A journey of discovery starting with a scenic road to Kanchanaburi, visiting the ruined temples of the second capital of Siam, Ayuthaya. Mekhala cruise along the River of Kings ending with a visit of Khmer temples and Kao Yai National Park.
Emerald Triangle - 6 Days / 5 Nights
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 | | Duration | : 6 Days | Type | : Join-In Packages | | Min Pax | : 2 | Departing City | : Bangkok | | Departure | : Every Saturday | |
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| River Kwai, Ayuthaya, Mekhala and Khmer Temple. | |
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Saturday - Day 01 BANGKOK - DAM NOEN SADUAK - RIVER KWAI (L, D)
Pick-up from the hotel early morning. Departure by air-conditioned minimvan with German speaking guide to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Discovery boat trip along the canal to the Floating Market. Road to Kanchanaburi for visit the fomous River Kwai bridge and the cemetary of the Allied Prisoners of World War II. Lunch at local restaurant and continue to Pung Waan Resort.
Dinner and accommodation at the Pung Waan Resort
Sunday - Day 02 RIVER KWAI (B, L, D)
Breakfast at Resort Depart from the Resort by longtail boat to Lumsum Station, where you will board on the original death railway train to Nam Tok Station.passing over the dangerous looking wooded viaduct built along the mountain side. Arrive at Nam Tok Station, the last terminal station of the Thai-Burma Railway and transfer back to Pung Waan Resort Lunch at Pung Waan Resort Afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and accommodation at the Pung Waan Resort
Monday - Day 03 RIVER KWAI - AYUTHAYA - MEKHALA (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the Resort. Depart from the hotel to visit of the Khmer temple Prasat Muang Sing. Continue to Ayuthaya and visit of the former capital of Siam. Lunch at Sai Thong local restaurant After lunch, depart by longtail boat to Bang-Pa-In, the old Royal Summer Residence. After this visit, your guide will drop you at the pier. 15.00, Board the Mekhala and cruise down the Chao Phya River to Wat Kai Tia for a candlelight dinner and overnight on board in air-conditioned cabin.
Tuesday - Day 04 MEKHALA - KHMER TEMPLES (B, L, D)
Early morning Buddhist religious offerings ceremony to the Monks in the temple and breakfast on board while cruisinge down the river into Bangkok passing spectacular views of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn. Arriving at Mekhala pier late morning, meet and transfer by air-conditioned minivan with English-speaking guide to Pimai En route lunch at local restaurant in Saraburi. After lunch continue visit to magnificent Khmer temple from the same period of Angkor. Arrive at Korat late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Royal Princess Korat hotel
Wednesday - Day 05 KHMER TEMPLES - KHAO YAI NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel Depart from the hotel and visit to the Khmer ruins at temple Phanom Rung and Muang Tham Continue to Kao Yai National Park via Daan Kwain for lunch After lunch, visit of a pottery factory. Continue drive to Kao Yai National Park and walk around the park.
Dinner and accommodation at Kao Yai Grand View hotel
Thursday - Day 06 KHAO YAI - BANGKOK (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel Visit to Heaw Suwat waterfalls and National Park Center. Lunch at hotel. Depart from the hotel to Bangkok. Arrive at Bangkok, afternoon at leisure. Evening, transfer from the hotel to Bangkok International airport for flight departure.
Rates are about $285.62pp/dble occup...single rates available
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