Thailand Culture Discovery: Bangkok, Kanchanaburi & Ayutthaya

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Tour Code: ODY-TH-004

Destination: Thailand

Duration7 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Classic

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About This Trip

This 7-day adventure is perfect for those with limited time in Thailand. The journey begins in Bangkok, Thailand's exotic capital, where a private guide will show you the renowned Grand Palaces and other important Buddhist sites. You will then head to see Kanchanaburi’s River Kwai Bridge before getting up close with elephants. Explore the historic city of Ayutthaya prior to departing Bangkok for home.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 2

Bangkok

Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Long-tailed Boat Cruise, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Po
3 - 4

Kanchanaburi

Bridge over the River Kwai, Hellfire Pass Museum, Krasae Cave, Don Rak War Cemetery, Elephant Haven
5 - 6

Ayutthaya

Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Mongkhon Bophit, Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
7

Bangkok

Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Bangkok

Say hello to Thailand! Upon your arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport with a name plate in hand and escort you to the hotel. You can take the rest of the day to recover from jet lag or wander around.

Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok

Today's Bangkok city tour will start at a colorful flower and vegetable market to experience real local life. Your next visit is to the world-renowned Grand Palace and adjoining Wat Phra Kaew, the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand.

After having lunch at a local restaurant, your trip continues with a long-tail boat ride along the canals (locally known as Khlongs) to leave the hassle of the city behind as you travel to the area where people live in houses on stilts. Before ending the boat ride, appreciate the unique beauty of Wat Arun. The last stop today is Wat Po, founded in the 16th century, the oldest and biggest temple with the largest number of pagodas (95 in all) in the city.

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Bangkok

Day 3: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi

Today, we will depart from Bangkok to visit Kanchanaburi's famous attractions. Firstly, learn about the history of World War II at the Hellfire Pass Museum. After a delicious Thai lunch, we visit the Krasae Cave with its wooden railway bridge, where you have a nice view over the Kwai River. Then, we go to Kanchanaburi town, where you can walk across the bridge over the River Kwai and enjoy a boat ride on the Kwai River. The last stop is a visit to Don Rak War Cemetery to remember those who lost their lives during World War II during the construction of the "Death Railway."

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Kanchanaburi

Day 4: Kanchanaburi

Your tour guide and driver will take you to Elephant Haven for a join-in tour in the morning. After receiving a safety briefing upon arrival at the project, you will prepare and feed the elephants. Then you'll have the chance to meet and get to know the elephants while watching them play in a mud pit, bathe them, and stroll with them. Return to Kanchanaburi after taking your final elephant shots.

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Kanchanaburi

Day 5: Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya

Leave for Ayutthaya (about 2.5 hours' drive) after breakfast. The Ayutthaya Kingdom was a Siamese kingdom in the Far East from the mid-14th century to the mid-18th century. You'll first visit Wat Phra Sri Sanphet to admire the three chedis and the remains of various other buildings. Proceed to Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit, which has a large bronze Buddha image about 17 meters high. End the day with a visit to the Wat Mahathat, which is famous for its Buddha head entwined in a tree.

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Ayutthaya

Day 6: Ayutthaya - Bangkok

Back to Bangkok after breakfast (about 1 hour's drive) and tour Bang Pa-In Palace on the way. The palace was originally used by the royal family as a summer retreat during the Ayutthaya Period. After that, reach your hotel in Bangkok. The rest of the day is for you to have a break and go round the city on your own.

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Bangkok