an impressively imposing site, glowing amidst the sands on the beach. The one and two-storey buildings are constructed of prime golden teak and interlinked by covered boardwalks, all raised high above the ground on stilts.

Along with the high, tiled roofs and tall, shuttered windows, this Thai-Victorian design allowed them to catch the breeze from all directions.

The palace is divided into 3 usage areas. The first as you enter is the audience hall for business and entertainment, then you enter the men's quarters, including the King's personal rooms, and finally the ladies quarters. Two very long corridors lead off from the main building to two beach pavilions, one for the King and one for the ladies.

Important Information

Dress restrictions apply - so no shorts, short skirts or totally sleeveless T-shirts are allowed. Sarongs and T-shirts are available for those who turn up wearing any of the above just before you enter the building. Also no shoes are allowed to be worn, but you are given a bag to carry them around with you, so you can put them on again when exiting the building at the other end.

The Palace is closed on Wednesdays.

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Lunch in a Thai Restaurant

Thai food has a range of tastes to suit all pallets so please don't make the mistake of thinking that all Thai food is spicy. Some dishes are very spicy but there are many which are not spicy at all. Rather, they are a wonderful combination of sweet and sour.

Thai dishes are normally shared by all.
Thai Cuisine is well-known for being hot and spicy and for its balance of the five fundamental flavors in the overall meal - hot (spicy), sour, sweet, salty, and bitter.

Thai food has four regional cuisines corresponding to the four main regions of the country: Northern, Northeastern (or Isan), Central, and Southern, each cuisine featuring locally grown food.

Southern curries, for example, tend to contain coconut milk and fresh turmeric, while northeastern dishes often include lime juice. The cuisine of Isan is heavily influenced by Laos.

Many popular dishes eaten in Thailand were originally Chinese dishes which were introduced to Thailand mainly by Teochew people who make up the majority of the Thai Chinese. Such dishes include Jok, Kway teow Rad Na, Khao Kha Moo and Khao Mun Gai.

Thai food is known for its enthusiastic use of fresh rather than dried herbs and spices as well as fish sauce.

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Cha Am Beach

Cha Am is located 160 kilometers south of Bangkok on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand and is the kingdom's longest white sand beach.

It is in the province of Phetchaburi which is well known for its splendid historical park, ancient temples and a great variety of local fresh seafood.

Once a low-key fishing village, Cha Am has grown in popularity, particularly with local Thais who yearn for a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok.

The majority of the local residents are engaged in agricultural activities including rice, upland crops, orchards, palm sugar production, animal husbandry and both sea & fresh water fisheries.

Cha Am is mainly known for its fresh seafood, so eating and drinking in a relaxing seaside environment is the main draw for the locals.

The summer palace of King Rama VI called Phra Ratchaniwet Marukhathayawan is nearby. It consists of a series of teak residences on stilts, linked by covered walkways.

Kaeng Krachan National Park is near to Cha Am and has a variety of lakes, waterfalls, caves and cliffs. This is the largest national park in the country and is a haven for nature lovers.

Important Information

On Wednesdays the Phra Ratchaniwet Marukhathayawan summer palace is closed.

Also, there are no deck chairs allowed on the beach at Cha Am on Wednesdays.

Cha Am Beach and Summer Palace Tour  (Code:1113)

Pick a day and people

THB  9,500.00

THB  11,000.00

THB  12,000.00

THB  13,600.00

THB  15,100.00

THB  17,100.00

THB  18,400.00

THB  20,200.00

THB  22,905.00

THB  25,450.00

THB  27,995.00

THB  30,600.00

This tour is not designed for cruise ship passengers. Exclusive cruise ship tours are available from Klong Toey Port and Laem Chabang Port.

Cha Am boasts Thailand's longest beach and its proximity to Bangkok means that you can be there, lazing on a deck chair, within a couple of hours. Between Cha Am and Hua Hin is the Summer Palace of King Rama VI. The palace is made entirely from teak.

Do you want your tailor-made tour?

A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.

Request a Custom Tour

Why is a private tour a better choice?

With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.

Tour Programme

08:00 - Pick up from your hotel

We'll pick you up from your hotel. Please wait in the lobby.

