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Summary
Thailand is probably one of the most romantic countries to visit in the world. Known as 'The Land Of Smiles' you will be treated like royalty in a land of friendliness and extreme beauty.
This tour is a hand-picked combination of culture, wildlife, nature, sight seeing, shopping and a gorgeous beach for honeymoon couples who wish to enjoy time together, explore this beautiful country and stay in some of the best luxury resorts in Thailand. Although there are some treks on this tour, they are gentle and you will never be hurried. You will have a perfect holiday and be cared for by a personal guide who will be available at all times and can adapt the tour to your wishes. You can stop en route anywhere to take pictures or visit attractions not listed on the itinerary. You will have sufficient time to relax, the itinerary is 100% flexible and you can request any changes during your trip.
Whilst many honeymoon holidays will leave you at one or more resorts for the duration, we take special care of you throughout the holiday making sure that this will be the most memorable holiday of your lives.
Luxury is the priority on this tour. Just look at the hotels we have found for you.
Day 1: Our staff will pick you up from Savanabhumi airport and transfer to your Bangkok hotel.
Overnight: Oriental hotel or similar ( 5 star)
Day 2:This morning you will need an early start to see the famous floating market on the river Chao Phraya. You will see local people selling fruits, vegetables and handicrafts on the riverl. Later drive to Khao Yai (Thailand’s oldest national park and a national heritage site). You will meet your naturalist guide and head into the national park on a nature walk for the rest of the day through the lush evergreen rain forest that dominates the central regions of this park. Having freshened up after your walk, you will visit mineral licks which are often visited by large mammals. Go to the crocodile trail for a short trek. Your guide is an expert in wildwatching and you can request a preference of animal viewing. He will do his utmost to find such animals but of course this cannot be guaranteed.
Drive to Khao Kheaw view point to watch a large number of different bird species. In the evening you will visit the park headquarters for a night safari with spotlights, finding wildlife of all sizes such as civets, elephants, deers, porcupine, wild dogs etc. Exit the forest around 2030pm for the transfer back to your resort. Have dinner in a traditional Thai restaurant and transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight: Kirimaya resort Horizon view room ( 5 star)
Meals included: [L & D]
Day 3: After having breakfast at the hotel you will head on to a wildlife watchtower on the look-out for birds such as the great hornbill, and witness dawn activities at a nearby mineral lick. This proceeds a full day nature trek with your leader. You will be amazed at the diversity of wildlife in this park and hopefully will be taking many photographs back with you.
Ths of course is a luxury honeymoon tour so porters will be carrying essentials for and in the middle of the forest you will have a delicious lunch under a canopy. After finishing the walk there will be a drive to Haew Narok waterfall to check some wildlife species before heading out to Elephant mountain to see an awesome sight of millions of Bats flying out of the cave. Reach the hotel around 1900pm and spend your time relaxing, swimming or reading books at the hotel. You are free to have dinner on your own.
Overnight: Kirimaya resort Horizon view room( 5 star)
Meals: [B& L ]
Day 4: After breakfast a visit to Dan Kwian Village, a village famous for its pottery. See pottery manufactured with traditional and modern methods. After that continue to Phi Mai Khmer Temple Complex, built in the classis “5-Mountain” configuration. This temple was the terminus destination of the Royal of the Royal Road, It was built at the apex of the expire (around 1100 AD) and took several hundred years to construct. In the afternoon, after lunch, visit the Phi Mai museum which is the best of its type in Thailand.
The Fine Arts Department has collected artefacts and made displays which greatly heighten a visitors understanding of the mighty Khmer empire. Also visit Sai Ngam Banyan Grove, with Thailand’s largest banyan tree. Visit the Pak Tongchai Silk Centre to observe the process of silk production. Visit the local fruit market to do thai-style fruit purchasing. Dinner is at a traditional thai restaurant before heading back to the hotel.
