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1 Itinerary 3 Weeks / 21 Day and 20 Nights Bangkok Chiang Mai Ayutthaya - Kanchanaburi Phuket Krabi Inc : transfer all trip/ English-speaking guide all trip/ Hotel : 4 Stars Day 1 Exploring City of Angels 13.00: Welcome to City of Angel Meet our Staff at Suvarnabhumi International Airport and transfer to hotel for check-in INC : Dinner /Tickets & Fee Time to leisure The capital itself has a remarkable wealth of historical and cultural attractions which cannot be easily found in other parts of the World. Formerly, the capital was widely known as the VENICE of the EAST unfortunately the demand for more and wider roads and streets have resulted in the disappearance of several canals. Its steady growth leads to the expansion into surrounding paddy fields and orchards and, at the same time, forces the buildings to rise higher and higher. However, Bangkok s still remains as one of the World s most exciting and interesting cities to visit.

2 19.00: Dinner Cruise Experience an exhilarating dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River, or "the River of the King" and enjoy the romantic scene on both sides of the river. Select either Luxury modern cruise with lively music or classical dance. Take a memorable dinner along the Chao Phraya River by cruise for three hours. On board, you will enjoy the Thai and International Buffet cuisine with live music entertainment Back to hotel

3 Day : Breakfast at hotel 08.00: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Amphawa Floating Market Explore the legendary floating market at Damnoen Saduak here you can see numerous vendors selling local foods, fruits and products on the rowing boats. Ride on long-tailed boat. Floating Market is active every day, but only in the morning.. The best time to visit is from 07:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. The vendors, wearing traditional farmer dresses and hats, are mostly local peasants that bring in their things to sell on their rowing boats. On and along the canal, you can find delicious Thai food, wide variety of tropical fruits and vegetable and many colorful home-made products - A very pleasant scene to see and remember! You should not miss the opportunity to experience by yourself sitting and eating on one of these rowing boats on the canal. INC : Breakfast/Tickets & Fee/Show+Dinner

4 13.00 Amphawa Floating Market *(open on Fri/Sat/Sun and Public holiday) Amphawa is the second most popular floating market near Bangkok, not as large as Damnoen Saduak but more authentic, with visitors almost exclusively Thai. Located 50 km from Bangkok this once small village was apparently already present in the mid- Seventeenth Century. It has become such a magnet for Thai weekenders that food stalls have grown from the riverbanks and stretched far into the surrounding streets. The main draw is of course eating seafood grilled procariously on wooden boats moored around the famous central bridge, serving an appetizing array of huge prawns, shellfish and squid. From noon until late in the evening, the smell is simply irresistible and customers flock to each side of the river all day long : Back to Bangkok

5 19.00: Siam Niramit Siam Niramit cultural show provides for an entertaining night out and a chance to get some insight in Thai culture and history as well as local beliefs and religion. 150 Performers wearing beautiful and colorful costumes perform an engaging stage show featuring a realistic scene with boats sailing on a river, war scenes with sword fights, canon shots and a war elephant and many other impressive scenes. Meet creatures from Thai mythology, see a depiction of Heaven and Hell and watch Muay Thai boxing fights, the combat techniques used by the Siamese army in gone by times. Arrive at least an hour before the start of the show to have a look around the Thai village and to watch a traditional Thai dance act outside on the courtyard.m Niramit Back to hotel

6 Day 3 China Town INC : Breakfast/lunch /Tickets & Fee 08.00: Breakfast at hotel 10.00: China Town and China Town area Bangkok s Chinatown is a popular tourist attraction and a food haven for new generation gourmands who flock here after sunset to explore the vibrant street-side cuisine. At day time, it s no less busy, as hordes of shoppers descend upon this 1-km strip and adjacent Charoenkrung Road to get a day s worth of staple, trade gold, or pay a visit to one of the Chinese temples. Packed with market stalls, street-side restaurants and a dense concentration of gold shops, Chinatown is an experience not to miss. The energy that oozes from its endless rows of wooden shop-houses is plain contagious it will keep you wanting to come back for more. Plan your visit during major festivals, like Chinese New Year, and you will see Bangkok Chinatown at its best : Lunch 13.00: Wat Traimit /Temple of Golden Buddha in Chinatown and other favorite Temple Located at the end of Chinatown's Yaowarat Road, Wat Traimit houses the world's largest massive gold seated Buddha measuring nearly five metres in height and weighing five and a half tons. In the past, artisans crafted the Buddhas in gold and disguised them from invading armies by a covering of stucco and plaster :Time to leisure: tourist attraction and a food haven for new generation gourmands who flock here after sunset.