10:00 - Mrigadayavan Palace

This is the summer palace used by King Rama VI. The palace consists of a series of one and two floor units on stilts, linked by covered walkways. The whole structure is made of teak, with shuttered windows and tiled roofs. More... Read More >

12:00 - Lunch in Thai Restaurant

Enjoy a leisurely lunch in a Thai restaurant right opposite the main beach at Cha Am. Read More >

13:00 - Afternoon at the Beach

Cha Am has the longest beach in Thailand and it's relatively quiet if you go during the week. On the weekends it's a popular place for Bangkokians to relax.Read More >

16:30 - Return to Bangkok

You can relax as you driver takes you back to Bangkok.

18:30 - Arrive back at your hotel.

Expect to be back at your hotel around 6:30pm depending on the traffic.

Important Information

Cha Am beach does not allow and vendors or deck chairs on Mondays. Also, the Summer Palace is closed on Wednesdays.

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Khao Keow White Tigers

Khao Keow is a magnificent blend of forests, wild animals, bird aviary and is internationally recognized for its animal management operations.

It covers an area of 2000 acres and has about 8000 animals from 300 species. Six of the newer residents of the zoo are rare white tigers.

Khao Keow is described as a 'wildlife bank' as many animals are on the endangered species list. The zoo is known for its success in breeding some of these endangered animals. One such project is breeding the rare Clouded Leopard. Other endangered mammals at the zoo include the Asian Wild Dog, Malayan Tapir and Tiger.

Rare Asian bird species draw bird watchers from around the world. A walk-though aviary has been built on a mountain slope and presents an appealing environment. The aviary is Asia's second largest. Endangered bird species at the zoo include the Black Necked Stork and White Crested Laughing Thrush.

One of the features is the Wild Cats Park which was originally initiated by the Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) under the International Union of Conservation for Nature (IUCN).

This area covering 40 acres has 48 species of wild cats in 8 enclosures. The habitats are desert, grasslands, woodlands, wetlands, rocks and mountain. Each area has species natural to the habitat.

White Tiger at Khao Keow Tour (Code:1112)

Pick a day and people

THB  11,000.00

THB  11,000.00

THB  12,000.00

THB  13,600.00

THB  15,100.00

THB  17,100.00

THB  18,400.00

THB  21,200.00

THB  23,850.00

THB  26,800.00

THB  29,600.00

THB  32,400.00

This tour is not designed for cruise ship passengers. Exclusive cruise ship tours are available from Klong Toey Port and Laem Chabang Port.

Khao Keow Open Zoo is home to six rare white tigers courtesy of the Nashville Zoo of Tennessee. The beautiful cats, which are natural not albino, are housed in a purpose-built enclosure in the new cat complex at the zoo.

Do you want your tailor-made tour?

A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.

Request a Custom Tour

Why is a private tour a better choice?

With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.

Tour Programme

08:00 - Pick up from your hotel

We'll pick you up from your hotel. Please wait in the lobby

10:00 - Arrive at Khao Keow Open Zoo

It's about two hours from Bangkok to Khao Keow and you have all day here. The zoo covers an area of 2000 acres and has about 8000 animals including white tigers. Sometime you can have lunch as well.Read More >

16:00 - Depart for Bangkok

You can relax in air conditioned comfort while the driver returns you to your hotel in Bangkok

18:00 - Arrive at your hotel

You can expect to be back at your hotel by 6:00pm

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Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens has become one of the most popular attractions in Chonburi Province with its 600 acres of rolling hills and valleys.

The land was originally an orchard filled with mangoes, oranges, coconuts, but has now been turned into a tropical garden of ornamental flowers and plant
Originally meant for botanical conservation, the garden was later turned into a tourist attraction, fully equipped with Thai style houses, cottages, villas, seminar halls, banquet halls, swimming pool, restaurants as well as other facilities constructed for tourist's convenience.

Nong Nooch garden is dedicated to education, preservation, research as well as the conservation of its vast palm collection and other tropical plants.

Since its debut as a tourist attraction, fascinating Thai Culture and traditional dances are presented daily in the theater within the garden compound. Besides the traditional shows, visitors will have an opportunity to see other performances such as religious ceremonies, martial arts, and The Elephant Show ?�� one of the most popular attractions here.

More than 670 native species and hybrids are kept here for breeding and research purposes, together with the largest variety of Orchids in Thailand.

