5 Days Beauty of Central Thailand Tour
Tour Overview
Make the most out of your time to explore the best of Central Thailand on a 5-day comprehensive tour package. The journey starts from the fascinating capital of Bangkok...
Code of Tour: TAD0000028731
Length of Travel: 5 Day
Destinations of Tour:
Departure City: Bangkok
Price of Tour: Request
Type of Tour: Private
Features of Tour: Culture tours History tours
Make the most out of your time to explore the best of Central Thailand on a 5-day comprehensive tour package. The journey starts from the fascinating capital of Bangkok with a day city tour to its famous landmark highlights such as the Royal Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, and Wat Arun. Then leave behind the bustle of city life, you will travel back in time to the countryside and experience a more traditional way of living of Thai people in the well-known Damnern Saduak floating market. The most highlights of the tour are the excursion to the age-old capital of Ayutthaya where you will visit well-restored series of beautiful ancient temples and the king’s summer palace, and the cruise back to Bangkok through the beautiful Chao Phraya River. It is your time to relax and get a feel of rural life along the riverbanks before back to the alluring city scene of Bangkok.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR
Touring around Bangkok’s best highlights: Royal Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun
Boarding a long tail boat along the bustling Chao Phraya River
Getting the amazing train scene through the marketplace of Mae Klong
Experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of Damnern Saduak floating market
Learning about wood carving in a Wooden Handy Craft Factory
Exploring Ayutthaya’s historic town and Summer Palace along with a series of ancient temples
Enjoying comfortable time on a cruise along Chao Phraya River back to Bangkok
DAY 1: BANGKOK
Transfer:
Activities: Arrive at Bangkok Airport, Transfer to hotel in city center to check in, Free time to relax
Once you arrive at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, you will meet our tour guide and driver then then get transferred to your hotel to check in. (Check-in time is at 14:00)
Free time to relax after your flight.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Accommodation: 3 Choices
DAY 2: BANGKOK
Transfer:
Activities: Visit the highlight attractions in Bangkok
Today we will make Bangkok city tour including the Royal Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho – the largest Buddhist temple with its colossal reclining Buddha. Lunch at local restaurant.
Experience an afternoon trip along the bustling Chao Phya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) in a long tail boat enjoy scenes of life by water. We bring you to a more traditional way of living, more serene and traditional, away from all the high-rise and modern buildings of Bangkok City Centre, as we gently pass Thonburi residential areas. A stop will be made at the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun). Afterward, transfer back hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Experiences:
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Get an insightful and fabulous day touring Bangkok
Welcome to Bangkok – The capital of Thailand. Nothing is better to feel the real life in this city than spending a day touring around Bangkok in a clean and comfortable air conditioned van with our friendly local guide. You will have an amazing day visiting the must-see attraction of Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Traimit) and Chinatown, learn more about history & culture of Thailand’s capital city, taste delicious traditional cuisine.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 3 Choices
DAY 3: BANGKOK, RATCHABURI
Transfer:
Activities: Visit Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel in Bangkok by our guide and driver to depart for Damnoen Saduak floating market.
On the way will be passing the largest source of salt production in Thailand along the roadside of the highway. Visit Mae Klong Market. (The World’s Most Fascinating Marketplace), an open – air Marketplace.
People sell locally grown fruits, freshly caught seafood, dried spices, peppers, and other local foods. Amazing! Train tracks run right through the marketplace. When the train comes by, vendors have to close up their canopy and wait for it to pass. Naturally, it’s a popular spot with the tourists. Visit Coconut Garden, see how the sugar is being made right from the coconut syrup of coconut flower. Then take long- tail boat going along narrow canal surround the plantation. Arrive at Damnern Saduak floating market. See a fascinating Thai way of life from the ancient time that is still widely practiced in this area. A chance to try various kinds of exotic Thai fruits and choices of Thai handicrafts are available at the spot.
