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C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi 3Days 2Nights Day1 Hellfire Pass- Hidden railway line –Three Pagoda Pass 0600hrs. Depart from Bangkok 0900hrs. Arrive in Kanchanaburi town and proceed to Hellfire Pass Memorial. 1000hrs. Reach the memorial located in the scenic River Kwai valley. Visit the memorial’s well-presented museum, then start an unforgettable walk (a fairly easy walk of 4 kms, or 2.30 hours approx.) on a railway track running along the edge of the limestone mountain and through a splendid bamboo forest. Several dramatic places, still hidden from most routine tourists, will be amazingly discovered. Coffee/tea and snacks will be served privately at a scenic rest area overlooking the beautiful valley. 1145hrs. Depart for Thong Paphoom district, setting on a mountainous terrain near Thailand- Burma border.
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C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi 3Days 2Nights

Day1 Hellfire Pass- Hidden railway line –Three Pagoda Pass

0600hrs. Depart from Bangkok

0900hrs. Arrive in Kanchanaburi town and proceed to Hellfire Pass Memorial.

1000hrs. Reach the memorial located in the scenic River Kwai valley. Visit the memorial’s well-presented

museum, then start an unforgettable walk (a fairly easy walk of 4 kms, or 2.30 hours approx.)

on a railway track running along the edge of the limestone mountain and through a splendid

bamboo forest. Several dramatic places, still hidden from most routine tourists, will be amazingly

discovered. Coffee/tea and snacks will be served privately at a scenic rest area overlooking the

beautiful valley.

1145hrs. Depart for Thong Paphoom district, setting on a mountainous terrain near

Thailand- Burma border.

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C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi 3Days 2Nights

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C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi

3Days 2Nights

1230hrs. Enjoy Thai lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, head for Tha Khanun `

Temple.

1330hrs. Upon arrival, take a walk uphill to visit the 100-year-old temple on a hilltop.

Enjoy a spectacular and panoramic view of Thong Paphoom mountainous

district. Then continue to visit a railway remnant in a non-touristic area

hidden in a fruit orchard of the local village. This was meant to be a joining

spot of the railway lines from Thailand and Burma.

1500hrs. Depart for Sangklaburi that joins the border of Thailand and Burma.

1600hrs. On the way, stop at Three Pagoda Pass, a border village and a shopping spot

of local products and souvenir from Burma. Continue to Sangklaburi town.

Check in at Ponnatee Resort by the lake.

1900hrs. Thai dinner and enjoy at leisure.

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C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi 3Days 2Nights

Day2 Off-the-beaten track forest trip- Karen forest village- walking -rafting

0800hrs. Pick up guests from the hotel by 4wheeled car and continue to a Karen village located deep

inside the forest. Local people still live a life a modest way in this former centre of

Sangklaburi community, established some 200 years ago.

0900hrs. Continue walking across a wooden bridge to a community learning centre. This

centre holds courses for new Karen generation in various subjects; combining modern

science and local wisdom in the teaching to ensure the survival and conservation of their

local knowledge and culture and also to enhance the skills of the new generations.

1200hrs. Lunch in the village.

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C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi 3Days 2Nights

1300hrs. Visit a Sanepong Temple. This is where a former Sangklaburi town was located during early

Bangkok period. Take a short walk to a Rokhi stream to feed local fishes in this temple

sanctuary.

1400hrs. Observe local activities in their orchards including fruits, coffee, palm and others. Continue

to stroll around the village and its natural surroundings.

1530hrs. Start an adventure with bamboo rafting along the stream. Spot local activities and enjoy the

greenery along the way.

1630hrs. Head back to Sangklaburi town.

1730hrs. Reach the hotel (Ponnatee Resort, 2nd night).

1900hrs. Dinner and enjoy at leisure.

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C-002 : History, Culture & Nature Kanchanaburi

3Days 2Nights

Day3 Wooden Bridge- Mon village- Mon Temple- boat trip- Hot Spring

0800hrs. After breakfast, check out and proceed to the Wooden Bridge.

0830hrs. Enjoy a morning walk across the longest wooden bridge in Thailand; spotting

local activities at a local village where ethnic Mon people live, and then continue to Wang

Wiwekaram temple. Learn about Mon culture through the art and architecture of the

temple and Buddha images.

