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Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai National Park covers an area of over 2000 square kilometers in the four provinces of Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok, Saraburi, and Prachin Buri.

It was the first national park in Thailand and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai Forest Complex.

Khao Yai National Park has several mountains of around 1000 metres including Khao Khieo. The entire area is criss-crossed by hiking trails, ranging in length from one and a half to eight kilometres. There are many waterfalls, the tallest and most spectacular of which is Haew Narok. Haew Suwat is famous for the jump scene in the movie The Beach.

Khao Yai's forests are teeming with wildlife and birds and is host to almost 2,500 plant species, 67 different kinds of mammals and over 300 species of birds.

The abundant wildlife includes many endangered mammals such as elephants, gibbons, tigers, leopards and Malaysian sun bears. Civets, squirrels, porcupines, and wild pigs add a bit of variety. Snakes and lizards usually make their presence known by a rustle in the undergrowth as you are walking.

Towering trees draped in mosses, climbers, tangled trunks of the strangling figs, drooping lianas & spiny rattan palms, delicate ferns, multicoloured lichens and an ever-changing array of fungi are all on view here.

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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.

Khao Yai National Park Tour (Code:1105)

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THB 11,800.00

THB 13,500.00

THB 15,100.00

THB 16,600.00

THB 18,800.00

THB 20,275.00

THB 23,100.00

THB 26,100.00

THB 29,000.00

THB 31,800.00

THB 34,700.00

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

Khao Yai is home to nearly 2,500 plant species, 67 species of mammals, and over 300 species of birds. Its abundant wildlife includes many endangered species, such as elephants, gibbons, tigers, leopards, and Malaysian sun bears.

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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.

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Bangkok Day Tours does not run join tours. All our tours are private tours, meaning that the vehicle is for the exclusive use of your group throughout the duration of your tour. This allows you to set your own pace and to move along when you have seen enough. No waiting for the stragglers! The only exception to the ANZAC Day Tours which are run on a join basis in April each year.

Tour Programme

07:00 - Pick up from hotel

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

09:30 - Khao Yai National Park Entrance

It's about two hours from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park and a further 60 minutes to the Visitors Centre. Read More >

10:30 - Khao Yai National Park Visitor Centre

The Khao Yai National Park Visitor Center is the first stop for visitors, where you can explore the center and gather useful information about the park.

11:00 - Kong Kaew Nature Trail

This is the shortest and easiest nature trail. It is suitable for visitors of all ages. The trail begins and ends with a crossing of a swing bridge at both ends.

12:00 - Lunch in Thai Restaurant

You'll be able to choose from a selection of local Thai delicacies for lunch. Don't worry, not all Thai food is spicy.Read More >

13:30 - Haew Suwat Waterfall

Haew Suwat Waterfall is known for its stunning scenery. Water dramatically falls from an overhanging rock into a deep, concave gorge, resembling a long curtain. The waterfall became famous as the location where the "jump scene" was filmed in the movie The Beach.

15:30 - Exit Khao Yai National Park

We'll enter the park from the north and exit through the southern gate.

16:00 - Nong Cha Om Fruit Market

This is an excellent place to try the amazing variety of Thai fruits and buy some to take back to Bangkok with you.

18:00 - Arrive back at your hotel.

You could expect to be back at your hotel around 6:00pm

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Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya

Wat Mahathat was built in the early days of Ayutthaya in the late 14th century by King Borommaracha I.

The story goes that the king had a revelation, and relics of the Buddha then suddenly appeared. The temple was built to house the relics.

Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya was built in the early period in 1374. The main stupa is Pang shape made of laterite but in the later periods was resored with brick.

The construction of Wat Mahathat was begun during the reign of King Borommarachathirat I in 1374 A.D. but was completed during the reign of King Ramesuan (1388-1395 A.D.) When King Songtham (1610-1628 A.D.) was in power the main prang (Khmerstyle tower) collapsed. The restoration work on the prang was probably completed in the reign of King Prasatthong (1630-1655 A.D.) During the restoration the height of the prang was considerably increased.

Wat Mahathat was restored once again during the reign of King Borommakot (1732-1758 A.D.) when four porticos of the main prang were added. In 1767 A.D. when Ayutthaya was sacked the wat was burnt and has since then been in ruins.

It is most famous for the Buddha head trapped in the Bodhi Tree.

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Ayutthaya Sacred City

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya "The Sacred City of Ayutthaya" was founded in 1351 and reached its apex in the 16th century. It is an island embraced by three rivers, the Chao Phraya, Lopburi and Pa Sak.