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens Tour (Code:1111)

Pick a day and people

THB  9,500.00

THB  11,000.00

THB  12,500.00

THB  13,600.00

THB  15,900.00

THB  17,900.00

THB  18,400.00

THB  21,200.00

THB  23,850.00

THB  26,800.00

THB  29,600.00

THB  32,400.00

This tour is not designed for cruise ship passengers. Exclusive cruise ship tours are available from Klong Toey Port and Laem Chabang Port.

Nong Nooch is dedicated to education, preservation, research and the conservation of its vast palm collection and other tropical plants. More than 670 native species and hybrids are kept here along with the largest variety of Orchids in Thailand.

Do you want your tailor-made tour?

A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.

Request a Custom Tour

Why is a private tour a better choice?

With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.

Tour Programme

07:00 - Pick up from hotel

We'll pick you up from your hotel. Please wait in the lobby.

09:30 - Arrive at Nong Nooch Tropical gardens

It's about two and a half hours from Bangkok to Nong Nooch and you have all day here. The grounds are huge so take your time. During the day there is a cultural show and sometime you can have lunch as well.Read More >

16:00 - Depart for Bangkok

You can relax in air conditioned comfort while the driver returns you to your hotel in Bangkok

18:00 - Arrive at your hotel

You can expect to be back at your hotel by 6:00pm

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Sanctuary of Truth

The Sanctuary of Truth is one of the most notable attractions in Chonburi Province but is largely ignored by the traveling masses.

This remarkable structure, which is equivalent height of a twenty-story building, has been constructed in traditional Thai style entirely without the use of any nails.

Using Thai building methods from a bygone era, The Sanctuary of Truth is held together by wooden pegs and is ornately carved to show the relationships between human beings and the universe according to Eastern philosophies.

On arrival, you'll be introduced to a more leisurely method of transport, as you climb into the pony & trap for your journey down to The Sanctuary of Truth itself. The first glimpse from above is most memorable and whets the appetite for a closer view.

Inside the building it's remarkably cool and you'll be amazed by the myriad of intricate carvings which are visible everywhere. The timber used in the construction is suitably aged, having been taken from dismantled buildings throughout the country.

In addition to The Sanctuary of Truth itself, there is an excellent Thai Cultural Show which includes Thai dancing, Traditional fighting, Thai boxing and a Dolphin Show. Here you can even swim with the dolphins if you come prepared.

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Pattaya

Pattaya is a popular resort on the coast of Eastern Thailand, 150 km south-east of Bangkok.

With over 5 million tourists yearly, Pattaya is able to offer an excellent range of eating choices & a wide variety of things to do and see, and its population is a colourful potpourri of mixed nationalities

Pattaya was a small fishing village until it was discovered by Bangkok residents in the 1960s. Soon thereafter, servicemen from all over Southeast Asia, including the United States Air Force base at U-Tapao in neighbouring Rayong province began using the area for "R&R" (rest and recreation), causing a huge boom in prostitution. When the Americans left following the end of the Vietnam War, the city fell into a crisis.

The rapid growth of tourism brought about many negative consequences, such as pollution and petty crime. In 1976, the Pattaya City Act was passed by the Thai legislature, making Pattaya a self-administrating municipality governed by a Council-manager government.

In recent years the city has pushed hard to clean up its image, however the core sex-industry has ensured that Pattaya retains its position as one of the world's most visited party destinations. Despite these efforts, Pattaya's sex industry is the city's raison d'etre.

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Jomtien

Jomtien is located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand about 165 km southeast of Bangkok in the province of Chon Buri.

The popular beach is known for its water sports (jet skis, para sailing, scuba diving) and for several annual sponsored events and festivals, attracting many visitors.

Jomtien Beach is divided from the main part of Pattaya by Pratumnak Hill, just south of the city.

Jomtien is essentially a residential area with beachside hotels, bungalow complexes, condominiums and restaurants.

A wide array of watersport activities can be found, including jet skis, parasailing and small sail boat (Hobie Cat) rental.

Dongtan Beach, just past the Avalon Beach Resort in Jomtien, is known as the gay beach, and is busy every day of the year.

Jomtien's most visible landmark is the 56-story Pattaya Park tower, part of the Pattaya Park entertainment complex which also features a water park, roller coaster, monorail.

