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Tour Code: 2NBTV Thai Village Lifestyle – Home Stay (3Days/2Nights)

Staying in a villager’s home at the Tha Ka Floating Market is the best way to taste some great Thai
hospitality. Enjoy life with the hospitable folk of the region. You will have a great opportunity to learn
about the local cuisine and try your hand at making coconut sugar and other handicrafts, learning
from your host and the school children.

Day 1 Bangkok – Tha Ka Village (L,D)

Travel to Tha Ka village in the Samut Songkram province. Meet with the host villager at Tha Ka floating market.

Spend

the morning at the floating market to observe life and buy something to cook for your lunch and dinner.

Overnight

(home stay) with the host family.

Day 2 Home Stay at local village (B,L,D)

Early in the morning join the host to offer food to the monks who row a small boat along the canal to let

people make

merit. After breakfast, learn the whole process of processing coconut sugar and havea trial. A

truly great experience.

After lunch, enjoy life with the villagers, rowing a boat to visit neighboring gardens and

the knife making home, boat

making home and local temple etc. Dinner and overnight at host home.

Day 3 Tha Ka Village - Bangkok (B)

Breakfast and then travel to visit a local school in the village. Play with the kids, teach them English in a joyful

atmosphere, and learn from the children how to make toys from coconut leaves for your own souvenir. Lunch

with the

children at the school. And afterwards say goodbye to your host, the children and the teachers as you

return to

Bangkok.

Code: 2NBTV

Tour program is subject to small deviations depended on weather and road conditions.

Remarks:

Accommodations at local homes have all basic amenities suited only for those who want to experience true

Thai style

living. Some family will vacate one of their family member’s bedrooms to give visitors some privacy

but in mostcases

thought a mattress, mosquito net and fan in the common sleeping quarters of the family is

arranged. Bathrooms are

usually equipped with a basin containing water from the canals which is poured over

the body with a small bucket

(cold water). Toilets are traditional squatting toilets.

Please bring: Towel, soap, toothbrush, toilet paper, mosquito repellent, sun protection lotion, cap or hat, light

cotton

clothing, slippers and all personal items in a small backpack.

Tour Code: 2NBMR Meditation, Nature & River Retreat at Kanchanaburi (3Days/2Nights)

War museum (Thailand-Burma Railway Centre), War Cemetery, River Kwai Bridge, Mon Tribal Village, Canoeing, Natural Healing
Thai Style & Aromatherapy and Death Railway Train.

Day 1 Bangkok to Kanchanaburi (L,D)

Early morning pick up (6-6.30am) from major hotels in Bangkok. Upon arrival in Kanchanaburi at around 9am,

visit to

the Wat Musuem—Thailand & Burma Railway Centre, War Cemetery and the Bridge over the River Kwai.

At noon, you

are treated to a long - tailed boat ride from pier across to River Kwai Jungle Rafts (or the River

Kwai Resotel). Passing

by unspoiled mountainous jungle scenery. Upon arrival, check in at hotel and lunch will

be served. Meet at 2.45pm to

visit the nearby ethnic Mon Tribal Village, enjoy Elephant Ride through the

bamboo forest or canoe along the

beautiful scenic Kwai Noi River. Dinner is served at 5pm following a 45-

minute presentation of Mon Dance. For your

comfort and stay, overnight at River Kwai Jungle Rafts or the River

Kwai Resotel.

Day 2 River Kwai, Natural Healing & Aromatherapy - Thai Style (B,L,D)

Breakfast is served at hotel following a relaxing Thai style solar bath and walking tour to a herbal and

horticultural

garden. Here, you will pick up fresh herbal plants for a Thai cooking course as well as herbs for

your Herbal steam

bath later on. Lunch is served at the resort following a Royal Thai Traditional Massage &

Herbal Pad & Herbal Steam

Bath. Dinner is served at 5pm.

Day 3 Kanchanaburi - Bangkok (B,L)

Breakfast is served at hotel and the morning is free at leisure to relax in the paradise surrounding. Feel free

explore any of the following activities: Bird Watching, Fishing, Jogging, Foot Massage and Herbal Steam

Bath. Check

out at 11.30am and depart for lunch at the pier. At 1pm, board the historic train Death Railway

passing through lush

forest. Depart Kanchanaburi at 2.20pm for Bangkok. Estimated arrival time in Bangkok is

6pm.