In the Golden Age which lasted 417 years, Ayutthaya was the historic capital of Thailand.
The territory of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya extended far beyond present-day Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. During the 17th century, foreign visitors, traders and diplomats alike, claimed Ayutthaya to be the most illustrious and glittering city that they had ever visited. That ended forever in 1767 when it was conquered by the Burmese and completely destroyed.

Nowadays, visitors to Ayutthaya, which is only 86 kilometers north of Bangkok, can marvel at its grandeur reflected through numerous magnificent structures and ruins concentrated in and around the city island. The temple compounds are still awe-inspiring even in disrepair and a visit here is memorable and a good beginning for those drawn to the relics of history.

The architecture of Ayutthaya is a fascinating mix of Khmer, or ancient Cambodian style, and early Sukhothai style.

Most importantly, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, an extensive historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Aranyik Sword Village

Aranyik is a small village in the province of Ayutthaya, where for centuries blacksmiths have been crafting steel swords which have been used in combat and historical battles.

Nowadays the fabrication is focused mainly on sword replicas and also on innovative cutlery designs and table decorations.

Handicraft villages are abundant across the Ayutthaya province. Local communities produce a number of souvenir items ranging from stone carvings, wooden masks, ceramic goods, musical instruments and even Thai-style houses.

Perhaps the most impressive handicraft of them all comes from the Aranyik village which makes high quality swords, daggers, kitchenware, and gardening tools.

Their craftsmanship extends back to the Ayutthaya period, in which weaponry was needed for ceaseless wars with the Burmese, Angkor and the Lanna kingdoms. The Aranyik village originated from Lao residents, who lived along the banks of the Pasak River, off the island on the northeastern side.

Although the craftsmen's origins are traceable back to Laotian ancestors from Vientiane, their skill and methods to work the sword materials incorporate several Japanese techniques. These early migrants became prized craftsmen and this tradition has carried on today.

Ayutthaya and Aranyik Sword Village Tour (Code:1102)

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THB 9,000.00

THB 10,000.00

THB 12,000.00

THB 15,100.00

THB 16,900.00

THB 19,100.00

THB 20,700.00

THB 23,700.00

THB 26,600.00

THB 33,200.00

THB 36,470.00

THB 37,700.00

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

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was the capital city of Siam for 417 years and is now a World Heritage Site. After a wander through some of the temples in the Ancient City we'll head out to Aranyik Village where craftsmen have been creating the finest weaponry for hundreds of years.

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Tour Programme

07:00 - Pick up from your hotel

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

09:00 - Ancient Temples

The morning will be spend visiting some of the ancient temples, like Wat Mahathat & Wat Lokayasutharam, each one having its own unique characteristics.Read More >

12:00 - Lunch in Thai Restaurant

Lunch will be served in a local Thai restaurant.Read More >

13:30 - Aranyik Sword Village

Craftsmen have been creating weaponry for hundreds of years in this village and they still are, using traditional methods handed down from father to son.Read More >

15:30 - Return to Bangkok

Relax as your driver returns you to Bangkok.

17:30 - Arrive back at you hotel

You can expect to be back at your hotel around 5:30pm.

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Safari World

The Ultimate safari experience features hunderds of animals from all over tha world. Highlinghts include Wildife Feeding Show.

You are welcome to take your cay or ride on one of Safari's luxury coaches into the park English-sprarking guides are available on request.

Stretching 8 Km and lasting 45 minutes, a drive through the scenic Safari Park presents a unique opportunity for the closest encounter possible with rare and endangered spceies of the animal kingdom.

Explore Nature's numerous wonders in their original splendor and respond to the call of the wild' while remaining in the comfort of your car or coach. Witness the truly breathtaking tiger & Lion Fceding Show, the only one of its kind anywhere in the world. An exciting and fuifilling andventure awaits you at Safari Park.

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Orang Utan Boxing Show

Your cloest cousins will tickle you with their keen sense of humor and dazzle you with their mathematical gifts.

Your cloest cousins will tickle you with their keen sense of humor and dazzle you with their mathematical gifts. It is non-stop entertainment at its best as orang utans dish out trick after trick, from engaging the swing-bars to engaging a coconut! And who could miss the world's first and only

orang utan boxing show starring the funniest and hairiest champions of the olympics.

Whether hanging upside-down or rightside up,be sure to hang out with the orangutans at Safari World!

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Sealion Show

Lightouse Cove will never be the same again with its new occupants. This quiet town along the pacific coast will be turned upside down when our Sea Lion friends wreak havoc as they pull onetrick after another.Chiefs of Mischief take control!

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Stunt Show

Safari World Tour (Code:1013)

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THB 8,900.00

THB 9,900.00

THB 11,700.00

THB 13,400.00

THB 14,600.00

THB 16,500.00

THB 17,900.00

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.

