Five packed days in Thailand by private charter. Day one takes in a much-photographed floating cafe, Phra Pathom Chedi and the Nakhon Pathom Night Market; day two brings Taweechai Elephant Camp, the Thai-Burma Death Railway and the Kanchanaburi Skywalk.
Overview
This five-day Thailand itinerary is as varied as it is full. Day one visits a much-photographed floating cafe, Phra Pathom Chedi and the Nakhon Pathom Night Market. Day two is all about Taweechai Elephant Camp, the Thai-Burma Death Railway and the Kanchanaburi Skywalk. Day three explores Kanchanaburi Safari Park, Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple) and Tomi Edo Park. Day four is spent in Bangkok: the Erawan Shrine, Wat Arun, shopping at CentralWorld and an evening at Asiatique The Riverfront. The final day ends with a last round of shopping at Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok. A private vehicle carries you throughout, and each day's departure time and the length of every stop can be adjusted with your driver.
Highlights
Itinerary
Leaving Nakhon Pathom for Kanchanaburi, you begin at Taweechai Elephant Camp with a jungle elephant ride, elephant bathing and bamboo rafting. Next comes Mallika R.E. 124, a recreated town of the King Rama V era where you dress in traditional Thai costume to explore its streets. You then ride the Thai-Burma Death Railway from Tham Krasae Bridge railway station, the most dramatic stretch of the line, before continuing to the Kanchanaburi Skywalk above the meeting point of the Khwae Yai and Khwae Noi rivers. The day closes at the River Kwai Bridge and the JJ Night Market in front of Kanchanaburi railway station.
Inclusions
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Thai long weekends, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Songkran and other special holidays are quoted separately. Each vehicle seats up to 9 passengers; larger groups are quoted on a multi-vehicle basis. The final plan and quote are confirmed by your travel consultant.
Stops
Manpai Sainam Café & Restaurant sits on the outskirts of Bangkok and is famous for its classic, romantic decor and seating set out over the water, earning it the nickname 'mini Maldives'. The island-style scenery is a delight, and the net daybeds and over-water tables are favourite spots for photos.
The Nakhon Pathom Night Market beside the chedi is the province's food paradise, open from five in the afternoon until ten at night. It serves many local dishes you will not find in Bangkok, from pad thai and oyster omelettes to grilled seafood, drawing food lovers from far and wide.
At Taweechai Elephant Camp you get a genuine taste of jungle adventure, bathing with the elephants and feeling the thrill of wading across the river. It is a chance to get close to these gentle giants and an ideal choice for animal lovers. Note: please bring your own swimwear and towel; changing rooms are available.
The Tham Krasae Bridge section is the most dramatic stretch of the Thai-Burma Death Railway, threading between mountains and river valley with magnificent views. The line earned its name from the extreme danger and hardship of its construction, and today it stands as a place where history and natural scenery meet.
Mallika R.E. 124 offers a journey back in time: you dress in traditional Thai clothing and explore faithfully recreated period buildings. The village brings the daily life of the King Rama V era back to life, and all purchases are made with specially minted old-style coins, so you experience life in old Siam first-hand.
The Kanchanaburi Skywalk is the province's new landmark. The glass walkway stands 12 metres high and runs for 150 metres, curving above the meeting point of the Khwae Yai and Khwae Noi rivers, and gives a superb view over Kanchanaburi's tranquil mountains and waterways, making it a wonderful spot for photos.
The River Kwai Bridge was part of the Death Railway built by prisoners of war under the Japanese army during the Second World War. Spanning the River Kwai, it carries the weight of that history and is today one of Kanchanaburi's most important historic sites, drawing countless visitors who come to remember and reflect.
JJ Night Market is held at Kanchanaburi Plaza in front of Kanchanaburi railway station and is the town's best-known night market. With all kinds of inexpensive street food, clothing and everyday goods, it is a great place for bargain-hunting and a taste of local life.
Kanchanaburi Safari Park covers 80 hectares and is home to a great many wild animals. Visitors ride through the park on a safari vehicle and feed the animals along the way; the giraffe encounter in particular leaves a lasting, happy memory.
Said in legend to be guarded by a tiger, Wat Tham Suea blends Thai, Chinese and Indian architectural styles. Its 18-metre golden Buddha is magnificent, and the temple is one of Kanchanaburi's most visited and most scenic places of worship.
Tomi Edo Park recreates the atmosphere of Japan's Edo period, an age when art, culture, food and daily life all flourished. The cafe is very spacious, with plenty of photo settings, and from the front of the cafe to the back there are views across to Wat Tham Suea.
Thonburi Market Place, often called Thailand's answer to Tsukiji, is vast, and the enormous ornate chandelier at the entrance is one of its signatures. Inside, besides meat and fresh seafood to buy, there are stalls selling fruit, vegetables, flowers and all manner of goods, plus bright, comfortable seating areas where you can settle in and enjoy the dazzling range of food.
Also known as the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun has the largest prang-style stupa in Thailand and is a symbol of the nation's cultural heritage. Nicknamed 'the Eiffel Tower of Thailand', it is the landmark of the Chao Phraya riverbank and dates from the Ayutthaya period.
ICONSIAM opened in Bangkok in 2018 as a shopping paradise bringing together brands from around the world. The complex comprises two shopping centres, a hotel and residences, and offers a shopping and dining experience quite unlike any other.
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