Remarks:

The above tour is subject to minor deviations depending on weather conditions and availability of

accommodation.

Tour Code: 2NBAD Soft Adventure to Kanchanaburi (3Days/2Nights)

War museum (Thailand-Burma Railway Centre), War Cemetery, River Kwai Bridge, Mon Tribal Village, Canoeing, Hell Fire Pass
Memorial, Mountain Biking and Death Railway Train.

Day 1 Bangkok to Kanchanaburi (L,D)

Early morning pick up (6-6.30am) from major hotels in Bangkok. Upon arrival in Kanchanaburi at around 9am,

visit to

the Wat Musuem, Thailand & Burma Railway Centre, War Cemetery and the Bridge over the River Kwai.

Proceed to Phu

Towy Village, following a 45– minute trekking through bamboo forests, cliffs and enjoy a bird’s

eye view of River Kwai

Valley. Spend time at the Mon Tribal Village to experience the simple way of life at the

village.

Later in the afternoon, check in at the River Kwai Jungle Rafts hotel and lunch will be served.

Dinner is served at 5pm following a 45-minute presentation of Mon Dance. For your comfort and stay, overnight

River Kwai Jungle Rafts or the River Kwai Resotel.

Day 2 River Kwai, Natural Healing & Aromatherapy - Thai Style (B,L,D)

Breakfast is served at hotel following an hour of canoeing along the scenic River Kwai to Resotal. Check in on

arrival

at the River Kwai Resotel and lunch is served at the resort.

Meet at 2.45pm for an exciting boat ride downstream to Resotel Pier and continue to visit the Hell Fire Pass

Memorial.

Dinner is served at 5pm.

Day 3 Kanchanaburi - Bangkok (B,L)

Breakfast is served at hotel. At 8am, your mountain biking tour begins with the jungle scenery of the National

Park and

local villages. Check out at 11.30am and depart for lunch at the pier.

At 1pm, board the historic train Death Railway passing through lush forest.

Depart Kanchanaburi at 2.20pm for Bangkok. Estimated arrival time in Bangkok is 6pm.

Tour Code: 2NBHN The History & Nature of Kanchanaburi (3Days/2Nights)

Visit to the JEATH War Museum, The Bridge over River Kwai, Boat ride to your River Kwai resort, overnight in a uniquely designed
hotel built on large bamboo rafts that floats on the River Kwai Noi, Dance performance by Mon Tribal, elephant ride, boat trip to
Kaeng Lawa Cave, train ride on the death railway, mountain biking, canoeing, rafting and visit to waterfall and national park

Day 1 Bangkok - Kanchanaburi

Morning depart from your hotel by coach to Kanchanaburi via Nakorn Pathom. Upon arrival at Kanchanaburi,

visit the

JEATH War Museum and learn more about the events of World War II. The museum is built and

decorated in the style

of the Allied PoW living quarters. Then we take a short trip to the War Cemetery where

more than 6,000 where buried.

After lunch, proceed on a train journey along the original Death Railway across

the bridge and passing over a wooden

viaduct section built along the mountain. At the terminal station,

transfer to the pier for a boat ride to the River Kwai

Jungle Raft. This unique hotel is built on large bamboo

rafts floating on the River Kwai Noi. It has all the modern

facilities except electricity. In the evening, you may

want to watch a performance by the Mon people (Burmese

minority group) or sit outside and gaze at stars.

Day 2 Kanchanaburi

After breakfast in the morning, proceed on a walking tour of the nearby Mon village, there is a village school,

some

small plantation and a waterfall. You may want to take this opportunity to take an elephant ride also.

Later take a

boat trip down river to the Kaeng Lawa Cave, an impressive limestone cave formed over thousands

of years of

precipitation and erosion. Climb up to the cave and walk through the fascinating formations of

stalagmites and

stalactites. Return to the Jungle Raft for lunch before departing for another historical site of

World War II - the

Hellfire Pass and Museum. This is one of the toughest section of the Death Railway where

the prisoners have to work

day and night to cut a passage through the mountain. A museum now stands to

commemorate those who worked

there and also to show the hardship that these PoWs had to endure. Dinner

will be at the Jungle Raft and the evening

is free.

