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The rest of the afternoon is at leisure: Relax at the ozone-filtered, chlorine free swimming pool, take a stroll through the extensive park, the herbal garden or the Thai village, where various crafts, such as cloth weaving, pottery making and silk painting are demonstrated. Overnight at ROSEGARDEN APRIME RESORT.
Day 2 > ROSEGARDEN – KANCHANABURI (B/-/-)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kanchanaburi. Photo stop at the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Continue to Takilen and board the local train for the exciting ride on the Death Railway. Transfer to your hotel located on the Kwai River by long-tail boat. The afternoon is at leisure. Optional activities (not included in our tour price): Mountain biking, canoeing on the Kwai River, traditional Thai massage. Overnight at RIVER KWAI RESOTEL.
Day 3 > KANCHANABURI - AYUTHAYA (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit the Burma-Thailand Railway Museum, an interactive information and research facility dedicated to presenting the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway. The fully air-conditioned center offers the visitor an educational and moving experience. After a visit to the war cemetery, continue to the former capital city of Siam, Ayutthaya. Located approximately 80 kilometers north of Bangkok, the ancient city of Ayutthaya is known as the "Venice of the East", and it lies along the Chao Phraya River, the tributaries of which surround Ayutthaya province. The glory of the Ayutthaya empire (1350-1767A.D.) is evident in the remains of temples such as Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and Wat Chai Wattanaram, which we will visit in the afternoon. A further visit includes Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. This well-tended temple was founded by King U-Thong in 1357 as a center for monks returning from study in Sri Lanka. The white reclining Buddha near the entrance was built by King Naresuan. The massive pagoda was also built by King Naresuan to celebrate his defeat of the Burmese at Suphanburi in 1593 by killing their crown prince in a single-handed combat on elephants. Overnight at KRUNGSRI RIVER HOTEL.
Day 4 > AYUTHAYA – BANG PA IN - BANGKOK (B/-/-)
Optional: 06:00AM visit the morning market to buy fresh food, which you will then donate to the monks, who are making their rounds to receive alms from the local people. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
A 40-minute boat trip on the Chao Phraya River brings you to Bang Pa In, followed by a visit of the Royal Summer Palace. Return to Bangkok by coach and transfer to the airport for your next destination or to your hotel in Bangkok. Arrival in Bangkok at noon.
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