Central Thailand Highlights in a Loop 3 Days, Small Group Tour (English Only)
Central Thailand Highlights in a Loop 3 Days, Small Group Tour (English Only)
Central Thailand Highlights in a Loop 3 Days, Small Group Tour (English Only)
3 Days Starting and ending in Bangkok
Visiting: Kanchanaburi, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Bangkok
Tour operator:
Tour code:
27657
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Spend three unforgettable days on a round-trip adventure that starts and finishes in Bangkok. Discover the region’s ancient monuments, dazzling temples, bustling markets, and even the inspiration for a Hollywood blockbuster, which all help make Thailand the most intriguing country in Southeast Asia. Visit ruins such as those of Ayutthaya, which offer an insight into the grandeur of past glories, and mix and mingle with the locals in some of Thailand’s authentic villages, where the past is very much alive. This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 passengers.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSBangkok: Enjoy the sweet smells of fresh flowers at Bangkok’s largest flower market, Pak Khlong Talat. Kanchanaburi: This small city is located at the confluence of the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai rivers and is world-famous for the iron bridge which served as the inspiration for the Oscar-winning film “The Bridge on the River Kwai”.Ayutthaya: The second capital of the kingdom of Siam is, to this day, an exemplar of Thailand’s traditional lifestyle.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Bangkok Kanchanaburi (190 Kms 4Hrs)
Location: Kanchanaburi
Accommodation Name: Pung Waan Resort Kwai Yai
Pick-up from your hotel in Bangkok to meet the group and depart from Century Park Hotel at 9:00. Visit the Golden Mount (Wat Saket), which was built outside of the former city walls in the late 18th century. Continue for a walk through the lively neighbourhood of Chinatown, one of Bangkok’s multicultural districts and home of the city’s sizable Chinese community, followed by a visit to Pak Khlong Talat, the largest fresh flower market in Bangkok. This market has all kinds of popular flowers on offer, such as roses, orchids, lilies and much more. After lunch, board a traditional long-tail boat and take a tour through the canals. In the past, Bangkok was comprised of hundreds of small canals, or klong as they are known in Thai, where locals mainly travelled by water. Arrive by boat to Baan Silapin, the Artist's House, which dates back more than 200 years, for a spectacular traditional performing art puppeteer show. Nowadays, this area of canal homes has become a popular attraction and the boardwalk leading to the house now hosts several shops and tiny restaurants. After the show, continue to Kanchanaburi via Nakhon Pathom to visit the Phra Pathom Chedi, the tallest stupa in the world at 127 metres high. Enjoy dinner at your leisure.Overnight in Kanchanaburi
Day 2 : Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya (180Km – 4 Hrs)
Location: Pratu Chai Sub-district
Accommodation Name: Classic Kameo
Hit the road after breakfast at the hotel to visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, and the famous iron bridge over the River Kwai. After lunch, continue onwards to Ayutthaya, which became the second capital of Siam around 1530 after Sukhothai. Enjoy a visit to the Ayutthaya Floating Market. This floating market, located in a large pond with an island in the middle, helps conserve the traditional Thai lifestyle of the Ayutthaya era. With 50 paddleboats and over 200 shops offering local goods and food products, the market offers a memorable shopping and sightseeing experience. Overnight in Ayutthaya
Day 3 : Ayutthaya – Nakhon Nayok Depart Bangkok (195 Km – 3.5 Hrs)
Location: Bangkok
After a tasty breakfast at the hotel, depart by tuk-tuk to visit some of the most important temples and ruins in the historical city of Ayutthaya, including Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit, and the famous tree-entwined Buddha head at Wat Phra Mahathat. After snapping some great photos, continue to the province of Nakhon Nayok and take a tour on a water buffalo cart, which was a traditional way of transport in past times. Before sitting down for lunch, you will have the opportunity to assist the local chefs in preparing a delicious meal, or just to listen to an introduction to authentic Thai cooking class (in English). Enjoy your freshly prepared lunch in a local, simple garden house. After savouring this tasty meal, continue to Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam, the longest dam construction in the kingdom. Afterwards, visit a site of the Royal Project for sustainable farming under the patronage of King Bhumibol, and see rice planting in action. Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and fresh fruit before returning to Bangkok with drop off at the city centre.
Breakfast and lunch included.
What's Included
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English-speaking guide
The tour is operated with an English-speaking guide.
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Accommodation
2 nights' accommodation is included.
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Meals
2 breakfasts are included.
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Transportation
Air-conditioned transportation and transfers as stated in the programme are included.
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Surcharge for transfers
A surcharge will be applied for pick up/drop off transfers on day 1 and 3 to and from outer hotels in Bangkok.
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Entrance fees and activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included: Golden Mount (Wat Saket), Pak Khlong Talat, the Artist's House, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, Ayutthaya Floating Market, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit.
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Operated with an English-speaking guide
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2 nights' accommodation
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2 breakfasts
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Air-conditioned transportation transfers as stated in the programme.
What's Not Included
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Personal expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme are not included.
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Gratuity
Gratuity for the driver and guide is not included.
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Optional tours
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Flight tickets and visa fees
International or domestic flight tickets, airport taxes, and visa fees are not included.
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Pick-up from outer Bangkok hotels
Pick-up from outer Bangkok hotels is not included.
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Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
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Gratuity for driver and guide
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International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees
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Pick-up from outer Bangkok hotels.
Mode of Transport
Travel in air-conditioned comfort with transfers as stated in the program, including a traditional long-tail boat tour through Bangkok's canals and a tuk-tuk ride in Ayutthaya.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays at Pung Waan Resort Kwai Yai in Kanchanaburi and Classic Kameo in Ayutthaya, offering a blend of modern amenities and local charm.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes air-conditioned transportation for transfers as stated in the program. Additionally, a traditional long-tail boat is used for a canal tour in Bangkok, and a tuk-tuk is used for visiting temples and ruins in Ayutthaya.
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Are meals included in the tour?
The tour includes 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch. Dinner is at your leisure on the first day.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 2 nights' accommodation. On the first night, you will stay at Pung Waan Resort Kwai Yai in Kanchanaburi, and on the second night, you will stay at Classic Kameo in Ayutthaya.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes visits to several historical and cultural sites such as the Golden Mount (Wat Saket), Pak Khlong Talat flower market, the Artist's House, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, Ayutthaya Floating Market, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit, and the famous tree-entwined Buddha head at Wat Phra Mahathat. Additionally, there is a traditional performing art puppeteer show, a water buffalo cart tour, and a visit to Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam and a Royal Project site for sustainable farming.
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Is there any additional cost for pick-up and drop-off services?
A surcharge will be applied for pick-up and drop-off transfers on day 1 and 3 to and from outer hotels in Bangkok.
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Are entrance fees included in the tour price?
Yes, all entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour price.
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Is there an opportunity to learn about Thai cooking during the tour?
Yes, on the third day, you will have the opportunity to assist local chefs in preparing a delicious meal or listen to an introduction to authentic Thai cooking.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
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