Day 3 Kanchanaburi - Bangkok

After breakfast in the morning, you will have some free time to do some mountain biking, canoeing or just

relax by the

raft and watch the morning activities. Check-out in the late morning and proceed to Sai Yoke Yai

Waterfall and

National Park for a short stop. After lunch, begin your journey back to Bangkok.

Tour Code: 2NBHA Historical Ayutthaya Cruise and Kanchanaburi (3Days/2Nights)

Board the Shangri-la Horizon cruise up Chao Phyra River, visit to the JEATH War Museum, The Bridge over River Kwai, overnight in a
uniquely designed hotel built on large bamboo rafts that floats on the River Kwai Noi, Dance performance by Mon Tribal, elephant
ride, boat trip to Kaeng Lawa Cave and train ride on the death railway.

Day

1 Bangkok – Shangri

la Horizon River Cruise – Ayutthaya (L,D)

Board the Shangrila Horizon River Cruise in the morning and begin a cruise up Chao Phyra River. As you travel

the 85

kilometre distance between Bangkok and Ayutthaya, you will pass countless images of serenity and

beauty all along

the way. Long-tail boats, log-raft barges, temples, villages and other daily activities are

common sights along the

river. It is a captivating picture of traditional river life leading to the heart and soul

of the ancient Kingdom. Lunch will

be served on board before arriving at Bang-Pa In where you will visit the

former Royal Summer Palace; an architectural

fantasy encompassing four centuries of Thai and Western style,

the Historical Park of Ayutthaya which was once the

capital of Thailand. Then proceed to other major temples

of present day Ayutthaya before going for dinner. A night

tour of the Historical Park will show you a totally

different atmosphere as the ruined attractions are all beautifully lit

up with spot-lights. For your comfort and

stay, overnight at Krung Sri River Hotel.

Day 2 Ayutthaya – Kanchanaburi (B,L,D)

Following breakfast, you will depart for your 2 hours journey to Kanchanaburi. Upon arrival at

Kanchanaburi, visit the JEATH War Museum. The museum was built to resemble the Allied POW living quarters

during

World War II. Proceed towards to the War Cemetery where more than 6,000 were buried. After lunch,

board a train

journey along the original Death Railway across the bridge where the train will pass by a

wooden viaduct section

built along the mountain. At the terminal station, transfer to the pier for a boat ride to

the River Kwai Jungle Raft. This

unique hotel is built on large bamboo rafts floating on the River Kwai Noi. It

has all the modern facilities except

electricity. In the evening, enjoy a performance by the Mon people

(Burmese minority group) or sit outside and gaze at

shining stars. Enjoy the night at this uniquely designed

Jungle Raft Hotel.

Tour code: 2NBAS Ancient Capitals of Siam - World Heritage Sites (3Days/2Nights)

Day 1 Bangkok to Ayutthaya (L,D)

Proceed north to Ayutthaya – the ancient capital of Thailand for 417 years. The tour will take you to visit some

of the

beautifully preserved monuments around the city. Begin with the famous Wat Phra Si Sanphet following

by a visit to

one of the biggest bronze Buddha statues in Viharn Pramongokolbophit. Optional: elephant ride

around the city. The

tour will continue traveling northwards to Phitsanuloke where we will spend the night. In

the evening, you may want

to take a night tour (optional) of the city by similar or take a walk around the night

market by the river. For your

comfort and stay in Pitsanuloke, overnight at Amarin Lagoon Hotel for 2 nights

Day 2 Ayutthaya – Sukhothai - Phitsanulok (B,L,D)

After breakfast, proceed to Sukhothai – the first capital of the Thai Kingdom; now preserved as a World

Heritage

Historical Park. Visit to the Museum and Historical Park where you will have a quick understanding of

the process that

went into restoring the many ruins and monuments in the Park. Then proceed to see some of

these impressive sights.

After lunch, continue to Sri Satchanalai Historical Park. It was here that the celebrated

ceramic wares – Sangkhlok

were manufactured for both local use and export.

This afternoon, you will visit some of the impressive ruins and monuments of the city, including the Kiln

Museum

before returning to Phitsanulok for overnight.