1000hrs. Start a leisure cruise by long-tailed boat on the lake. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery

and observe activities of a local fishing village. Disembark to visit a former temple which is

now flooded in the lake. Cruise back to the bridge.

1100hrs. Return to Kanchanaburi by A/C van.

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3Days 2Nights

1200hrs. Lunch at local restaurant.

1400hrs. Enjoy a retreat at Hindad Hot Spring along the way.

1500hrs. Head back to Kanchanaburi town.

1700hrs. Travel back to Bangkok

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N-001 : Mae Kok River-Long Neck Hilltribe(Padong)–

Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle.

3Days 2Nights

Day 1 Bangkok – Chiangrai – Tha Ton

Morning Depart from Bangkok to Chiangrai by flight

Arrive in Chiangrai, take a pleasant drive north to visit an elephant camp in a lush, tropical

jungle area. See a demonstration by these mighty animals pushing, pulling and rolling logs

using their tusks, trunks and feet. A brief ride on one of these magnificent beasts will be

an unforgettable experience. Then, amidst the peace and solitude of nature, glide along

on a summer dream bamboo rafting trip on the cool stream. Drive on to Tha-Ton, a

picturesque village right on the banks of the Mae-Kok , close to the Burmese border.

As you are now really in the local community, see local life as it is actually lived.

Overnight at Tha-Ton

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Elephant Camp

in Chiang Rai

Tha-Ton

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N-001 : Mae-Kok River-Long Neck Hilltribe(Padong)–

Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle.

3Days 2Nights

Day 2 Than Ton – Long Neck Hilltribe village - Chiangrai

0830hrs. After breakfast, drive 15 KMS. to get to the Long Neck

hill-tribe village (Padong). See the many layers of brass rings

worn around the women’s necks, both for decoration as well as

for belief. Then enjoy a boat trip on the Mae-Kok River,

zipping along as the warm breeze zaps your face. It’s

exhilarating. Along the way, stop at a Lahu hill-tribe village and

a Karen hill-tribe village. Notice their primitive cultures.

Arrive to Chiang Rai.

Overnight at hotel

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N-001 : Mae-Kok River-Long Neck Hilltribe(Padong)–

Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle.

3Days 2Nights

Day 3 Chiangrai – Golden Triangle

0830hrs. After breakfast. Drive to Maesai, the northern most point in the country. This bustling town lies right on our border with Burma.

Visit a jade - carving factory to see craftsmen at work. Then on

to the world-renowned Golden Triangle where the borders of

Thailand, Laos and Burma meet at the confluence of the mighty

Mekhong River Drive further on to the ancient town of

Chiangsaen, which was the very first kingdom in Thailand,

situated right on the banks of the Mekong River.

Evening Travel back to Bangkok by flight

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N-002 : Chiangmai – Doi Suthep Temple & King’s

Winter Palace - Mae Ping River Cruise - Doi Inthanon

National Park 3 Days 2 Nights Day 1 Bangkok – Chingmai – Doi Suthem Temple & King’s Winter Palace Morning Depart from Bangkok to Chiangmai by flight.

Arrive in Chiangmai, take a pleasant winding drive up 4300 Feet above sea

level to visit Phuping Palace, their Majesties’ Winter Residence. Enjoy a

pleasant stroll through gardens abundant with a rainbow blaze of multi-

colored flowers that bloom all year round. Then visit Wat Prathat Doi

Suthep, the symbol of Chiang Mai, where the relic of the Lord Buddha is

enshrined. A panoramic view of town and the surrounding country-side

can be seen from the top. (On days when the Winter Palace is closed, Wat

Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang will be substituted instead).

Overnight in Chiangmai

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N-002 : Chiangmai – Doi Suthep Temple & King’s

Winter Palace - Doi Inthanon National Park

3 Days 2 Nights Day 2 Doi Inthanon National Park – Mae Ping River Cruise

Lying south of Chiang Mai, the granite mass of Doi Inthanon at

2,565 meters is the country’s highest mountain. Designated as a

national park, the splendid natural environment is habitat to a large

species of birds, animals, flowers and local fauna. After a final steep

climb, the summit is surprisingly flat though misty, cold and windy.

A small chedi above the visitor’s center contains the remains of Chao

Inthawichayanon, who died in 1897, the last independent ruler of

Chiang Mai before Lanna was incorporated in Siam. Some of the

largest water -falls in the country are situated on this mountain.

