9 Day Central Thailand with River Kwai

A 9-Day Gate 1 tour starting from $439

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Tour Length: 9 Days
Countries Visited: Thailand
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More Information About This Tour:
Tour Type:
 Escorted Tour
Tour Category: South East Asia Vacations
Tour Operator: Gate 1
Tour Code: TH-9DCTHRK-12
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Itinerary
 
 
Sightseeing
 
 

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  • Round trip flights LAX Bangkok
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  • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
  • 7 nights First Class accommodations
    • 4 nights <, Bangkok
    • 2 nights <, Kanchanaburi
    • 1 night
  • All transfers
  • Breakfast daily
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English speaking tour manager
  • Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

  • Reclining Buddha
  • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Bridge over the River Kwai
 
Day DAY 1: Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Thailand. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment for your journey

Day DAY 2: Arrive in Bangkok

Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel
Overnight: Bangkok

Day DAY 3: Bangkok City Tour

This afternoon, enjoy a half day city and temple tour. This tour will introduce you to Bangkok, the “City of Angels”. Drive through Chinese Town, the Indian Market, and the Wholesale Flower Market. Visit Wat Po (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), the oldest and first school for people in the olden days. See the biggest Reclining Buddha statue, 160 feet long and 40 feet high, before continuing to the Royal Avenue where most of the Government offices are located and the Palace of the Present King
Optional: Siam Niramit Show & Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 4: Full Day in Bangkok

Full day at leisure to explore Bangkok independently
Optional: Half Day Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha(AM)
Optional: Chao Phraya River Cruise with Dinner
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 5: Travel to Kanchanaburi
This morning we will head southwest of Bangkok to explore the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. You will have the opportunity to see how local farmers and villagers trade their wares aboard small Sampan boats. The boats are loaded with all kinds of products including fruits, vegetables, dry goods, housewares, and freshly cooked food. From the Floating market, we will travel on to Kanchanaburi. In Kanchanaburi, we will visit the Bridge Over the River Kwai, the War Museum, which was built with donations from Australians and former prisoners, and the War Cemetery. The cemetery was built by the British Commonwealth War Grave Association, on a plot of land that was donated by local Thai citizens
Overnight: Kanchanaburi
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 6: Full Day in Kanchanaburi
Full day at leisure to explore Kanchanaburi independently
Optional: Full Day Hellfire Pass & Death Railway with lunch
Overnight: Kanchanaburi
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 7: Travel to Ayutthaya
Depart for Ayutthaya, the second and most prosperous capital of Thailand, from 1350 1767. On the way, stop at Bang Pa In Royal Palace. Bang Pa In was the royal summer palace for Thai kings. Originally constructed in 1632, the complex fell into disrepair. In the mid 1800's, King Mongkut restored the site to its former glory. Upon arrival in Ayutthaya, enjoy sunset at Chai Wattanaram Temple. This temple was built by King Prasat Tong, who was actually a commoner who overthrew the previous king and took his throne. This is a lovely place to take in the nature and peace of Siam
Optional: Ayutthaya by Night Tri Shaw Tour
Overnight: Ayutthaya
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 8: Travel to Bangkok
This morning, travel to Bangkok. Afternoon at leisure to explore Bangkok on your own
Overnight: Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 9: Depart for the USA

Early morning departure transfer to Bangkok airport for your flight home
Meals: Breakfast

 
         
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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
Hotel Information:

Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18
Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18
River Kwai Resotel
Krungsri River Hotel
 

*Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.


Additional Information:
Flights from the USA may arrive on DAY 3. Included sightseeing commences in the afternoon on Day 3.

 
 
 
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