Day 3 Phitsanulok - Bangkok (B,L)

Following breakfast, depart from Phitsanulok for Bangkok. En-route, stop at Lopburi. This small town

serves as a stopover for people traveling northwards from Ayutthaya. Here, you will visit Wat Pra Sam

Yod a preserved monument from the Khemer period. The journey continues to Bangkok.

Tour Code: 2NBSK Sukhothai - World Heritage Sites (3Days/2Nights)

If you do not have a lot of time but wish to see the Ancient Kingdom of Thai, this would be a perfect mini package for you.

Sukhothai was the capital of the first Kingdom of Siam in the 13th and 14th centuries. It has a number of fine monuments,
illustrating the beginnings of Thai architecture. The great civilization which evolved in the Kingdom of Sukhothai absorbed
numerous influences and ancient local traditions; the rapid assimilation of all these elements forged what is known as the
'Sukhothai style'.

Day 1 Bangkok to Sukhothai - by air (L)

Transfer to domestic airport to depart for Sukhothai by PG600, arrive Sukhothai, visit Ram Kamhaeng Museum,

then to

Sukhothai Historical Park, check in at Pailyn Sukjhothai Hotel or similar for 2 nights.

Day 2 Sukhothai (B,L)

Breakfast is served at hotel following a tour to Sri Satchanalai historical Park, museum of Kiln where major

pottery

production was once very prosperous in this area and for export also, visit other attraction, then to

Haad Seow town to

visit Cloth Museum (A private Museum).

Day 3 Sukthothai to Bangkok - by air (B)

Breakfast is served at hotel, you will have the morning at leisure until your departure transfer to the airport for

flight

PG 601 to Bangkok * Flights to other destinations in Thailand available with additional cost.

Tour Code: 2NBBK Biking & Kayaking Experience (3Days/2Nights)
This 3 day biking trip offers a pleasant nature, history and cultural experiences along with Kayaking experience in a beautiful area
of Thailand’s Central Plain and the Gulf of Thailand Coast.

Itinerary at a glance: Journey begins in the fruit orchards around Damnoern Saduak Floating Market, an area crisscrossed by
hundreds of canals and continues to scenic roads along the Gulf of Thailand
coastline. Journey continues from Hua Hin to the National Park of Khao Sam Roi Yod (Mountrain of 300 Peaks), close to the
narrowest part of the peninsula and a contrasting region of sea, sand and marshlandbacked by mountains and caves.

Level of cycling: Easy
Terrain: Mostly flat roads and a few hills. Off –road cycling included
Season: Year round
Estimated cycling distance: 80km

Day 1 Bangkok – Samut Songkram – Pranburi (Ride 20 -30 km) (L,D)

Depart Bangkok by van at 7am to Samut Songkram, Thailand’s smallest province. Cycling journey begins on

village

roads passing by temples, traditional Thai houses, coconut plantations and tropical fruit orchards

heading towards

Damnoern Saduak Floating Market. Here you will experience the traditional market life style

by paddleboat. Continue

cycling to a local restaurant along Mae Klong River for lunch following by a van pick

up to Pranburi. In the late

afternoon, kayak to the natural beauty of Pranburi Estuary and take time to enjoy the

breeze and calm river on the

kayak. Dinner will be served by the seashore and you can watch local fishermen

bringing in their catch at the resort’s

front beach pier.

Day 2 Khao Sam Roi Yod Marine National Park (Ride 30-50 km) (B,L,D)

After breakfast, ride on village roads along the Gulf of Thailand Coast passing by fishing villages, pineapple

plantations and coconut orchards through the coastal park of Kaho Sam Roi Yod. After lunch, take a boat ride to

Laem

Sala Beach to visit the beautiful Phraya Nakorn Cave. Take a break at leisure on the beach to enjoy the

scenic moment.

Day 3 Pranburi – Bangkok (B,L)

After breakfast, kayak along the Pranburi river passing by mangrove forests. Return to resort in time for lunch

following by your transfer back to Bangkok. Estimated arrival time is 6pm.

Remarks: All transfers and tours as mentioned in the itinerary. Air-conditioned vehicles equipped with Thule

Roof

Ranch and two-way radio. English speaking bike and kayak guide, 24 gears mountain bike with front

suspension,

Ocean Kayak Sit-on-top with life jackets, all admission fees, meals as specified ,in the itinerary,

accommodation in

air-conditioned room with shower, snacks and drinking water during cycling excursions, first

aid kit and service

charges including VAT.

