1085 - National Parks of central Thailand,

Ko Samui


Sightseeing tour with holiday Stay at Ko Samui Island.
Place:	Thailand - Bangkok, NP Sai Yok, NP Erawan, NP Khao Yai, Ko Samui
Length:	13 D / 10 N
Price:	from 1.254,- USD

Program:

1. Day : Departure from your destination

Departure by your Airticket.

2. Day : Bangkok arrival

Arrive in Suvarnabhumi International Airport Bangkok by ...... at ..... a.m./p.m. (GMT + 7 hours). Welcome with local English speaking guide, transfer to hotel (45 minutes) and check in. Individual leisure. The traditional Thai massage for relaxation your body are recommended. Approximately at 6.00 p.m. depart from hotel to the pier and welcome on board in a luxury cruiser Chao Phraya Princess with the big buffet dinner accompanied by music. Along the Chao Phraya River you also seeing beautiful night around Bangkok´s Temples. Then return back to hotel about 10 p.m.
Meal : Dinner

3. Day : Bangkok, full-day city tour

08.00 a.m. depart from hotel by private tour for seeing around Bangkok City. This trip is absolutely essential for you to visit Bangkok. In the China Town area has gloriously reconstructed temple known as "Wat Traimit" (Temple of the Golden Buddha) will see the world's largest golden Buddha image which weight 5,5 tonnes. Then visit Wat Pho - biggest and oldest Bangkok´s temple which the largest reclining Buddha image and the King's Pagoda (chedi). Afterwards will cross river and visit Wat Arun and ride by long tail boat on the Chao Phraya River and canals in Thonburi district. See the traditional living along the river. Have rich buffet lunch at riverfront hotel.
Afternoon - visit The Grand Palace, once a royal residence and Wat Phra Kaew, one of Asia's most beautiful architeture which houses the Emerald Buddha - most precious Buddha image of Thailand. Before return to hotel, we will visit Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) and then Gems Gallery (The World 's Biggest Jewellery Store). Return back to hotel around 6 p.m. for leisure.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

4. Day : Bangkok, Floating Market Damnoen Saduak, Kanchanaburi, River Kwai

Check out from hotel and 6.30 am. departure from hotel by private minibus to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market at Ratchaburi province (80 km). On the way stop in desalination farms at Samut Songkhram province, colourful market on railway track on who between stand pass through train and visit manufactory on production palm sugar. Take boat trip after canals between fruit plantation and visit famous floating market where trader offer his product on small boat. Visit woodcraft workshop.

Then leave for Kanchaburi province have lunch in a local restaurant near the River Kwai bridge.Visit War Museum and War Cemetery. Afterwards go to Sai Yoke Noi, boat riding along the River Kwai for check in a romantic hotel on rafts which have no electricity, only petrolamp. Dinner and enjoy with Mon cultural dance, stay overnight
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5. Day : Kanchaburi, River Kwai, Elephant Village

Visit Mon village. 9 am.departure by boat from hotel and transfer to Elephant Village and elephant riding in jungle. Lunch in a restaurant at Crasae Cave then ride on the train to death railway high above the river. Return to floating hotel. On the way stop at Sai Yoke Noi waterfall (Warning - the waterfall in winter maybe have no water). Free leisure and dinner.
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6. Day : Kanchanaburi, NP Erawan, Nakhon Pathom, Ayutthaya

Check out from hotel and 8 am. departure to Erawan National Park and its also same name of waterfall which is supposedly the most beautiful in Thailand. Erawan waterfall has 7 tiers, about 4 hours trek go and return. Although it is one of the more difficult but can be purchase and it is not necessary for any special equipment. Afternoon departure to Nakhon Pathom province and visit the most important pagoda in province, Phra Pathom Chedi - the tallest Buddhist pagoda in Thailand and in the world. With its 114 meters high and dominates city is a place where according to legend. The origin chedi was built more than 2000 years ago and rebuilt during the reigh of King Rama IV in 1853. Every November will has an annual celebration which attracts many Buddhist pilgrims come to joy and entertainment along 10 daily feast. Afterwards transfer to Ayutthaya, check in hotel approximately at 7 pm.
Meal : Breakfast

