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Tour Code: 4NBAH Agricultural and Historical Central Plains (5 Days/4 Nights)

Ever wondered how Jasmine Rice was grown and produced? Here is a tour that will take you to the Queen’s Bangsai Royal centre,
to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, gain first hand experience of daily routines of Thai farmers, visit to the ruined city, The Bridge
over River Kwai, take a long tail boat to check in at your hotel, Dance performance by Mon Tribal, elephant ride, boat trip to Kaeng
Lawa Cave and train ride on the death railway.

Day 1 Bangkok – Cruise up Chao Phyra River – Bangsai Royal – Bang Pa In – Ayutthaya (L,D)

Depart Bangkok in the morning for a cruise on Chao Phyra River north to Bangsai Royal Folk Art and

Crfats

Centre (coffee and light snacks will be served on board). The centre is supported by the

Queen to preserve

various forms of traditional handicrafts and also to provide work for craftsmen.

Here, You will also see one

of the largest aquariums. Return to the boat for lunch as proceed

onwards to Bang-Pa-In where the Summer

Palace was built in the 16th century during the Ayuthaya

period. The Palace buildings were constructed in

three different styles: Thai, Chinese and Western.

The tour will continue by road to Ayutthaya, the second

capital of Thailand, built by King U-Thong in

the 13th century. The dynasty ruled for 417 years and was

destroyed by the Burmese. Visit to some

of the famous

temples including Wat Phra Si Sanphet, bronze Buddha statues Wat Yai Chai Mongkhol and Wat

Chai

Wattanaram. Today, you will at the Ayutthaya Krung Sri River Hotel and dinner will be served at

the hotel.

Day 2

Ayuttaya – Supanburi (B,L,D)

Visit to the Ayuthaya National Museum - a national research institute devoted to the study of

Ayuthaya which

exhibits the ancient excavations and the reconstruction of Ayuthaya’s past. Continue

journey to Supanburi for

the historical monument of King Naresuan who defeated the Crown Prince

of Burma in 17th century followed

by a visit to the Thai Farmers Museum, where rice farming

development in Thailand are displayed. Here

there will be information on changes in methods,

techniques and technology used in the rice farming

industry. As you know, rice farming is very

important to the Thai people and you now have an opportunity to

see how Thailand Jasmine rice is

grown & processed. In the afternoon, you will be treated with a visit to a

local Thai village where you

will be able to see the farmers going about their daily chores and the

opportunity to explore & walk

around the village. Dinner and overnight in Suphanburi.

Day 3

Supanburi - Kanchanaburi (B,L)

Following breakfast, proceed to the Thai Farmer’s Village to learn more about how farmers used

their water

buffaloes to helped rice farming in the olden days. You will also see the different steps to

rice farming and

get a chance to try it; from the planting stages to the harvesting to the husking. It

will be an interesting

learning experience. Then proceed to Kanchanaburi where the Second World

War memorials are located.

Lunch will be served en-route at a local restaurant before proceeding to

Hellfire Pass Museum. Here, see an

impressive display and history of the horrors during the Second

World War. Many prisoners-of-war died while

working on the Death

Railway in 1943 and this was one of most difficult segments of the railway to connect Burma. Take a

boat ride

along the River Kwai to check-in at the Jungle Raft - a unique floating raft hotel. Enjoy the

scenery of the river

view outside your room or take a walk about the Mon village. Here, you learn

about their tribal lifestyle,

culture and also visit to the children’s school. The Mons are an indigenous

group of Burmese people. Walk

about the gardens and see the various fresh produce of vegetables,

fruits and herbal plants that will be

used for dinner. There is also a tribal dance and performance

after dinner. For your comfort and stay,

overnight at Jungle Raft Hotel.

Day 4

Kanchanaburi (B,L,D)

Transfer by boat to explore a limestone cave. This cave has been formed over hundreds of years

and you can

now see the different types of shapes and columns formed by the crystals and erosion.

Then continue to the

Resotel Resort where you can enjoy these

activities for the day : mountain biking, canoeing, and strolling through the herbal garden, cooking

lessons,

traditional Thai massage, and herbal steam bath. Dinner and overnight at the Jungle Raft

Hotel.

Day 5 Kanchanaburi - Bangkok (B)

After breakfast, depart the Resotel Resort by boat and proceed to the famous Bridge over the River

Kwai.

Board the train for a journey along the original Death Railway across the bridge and passing

over a wooden

viaduct section built along the mountain. Your train ride will end at the bridge station

and you can take a

walk across the bridge to where the bus will be waiting. The last stop will be the

War Cemetery where more

than 6000 prisoners-of-war are buried. In the afternoon, you will be

transferred to Bangkok.

Tour Code: 4NBJN Journey to the North (5 Days / 4 Nights)

This journey will take you from the Capital city, through historical sites onwards to the North.

Day 1 Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Saraburi – Phitsanuloke (L,D)

Depart Bangkok early in the morning for Ayutthaya - the ancient capital of Thailand for 417 years

before the

Burmese destroyed it. Many impressive ruins of the old city remain as a testament of its

former glory.

