Bangkok - Khao Yai National Park - Korat – Pi Mai Historical - Kanchanaburi - Khao Leam - Lake Cruising - Coconut Island - Khao Leam - Hua Hin - Bangkok - Departure
Immerse the beautiful and fresh nature with the Thailand vacation 13 days and the best scenery of Bangkok. Head out to the Khnao Yai national Park, experience the amazing feeling of elephant riding, cruising the boat on the coconut island or Ban Prasart archaeological site over 3,000 years. Finish your tour by relaxing on the sandy beach with emerald water.
Day 2: Bangkok discovery
Day 3: Bangkok - Khao Yai National Park
Day 4: Khao Yai National Park
Day 5: Korat – Pi Mai Historical - Bangkok
Day 6: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Khao Leam
Day 7: Lake Cruising - Coconut Island
Day 8: Lake Cruising - Caves - Tribal - Elephant Ride - River Rafting
Day 9: Khao Leam - Hua Hin
Day 10 - 12: Hua Hin - Leisure
Day 13: Hua Hin - Bangkok - Departure
Day 1: Bangkok arrival
Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, you will be welcomed, picked up and transferred to your hotel in the city center. Have the first-hand discovery of city before having your own dinner. Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Day 2: Bangkok discovery
After your breakfast, have a short introduction of Bangkok and then transfer to Wat Trimitr with the solid gold Buddha in tons; Wat Po; the famous reclining Buddha, Grand Palace and Emerald Buhha. Enjoy riding tuk-tuk through bustling streets in the center of Bangkok’s little India. Roam around the maze of stalls and shops selling different types of fabric, accessories and ornaments before returning to hotel for your dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Bangkok - Khao Yai National Park
In the morning, depart to Khao Yai National Park which is about 3 hours from Bangkok for a jungle journey. Participate in a trek via grasslands to the wildlife watchtower. Relax by swimming at the waterfall before getting back to town. In the evening, enjoy a great night exploration. You can see nocturnal animals such as, samba and other deer, porcupines or large India civet cats. After all, back to hotel for overnight.
Day 4: Khao Yai National Park
After your breakfast, it is time to challenge yourself by taking part in trekking about 5 km through the fabulous scenery in the park. You can see many kinds of wild animals such as great hornbills, pig-tail monkey...after a long journey; next stop is Heiw Sawat Waterfall for swimming to refresh yourself before returning your hotel your dinner. Have a night discovery of the park if you are interested in.
Day 5: Korat – Pi Mai Historical - Bangkok
Breakfast at your hotel and then explore the Ban Prasarf archaeological excavation area and let’s enjoy the adventure feeling. Explore the outdoor museum which includes three pits opened to the public. Many pots and bones have been found dating as far back as 3,000 years. Later, get back to Bangkok in the late afternoon. Have your own dinner and overnight at hotel in Bangkok.
Day 6: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi - Khao Leam Houseboat Lake Safari
Transfer to Kanchanaburi to learn about historic tragedy behind the famous bridges. Have a walk along the bridge at River Kwai built up by prisoners in the War World II and slavers, many of whom die during construction. Continue your trip after lunch to a lakeside village where you will get on the house boat of Thai. Spend next half day for swimming, relaxing or napping as the houseboat slowly moving around the lake.
Day 7: Lake Cruising - Coconut Island
The houseboat today will go along the lake, slowly pass the traditional Mon fishing village which built completely on stilts. Enjoy the beautiful landscape and the peace of the lake. You will join a guided tour of Coconut Island which has residents living. The island was named as Coconut because of over 1,200 coconut trees on the island.
Day 8: Lake Cruising - Caves - Tribal - Elephant Ride - River Rafting
After your breakfast, start your adventure day by taking kayaking to small caves where the houses of hundred bats are. Get on the long-tail boat to access Karen hill ethnic minority village and then walk around the village to get to know the locals and have deeper understanding of local life. Finally, enjoy elephant riding walking through the jungle. Back to the houseboat and it is time to relax before your dinner.
Day 9: Khao Leam - Hua Hin
Enjoy swimming, fishing and sunbath before being taken to the Wang Kha village (home of some ethnic minorities) by motorboat. Discover a beautiful temple and roam through a Burmese market which sells crafts and jewelry. Keep moving to Sangkhlaburi passing the longest wooden bridge in Thailand where a car will take you to Hua hin for beach relaxation.
Day 10 - 12: Hua Hin - Leisure
With over 8 km long beach, Huan Hin is a perfect place for relaxing. You can join many exciting activities such as, water sports, caves and waterfall and parks.
Day 13: Hua Hin - Bangkok - Departure
After breakfast, you will be picked-up and transferred to Bangkok international airport for departure to next destinations.
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