11-Day Central Thailand Exploration

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Today you visit the most important sights of Bangkok. First, head to Wat Timitr, where you find a gold Buddha statue. Then, visit the breathtaking reclining Buddha in Wat Pho and the royal palace, which is highly revered by Thai people. You may have the chance to admire the impressive Emerald Buddha in its magnificent temple. Then continue your exploration with a tour of the klongs (channels), the legendary Chao Praya River and the Thonburi area. Finally, visit Wat Arun, the temple of dawn.

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Today, you will drive to Ayutthaya stopping to tour Lopburi. First visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, which was a summer residence in the 17th century. The palace was destroyed with the fall of
the Ayutthaya and restored by King Rama IV in the 19th century. Continue to Lopburi to visit Phra Narai Ratchaniwet, an excellent museum is in the ruins of a 17th-century palace. Take a few hours to explore
the 7-hectare Somdet Phra Narai National Museum and historic site.

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Your tour guide will pick you up in the lobby. The drive to Ayutthaya takes 3 hours and 30 minutes. You visit Wat Phanancherng, home to the oldest bronze Buddha image in Ayutthaya and admire Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, built in 1357 of King U-Thong. Explore Ayutthaya Historical Park and Wat Phra Mahathat. Its structure became the traditional model for temples nationwide. Then visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the most important temple within the royal palace and the original temple of the Emerald Buddha.

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You check out and get ready for the drive to Kanchanaburi. Our first stop will be in Damnoen Saduak. The floating market is a great insight into the life of Thai people. Your tour guide will show you what local specialities to taste at the market. In Kanchanaburi, visit the JEATH War Museum, a realistic depiction of the living quarters of prisoners of war, then you will proceed to Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. In the afternoon, visit the world-famous bridge over the River Kwai.

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You will leave Kanchanaburi and stop briefly in Nakhon Pathom. You will first visit Phra Pathom Chedi - an incredible construction with a fascinating history. This 127-metre-high structure stands on the site where Buddhism was introduced to Thailand 2,000 years ago. Afterwards, you visit the nearby Sanam Chandra Palace. Most of the buildings European in style including the Chaleemongkolasana residence of King Rama VI different to any other Thai palace. Then the journey continues to Bangkok.

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On a free day in Bangkok, it's best to travel as locals do: by using the Metro trains and long-tail boats. Navigate between temples, cool down in shopping malls and snack on street food throughout the day. You might wish to explore Chinatown, which is always a fascinating place to explore and one of the best places to try some street food! Alternatively, head down to Siam where giant shopping malls fill the streets.

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On a free day in Bangkok, it's best to travel as locals do: by using the Metro trains and long-tail boats. Navigate between temples, cool down in shopping malls and snack on street food throughout the day. You might wish to explore Chinatown, which is always a fascinating place to explore and one of the best places to try some street food! Alternatively, head down to Siam where giant shopping malls fill the streets.

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After a short briefing, start the journey to Bang Krachao. Cross the busy Chao Phraya River by ferry. Then, cycle on narrow paths through villages and plantations of this beautiful island. Visit families, learn more about this once untouched island and discover beautiful Buddhist temples and a shrine of Ganesh. At the end of the tour, visit the historic Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok and enjoy refreshments before returning to the starting point. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure in Bangkok.

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During the day, you'll be free to explore the city. In the evening your tour guide will take you to Chinatown. Tonight you will visit the exciting Yaowarat neighbourhood, better known as Chinatown, which is known for its good food and is also one of the most popular places among locals to eat. Here, you will learn more about the 200-year-old history of Thai-Chinese culture on a guided tour as you sample some of the most popular street dishes in the area.