7. Days : Ayutthaya, NP Khao Yai

8 am. Depart by private visit to the historical park "Ayutthaya" - the former Thai capital city, located 80 km north of Bangkok. Ayutthaya was conquered and completely destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Ayutthaya has a beautiful large historical park, has been included in UNESCO's World Heritage list. Majesticruins are gladnessplace for photography. Visit the most famous temples : Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wihan Phra Mongkol Bophit, Wat Phra Mahathat and Wat Yai Chaimongkol. Then have lunch. Afternoon transfer to Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Accomodation in hotel which is situated in the middle of vineyards and plantations of exotic fruits (dragon fruit).
Meal : Breakfast , Lunch

8. Day : NP Khao Yai

8 am.departure to Khao Yai National Park - the oldest (founded in 1962) and most popular national park of Thailand. The area is more than 2000 km2 and its covers one of the largest and cleanest rainforest in Asia. Here you will see hundreds species of birds, Malayan bear, tiger, gibbon, leopard and wild elephants (there is something between 200-300). Walk rainforest, observation of animals. Visit Heo Narok waterfall which is the largest and highest in the park. It has 3 tiers : the first is approximately 60 meters high and water fall from it to another two, a total of 150 meters then back to hotel.
(Warning - in winter waterfall will decreasing)
Meal : Breakfast

9. Day : NP Khao Yai, Bangkok, Ko Samui

7 am. Departure to Bangkok (150 km) and transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok. Departure to Koh Samui by....at..... Arrival in Koh Samui and transfer to hotel.
Meal : Breakfast

Koh Samui - is located in the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 84 kilometers east of Surat Thani Province, or approximately 700 kilometers south of Bangkok. Known as the Coconut Island. Koh Samui is one of the most famous, popular attractions and most beautiful islands in Thailand, which is mainly due to its romantic corners called the island of love. Kilometers long white sandy beach with coconut trees, lucidly clear water and exotic tropical nature is ideal for relaxation and rest. Lovers of scuba diving offers a wonderful view of the underwater world at Koh Tao island, in the north of Koh Samui.
Koh Samui still has particular to offer : sightseeing around the island, Na Muang Waterfalls, Khunaram Temple, a fishing town of Nathon with big golden Buddha statue, Butterfly Farm, Grandfather and Grandmother Rock, Buffalo flighting, boat trip to the surrounding islands (especially fullmoon party, Koh Pha Ngan) or Ang Thong Islands Marine National Park. Evening you will have many choice from many kind of restaurants such as seafood or traditional Asian cuisine.

10.- 11. Day : Ko Samui

Free leisure (snorkeling, diving, rest or local tours)
Meal : Breakfast

12. Day : Ko Samui, Bangkok, departure

Check out from hotel. ...... transfer to Samui Airport and departure by ...... at ...... and arrival in Bangkok at.........Flight to Europe by ..... at .......

13. Day : Arrival

Arrival in your country

Accommodation:

Bangkok: Royal Benja Hotel *** (2 nights) , Hotels Bangkok

River Kwai: Jungle Raft Hotel ** (2 nights) , Hotels Kanchanaburi

Ayutthaya: Krungsri River Hotel *** (1 night) , Hotels Ayutthaya
NP Khao Yai: Arayana Phuphimarn Resort *** (2 nights)

Ko Samui: Chaweng Buri Resort *** (3 nights) , Hotels Ko Samui

This hotels is only suggestion. Can change by you request.

Local Tours:

Sample program serve for your inspiration and possible is arbitrarily combine and change.

Local Tours Bangkok

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Price include

- Accommodation double-bedded room (air conditioning, toilet, H/C shower or bathtub),

television and telephone). Riwer Kwai accomodation without electricity!
- All admission fees to visiting places mentioned in the program.
- All meals mentioned in the program.
- Local english-speaking tour guide 8 days
- Transportations mentioned in the program

- Airticket Bangkok - Ko Samui - Bangkok

Price exclude

- Airticket to Bangkok
- Thai visa fee
- Travel Insurance (do not forget it, please!)
- Local tours and personal expense not mentioned in the program
- Tips

- Bank transfer fee (OUR)