7 Day : Breakfast at hotel A full-day tour Bangkok-Ayutthaya The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. INC : Breakfast/lunch/Dinner /Tickets & Fee 8.00: Grand Palace If there is one must-see sight that no visit to Bangkok would be complete without, it's the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark. Built in and for 150 years the home of the Thai King, the Royal court and the administrative seat of government - the Grand Palace of Bangkok is a grand old dame indeed, that continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail, all of which is a proud salute to the creativity and craftsmanship of Thai people. Within its walls were also the Thai war ministry, state departments, and even the mint. Today, the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom : Lunch

8 14.00 Bang Pa-In Royal Palace Originally created by King Prasat Thong in 1632, it is not known whether it was in use at the time of the Burmese raid. But in 1807, when Sunthon Phu, the kingdom's best known poet sailed past, it was a shadow of what Bang Pa-In once was, abandoned and overgrown. According to Dutch chronicler Jeremias Van Vliet, King Ekathotsarot ( ) was once shipwrecked on an island while sailing on the Chao Phraya River. On the island, he was befriended by a woman, who bore his (illegitimate) child. The child grew up to ascend the throne. This boy was later to become known as King Prasat Thong ( ). He founded a monastery on his mother's land and had a pond dug and built a palace to the south of the monastery. The only building mentioned in the chronicle was the Aisawan Thiphya, created in 1632, the year of birth of his son, the future King Narai ( ) Dinner at Ayutthaya Back to Bangkok Time to leisure

9 Day : Breakfast at hotel Ancient city of Ayutthaya Ayothaya Floating Market Ancient city of Ayutthaya, The Thai capital for 417 years, is one of Thailand s major tourist attractions. Many ancient ruins and art works can be seen in a city that was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong when the Thais were forced southwards by northern neighbors. During the period of Ayutthaya being the Thai capital, 33 kings of different dynasties ruled the kingdom until it was sacked by the Burmese in The area, well conserved as a historical park, has been included in UNESCO s list of World Heritage since 13 December Ayutthaya is Thailand s hidden archaeological gem, brimming with Buddhist temples, monasteries and ancient statues of monumental proportions. - Wat Chaiwatthanaram - Wat Lokaya Sutha (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) - Ayutthaya Historical Park - Wat Phra Sri Sanphet - Wat Phra Mahthat - Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon - Wat Panan Choeng (Golden Buddha) - Viharn Phra Mongkhonbophit 12.00: Lunch

10 15.00 Ayothaya Floating Market covers a vast area of approximately 70 acres and is regarded as the largest tourist attraction in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, in the aspect of cultural heritage conservation. It was established with a primary purpose to serve as both a tourist destination and an educational institution for the preservation of Thai arts and culture, retaining all aspects of Ayutthaya floating market from the past. These include traditional costume, stunning architecture, unique culture and tradition, authentic amusement, folk performance, and the simple lifestyle of Thai people. Ayothaya Floating Market serves as a tourism hub for both domestic and international tourists to enjoy the pleasant environment and gorgeous scenery in a Thai style. While exploring the market, tourists can savor some tasty and delicious food or shop for souvenirs at various stores, scattering around the market : Return to Bangkok 19.00: Dinner Time to leisure

11 Day : Breakfast at hotel 10.00: Dream World theme park Dream World is a huge amusement park and a relaxing entertainment venue for young families and individuals alike. It comprises 4 zones, each with its own theme. Dream World Plaza is full of beautiful and elegant architecture. Dream Garden is a relaxing area filled with greenery, centered on a lake. A cable car offers panoramic views from the sky. Fantasy Land takes inspiration from fairy tales: Sleeping Beauty s castle, the Gingerbread House, and the house of a giant are available to delight and fascinate visitors. Finally, Adventure Land has rides and games, such as Space Train, Viking Ship, and Snow Town, where artificial snow and ice offers respite from the heat INC : Breakfast/lunch/Dinner /Tickets & Fee / 12.00: Dream World theme park Dinner Time to leisure