The Ultimate safari experience features hundreds of animals from all over the world. Highlights include Wildlife Feeding Show. You are welcome to take your cay or ride on one of Safari's luxury coaches into the park English-sparking guides are available on request.

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Tour Programme

08:00 - Pick up from your hotel in Bangkok

09:00 - Safari World

Stretching 8 Km and lasting 45 minutes, a drive through the scenic Safari Park presents a unique opportunity for the closest encounter possible with rare and endangered spceies of the animal kingdom. Explore Nature's numerous wonders in their original Read More >

10:00 - Orang Utan Boxing Show

11:00 - Sealion Show

Lightouse Cove will never be the same again with its new occupants. This quiet Read More >

12:00 - Lunch at Thai Restaurant

13:00 - Stunt Show or Elephant Show

Let Safari World bring you straight into the lawless territory of the wild wild west, where cowboys and bandits jostle for power with the intricate knock-downs, gunfights,bullwhips,fistfights and horseplay. Read More >

14:00 - Dolphin Show

The most intelligent of marine creatures will captivate you with their effortless mastery of the most difficult tricks!

15:00 - Spy War Show and Bird Show

16:00 - Return to Bangkok

Relax as your driver returns you to Bangkok.

17:00 - Arrive back at you hotel

You can expect to be back at your hotel around 5:00pm

Important Information

Stretching 8 Km and lasting 45 minutes, a drive through the scenic Safari Park presents a unique opportunity for the closest encounter possible with rare and endangered species of the animal kingdom.

Explore Nature’s numerous wonders in their original splendor and respond to the call of the wild’ while remaining in the

comfort of your car or coach. Witness the truly breathtaking

tiger & Lion Feeding Show, the only one of its kind anywhere in the world. An exciting and fulfilling adventure.

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MBK Shopping Centre

Originally named the Mahboonkrong Center it is generally known by the shorter name of "MBK Center".

MBK Center has 8 floors with 2,500 shops and gets an average of 105,000 customers daily. It is considered to be the most visited mall in the country with a mind-boggling range of inexpensive goods.

MBK Centre is located on land leased from the adjacent Chulalongkorn University and is a beehive of activity, especially on weekends.

It's not as upmarket and stylish as neighbours Siam Discovery, Siam Centre and the glitzy Siam Paragon, but its considerably less expensive. You can buy almost anything here from clothing, fashion accessories, handbags, leather products and luggage to furniture, mobile phones, electric appliances, cameras, stationery and DVD's.

The complex includes SF Cinema City multiplex, karaoke rooms and bowling alley, internet cafes, gaming parlors, food courts as well as numerous restaurants and fast-food outlets. Also there are jewellers and gold dealers.

Tokyu department store is located at the northern end of MBK Center which connects directly with the BTS Skytrain at National Stadium Station while the Dusit Thani Group 's Pathumwan Princess Hotel is found at the southern end of the mall.

Siam Square can be accessed from the air-conditioned pedestrian bridge over Phaya Thai Road.

MBK & Asiatique The Riverfront Tour (Code:1009)

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THB 8,000.00

THB 9,000.00

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.

Spend an afternoon & evening combining the shopping pleasures of both the air conditioned MBK complex and the Festival Market and Living Museum at ASIATIQUE. You can buy almost anything at MBK as they have 7 floors of shops. ASIATIQUE is open in the afternoon, with markets & restaurants as well

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- Tour Itinerary is Custom Made Just For Your Group

Once we know how many people are in your group and the places you'd like to go to, we can custom an itinerary to suit.

- MBK Shopping Centre Pathumwan

MBK Centre is adjacent to Siam Discovery, Siam Centre and Siam Paragon, but its considerably less expensive. You can buy almost anything here and the prices are much less expensive than its neighbours.Read More >

- Asiatique The Riverfront

ASIATIQUE, The Riverfront is the largest, newest Night Market in Bangkok where to shop for souvenirs, clothing, or Thai handicrafts, such as silk, for you to purchase the products you desire.

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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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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.

Sanctuary of Truth & Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens Tour (Code:LC1306)

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THB 14,500.00

THB 15,500.00

THB 17,900.00

THB 20,900.00

THB 22,900.00

THB 23,900.00

THB 25,900.00

THB 28,900.00

THB 32,900.00

THB 45,800.00

THB 46,800.00

THB 47,800.00

This tour is exclusive to Laem Chabang Port Cruise Ship Passengers. There are also exclusive tours.