Sanctuary of Truth & Jomtien Beach  (Code:1110)

Pick a day and people

THB  9,000.00

THB  10,400.00

THB  12,000.00

THB  13,600.00

THB  15,900.00

THB  17,900.00

THB  18,400.00

THB  21,200.00

THB  23,850.00

THB  26,800.00

THB  29,600.00

THB  32,400.00

This tour is not designed for cruise ship passengers. Exclusive cruise ship tours are available from Klong Toey Port and Laem Chabang Port.

The Sanctuary of Truth is constructed in traditional Thai style using wooden pegs instead of nails and is the first stop on this tour. From there we'll drive to the view point overlooking Pattaya Bay before settling into the beach chairs at Jomtien for the afternoon.

Do you want your tailor-made tour?

A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.

Request a Custom Tour

Why is a private tour a better choice?

With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.

Tour Programme

07:00 - Pick up from hotel

We'll pick you up from your hotel. Please wait in the lobby.

09:00 - Sanctuary of Truth

This remarkable structure, which is the equivalent height of a twenty-story building, has been constructed in traditional Thai style without the use of any nails.Read More >

11:00 - Lunch in Thai Restaurant

Lunch will be served in the Thai restaurant.

12:00 - Pattaya Seafront

Take a drive along Pattaya's seafront.

12:30 - Pattaya Lookout

We'll stop at the lookout so you can take some photos. this is the most famous viewpoint in Chonburi Province Read More >

13:00 - Jomtien Beach

Time to relax in a deck chair on Jomtien beach.Read More >

14:30 - Return to Bangkok

Back in the air conditioned comfort of your vehicle for the return trip to Bangkok.

17:00 - Arrive back at your hotel

You can expect to be back in your hotel by about 7:00pm. depend on the traffic.

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Chao Phraya River

The Chao Phraya River is regarded as the bloodline of the Thai people. It has its origins in four rivers flowing from the northern region of the country, the Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan which meet at Pak Nam Pho in Nakhon Sawan Province. The Chao Phraya River is 370 kilometers long.

Much of Thai history can be traced along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, because in the early days Thai people settled along the river banks and only with the advent of roads in recent times have they ventured further away.

Today the Chao Phraya River remains the most important waterway for the people of central Thailand.

It is a working river, with daily commuter boats plying up and down from Nonthaburi to Sathorn covering 31 piers along the way.

Tug boats towing three or four barges laden with sand are frequently seen as they make their way to the various construction sites down river.

In the evening, as dusk gives way to night, many dinner cruise boats take their place on the river, going up as far as the Rama VIII bridge and downstream to the Rama IX bridge.

The Chao Phraya River is vibrantly interesting in the daytime and romantically beautiful at night.

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Koh Kret Mon Pottery

Koh Kret is an island in the Chao Phraya River, 20 km north of Bangkok in Nonthaburi Province, dating back to 1722 when a canal was dug as a shortcut to bypass a bend in the Chao Phraya river.

The island continues to serve as a refuge to the Mon tribes who settled here in the 6th Century.
Koh Kret is another world compared to Bangkok and much of it retains the air of a rustic village, with wooden shacks propped against palm trees and the occasional dilapidated temple slowly crumbling. Hence the main attraction is just walking around, browsing the merchandise in the many pottery shops.

The island is roughly square in shape, each side measuring about 2 km, and a path runs around the entire island. The walk at a pleasant pace takes an hour and a half or two hours.

The Mon people have retained their unique flavor of Buddhism and Wat Poramai Yikawat is the main temple on the island. Koh Kret is renowned as a center for Kwan Arman style of Mon pottery, which is just baked unglazed red clay carved with intricate patterns. This is regarded as the most beautiful of all unglazed pottery available in Thailand. There are about twenty pottery workshops on the island.

Thai and Mon snacks and desserts are plentiful, making your stroll that much more enjoyable.

Koh Kret Mon Pottery Tour (Code:1108)

Pick a day and people

THB  8,900.00

THB  9,900.00

THB  11,700.00

THB  13,600.00

THB  15,100.00

THB  17,100.00

THB  18,400.00

THB  21,200.00

THB  23,850.00

THB  26,800.00

THB  29,600.00

THB  32,400.00

This tour is not designed for cruise ship passengers. Exclusive cruise ship tours are available from Klong Toey Port and Laem Chabang Port.

Koh Kret Island retains the air of a rustic village with wooden shacks propped against palm trees and the occasional dilapidated temple slowly crumbling. So the main attraction is just walking around, browsing the merchandise in the many pottery shops.

