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Saturday
Day 1 : BANGKOK - MENAM NOI (-/L/D)
Morning
transfer from your hotel in Bangkok to the Thanatharee
rice barge. The cruise passes through rich agricultural
areas dotted with small towns and villages, where life moves
at a slower and gentler pace. With bicycles on board,
several stops are made along the way to explore the countryside
and observe the way of life and culture of the people.
There will be opportunities to see the production of traditional
handicrafts and meet with local people in a world far removed
from the usual tourist spots. Dinner and overnight on board.
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Sunday
Day 2 : MENAM NOI - UTHAI THANI (B/L/D)
After
an early breakfast and the opportunity to present food offerings
to the monks of the nearby temple, observe the villagers'
day-to-day activities before continuing the cruise. After
lunch on board, arrive at the meeting point, where our bus
and guide are waiting for you to continue to Uthai Thani,
where you will visit the unique and amazing Wat Tasung
and Crystal Palace. Then board a converted rice barge
for a leisurely cruise along the Sakaekrang River.
Watch traditional houseboats and the serene life
along the riverbanks during the one-hour cruise. You will
then have the opportunity to stroll through the busy market
along the banks of Sakaekrang River, where freshly cooked
delicacies, fruit and vegetable are displayed. Continue
to COUNTRY LAKE NATURE LODGE for dinner and overnight.
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Monday
Day 3 : UTHAI THANI - HUB PHA THAD - BAAN RAI - RIVER KWAI
(B/L/D)
After
breakfast, drive on country roads to "Hub Pha Thad",
a jungle-like hidden valley with huge palm trees, which
can be accessed by climbing a hill and walking through a
dark cave. Continue to Ban Rai weaving village, where
the local women produce beautiful cloth on wooden looms.
Then drive to Kanchanaburi province with lunch en
route. The scenic 3-hour drive passes through traditional
villages and agricultural land with an opportunity to watch
the planting or harvesting of rice, pineapples, vegetables
and fruit (depending on the season). We will arrive at the
Kwai River in the late afternoon; a short boat trip in
a typical long-tail boat brings you to tonight's accommodation,
located on the riverbanks. Dinner and overnight at RESOTEL.
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Tuesday
Day 4 : RIVER KWAI - BANGKOK (B/L/-)
This
morning we will visit a Mon Village by boat, and
then return to the resort. The remainder of the morning
is at leisure. Either relax or enjoy a traditional and relaxing
Thai massage (extra cost) or rent a bicycle to explore the
surroundings and nearby Lawa Cave (entrance fee). After
lunch at the resort, a short boat trip brings you back to
the pier, where our vehicle will be waiting for you.
On our
return trip to Bangkok we will stop at the famous Bridge
over the River Kwai and the war cemetery in Kanchanaburi
- arrival in Bangkok will be in the early evening.
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