Laem Chabang Port is about 45 minutes from Pattaya. The Sanctuary of Truth, constructed in traditional Thai style, is an amazing sight. Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens has become one of the most popular attractions in Chonburi Province with its 600 acres of rolling hills and valleys.

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Tour Programme

08:00 - Pick up dockside Laem Chabang Port

We'll pick you up from your ship. Please get off as quickly as you can.

09:00 - Sanctuary of Truth

We'll stop at The Sanctuary of Truth on our way into the city of Pattaya. Read More >

11:30 - Arrive at Nong Nooch Tropical gardens

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 Laem Chabang

You can relax in air conditioned comfort while the driver returns you to your ship at Laem Chabang

17:00 - Arrive back at your ship

You can expect to be back on board by 5:00pm

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Laem Chabang Port

Laem Chabang is Thailand's largest port & is the main container port for Bangkok. It is located two hours to the southeast of Bangkok & about 30 minutes from the resort city of Pattaya.

The larger cruise ships have to dock here because of the shallowness of the Chao Phraya river's Klong Toey Port.
Laem Chabang Port undertook a major program to encourage development outside Bangkok and take advantage of the proximity to the Gulf of Thailand.

Construction began in 1988 and the Laem Chabang container port was completed in 1991.

It's now ranked in the top 20 of the busiest ports in the world. Much of the international shipping reaching Thailand goes through Laem Chabang. The port operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

As a port town, the economy is based on shipping services, as well as retail and tourism. The town is being marketed as an alternative to seedy Pattaya. Sukhumvit Road goes through the town.

Cruise ships using Laem Chabang Port during the 2009-2010 season include Costa Classica, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 & Queen Victoria, HAL's Amsterdam & Volendam, P&O's Arcadia, Diamond Princess, Ocean Princess & Sun Princess, Regent Seven Seas Mariner, Navigator & Voyager, Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas, Silver Sea's Shadow & Whisper and Voyages of Discovery.

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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.

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Lunch in a Thai Restaurant

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.

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

Chonburi Day Trip (Code:LC1305)

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THB 14,500.00

THB 15,500.00

THB 17,900.00

THB 20,900.00

THB 22,900.00

THB 23,900.00

THB 25,900.00

THB 28,900.00

THB 32,900.00

THB 45,800.00

THB 46,800.00

THB 47,800.00

This tour is exclusive to Laem Chabang Port Cruise Ship Passengers. There are also exclusive tours.

Laem Chabang Port is in Chonburi Province and about 45 minutes from Pattaya. The Sanctuary of Truth, constructed in traditional Thai style, is an amazing sight. If you want to go shopping, Luk Dod is the place for you. Otherwise you could try a Thai massage on the beach at Jomtien.

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08:00 - Pick up dockside Laem Chabang Port

We'll pick you up from your ship. Please get off as quickly as you can.Read More >

- Sanctuary of Truth

We'll stop at The Sanctuary of Truth on our way into the city of Pattaya.Read More >

11:30 - Luk Dod Wholesale Shopping Centre

If you want to go shopping we can stop here after The Sanctuary of Truth

12:00 - Pattaya Lookout

A brief stop at the lookout on our way to Jomtien Beach

12:30 - Lunch at Jomtien Beach

Lunch will be served in one of the Thai restaurants along side the beach at Jomtien.Read More >

13:30 - Afternoon at Jomtien Beach

You can relax on the beach. Swim in the warm water. Enjoy a cold beer or a Thai massage. Just chill out.

17:00 - Depart for Laem Chabang

You can relax in air conditioned comfort while the driver returns you to your ship at Laem Chabang

18:00 - Arrive back at your ship

You can expect to be back on board by 6:00pm

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Laem Chabang Port

Laem Chabang is Thailand's largest port & is the main container port for Bangkok. It is located two hours to the southeast of Bangkok & about 30 minutes from the resort city of Pattaya.

Construction began in 1988 and the Laem Chabang container port was completed in 1991.

As a port town, the economy is based on shipping services, as well as retail and tourism. The town is being marketed as an alternative to seedy Pattaya. Sukhumvit Road goes through the town.

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Grand Palace Bangkok

The Grand Palace is the most spectacular place in Bangkok, so if you only see one thing whilst in the city, this is the place to see.Thai people respectfully refer to it as Phra Borommaharatchawang. It served as the official residence of the King of Thailand from the 18th -20th century.

The Grand Palace complex, construction of which began in 1782 during the reign of King Rama I, sits on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River and is surrounded by a defensive wall 1,900 metres in length, which encloses an area of 218,400 square metres. Within its walls, in times past, were the Thai war ministry, state departments, and even the mint.

Within the palace complex are several impressive buildings including Wat Phra Kaeo or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which contains the revered Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.