12 Day : Breakfast at hotel Safari World Bangkok Safari World is a zoo for those who don't like zoos of course like any animal parks it has some good and some not so good sides but here animals certainly do have huge amount of space to roam free. Opened since 1988, Safari World is divided in two distinct areas: The open space of Safari Park where you can drive through in your car or in the park bus represents 480 acres for its open zoo and 180 acres for its bird park, then the Marine Park which is more of a traditional zoo mixed with many shows, lots of food stalls and plenty of souvenir shops. INC : Breakfast/lunch/Dinner /Tickets & Fee / 12.00: Lunch at Safari World

13 19.00 Himmapan Avatar Show + Dinner Thailand s most enchanted: Bringing magic to life.there s a place in every Thai s heart as the most magical place, the Himmapan Forest. This magical forest is a legendary Thai story that has been told throughout many generations. A world imagined from faith and art, the story of this enchanting forest has resonated in Thai history as one of the most magical place ever existed. Through technology, we ve managed to bring this enchanting story to life. We want to tell this classic Thai legend in the grandness it deserves. Now for the first time ever, from 2 dimensional paintings and books comes a dynamic 4-D experience of this magical forest. For the first time, we are breathing life into this forest like no one has ever experienced : Back to hotel

14 Day : Breakfast at hotel Siam Water Park Siam Water Park is Bangkok s largest amusement and water park. Spread out over a large area are the world s biggest wave pool with several large water slides, dozens of rides including roller coasters and attractions like Africa Adventure and Jurassic Adventure. The thrill rides of the Amusement Park, the relaxation at the Water Park s pools and the pool side Thai massages provide for a fun day for adults and kids of all ages. A whole day is easily spent here. There are plenty of places with shade both in the water park and the amusement park. Food is available at several restaurants and countless food stands around the park. After dark the park is beautifully illuminated INC : Breakfast/lunch/Dinner /Tickets & Fee 12.00: Lunch at Siam Park Dinner Time to leisure

15 Day 9 Kanchanaburi 08.00: Breakfast at hotel 11.00: Check-out 12.00: Lunch and Transfer to Kanchanaburi Exploring History : During WWII, Japanese forces used Allied prisoners of war (POWs) and conscripted Asian labourers to build a rail route between Thailand and Myanmar. The harrowing story became famous after the publication of Pierre Boulle s book The Bridge Over the River Kwai, based loosely on real events, and the 1957 movie that followed. War cemeteries, museums and the chance to ride a section of the so-called 'Death Railway' draw numerous visitors to Kanchanaburi. Interest in the railway has been reignited by Richard Flanagan's Man Booker Prize-winning novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North (2013), inspired by the experiences of Flanagan's father as a POW. Kanchanaburi is also an ideal gateway to national parks in Thailand's wild west, and home to an array of lush riverside resorts. INC : Breakfast/lunch/Dinner Free time to lesure 18.00: Dinner

16 Day : Breakfast at hotel 09.00: City Tour Take an easy day out of Bangkok to visit the River Kwai which is about 128 km to the West. You will visit Thailand Burma Railway Centre,an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to present the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway. In addition to a scenic long tailed boat trip along Maeklong River, you will experience a ride on the Death Railway Train, passing over the amazing wooden viaduct. INC : Breakfast/lunch/dinner/Fees 12.00: Lunch

17 18.00: Dinner If you are looking for an unforgettable intimateromantic experience while enjoying the magic of the River Kwai by moonlight with an enticing menu created and served. Day : Breakfast at hotel 12.00: Lunch 14.00: Bamboo Rafting Activities Popular River activities that will enrich your experience on the River Kwai. Don't miss it! INC : Breakfast/lunch/dinner/activities

18 20.00: Kanchanaburi Light and Sound Festival Highlight is the light-and-sound show that tells the stories of the World War II in honour of the prisoners of war who built the infamous Death Railway, the Bridge on the River Kwai and the Hellfire Pass. This year the show will present the story on the construction of the Death Railway : Back to Hotel

19 Day 12 Erawan Waterfall INC : Breakfast/Dinner /Tickets & Fee /Activities 08.00: Breakfast at hotel 10.00: Erawan Waterfall Named after Three-headed white elephant in Hindu mythology,this 7-tiered waterfall spans over 1.5km with multiple ponds of emerald, blue water. The top Tier of the fall is reachable following a challenging hike to the top and said to resemble the elephant s head. Erawan National Park is one of the most famous National Parks in Thailand and is home to wide variety of bird and other wildlife. Venturing deeper into the forest, you might encounter some more exciting animals such as wild elephants, lar gibbon, Wild boar and barking deer : Dinner Time to leisure

