Southward Bangkok to Hua Hin 8 Days 7 Nights

Attraction: Bangkok - Kanchanaburi

Duration: 8 Days

Travel theme: Classic Highlights South Thailand Tours Thailand Tours 7 days

Discover an exciting journey from Bangkok to Hua Hin in 8 days and 7 nights with our Southward from Bangkok to Hua Hin tour. Starting with a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, you will have a chance to admire the city’s illuminated skyline at night. Over the next few days, you will explore Bangkok’s iconic landmarks such as Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, and Wat Pho, and learn about Thailand’s rich history at the Ayutthaya Historical Park.

Continuing your journey, you will head south to the tranquil coastal province of Hua Hin. Along the way, you will visit the Railway market and Amphawa Floating Market, where you can sample local delicacies and buy souvenirs. You will also have the opportunity to cool off in the refreshing waters of the Erawan Waterfall and play with and bathe the friendly elephants at the Elephant Camp.

The tour also includes a visit to the Mueang Sing Historical Park, where you can discover the ancient ruins of Thailand’s Khmer Empire. Finally, the tour concludes with a half-day shopping spree in Bangkok, where you can hunt for bargains and purchase souvenirs before departing for home.

In summary, our Southward from Bangkok to Hua Hin tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant city of Bangkok, indulge in its rich cultural heritage, and relax in the serene province of Hua Hin, all while enjoying exciting activities such as elephant bathing and bamboo rafting.

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Highlights

Visiting famous attractions in Bangkok such as Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, …
• Experience local life and Thai culture with floating market, where people trade on the river
• Boarding a train on Death Railway, taking care of cute elephants and play with them
• Wander around attractions of the colorful Hua Hin city
• Diving to observe underwater of pristine restored coral in Koh Talu

Itinerary in Brief

Day 1: Bangkok Arrival – Street Food Tour by tuk tuk (D)
Day 2: Bangkok Full Day City Tour (B)
Day 3: Bangkok – Floating Market – Kanchanaburi (B)
Day 4: Kanchanaburi Full Day City (B)
Day 5: Kanchanaburi – Elephant Camp – Hua Hin (B)
Day 6: Hua Hin Full Day Visit (B)
Day 7: Hua Hin – Koh Talu – Hua Hin (B, L) join in tour, no guide
Day 8: Hua Hin – Bangkok – Departure- no guide

Full Itinerary

Day 1:Bangkok Arrival – Street Food Tour by tuk tuk (D)

Warmly welcome you on arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. We will pick you up with a comfortable vehicle to the center of Bangkok to check-in your hotel, then take your time to have a rest after a long flight.
At 18:00PM we start a night food tour. Bangkok is considered as the heaven of street food that makes you to be immersed into its variety. The street food tour by tuktuk offers you a fun but safe experience to taste. Lead by an English speaking guide, we come to best local vendors to try pork satay, ginger soup and sesame dumplings, of course the guide will explain and introduce you about them. En route, we observe the view of the city by night and also have an opportunity to visit some attractions such as Phra Sumen Fort, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, and Chinatown – our finish point then you transfer by your own back to the hotel.
Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Dinner
Day 2:Bangkok Full Day City Tour (B)

Today, we will take the whole day to explore Bangkok – the city of golden temples.
The first destination is the Grand Palace. This huge architecture complex is over 2 sq. kilometers, including 3 main sites: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) built in 1770s. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is no longer home of Thailand Royal, most of national significant events takes place there. Wat Phra Kaew is the most out-standing architecture in complex, built in 1785 when King Rama I moved the capital to Bangkok. The pagoda is famous not only for its beauty of unique Thailand Buddhism architecture but also for the sacred jade Buddha statue.
Nearby Grand Palace is Wat Pho – the oldest and biggest pagoda in Bangkok with more than 1000 Buddha statues and the huge one sit-back Buddha in gold. This pagoda is also famous for being a birthplace of traditional Thai massage, since there is a traditional medicine school established in 1982, educating the arts of Thai massage.

