7 Days Exploring Thailand Center

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. Wat Pra Kwae is famous not only for its beauty of unique Thailand Buddhism architecture but also for the sacred jade Buddha statue. Thai people believe that the statue will bring back fortune and prosperity for the nation.
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.
The Wat Pho wall-surrounded complex was divided into 2 by Soi Chetuphon running along East – West. The Northern complex is the one including the in gold Buddha statue and massage school mentioned above. The Southern complex, Tukgawee, is a monastery and a school.
After having lunch by your own account, we visit the last destination of the day: Wat Traimit. This pagoda is 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.
We will board on a boat to pay a visit along the Chao Phraya River, watching the life of local people close by.
On 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.

Today you’ll join in a biking tour named Bangkok City Culture
Bangkok City Culture starts at our office/lounge at 884/20 Rama III Road where we choose our bicycles and receive instructions for the ride.
As soon as we bend off the main road we stop at a typical local temple. We ride along the train graveyard, through small communities, and visit the biggest fresh market, Talad Khlong Toei. All your senses will wake up while there and you will be very busy with your camera. (If this has not happened before we reached this market) Of course, we give you some time to discover this hidden gem. One of Bangkok’s best-kept secrets.
After the market we cross the always traffic-congested Rama IV Road that brings us to the newly built Queen Sirikit Convention Center and the tranquil Benjakitti Forest Park. In the Benjakitti Forest Park, we will have a break and rest while enjoying the views.
We continue our Bangkok City Culture ride on the “green mile”, a viaduct for pedestrians and cyclists between the Benjakitti Forest Park and Lumpini Park. This viaduct crosses one of the most expensive streets in Bangkok, Thanon Witthayu, also called “wireless road. Many Embassies and 5-star hotels are located on this street.
As soon as we go down the stairs of the viaduct we’ll be at the entrance of the famous “Central Park of Bangkok” Lumpini Park.
While enjoying this beautiful park we can see locals doing Tai Chi or Yoga and other outdoor activities. If we are lucky, we might meet the famous permanent residents of Lumpini Park, the huge monitor lizards! Although they look scary, they’re actually harmless.
After the break, we continue our Bangkok City Culture bicycle ride through small communities and stop for a delicious Thai lunch at a local shop/restaurant.
After that, we’ll finish the ride at about 12:30 at our office/lounge.
Bangkok City Culture Ride gives you a new and unique Bangkok Biking experience.
Bicycle & bicycle helmet
English-speaking guide
Visit the biggest fresh market in Bangkok (talad Klongtoei)
Visit the local temple “Wat Chong Lom”
Delicious Thai snack or fruit
A delicious Thai lunch at a local shop/restaurant
Water during the excursion
Insurance
Free photos or GoPro video*
Free wifi at our lounge
Unique and unequalled Bangkok cycling experience
Overnight in Bangkok.
 

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, which is specialized in trading fruits, vegetables, etc… by small boat. In the old days, floating markets were formed because roads and means of road traffic have not developed.
Due to the demand for buying and selling goods, people gather in the river by means such as boats. Nowadays, despite the fact that the road network has developed everywhere, floating market still exists and develops more and more.
Afterwards we continue the road to the city of Kanchanaburi.

Upon arrival, visit the World War II memorial including the Jeath War Museum, Cemetery. We will take 30 minutes train to experience and enjoy the beautiful view from train along the river. This is one of Southeast Asia's historic railways, the remaining part of the "Death Railway", departing from the provincial capital to the Railway Station from Tonburi (or Namtok) and transfer then city to visit Kwai bridge.

Overnight in Kanchanaburi.
 

Morning breakfast and depart for Erawan Waterfall - a beautiful seven-tiered waterfall. Located in Erawan National Park, walking up to see each of the picturesque falls, it is best to bring good walking shoes. Also, guests should remember to bring their swimming suit if they wish to swim in the fall’s natural pools.
 
In the afternoon, we continue the road to Ayutthaya. The ancient city of Ayutthaya is known as the 'Venice of the East’ because it is found along the Chao Phraya, the tributaries that surround the province of Ayutthaya River. Many monuments and remains of the period can be visited in this city founded in 1350 by King Uthong when the Thai had to migrate to the South under pressure from their neighbors to the North. 

Overnight in Ayutthaya.
 

Having a breakfast and today we will pay a visit to some sites of Ayutthaya Historical Park, situated in the old city of Ayutthaya. Being a ruin with many temples which characterize this handicraft type of architecture built with red bricks, the park was recognized as World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Wat Phu Khao Thong is a massive pagoda towering in the middle of paddy fields. There is a high golden plated chedi on the top, which makes the pagoda outstanding.

Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most important temple of Ayutthaya with 3 towers standing high together in Ceylonese style. Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophiti is the pagoda in which the bronze Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing Mara is situated. This is one of the biggest Buddha statue in Thailand.

Wat Lokaya Sutha is considered as the sacred place for pilgrims since it’s famous for the reclining Buddha statue. It is also the most important relics in most of those in Wat Lokaya Sutha.

Heading back to Bangkok.
En route, we visit the Royal Summer Palace in Bang Pa-in district. Situated about 60 km northern away from Bangkok, this palace is called Royal Summer Palace since it is a favorite resort of royal. Being a favorite resort of royal, the Royal Summer palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles.

The rest time of day is on your own
 

You will have free time until our driver picks you up then transfer you to the airport for the departure flight. End of our service.