20 Day 13 Chiang Mai : Exploring The Lanna Kingdom 08.00: Breakfast at hotel 11.00: Check out 12.00: Lunch 13.00: Transfer to Chiang Mai (Domestic Air) Chiang Mai is a vibrant city and a backpacker s favorite gateway to mountainous northern Thailand. The city was formerly the capital of the Lanna Kingdom between 1296 and Despite an influx of tourists in the area, the city remains blissfully calm and is a great place to enjoy a laid-back vacation Check in hotel INC : Breakfast/lunch/Khum Khantoke + Dinner/Tickets & Fee + Time to leisure

21 19.00: Experience Lanna dining with "Khantoke" or "Toke", a round rattan tray, serving various kinds of authentic northern Thai dishes and national Thai food. As you enjoy the tasty food, you will be entertained by spectacular and fabulous classicaldances from northern Thailand and from around the nation : Back to hotel

22 Day 14 City And Temple Tour 08.00: Breakfast at hotel This half-day Chiang Mai temple tour explores the most famous and picturesque of the city s 36 Buddhist Wats, the perfect introduction to Northern Thailand s cultural and religious capital. Experience Chiang Mai s most visually stunning Buddhist temples, including the gorgeous 600-year-old Wat Phrathat Doi Sutep atop the 5,300-foot (1,615 meter) Doi Suthep Peak, plus plenty of great photo-ops. The tour includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable guide, INC : Breakfast/lunch/Dinner/Ticket+fees - Visit the impressive temples of Chiang Mai including the 600-year old Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep - Amazing views of Chiang Mai from the summit of Doi Suthep - Plenty of photo opportunities Informative and friendly guide - Art in Paradise Museum 12.00: Lunch

23 14.00: Art in Paradise, the first illusion and three-dimensional museum comprises six permanent exhibition zones with different concepts. Every painting was ranged from period or country themes, and there is also a great mix of traditional and new art. The museum is divided into two floors, over 2,500 square meters and 150 paintings that visitors can have fun and enjoy the new experience with interactive paintings.paintings inside Art in Paradise were drawn by 15 professional artists who initiated 3D painting in Korea and Thailand, they had spent two and a half months painting the wall and floor by hand from emptiness filled to the perfection with specific techniques through the use of art in a way that Thailand never had before : Dinner Leisure time Chiang Mai is a shoppers paradise, and nothing beats shopping for a bargain more than in in the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. The Night Bazaar, on the east side of the old walled city, is approximately 1km long on Thanon Chang Khlan (large roads in Thailand are named Thanon, and smaller side streets are named Soi) (so Thanon Chang Khlan translates to Chang Khlan Road). The Night Bazaar is open every day of the year regardless of the weather from dusk till around midnight.

24 Day 15 Elephant camp Full Day + Adventure INC : Breakfast/lunch/ Dinner/Tickets & Fee /Activities 06.00: Breakfast at hotel 9.00: Before the elephant show starts our visitors are able to see the elephants bathing in the Mae Taeng River. They can also play with our elephants closely, feed them bananas or sugar cane and/or can interact with our baby elephant and buy it milk to drink as the baby is not allowed to have bananas or sugar cane at a young age. This is a fun and unique interaction between visitors and our elephants. Visitors will be seated in the stand and watch the show where the elephants will perform tasks given to them by the mahouts to show you how smart and intelligent the elephants are and to also show the close bond that the mahout has with his elephant. Some of the elephants are capable of painting interesting and beautiful artwork which can be purchased after the show or if already sold or not the one you want can be found at the gift shop : Lunch 19.00: Dinner Time to leisure

25 Day 16 Adventure ZIPLINE + ATV + RAFTING + KAYAKING all day 07.00: Breakfast at hotel Adventures offer some of the most exciting things to do in Chiang Mai. We are an experienced team and top rated operator of the best White Water Rafting in Thailand with a dedication to safety. Our mission is to share natural experiences and culture, through fun, safe activities for people of all ages : ZIPLINE + ATV + RAFTING + KAYAKING all day INC : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Adventure Tickets 12.00: Lunch 19.00: Dinner Time to leisure