Thai Kings stopped living in the palace in the middle of the twentieth century, but the royal residence is still used by visiting dignitaries.

Important Information

A strict dress code applies here. The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves. No tank tops or singlets. Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes or bare shoulders. No shorts or tights. Proper shoes must be worn. No flip flops.

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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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Bangkok Noi Canals

Bangkok has often been called the Venice of East, but over time many of the canals in the city have been filled in to make roads, so it is nice that this part of the city has retained the charm of living along the banks of serene canals. Take a long-tail boat and explore the myriad waterways.

Bangkok Noi Canal flows in a horseshoe shape through the old Bangkok Noi community in the Thonburi area.

The community was established in the Ayutthaya Period and King Chai Racha Dhiraj (1534-1546) commanded the excavation of a waterway from Bangkok Noi Canal to Bangkok Yai Canal as a shortcut to facilitate transport and communications.

Along both banks of the Bangkok Noi Canal, visitors see places of cultural and historical significance. On a boat trip you can pass the Thonburi railway station and the Royal Barges Museum. The boat trip also takes in several major temples and traditional Thai houses with carved designs.

Although cargo boats now use the direct route along the Chao Phraya River, the lively Bangkok Noi Canal community still endures. It reflects a bygone Thai lifestyle, inextricably related with waterways, and a Thai identity handed down from generation to generation.

Bangkok’s Temples & Canals (LC1303)

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THB 15,500.00

THB 17,900.00

THB 20,900.00

THB 22,900.00

THB 23,900.00

THB 25,900.00

THB 28,900.00

THB 31,900.00

THB 45,800.00

THB 46,800.00

THB 47,800.00

This tour is exclusive to Laem Chabang Port Cruise Ship Passengers. There are also exclusive tours.

From the port to Bangkok is about two hours so the first stop is the Grand Palace and within is Wat Phra Kaew which is the Kingdom's most revered temple. After a Thai lunch we'll take a long-tail boat trip to Wat Arun and then return to Laem Chabang or check-in to your hotel in Bangkok.

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Tour Programme

09:00 - Pick up dockside Laem Chabang Port

We'll be waiting for you when you get off the ship. Your guide will have a sign with your name on it. The sooner you get off the sooner we can leave.Read More >

11:15 - Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew

The Grand Palace incorporates Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha which is Thailand's most revered temple.Read More >

13:00 - Lunch in a Thai Restaurant

Lunch will be served in a local Thai restaurant beside the Chao Phraya river.Read More >

14:00 - Long-tail Boat Trip

Enjoy the long-tail boat trip on the river and into the canal system on the Thonburi side. And we will stop Wat Arun "the royal temple of King Rama II" or Temple of Dawn.Read More >

15:00 - Depart for Laem Chabang or your Hotel

You can relax in air conditioned comfort while the driver returns you to your ship at Laem Chabang or to your hotel in Bangkok.

17:00 - Arrive back at your ship or at your hotel

You can expect to be back on board by 5:00pm. If you are staying overnight in Bangkok you could expect to check-in around 4:00pm.

Important Information

A strict dress code applies here. The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand’s most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves. No tank tops or singlets. Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes or bare shoulders. No shorts or tights. Proper shoes must be worn. No flip flops.

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Laem Chabang Port

Laem Chabang is Thailand's largest port & is the main container port for Bangkok. It is located two hours to the southeast of Bangkok & about 30 minutes from the resort city of Pattaya.

Construction began in 1988 and the Laem Chabang container port was completed in 1991.

As a port town, the economy is based on shipping services, as well as retail and tourism. The town is being marketed as an alternative to seedy Pattaya. Sukhumvit Road goes through the town.

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Grand Palace Bangkok

Within the palace complex are several impressive buildings including Wat Phra Kaeo or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which contains the revered Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.

Thai Kings stopped living in the palace in the middle of the twentieth century, but the royal residence is still used by visiting dignitaries.

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Lunch in a Thai Restaurant

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.

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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Jim Thompson House

Jim Thompson was an American who settled in Thailand after the end of the Second World War. He devoted himself to revitalizing a cottage industry of hand-woven silk, which was dying out.

His house was built from parts of six antique Thai houses which had been dismantled and brought to Bangkok.
Jim Thompson located a group of Muslim weavers in the Bangkok neighborhood of Bangkrua and provided hitherto unavailable color-fast dyes, standardized looms, and technical assistance to those interested in weaving on a piece-work basis.

His endeavour showed a profit from its first year of operation. Thompson's determination to keep his company cottage-based was significant for the women who made up the bulk of his work force.