Afterwards, we visit Wat Traimit – the temple famous for its unique and historic beauty, and also for the huge golden Buddha statue. Thai people believe that the statue represents for prosperity and purity, as well as strength and power. The Golden Statue was defined to be built in Sukhothai period, the 13-15th century – one of the most famous periods of Thai Buddhism architecture

After having lunch on your own, we will board on a boat to pay a visit along the Chao Phraya River, watching the life of local people close by. En route, we stop at Wat Arun, known as the most beautiful pagoda in Bangkok not only for its location on the Chao Phraya’s riverbank but also for the different architecture from other pagodas. “Arun” means sunrise, but it is most beautiful in the sunset.

The pagoda was decorated with glass pieces and Chinese ceramic, in a complicated style. You can climb up to the top of Wat Arun to see Chao Phraya, Grand Palace and Wat Pho at the opposite side.

Return to the hotel and you are free to explore Bangkok by night.
Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3:Bangkok – Floating Market – Kanchanaburi (B)

Early in the morning, after having breakfast, we pay a visit to Meaklong Railway Market – a local market has grown up along the rail tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the sellers quickly clear their stalls, and set them up again when the train has passed. We continue our way to Damnoen Saduak Floating market. Arrival at the market, you can see the vendors who wear traditional farmer dresses and hats bring local Thai foods, fruits and products to sell on rowing boats. You should not miss the opportunity to experience sitting and giving them a try on one of these boats on the canal. You are free to explore around the market, take photos/videos or even hire a paddling boat to breathe the once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere here.
We then take a boat ride out of the floating market and journey along the winding canals to see remote villages, gardens and plantations.
Arrive at a jetty pier where you board on the vehicle and proceed to Kanchanaburi.
Accommodation : At the hotel in Kanchanaburi
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4:Kanchanaburi Full Day City (B)

Today morning, we visit the JEATH War Museum, which has the name standing for countries taking part in the World War II death railway construction from 1942 to 1945: Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand and Holland. As the name suggests, JEATH War Museum exhibits photographs and illustrations reflecting the living condition of prisoners of war during that cruel time, some of which were donated by former prisoners who survived after war. We then go to Kanchanaburi the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, the most important landmark of this city. We continue boarding a train ride along the railway death, Railway enthusiasts can travel on one of the historic routes to Southeast Asia, the remaining part of the “Death railway”.
Continue visiting Ban Kao National Museum, which was constructed beside a Neolithic burial site discovered by an Allied POW during the construction of the ‘Death Railway’. The museum houses skeletal remains, pots, axe heads, jewelry made from animal bones, and other artefacts dating 4000 years ago.
With impressive architecture and beautiful green scenery, bustling shops, Mueang Sing Historical Park will be an interesting destination for you. On the campus, there is a main structure called Prasat Muang Sing (Tower of the Lion City), which is also the most prominent of this place. There are also ruins of two Khmer temples dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. This place was officially declared a historical park in 1987 due to the traces of the glorious past where this ever has.
Accommodation : At the hotel in Kanchanaburi
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5:Kanchanaburi – Elephant Camp – Hua Hin (B)

After breakfast, we depart to Elephant Camp for visiting. (Join in). Take your time to play and bathe them in the river (elephants can use water spray on you as a way of having fun), then jump on a bamboo raft and enjoy a moment of serenity when you enjoy amazing view of Kanchanaburi river from a new perspective.

Make our way to Hua Hin. Upon arrival, check-in hotel then you are free to relax.
Accommodation : At the hotel in Hua Hin
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6:Hua Hin Full Day Visit (B)

