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Trip Description : Gain an insight into the magnificence of Thai heritage and learn about the country's culture and history, including an opportunity to experience Thais rural life and a charm of countryside. Explore Thai historical sites in Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Ayutthaya Historical Park, and War Memories at River Kwai.

Destination	:	Thailand (Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi)
Start City	:	Bangkok
Tour Type	:	Private
Duration	:	6 Days 5 nights
Depart	:
Trip Grade	:	Easy      Moderate    Strenuous
Activity	:	Sight-seeing / Historical Sites / Life Style / Nature Sites / War Memories

ITINERARY

DAY 1 : ARRIVE BANGKOK
Arrive Bangkok International Airport. Welcome and transfer to hotel by private car.
Overnight : Bangkok
Meals : -

DAY 2 : BANGKOK CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel. Today a guide will bring you to Rattanakosin Island, the original area of Bangkok when it was first established as the capital over 200 years ago.
Visit Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), the most beautiful and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is so richly and intricately decorated that, once entering the temple, you will feel as if you are in a real "city of angels". (Formal dress is required today)
The tour continues with a boat trip along Chao Phraya River and Thonburi Klong (canal) to see Thai houses on stilts, observe the traditional way of life there an Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn).

After lunch, City-sightseeing tour along Ratchadumnoen Rd.(The Royal's Way). En route you can see many magnificent temples and architectural buildings, including the city pillar shrine, National Museum, Democracy Monument, Golden Mountain, Thai Boxing Stadium, Anantasamakhom Palace, National Assembly, Dusit Zoo and Chitlada Palace King's Residence.
We continue to visit Vimanmek Mansion, the biggest golden teakwood building in the world. Was build in 1901 by King Rama V as a royal residence. Now a day open to the public as the private museum of the late king where priceless treasures and a collection of the king's memorabilia are displayed. Transfer back to hotel in late afternoon.
Overnight : Bangkok
Meals : Breakfast (hotel) / Lunch

DAY 3 : FLOATING MARKET & ROSE GARGEN
Breakfast and leave your hotel early in morning. Depart for Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. En route we visit farmhouse along the way and watch locals produce sugar from sugar palms. The tour continues with a 30 minutes speedboat trip along fruit plantation to see Thai houses and the traditional way of life. Then board on small boat and venture among shopping boats selling all kinds of products.
Continue to Nakorn Pathom Province and visit Phra Pathom Chedi, which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. Then head to Rose Garden Country Resort for lunch.
Afterwards you can visit the Thai village and enjoy the unique and unforgettable experience of the world-renowned Thai Village Cultural Show. Daily, over 150 performers vividly portray a fascinating cross-section of Thailand's culture, heritage and way of life - Thai dances, ceremonies, rituals, sports and pastimes.
Return to your hotel in late afternoon and free at leisure
Overnight : Bangkok
Meals : Breakfast (hotel) / Lunch

DAY 4 : AYUTTHAYA ANCIENT CITY
Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Ayutthaya, the old capital of Thailand.Visit ruined of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, The largest temple in Ayutthaya, used as the royal temple-cum-palace by several Ayutthaya kings. We continue to visit Ancient Palace, was original built King U- Thong in the 14 th century, and was expanded over the years. These pavilions were completely destroyed in 1767, leaving only brick foundation, porticos and walls.
After lunch, feeding the food to elephant at Ayutthaya Elephant Camp before continue to visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchburana, Wat Chaiwatthanaram.
Leave form Ayutthaya pass green paddy fields, villages, and temples then return to bangkok.
Overnight : Bangkok
Meals : Breakfast (hotel) / Lunch

DAY 5 : RIVER KWAI
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from Bangkok for Kanchanaburi. Visit JEATH War Museum, a realistic depiction of prisoner of war living quarters, with photographic, pictorial and physical memorabilia dating from World War II. Visit Allied War Cemeteries, resting-place for over 6,000 Allied POWs. Scenic boat ride along the Maeklong River to the World famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Train ride on Death Railway through magnificent scenery, passing over the original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs.
After lunch, feeding the food to elephants at Soi Yoke Elephant Camp. Elephant safari & bambo rafting tour available. (optional)
Leave form Kanchanaburi pass green paddy fields, villages, and temples then return to bangkok.
Overnight : Bangkok
Meals : Breakfast (hotel) / Lunch

DAY 6 : DEPART BANGKOK
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until your private transfer to the airport or extend your relaxing stay in Pattaya, ChiangMai or Phuket.
Meals : Breakfast