In 1958 he began what was to be the pinnacle of his architectural achievement, a new home to showcase his art collection. Formed from parts of six antique Thai houses, his home sits on a canal across from Bangkrua, where his weavers were then located. Most of the 19th century houses were dismantled and moved from Ayutthaya, but the largest - a weaver's house, now the living room - came from Bangkrua.

During Easter 1967, Jim Thompson disappeared while on holiday in the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia. An extensive and extended search failed to reveal any clues about his disappearance.

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Laem Chabang Port

Laem Chabang is Thailand's largest port & is the main container port for Bangkok. It is located two hours to the southeast of Bangkok & about 30 minutes from the resort city of Pattaya.

Construction began in 1988 and the Laem Chabang container port was completed in 1991.

As a port town, the economy is based on shipping services, as well as retail and tourism. The town is being marketed as an alternative to seedy Pattaya. Sukhumvit Road goes through the town.

Bangkok’s Historic Places (Code:LC1302)

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THB 14,500.00

THB 15,500.00

THB 17,900.00

THB 20,900.00

THB 22,900.00

THB 23,900.00

THB 25,900.00

THB 28,900.00

THB 31,900.00

THB 45,800.00

THB 46,800.00

THB 47,800.00

This tour is exclusive to Laem Chabang Port Cruise Ship Passengers. There are also exclusive tours for

The journey from Laem Chabang port to Bangkok takes approximately two hours. The first stop is the Grand Palace, which includes Wat Phra Kaew, the Kingdom's most revered temple. Following a Thai lunch, we will have the opportunity to visit Jim Thompson's House before returning to the ship at Laem Chabang or checking into your hotel in Bangkok.

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Tour Programme

09:00 - Pick up dockside Laem Chabang Port

We'll be waiting for you when you get off the ship. Your guide will have a sign with your name on it. The sooner you get off the sooner we can leave. Read More >

11:00 - Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaeo

It's two hours drive from the port to Bangkok and the first stop will be at The Grand Palace which incorporates Wat Phra Kaeo or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. This is Thailand's most revered temple.Read More >

13:00 - Lunch in a Thai Restaurant

Lunch will be served in a local Thai restaurantRead More >

14:00 - Jim Thompson's House

Take a guided tour through one of the most authentic traditional Thai houses which has been beautifully preserved.Read More >

15:00 - Depart for Laem Chabang or Hotel

You can relax in air conditioned comfort while the driver returns you to your ship at Laem Chabang or for check-in to your hotel in Bangkok.

17:00 - Arrive back at your ship or at your hotel

You can expect to be back on board by 5:00pm. If you are staying overnight in Bangkok you could expect to check-in around 4:00pm. Read More >

Important Information

Testimonials

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Laem Chabang Port

Laem Chabang is Thailand's largest port & is the main container port for Bangkok. It is located two hours to the southeast of Bangkok & about 30 minutes from the resort city of Pattaya.

Construction began in 1988 and the Laem Chabang container port was completed in 1991.

As a port town, the economy is based on shipping services, as well as retail and tourism. The town is being marketed as an alternative to seedy Pattaya. Sukhumvit Road goes through the town.

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Ayutthaya Sacred City

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya "The Sacred City of Ayutthaya" was founded in 1351 and reached its apex in the 16th century. It is an island embraced by three rivers, the Chao Phraya, Lopburi and Pa Sak.

The architecture of Ayutthaya is a fascinating mix of Khmer, or ancient Cambodian style, and early Sukhothai style.

Most importantly, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, an extensive historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya

Wat Mahathat was built in the early days of Ayutthaya in the late 14th century by King Borommaracha I.

The story goes that the king had a revelation, and relics of the Buddha then suddenly appeared. The temple was built to house the relics.

Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya was built in the early period in 1374. The main stupa is Pang shape made of laterite but in the later periods was resored with brick.

It is most famous for the Buddha head trapped in the Bodhi Tree.

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Ayutthaya Long-tail Boat

Ayutthaya is an island encircled by a confluence of three rivers, the Chao Phraya, Lopburi and Pa Sak and it makes sense to take a local long-tail boat so you can get a different perspective of the city.

Many of the most interesting temples are only accessible from the river so you'll enjoy this.

The Chao Phraya, Lopburi and Pa Sak rivers are teeming with aquatic life and as you cruise you are likely to see a variety of snakes, monitor lizards and plenty of fish in the river. Surprisingly, you'll also see lots of children swimming and mothers doing their laundry on the steps of their houses.

A 17th century Dutch merchant described Ayutthaya as 'a city standing on a small island of the Chao Phraya River. Within the city walls, there are long, straight and wide roads. Canals have been dug from the river into the city, facilitating transportation.

