Guide

The aim of our group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. On this Short Break Adventure, you will have one person stay with you for the entire journey. They will be able to provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and, where possible, introduce you to our local friends. You can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects of the destination.

Transport

Private minibus , Songthaew , Train

Meals

2 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Others

Ayutthaya - Ayutthaya Historical Park Bang Pa Inn Palace - Summer Palace Kanchanaburi - Erawan National Park Visit Kanchanaburi - Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum Kanchanaburi - Historical Train Journey Kanchanaburi - Tour (WWII museum, Allied War Cemetery, Bridge over River Kwai)

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in your selected accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances. Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for your arrival, especially if you’re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn’t always possible, which means you won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, you can store your luggage and explore the new destination. If you’ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. Hotel (2 nights)

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Flights

International flights not included.

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Others

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Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Day 1 Day 1: Bangkok/Ayutthaya/Kanchanaburi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Bangkok/Ayutthaya/Kanchanaburi

Sa-wat dee! Welcome to Thailand. Around 8 am this morning, you’ll be picked up from the joining point hotel to begin your adventure. Your first stop is the Bang Pa Inn Palace – a former summer retreat of Thai kings on the Chao Phraya River. Admire the grounds, which are a combination of European and Thai designed buildings and gardens. Next, visit Ayutthaya – one of the ancient capitals of Siam and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, explore Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon – a temple that might offer a glimpse into the future, as it’s home to a fortune teller! Continue to Wat Phanan Cheoeng – Ayutthaya’s answer to the Taj Mahal, this is one of Ayutthaya’s oldest temples and home to a 19-m-high Buddha image. Behind the temple is a small 18th-century shrine built to honour a Chinese Princess, who drowned herself because of the king’s infidelity. After lunch, move on to the 13th century ruins of Wat Phra Mahathat. The rows of Burmese beheaded Buddhas are very atmospheric and a Buddha head surrounded by Banyan tree roots is perhaps the most photographed site in all of Ayutthaya. Head west to Kanchanaburi and check into your resort, located on the famous River Kwai.
Day 2 Day 2: Kanchanaburi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kanchanaburi

This morning, you’ll visit Erawan National Park, where you can explore the seven-level waterfall or simply swim and relax. The falls are considered the most beautiful in the country, with glacial blue waters rushing through the forest into bamboo-shaded pools. If you want to make the climb all the way from level one to level seven, it’s about a 1.5-hour hike. After lunch, travel back to Kanchanaburi, where you’ll learn about a tragic part of the area’s history at Hellfire Pass Memorial, which was built to honour the Allied POWs and Asian conscripts who died while constructing some of the most difficult stretches of the Thai-Burma Death Railway. Travel to Nam Tok Train Station – the end of the original death railway station during World War II, which was constructed by the allied POWs. Ride along the historic tracks alongside the Kwai Noi River, passing through Tham Krasae Station – one of the most beautiful panoramic scenes of the river. After arriving at Kilen Train Station, transfer back to the hotel. Tonight, you have the option to head into Kanchanaburi’s famous night markets and try a variety of Western Thai dishes.
Day 3 Day 3: Kanchanaburi/Bangkok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kanchanaburi/Bangkok

After breakfast, head out on a tour of the sights surrounding the town. This will include the WWII War Museum, the Allied War Cemetery and the Bridge over the River Kwai. Travel through lush scenery and back to a dark time in the area’s history. You’ll then end your Short Break Adventure and return to Bangkok, where your trip ends at approximately 2 pm. If you’d like to extend your stay in Bangkok, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

3 days tour

River Kwai & Ancient Thai Kingdoms

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Itinerary of your trip River Kwai & Ancient Thai Kingdoms

Day 1: Bangkok/Ayutthaya/Kanchanaburi

Day 2: Kanchanaburi

Day 3: Kanchanaburi/Bangkok

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