26 Day : Breakfast at hotel 11.00: Check out and transfer to Phuket + Krabi INC : Breakfast/ Ticket Phuket Fantasea Show + Dinner / The best way to get an introduction to the island and check out the downtown scene is by taking a tour with an English-speaking guide who can tell you all you need to know about your new surroundings. In the evening, be dazzled by the Las Vegas-style Simon Cabaret Show, or combine dinner and a Thai cultural show at Phuket FantaSea, where the whirling, swirling, vivid display of Thailand's exotic heritage delight viewers 15.00: Check-in 19.00: Phuket Fantasea Show +Dinner Fantasy of a Kingdom is a Las Vegas style Thai cultural show infused with cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art show elements. The essence of being Thai, everything from the love for freedom and fun, courage and compassion, is being represented in each scene. As the Prince of Kamala journeys through each progressive scene, he slowly discovers these aspects and learns what it means to be the perfect Thai : Back to hotel

27 Day 18 Koh Phi Phi 08.00: Breakfast at hotel 10.00: surrounded by exquisite groups of islands, all easily seen on a day trip. Ride a speedboat or ferry to Krabi, famous for its snorkeler's wonderland of limestone caves and white-sand beaches, or see Koh Phi Phi for yourself some say it s the region's most beautiful island group. If you'd rather sail more leisurely, ride a ferry to the nearby islands for some free time to swim, snorkel, and soak up the sunshine : Lunch -Inc Breakfast /lunch/dinner/snorkeling - Extreme Sport up on request 18.00: Dinner Time to leisure

28 Day 19 City Tour INC Breakfast/lunch/dinner/ 08.00: Breakfast at hotel 10.00: City Tour Give yourself a cultural and scenic treat in this programme and your holiday memories will be enriched. Take in Phuket Island's natural beauty as you are driven along beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai. Visit the hilltop 'Three Beaches' viewpoint where you can take in a great vista of the beautiful bays of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon, as well as Kho Pu Island, at one of the island's best scenic spots. Then head to Phuket's southernmost point and the windswept Promthep Cape. This tour gives an insight into the highlights of the 'Pearl of the Andaman'. It also includes a leisurely drive around Phuket Town to view the old Sino-Portuguese buildings. Other attractions visited are Wat Chalong - Phuket's most beautiful and renowned monastery and Gems Gallery, where you can buy beautiful intricate jewellery : Lunch Highlights of this tour: - See three of Phuket's best beaches from a single viewpoint - Enjoy the ruggedly beautiful Promthep Cape - Learn more about Thai culture and traditions at Wat Chalong - Admire the charming historic streets of Phuket Town Round-trip transport to and from your hotel included English-speaking guide Time to leisure/can request to sightseeing famous Phuket beach 18.00: Dinner and leisure time

29 Day 20 James Bond Island 08.00: Breakfast at hotel James Bond Island This famous landmark, called Koh Ta-pu ('Nail Island'), first found its way onto the international map through its starring role in the James Bond movie 'The Man With the Golden Gun'. And this is where most tours seem to take all of the tourists - all at the same time. The entire area surrounding this island with its signature rocky pinnacle is indeed spectacular, but most of the tours bus visitors up the main highway for an hour on the same well-worn itinerary. An integral part of that tour is lunch at Koh Panyee, a nearby Muslim fishing village. -Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that's sheltered by 100-metre high cliffs on three sides. Inside the bay there are several beaches, most are small and some only exist at low tide. The main one is around 200 metres long with silky soft white sand, underwater colourful coral and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water; the whole bay is one big reef. Maya Bay has become the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi since The Beach was filmed here in It was always very popular before the film but now people around the world who haven't even heard of Phi Phi have certainly heard of Maya Bay : Lunch -INC Breakfast/lunch/dinner/snorkeling *Extreme Sport up on request* 19.00: Dinner

30 Day : Breakfast at hotel 10.00: Check out Transfer to Bangkok 14.00: The Biggest Shopping Center in the world Bangkok has more than enough shopping malls to suit all kinds of lifestyles and budgets. But these Top 10 Shopping Malls offer the best shopping experiences, in terms of diversity of products, accessible location in downtown areas and overall shopping satisfaction. Whether you are looking for the most upscale, the trendiest, the funkiest, or the most specialised, you will find them among these shopping malls below. -Siam Paragon/ Siam Discovery / Siam Center/Central World/MBK/EmQuatier/Central Embassy Shopping Mall/Terminal 21/Platinum Fashion Mall/Pantip Plaza INC : Breakfast End of journey see you again next trip