Apart from the main thoroughfares, there are also a multitude of small canals, lanes and walkways. During the high water season, it is possible to paddle boats everywhere, even up to the house steps. Ayutthaya is a riverside city which has been carefully planned. It is truely a beautiful city'.

Ayutthaya Day Trip (Code:LC1301)

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THB 15,500.00

THB 17,900.00

THB 20,900.00

THB 22,900.00

THB 23,900.00

THB 25,900.00

THB 28,900.00

THB 31,900.00

THB 45,800.00

THB 46,800.00

THB 47,800.00

This tour is exclusive to Laem Chabang Port Cruise Ship Passengers. There are also exclusive tours.

The journey from the port at Laem Chabang to Ayutthaya takes approximately three hours, allowing you ample time to arrive in time for lunch. Following your meal, you will have the opportunity to visit the remarkable temple ruins and gain insight into the city's past. Later in the afternoon, guests are welcome to partake in a long-tail boat excursion around the Island of Ayutthaya.

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Tour Programme

09:00 - Pick up dockside Laem Chabang Port

We'll be waiting for you when you get off the ship. Your guide will have a sign with your name on it. The sooner you get off the sooner we can leave.Read More >

11:30 - Arrive at Sacred City of Ayutthaya

It's about two and a half hours from Laem Chabang to Ayutthaya. Once you arrive you can explore some of the ancient ruins within the main city.Read More >

12:15 - Lunch in a Thai Restaurant

Lunch will be served in a local Thai restaurant

13:00 - Wat Mahathat & Wat Lokayasutharam

These are the two best temples in Ayutthaya and each one has its own unique characteristics : Wat Mahathat! One of the most important temples in Ayutthaya, Wat Mahathat is also famous for the tree that has grown around a sculpture of Buddha's head. Wat Lokayasutharam (also called Phra Noon) represents Ayutthaya's largest reclining Buddha.Read More >

15:00 - Long-tail Boat Trip

In the mid-afternoon, you can take a long-tail boat trip in Ayutthaya, which offers a unique way to explore the ancient capital. This trip allows you to see historical sites and temples from a different perspective.Read More >

16:00 - Depart for Laem Chabang

You can relax in air conditioned comfort while the driver returns you to your ship at Laem Chabang

18:30 - Arrive back at your ship

You can expect to be back on board by 6:30pm

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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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Death Railway Wang Pho Viaduct

The Death Railway is a section of the Thai-Burma line which was built to support the Japanese occupation of Burma during World War 2. The Wang Po Viaduct is a wooden lattice structure that supports the railway line around a cliff wall with the River Kwai below and is quite spectacular.

The twice-daily train service runs from Thonburi to Nam Tok station, which is the end of the line now. It is a slow trip as the third class train stops at every little station on the way and the scenery is not so interesting.

However, once the train arrives in Kanchanaburi, everything changes. First off, the train crosses the Bridge over the River Kwai and then follows the river providing some spectacular scenery.

The highlight of course, is the train crawling around the Wang Pho viaduct and it will allow you time to reflect on the 100,000 conscripted Asian labourers and 16,000 Allied POWs who died during its construction. The two main viaducts followed the bottom of the cliff for some distance. A ledge had to be carved out of the cliff face to form a base for the bridge and embankment construction.

Near the station is the Krasae Cave, which houses a fine Buddha figure and offers a spectacular view over the River Kwai. This cave was used by the POWs as a hospital during the construction of the railway.

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Kanchanaburi Province

Kanchanaburi Province which borders Myanmar (Burma) to the north-west is the third largest Thailand's of seventy six provinces.

It is located 130 km west of Bangkok and has a population of about 735,000 of which 54,000 live in Kanchanaburi town itself. This is a most picturesque part of Thailand.

Kanchanaburi town was originally established by King Rama I as a first line of defence against the Burmese, who might use the old invasion route through the Three Pagodas Pass on the Thai-Burma border.

The magnificent landscape & charming beauty of Kanchanaburi have resulted in major tourist attractions including the well-known Erawan Waterfalls, caves which were once inhabited by Neolithic man, pristine national parks, tranquil rivers, virgin forests, and reservoir.

Together, they offer an intriguing experience whether you are visiting for the first-time or returning for another visit.

Whatever your personal interest: fishing, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, bird-watching, star-gazing, golfing, elephants, tigers, jungle trekking or even living on bamboo rafts, Kanchanaburi takes pride in offering them all.

Local residents of Kanchanaburi are engaged in agricultural activities as this is one of the most fertile provinces. Most of the locals are of Thai ancestry with notable Mon and Karen minorities.