Ayutthaya is now regarded as one of the World Heritage sites. Visit one of the biggest

bronze Buddha statues

in Viharn Pramongokolbophit. The tour continues to Saraburi to visit the Phra

Buddha Bhat (Footprint of Lord

Buddha Temple). This is a elaborately decorated temple with many

legends behind it. Lunch will be at

Lopburi. Continue to the Khemer ruin of Pra Prang Sam Yod

before proceeding to Phitsanuloke for an overnight

at Amarin Lagoon Hotel.

Day 2 Phitsanuloke – Sukhothai –Sri Satchanalai – Lampang (B,L,D)

After visit to the Phra Sri Mahathat a beautiful royal temple. Housed within the temple is a beautiful

golden

Buddha statue and also an impressive wall of mural depicting on the legend about casting

Buddha images

and the journey of this particular Buddha’s statue from it place of origin to

Phitsanuloke. Proceed to

Sukhothai –the first capital of the Thai Kingdom; now preserved as a

World Heritage Historical Park. Begin

with the Sukhothai Museum then the many ruins and

monuments in the Park which has been restored with

the aid of local and foreign expertise. Some

are still left in disrepair because of the state and poor

condition when they were discovered in. After

a walk in the museum, we will take a walk in the Historical

Park to see some of these impressive

temple and ruins. This is one of the most photographed historical

places in Thailand and you will

soon know why after your walk in the park. After lunch, we will continue to Sri

Satchanalai - the sister

city to Sukhothai. It was here that Sangkhlok, the ceramic wares were manufactured

for both local

use and export. There was already a major export route for these ceramic items to China at that

time.

Visit the some of the impressive ruins and monuments of the city, including the Kiln Museum and the

temple on the small hill before continuing on to Lampang and overnight at Lampang Wiengthong

Hotel.

Day 3 Lampang - Golden Triangle - Chiangrai (B,L,D)

Lampang is one of the oldest settlements in Northern Thailand and has many famous temples dating

back to

the early eras of the Lanna Kingdom. Begin with a visit to Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao - the

temple that once

housed the revered Emerald Buddha. The temple building consist of an impressive

chedi on a rectangular

base with a round spire, topped with gilded bronze tiles. Nearby is a Burmese-

styled chapel featuring a

multi-tiered roof. Beautiful colours and elaborate harmony make Wat Phra

Kaew Don Tao a prime example of

Thai architecture. The tour continues with a drive to Phayao to

visit Wat Sri Kom Kam where lunch will be

served on the lake. Following lunch depart for the golden

triangle where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar

and Laos meet. Enjoy a short boat trip along the

Mekong River prior to checking into Rim Kok Hotel.

Day 4 Chiangrai - Mae Sai – Mae Salong - Chiangmai (B,L,D)

After breakfast, drive to Mae Sai, a border town with a thriving market based on cross-border trade.

Take a

walk around the town and marketplace to find various Burmese woven fabrics, handicraft,

jewelleries and

many more. Later, proceed to Mae Salong to visit the Akha and Yao hilltribes along

the road. Get to know

more about their traditional way of life and how they have changed with the

improvement from the aid

received from the Thai government. This is also an opportunity to see the

cultural differences between the

two tribes. Return to Chiangmai for dinner and enjoy a cultural show

of both music and dance from the

Northern region. For your comfort and stay, overnight in Imperial

Mae Ping.

Day 5 Chiangmai - Bangkok (B,L)

After breakfast, visit local handicraft villages and to observe the traditional techniques of making

paper

umbrella, teakwood carving, laquer ware, ceramics and silverware. Following, take a tour to

local

manufacturers of silk and hand-made cotton goods. The tour continue to visit Phra That Doi

Suthep, the most

revered temple built on a mountaintop about 3,500ft above sea level. This temple is

said to house some of

Lord Buddha’s holy relics in its pagoda. Both locals and foreigners come to

visit and pay their respect. From

this location, you can also get a good view of Chiang Mai City and

surrounding countryside below. Transfer to

the airport for your flight back to Bangkok.

Tour Code: 2NBNE Journey to the North - East (5 Days / 4 Nights)

Bangkok overland to the ancient city of Ayutthaya then East wards to other historical and eye-opening cities in the Northeast.

Day 1 Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Korat (L,D)

Depart Bangkok early in the morning for Ayutthaya - the ancient capital of Thailand for 417 years

before the

Burmese destroyed it. Many impressive ruins of the old city remain as a testament to its

former glory.

Ayutthaya is now regarded as one of the World Heritage sites. Visit some of the

beautifully preserved

monuments around the city. Begin with the famous Wat Phra Si Sanphet and

then walk over to see one of the

biggest bronze Buddha statues in Viharn Pramongokolbophit. Take

a boat trip around the island to see Thai

houses built on stilts and beautiful Buddhist temples by the

waterway. After lunch, we will travel to Nakhon

Ratchasima to visit Phimai Historical Park. Prasat Hin

Phimai is one of the largest Khemer sanctuary in

Thailand and one of the finest example of classical

Khemer architecture. It was once linked by a direct road

to Angkor itself. Marvel at the magnificent

structure and the detailed restoration that has been done. Return

to Korat to check-in to Sima

Thanee Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Korat – Prasat Phanom – Khon Kaen (B,L,D)

After breakfast, depart Korat and drive north through the pottery production village of Dan Kwain.