Do you want your tailor-made tour?

A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.

Request a Custom Tour

Why is a private tour a better choice?

With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.

Tour Programme

09:00 - Pick up from hotel.

We'll pick you up from your hotel. Please wait in the lobby.

10:00 - Ferry Crossing Chao Phraya River

Your driver will take you to the ferry where you'll need to cross the river.

10:15 - Long-tail Boat Ride to Koh Kret

Once across the river we'll take a long-tail boat ride up the Chao Phraya River the Koh Kret. The river is nice and clean here and much wider than in Bangkok.Read More >

11:00 - Koh Kret Walking Tour First Half

There is a footpath which runs around the island in a loose square so you can wander at you leisure, stopping along the way to observe the local Mon people at work crafting their distinctive pottery.Read More >

12:00 - Lunch in Thai Restaurant

Lunch will be served in a Thai restaurant famous for it 'kanom' or Thai sweets.

13:00 - Koh Kret Walking Tour Second Half

This will give you a chance to see the difference in Mon Temple design, as well as give a glimpse into Mon living conditions.

14:00 - Return to Hotel

Around 2:00pm we'll head back to your hotel in Bangkok.

15:00 - Arrive back at your hotel

You can expect to be back at your hotel around 3:00pm.

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Irrawaddy Dolphins

The Irrawaddy Dolphin is one of the most endangered in the world. Their preferred waterways are the coasts estuaries & rivers throughout South East Asia and Northern Australia.

They like the warm shallow coastal waters and sometimes they are found in rivers as far as 1,300 km inland from the sea.

In the Bang Pakong River in Thailand, Irrawaddy Dolphins appear each November and stay until February searching for food, a mate and to give birth to their calves. They follow the pla duk talae or eel catfish into the estuary and it is their main source of food for the next few months.

They are shy and will not swim alongside boats or humans, and when scared can dive underwater for twelve minutes. They are slow to surface and rarely make any splash with their tail to let you know they are there. This reclusive behaviour makes it difficult to count exactly how many dolphins are present.

The dolphins have a special way of eating catfish to avoid injury from the spiny catfish whiskers. One dolphin will seize the fish from the front, holding the head of the fish in the front of its mouth. A second dolphin will then start eating the fish from the tail end. They take it in turns doing this so that all can get their fill of fish.

Catfish heads bobbing in the water is a good sign that the dolphins are around.

Irrawaddy Dolphins Tour (Code:1107)

Pick a day and people

THB  11,800.00

THB  12,500.00

THB  14,700.00

THB  18,400.00

THB  19,600.00

THB  21,500.00

THB  22,700.00

THB  25,200.00

THB  28,000.00

THB  30,500.00

THB  33,000.00

THB  36,000.00

This tour is not designed for cruise ship passengers. Exclusive cruise ship tours are available from Klong Toey Port and Laem Chabang Port.

From November to February each year, the murky waters in the estuary of the Bang Pakong River play host to the Irrawaddy dolphin. They come to give birth to their calves and you can see them early in the morning while they are feeding on the eel catfish.

Do you want your tailor-made tour?

A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.

Request a Custom Tour

Why is a private tour a better choice?

With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.

Tour Programme

06:00 - Pick up from hotel

We'll pick you up from your hotel. Please wait in the lobby.

07:30 - Arrive Bang Pakong River

It's about an hour and a half drive to the river from Bangkok. Take a jacket because the morning breeze is cold on the boat.

08:00 - Boat Trip to River Estuary

Morning is the best time because the water is calmer and the dolphins feed in the morning. This is a nature tour so we cannot guarantee that you will actually see these dolphins. However, every time we have been we have seen them.Read More >

12:00 - Lunch at Pla Loma Restaurant

We'll have lunch once the boat gets back to shore. Take a snack with you if you think you can't last the distance!

13:00 - Return to your hotel

Around 1:00pm we'll start back to Bangkok.

14:30 - Arrive at your hotel

You can expect to be back at your hotel around 4:30pm.

Important Information

This is a nature tour, so we cannot guarantee that you will see these dolphins. Unlike other dolphins, Irrawaddy Dolphins are shy and will not swim alongside boats or humans, and when scared can dive underwater for 12 minutes. So patience is required, but the rewards are wonderful.

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