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Hellfire Pass Museum

The Hellfire Pass Museum is co-sponsored by the Thai and Australian governments to commemorate the suffering of those Prisoners of War involved in the construction of the railway connecting Thailand and Burma during World War II.

You can walk down into Konyu Cutting itself and along the old track.

Hellfire Pass or Konyu Cutting was a particularly difficult section of the line to build, not only because it was the largest rock cutting on the railway, but also because of its remoteness and the lack of proper construction tools during building.

The Australian, British, Dutch and other allied Prisoners of War were required to work 18 hours a day to complete the cutting and many died from cholera, dysentery, starvation, and exhaustion during the six weeks it took to complete.

A new walkway has recently completed down into the cutting which has made things a lot easier. You can say a quiet word of thanks to the builders on the way down. However, you'll still need decent shoes because the rail bed is stony and the rocks are hard on your feet.

From Konyu Cutting, the walking trail follows the alignment of the original Burma-Thailand railway for approximately four kilometres from Hellfire Pass to beyond Compressor Cutting.

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Tiger Cubs @ Wildlife Sanctuary Safari

The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest cat species. The species is classified in the genus Panthera with the lion, leopard, jaguar and snow leopard. (we will feed the Tiger, age less than one year)

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Wildlife Sanctuary Kanchanaburi

Only a short drive into the beautiful countryside of Kanchanaburi province will take you to a man-made habitat where a variety of Asian & African animals roam freely- lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras and bears.

This is the Wildlife Sanctuary.

The landscaping at the Wildlife Sanctuary is beautifully designed and offers great insights into the habits of the animals.

The best way to see everything is to take one of the park buses. Bowls of food to feed the animals - bananas, vegetables etc. The driver will take you slowly through each section of the park, giving you excellent photo opportunities as well as plenty of "up close and personal" time with the animals, most notably the giraffes who will "invade" the bus for some food...great fun!

Hellfire Pass & Tiger Exclusive program Two Day Tour (Code:2116)

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THB 26,500.00

THB 32,400.00

THB 39,700.00

THB 49,200.00

THB 59,000.00

THB 68,600.00

THB 78,300.00

THB 88,000.00

THB 96,900.00

THB 107,400.00

THB 126,200.00

THB 135,900.00

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

If you'd like to visit Hellfire Pass and the Death Railway and second day you get a whole morning at the Wildlife Sanctuary which will be one of the highlights of this memorable. this is the perfect tour for you. We'll stop at the Floating Market in Ratchaburi province on the way up to Kanchanaburi

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07:00 - Day 1 Departs.

07:00 - Pick-up from Hotel

Please wait in the lobby of your hotel. We'll meet you there.

08:30 - Floating Market Damnoen Saduak

We'll stop on the way so you can take a boat ride through the floating market. This is probably Thailand's most photographed place and they have lots of tasty snacks which you can buy from the boats as you pass.Read More >

11:00 - War Cemetery Kanchanaburi

First stop in Kanchanaburi is at the War Cemetery where the local guide will join you.

11:30 - Walk along Death Railway

This is rated one of the best rail journeys in the world and you'll especially like the Wang Pho Viaduct which clings to the cliff face with the river far below. Read More >

12:00 - Lunch in Thai Restaurant

We'll stop for lunch in one of the local Thai restaurants.Read More >

13:00 - Hellfire Pass & Konyu Cutting

The museum is one of the best in the country and gives an insight into the construction of the 'Death Railway' connecting Thailand and Burma. You can also walk down into Konyu Cutting and see for yourself the work done by WWII Prisoners of War.Read More >

17:30 - Check-in to your Hotel

Time to check-in to your hotel for the night. Have a shower and relax before dinner.

19:00 - Dinner at the Resort

Relax and enjoy the variety of Thai cuisine in the Restaurant at the Resort.

08:30 - Day 2 Departs

08:30 - Depart for Wildlife Sanctuary Safari Park Kanchanaburi

09:30 - Tiger Cubs, Wildlife Sanctuary Safari

Tiger Cubs with a three difference species 'Leopard, Lion or Tiger cubs' seasonal. Depend on the time when we'll visit! So you'll be able to feed and play with them, this is a very rewarding experience.Read More >

10:30 - Wildlife Sanctuary Safari

The giraffes here will make your day. Their long necks just keep coming and coming to find the food they know is in the bus.Read More >

11:30 - Lunch at Thai Restaurant

From the Tiger Temple we'll drive to a local Thai restaurant for lunch.

12:30 - Depart for Bangkok

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

15:00 - Arrive Back at Hotel

You can expect to be back at your hotel in Bangkok around 3:00 pm depending on the traffic.

Important Information

Konyu Cutting requires some effort & you need sensible shoes.