Local lunch is provided. (Warm jackets should be taken along on this

trip)

Overnight in Chiangmai

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N-002 : Chiangmai – Doi Suthep Temple & King’s

Winter Palace - Doi Inthanon National Park

3 Days 2 Nights Day 3 Shopping local product – Bangkok

A paradise program for shoppers willing to enjoy the fun art of shopping. Observe world- renowned

native handicrafts actually being crafted by master craftsmen and their assistants. Elaborate teakwood

carvings in hundreds of forms and sizes, intricate hand-made silverware, high-fired celadon, lustrous

black lacquer were, Thai silk and cotton being woven the ancient, traditional method on rustic

wooden looms, primitive paper-making process, hand-made paper and silk parasols in a dazzling

blaze of rainbow hues. See skilled artists painting on parasols. High skill and endless patience is pre-

requisite and a necessary virtue to work in these industries.

Evening Travel back to Bangkok by flight

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S-001 : Phuket – Phi Phi Island – Phang nga Bay

3 Days 2 Nights

Day 1 Bangkok – Phuket – Phang nga

Morning Depart from Bangkok to Phuket by flight After arrive in Phuket, take a pleasant drive to Phang Nga Bay National park. James Bond Island is one of the most beautiful Bay

of Thailand , Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island became one of

the main Eco tourism after the famous movie was filmed (the man

with the golden gun ) through the 1974. As well as there are suitable

for sightseeing and cave canoeing or Kayaking is second to none.

Overnight in Phuket

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S-001 : Phuket – Phi Phi Island – Phang nga Bay

3 Days 2 Nights

Day 2 Khao Lak – Phi Phi Island

A Phi Phi Island tour is the most popular activity in the

region. The major ones being Phi Phi Don, which hosts

the bohemian town of Phi Phi Islands, and Phi Phi Leh

with Maya Bay which featured in the movie "The Beach".

Phi Phi Islands are famous for its limestone cliffs rising

sheer out of the emerald green waters, white powdery

beaches and its many coral reefs offering great diving and

snorkeling.

Overnight in Phuket

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S-001 : Phuket – Phi Phi Island – Phang nga Bay

3 Days 2 Nights

Day 3 Phuket Heritage – Bangkok

Introduce you to areas of Phuket that you would never once thought existed, right in the heart of

Phuket Town. Phuket old town is rich in tradition and has so much history to go alongside its

wonderful character & beautiful architecture. There are temples, Chinese shrines, beautifully

maintained old houses, local markets and lots of original small bars, cafes, and shops hiding up and

down narrow back streets.

Evening Travel back to Bangkok by flight

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S-002 : Krabi – Chicken, Tup, Moore and Poda Island

3 Days 2 Nights

Day 1 Krabi Airport- City tour –hotel.

Morning Depart from Bangkok to Phuket by flight

Upon arrival to Krabi Airport, meet and transfer to Tiger cave

temple, visit Thai Buddhist temple & Chinese temple, the high

light is caves, mountain and scenery with 1,237 steps to climb then

continue to Krabi town for sightseeing at Krabi Town visit provincial symbol then to Krabi Marine Rehabilitation. Last,

transport to Ao-Nang Beach hotel for check in.

Overnight in Krabi

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S-002 : Krabi – Chicken, Tup, Moore and Poda Island

3 Days 2 Nights

Day 2: Island Tour

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast, get on longtail boat to sand banks at Chicken, Tup and Moore Islands.

Snorkeling and swimming at Chicken Island

Continue to Poda Island. Sun bathing, swimming and relaxing on the beautiful white sand beach

and taking pictures with the background of a beautiful sand hill and also have a picnic lunch there.

On the way back we'll stop at Phra Nang Cave. Enjoy walking on the beach, taking photos with

climbers...this is located at a rock climbing point very famous in Thailand.

Back to the pier then transfer back to hotel.

Overnight in Krabi

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S-002 : Krabi – Chicken, Tup, Moore and Poda Island

3 Days 2 Nights

Day 3 Rest & Relax – Bangkok

Breakfast at the hotel then free & easy until pick up time to Souvenir shop then to Krabi

International Airport.

Evening Travel back to Bangkok by flight


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