3 days
10+
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In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in central Bangkok and transfer to Samut Songkram province. Explore the renowned Maeklong railway market (Talad Rom Hub), where you can witness the train passing over the market on the tracks. Your tour guide will guide you through the local market, allowing you to taste various Thai desserts and fruits. Afterward, head to the pier and board your private boat for a 30-minute canal tour.
The boat will lead you to Damnoensaduak Floating Market, Thailand's first floating market, where villagers sell their fruits and foods on paddle boats. Drive approximately 2 hours to Kanchanaburi province, where you'll visit the historic Bridge over the River Kwai. Learn about its World War II history at the JEATH War Museum and take a train ride along the Death Railway. Marvel at lush forest scenery, Kwai River views, and the perilous curving wooden bridge built by Allied prisoners. Reach Nam–Tok Station, visit Sai Yok Noi Waterfall, and relax with a swim. Conclude the day with lunch at a local restaurant, followed by transfer to your hotel and dinner.
Overnight stay in Felix River Kwai Resort in a Superior Room.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Today, don't miss the opportunity to discover the rural way of life in Nong Khao, located 12 km from Kanchanaburi. At first glance, it may seem similar to other Thai villages, but a closer look reveals the impressive preservation of its traditional lifestyle. Witness the modest living of the villagers engaged in agriculture, from rice cultivation to cattle raising and cloth weaving.
Embark on an E-Taen Farmer truck journey through the village, where welcoming signs from the locals and a panoramic view of rice paddy fields with fan palm trees await. Gain insights into the cultural significance of rice through rituals for the Rice Goddess and observe seasonal activities related to rice cultivation. Appreciate the simplicity of their way of life. Support the local producers by shopping for their products. Afterward, return to your hotel, check out, and head north of Bangkok to Ayutthaya. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant en route. Upon arrival at your Ayutthaya hotel, check in, and enjoy free leisure time.
Overnight stay in Kantary Hotel in a Studio Suite.
After breakfast, meet your guide and embark on a journey to explore Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, previously known as "Wat Pa Kaew" or "Wat Chao Tai," situated in the southeast of Phra Nakhon Island, now part of Khlong Suan Phlu Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya Province. The temple's highlight is a large pagoda, meticulously restored during the reign of King Naresuan. Inside, discover the Chai Mongkhon spell enshrined in the temple, housing the sacred Phra Phuttha Chai Mongkhon. The principal Buddha image holds great reverence. Continue to Wat Mahathat, a historic royal temple of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, known for housing Buddha's holy relic. Hosting significant royal ceremonies during the Ayutthaya era, the temple suffered fire damage and abandonment after the kingdom's fall in 1767. Now part of the Ayutthaya Historical Park, it features remnants of pagodas, royal halls, small temples, murals under a Bodhi Tree, and the famous sandstone Ayutthaya-style Buddha head embedded in a tree's roots. Next, visit Wat Pra Srisanphet, initially part of the Grand Palace and later transformed into a monastery. Once Ayutthaya's largest temple, it housed the ashes of three kings in its restored main chedis. The royal chapel, now devoid of monks, stands as a historical testament.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring back to Bangkok, concluding a day filled with exploration of Ayutthaya's rich historical and cultural treasures.