Overnight: Royal Princess Korat Deluxe room( 4 star)
Meals: [B,L & D]
Day 5: Around 0830 Visit Ban Prasart castle where human skeletons, ancient weapons, ornaments and other artefacts have been found in pits dating back to prehistoric times. Start driving to Ayutthaya, visit the Si San Phet Temple which was burnt & destroyed by the Burmese. Then head to Phra That temple. Visit the famous Bang Pa In summer palace which was built 200 years ago. The beauty is still as same as it was in its early days.
Reach Kanchanaburi around 1800. Stop for dinner in the famous floating restaurant which is located next to the River Kwai and under the famous River Kwai bridge. A variety of sea food and soups would be served but you can change to taste. Drive to the resort for your overnight stay over looking the magnificent river and dinner.
Overnight: Royal River Kwai Resort Mini suite room (3 star)
Meals: [B,L & D]
Day 6: Starting with an early morning drive to Wang Badal Cave for a short trek before heading to the almost fairy tale views of the 7 tiered Erawan waterfall. Have lunch and exit the forest for the transfer to elephant camp where you will enjoy elephant rides and bathe with them in the river. After this you will go flat river rafting. Start driving back to the resort. Free to have dinner on your own at the resort.
Overnight: Royal River Kwai Resort Mini suite room (3 star)
Meals: [B,L]
Day 7: Today drive to the airport to take flight to Thailand's northern capital, Chiang Mai. Check in at aohter luxuty hotel. In the evening head to the famous night market where you will enjoy shopping handicraft items, thai silks etc. We will take you for dinner in a local Thai restaurant and then transfer you back to your resort around 2200.
Overnight: Rachamankha hotel (5 star) Superior room
Meals: [B, D]
Day 8: Early morning drive to Doi Inthanon National Park, the most popular in the north finding different species of wildlife and birds. Hike up to the summit of the park - head to the famous Vachiratharn waterfall. Have lunch and head to the limestone cave “brichinda”. Exit the cave and transfer back to Chiang Mai. Free to have dinner on your own and walk around the city.
Overnight: Rachamankha hotel [ http://www.rachamankha.com/room.htm ] (5 star) Superior room
Meals: [B & L]
Day 9: Spend and hour drive to Mae Hong Son area visiting temples enroute and some hill tribe villages. The stunning scenery, mountains surrounded by nature are the highlight of Mae Hong Son area. The unique long necked Karen villagers are seen. After lunch drive to the airport to take a late afternoon flight to Bangkok then drive to the peaceful Hua Hin beach, choice of the King and prefered by the elite clientals. Check in to one of the most luxurious hotels in the town.
Overnight: Marriott Resort & Spa (5 star) Deluxe sea view room
Meals: [B & L]
Day 10: Full day leiser on your own at the beach side. Enjoy sea food at the private beach.
Overnight: Marriott resort & Spa (5 star) Deluxe sea view room
Meals: [B ]
Day 11: Spend another half day at the beach. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel around 1100am for the transfer to Bangkok. Once in Bangkok you will be driven to the famous Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew temple, which is jaw-droppingly amazing. In the evening visit the night market or famous night life area Patpong where you can can have your dinner also can do some shopping. Back to your hotel.
Overnight: Oriental Hotel or similar ( 5 star) Superior river view room
Meals: [B ]
Day 12: You are free to roam around the city before flying back to your country. Our driver will pick you up from the hotel and drop you at the airport.
Meals: [B ]
Includes:
- English-speaking naturalist & expert guides
- Accommodation as listed ( Twin share basis )
- All transfers by private vehicle ( 4wd and minivan)including fuel and toll way fees
- Thai airways domestic return flight ticket economy class
- Travel equipments necessary during trip
- Binoculars ( for use during trip)
- Meals as indicated including bottled water, fruits, juices etc.
- Park entrance fees and all the attraction charges
- Travel insurance
Things to bring:
- Light walking boots or sports shoes
- Camera (you'd be crazy not to have one)
- Long trousers and long-sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
- Jumpers during night drive between December to February
Notes:
- The tour is on private basis
- This is a sample itinerary, and the routes and timing may change according to local conditions, but the general content of the trip will remain the same.
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