Please bring: Swimming suit, small backpack, hat, sun block, slippers, sunglasses, shoes, outfit suitable for

biking

and kayaking, personal medications.

Tour Code: 2NBHS Home Stay - Experience the Thai Culture and Ancient Heritage (3Days/2Nights)

A perfect holiday! Enjoy Thai hospitality & spending time with a local Thai family at Baan Chang Tammarind Woodland while
exploring the unique and beauty of Kanchanaburi. Excursions also include a visit to the ancient capital of Ayuttaya, a must-see
UNESCO’s cultural world heritage destination. Located just 4 kms from the Bridge over the River Kwai, our Baan Chang Tammarind
Woodland was built in a contemporary Thai style, simply furnished but cozy atmosphere releasing warm and welcoming Asian
spells. The 3 storey house is surrounded by woodland comprising tropical trees and plants some of whichstay green all year round
like our famous tammarind (‘makam’ in Thai). Accommodationis at simple but nice wooden bungalows in the woodland equipped
with high quality treadmill and bicycle. Weight lifting facility available no trainer is provided. Wake up in this 2 acres of paradise by
birds and fresh morning dew and be surrounded by local tropical fruits plantation including mango, jackfruit, coconut palm tree,
ruby fruit, banana and custard apple etc. This tour includes Thai cooking lessons where herbs and spices are found in its garden,
including: holy and sweet basils, kaffir lime, lemon grass, pepper wine, ginger & galangal, chili etc. Various kinds of tropical
flowers add some colours to the house and enhance its atmosphere and mood. Dawn and sunset over the charming peaks of
limestone mountains in a distance can add to a moment that you will never forget. The family has 5 dogs together; both Thai and
hybrid, all but one are shiny black. They are all friendly and a good company when going for a walk or jogging in the garden.

Day 1:

Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - River Kwai

Early morning pick up from Bangkok to the infamous Floating Market in Damnoensaduak. Glimpses of local

lifestyle and colours of fruits and food during a canal tour. Late morning, continue westward toKanchanaburi

(1.30

hours drive), Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Erawan National Park. Enjoy a nature walk,

swimming and

relaxing in its heavenly emerald-coloured pool at your own pace. Return toKanchanaburi town

and proceed to Baan

Chang Tamarind Woodland 4 kms from the Bridge on the River Kwai. Welcome drinks.

Dinner at the town’s best

seafood restaurant hidden on the river bank.

Day 2:

River Kwai

ull day excursion out of the town -walking along the Death Railway remnant at the well known Hellfire Pass

Memorial. Lunch at a local restaurant. Have a wonderful experience of elephant riding and then leisurely

enjoy

bamboo rafting and a train ride along the legendary River Kwai. Visit the Bridge & the war cemetery. Late

afternoon

learn to do Thai cooking with a local family (Tom Ka Gai - Chicken in coconut soup), stir fried minced

pork with holy

basil, fried bean sprouts with taufu and spicy long egg-plant salad). Dinner at home.

Day 3:

River Kwai - Bangkok

Early wake up and go to a colourful local morning market to shop some fresh fruits & food, then food offering

the Buddhist monk at the market. Return to the house and then breakfast. Check out and proceed to the

ancient

capital of Ayuttaya on a nice cross-country road passing a huge rice plain, part of a so-called ‘Rice

Bowl of Thailand’.

After visiting the ancient palaces, Buddhist temples & ruins dating back 400 years ago,

transfer back to Bangkok.

Activities available in and around the house:

		Horse riding course offered by the River Kwai Horse Riding camp (run by a half-Thai German lady) is
		available next door to the house.
		Swim at a hotel pool located 5 kms from the house (non-guest charge is applicable)
		Cycling to the Bridge over the River Kwai, 4 kms, and its vicinity (bicycle is available free of charge at the
		house)
		Jogging or walking in the peaceful home garden

Price includes:

		Round-trip transfer by A/C van to and from Bangkok
		All tours as indicated in the itinerary
		2 nights accommodation with a local family or family-run bungalows based on twin sharing
		7 meals, drinking water, coffee/tea and cool towels
		English speaking guide
		Travel insurance