After breakfast, we come to Hua Hin railway station. It is now one of the most beautiful train stations in Thailand. The main building of the station is wooden, once a palace of the Thai Royal Family and was rebuilt in 1968. With its unique oriental and western architecture, it is an amazing attraction.
With the beautiful forest of Kaeng Krachan National Park, Pa-La-U waterfall is one of Thailand’s most beautiful natural wonders, and also one of Hua Hin’s biggest attractions. Go through the rainforest to the waterfall, you will have free time there, play in the clear water or take beautiful photos.
We can’t miss Wat Huay Mongkhol, an unique architectural structure with distinct styles. Especially, there is the largest statue of Luang Phor Thuad in the world. Luang Phor Thuad is a famous monk in southern Thailand who is able to perform miracles.
Visit to ancient village Plearnwan, considered as a living museum, vividly reproducing the images and lifestyles of a traditional Thai village. Here you will easily see the small houses inside that sparkle with colorful electric lights, stained-up advertisements, simple, non-sophisticated but really attractive.
Our next destination is The Venezia Hua Hin. This is the new themed shopping village in Hua Hin. However, it quickly attracted a lot of visitors because of the new, unusual scenery, a Western Venetian, located in the middle of Thailand. This shopping village became more and more famous in Thai tourist map because it not only caused curiosity, it also brought a relaxed and poetic feeling to visitors.
Back to hotel to relax by your own.
Accommodation : At the hotel in Hua Hin
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7:Hua Hin – Koh Talu – Hua Hin (B, L) join in tour

06:00 – 06:30AM: Departure from Hua Hin to Bangsaphan Pier by V.I.P. transport.
09:00AM: Arrive Bangsaphan and continue by boat (approx 20 min) to the island
10:00AM: Enjoy underwater life up close with our trainer and guiding you to an easy dive. Observe underwater of pristine restored coral and much more attraction locations around the island.
12:30PM: Buffet Lunch.
13:30PM: Relax or enjoy with beach activities.
14:30PM: Prepare to leave Koh Talu (pack your memories & photographs)
15:00PM: Coffee break before departure to Hua Hin.
Accommodation : At the hotel in Hua Hin
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8:Hua Hin – Bangkok – Departure- no guide

Morning transfer back to Bangkok for your international flight back to your hometown.
Accommodation : Not available
Meals: Breakfast

Price

Private tour price
Price in USD per person based on group size of private tour - Validity from 01/11/2023 - 31/03/2024
	2-3 pers.	4-6 pers.	7-10 pers.	Single Suppl.
Superior	$1,385	$1,121	$819	$212
1st class	$1,573	$1,309	$1,007	$400
Deluxe	$1,785	$1,521	$1,219	$612
- Child under 3 year old shares bed with their parents - ----> free of charge - Child from 3 to 12 year old share rooom with their parents --------> 50% of adult price

Private tour price
Price in USD per person based on group size of private tour - Validity from 01/04/2024 - 31/10/2024
	2-3 pers.	4-6 pers.	7-10 pers.	Single Suppl.
Superior	$1,374	$1,110	$808	$199
1st class	$1,533	$1,269	$967	$358
Deluxe	$1,698	$1,434	$1,132	$523
- Child under 3 year old shares bed with their parents - ----> free of charge - Child from 3 to 12 year old share rooom with their parents --------> 50% of adult price

Accommodation

Location	Accommodation name	Room Type
Superior
Bangkok	Le D’tel Bangkok	Deluxe
Kanchanaburi	Royal River Kwai Resort	Deluxe
Hua Hin	Blue Marine Resort and Villa	Blue Deluxe Pool View

Location	Accommodation name	Room Type
1st class
Bangkok	Centre Point Silom Hotel	Deluxe
Kanchanaburi	U Inchantree Kanchanaburi	Superior Garden View
Hua Hin	The Rock Hua Hin	Gala Deluxe

Location	Accommodation name	Room Type
Deluxe
Bangkok	Pullman Bangkok Hotel G	Deluxe
Kanchanaburi	U Inchantree Kanchanaburi	Superior Garden View
Hua Hin	Putahracsa Hua Hin Resort	Silksand

Trip Note

Tour includes:

The English speaking guide as guided time
Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
Private long tail boat cruise on Chao Phraya river
Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
All transfers with the air-conditioned private car
All entrance fees
Water & cool towels
Government taxes & service charge

Tour excludes:

International Airfares.
Early check in/ late check out
Meals not indicated
Drinks & beverage..
Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills.
Tips and gratuities
Surcharge room rate for festiv

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