Depart from Floating Market to visit Wooden Handy Craft Factory. They show you how to produce wood carving. Then transfer back to Bangkok
Overnight in Bangkok.
Experiences:
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Colorful and exotic experience in Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Head to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and get ready for one-of-a-kind experience !!!!!Relaxing in a long boat taking you through the narrow canals, you will see how people learn to live in harmony with the river. It will a lovely experience to buy a meal and fruit from a boat passing by, bargaining for little souvenirs to bring back home.Such a precious collection of colors, sounds and visual sights that you should not miss – All on water
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 3 Choices
DAY 4: BANGKOK, AYUTTHAYA
Transfer:
Activities: Visit the Historic City of Ayutthaya
This morning you will transfer to Ayutthaya. First visit at Bang Pa-In Summer Palace was first used by the
royal court as a summer retreat in the 17th century. However, the Palace was destroyed with the fall of Kingdom of Ayutthaya and was restored by King Rama IV in the mid-19th century. Most of the buildings that exist today date from the reign of King Rama V, who regularly spent his summers there. The structures represent a variety of architectural styles, set in a large park around ponds and waterways. then follow by Wat Yai Chaimongkhol where you have a chance to sacred one of the biggest Reclining Buddha Image as well and the ruins of the old Royal Grand Palace & Temples.
Continue to visit Wat Mahathat is located in front of the Grand Palace to the east, next to Pa Than Bridge. The temple is believed to be one of Ayutthaya’s oldest temples, possibly built by King Boromaraja I (1370-88). Its central prang, of which only the base remains, once rose to a height of 165 feet. Traces of the original stucco decorations can still be seen on some of the surrounding chedis Across the river to visit Wat Na Phra Men, the temple has been restored a number of times but still has a finely proportioned ubosot and viharn. The Ubosot design is very old in the typical Thai style. Then transfer to Wat Chong Lom Pier in Nontaburi Province take curies back to Bangkok. Delicious meal served in the luxurious surrounds of a cruise boat.
Afternoon – Coffee Break – Witness the beauty of the Chao Phraya River and rural life along the two riverbanks from the cruise deck or from the cool, air-conditioned passenger cabin. Arriving in Bangkok, you will pass by the majestic Grand Palace and Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn)
Overnight in Bangkok.
Experiences:
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Explore the ancient capital Ayutthaya
A rich history and developing modern culture make Ayutthaya a fascinating place to visit. Located at 85 km north of Bangkok, this special place possesses both the ruins of an ancient city and the feel of a modern one. With its unique history, Ayutthaya is a worthy cultural destination to include on your tour in Thailand.Wat Phra Mahathat and Wat Ratchaburana are the highlights here. Wat Phra Mahathat is a must-see, with rows of majestic headless Buddha statues and a very famous tree, the roots twisting and weaving around a Buddha’s head. Wat Ratchaburana is next door, featuring a fully-restored prang that you can climb (an intricately carved spire resembling a tower), and original temple paintings.If you are looking for a historic experience, Ayutthaya is well worth because of its majestic stone temple ruins.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 3 Choices
DAY 5: BANGKOK
Transfer:
Activities: Transfer to Bangkok for your next flight
Breakfast at hotel. Free time to relax.
03 hours before your flight: Our driver will come to your hotel to pick you up and transfer to Bangkok airport for your next flight.
With the sincere thanks for your travel to Thailand and with us, hope that you have enjoyed your Thailand trip and look forward to see you again!
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Meals: Breakfast
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions
Meals
4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights)
Transport
Car, Boating
Included Services
Accommodation with daily breakfast
Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
Domestic airport & government taxes
Local English-speaking guides
Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N/A: Not Available)
Water on coach
Entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions
Exclusions
International flights to/from Thailand
Domestic flights
Travel insurance
Visa stamp fees
Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
Personal expenses
Meals not mentioned
Drinks not mentioned
Tips & gratuities for guides and drivers