Make a

quick stop there to get some beautifully done clay handicraft pieces before continuing onto

Prasat Phanom

Rung. This finely restored temple was originally built in the 12th century on an extinct

volcano by order of the

Khemer King. An impressive 200 metre avenue adorn with superb stone

carvings lead to the main building.

Many fine carvings and friezes adorn the temple and the main

phrang of the temples. These carvings depict

daily life at that time and also mythical beast of the

Ramayana story. The temple has been restored to a very

fine condition through a combination of

local and international effort. Every year, many locals still come to

see sunrise over the temple on

summer solstice morning. After lunch, we will travel through Chonnabot

District to see a handicraft

district where fine Thai silk and other handicrafts are produces for domestic and

international market.

Check-in to the Chareon Thanee Hotel in Khon Kaen for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 Khon Kaen - Phitsanulok (B,L,D)

Begin the morning with a visit to the Khon Kaen Museum—one of the best museums in the northeast

region.

This will provide you with a better understanding of the culture, people and traditions of the

northeast of

Thailand. Depart Khon Kaen and travel to Phitsanulok (approx 3-4 hours). Upon arrival,

visit the Phra Sri

Mahathat a beautiful royal temple where many people come to visit. Housed within

the temple is a

beautiful golden Buddha statue and also an impressive of wall mural depicting the

legend about casting

Buddha images and the journey of this particular Buddha statue from it place of

origin to Phitsanuloke. After

dinner, check-in to Amarin Lagoon hotel and have the rest of the

evening free.

Day 4 Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Sri Satchanalai - Phitsanulok (B,L,D)

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

World

Heritage Historical Park. Beginning with the Sukhothai Museum, you will get a good

understanding of the

various temples, their uses and the process that went into restoring them. Many

ruins and monuments in the

Park has been restored with the aid of local and foreign expertise. Many

others are still left in disrepair

because of the state and poor condition they were discovered in. After

a walk in the museum, we will take a

walk in the Historical Park to see some of these impressive

temple and ruins. This is one of the most

photographed historical places in Thailand and you will

soon know why after your walk in the park. After

lunch, we will continue to Sri Satchanalai - the sister

city to Sukhothai. It was here that Sangkhlok, the

ceramic wares were manufactured for both local

use and export. There was already a major export route for

these ceramic items to China at that time.

Visit the some of the impressive ruins and monuments of the city,

including the Kiln Museum and the

temple on the small hill before returning to Amarin Lagoon Hotel in

Phitsanulok for overnight.

Day 5 Phitsanulok – Lopburi - Bangkok (B,L)

Today, we depart Phitsanulok and return to Bangkok. En-route, we will make a short stop at Lopburi.

This

small town serves as a stopover for people travelling northwards from Ayutthaya. We will stop to

take a look

at Wat Pra Sam Yod a beautifully preserved monument from the Khemer period.

Continue your journey back to

Bangkok.

Tour Code: 4NBDB Discovery Bangkok & Around (5 Days / 4 nights)
Note: Tour starts from arrival in Bangkok on Day 1

Day 1: Arrival Bangkok

Upon arrival in Bangkok, the “City of Angels”. You will be transferred to hotel of your choice. The

balance of

the day is at leisure. Choices of hotels: Amari Watergate or Siam City Hotel

Day 2: Bangkok (B,L,D)

Start your exciting visit to Thailand by riding a long-tail boat along the mighty Chao Phrya River to

visit the

Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun). The tour continues to the fabulous Grand Palace, former

residence of the

Royal Family and Wat Phra Kao (the Emerald Buddha Temple). In the evening enjoy

a superb Thai dinner and

Thai classical dance performance at Silom Village.

Day 3: Bangkok – Damoen Saduak Floating Market - Kanchanaburi (B,L)

After a morning visit to the fascinating and colorful Damoen Saduak Floating Market for some

beautiful

opportunities for photo shooting. The tour continues to the River Kwai (Kanchanaburi).

Upon arrival, visit to

the War Museum, and then to the Allied P.O.W Cemetery, the world famous the

Bridge over the River Kwai and

a part of the Death Railway constructed by Allied prisoners of war.

Take a ride on the Death Railway train,

through magnificent scenery. For your comfort and stay,

overnight at Pung Waan Kwai Yai Hotel.

Day 4: Bangkok-Kanchanaburi – Nakom Pathom – Rose Garden - Bangkok (B,L)

After breakfast transfer you'll make a brief stop at the town of Nakom Pathom to view its famous giant

Pagoda then proceed to lunch among the lovely lakes and flowers of the delightful Rose Gardens. In

the

afternoon, enjoy a taste of Thai culture by watching a lively presentation of Thai martial arts,

music, dancing

and traditional ceremonies. You'll also have an opportunity to see trained elephants

at work.

Then transfer back to Bangkok.

Day 5: Bangkok Departure (B)

Breakfast will be served at hotel following your departure transfer to the airport for your flight to home

country or next destination.