Tour Detail

CENTER - 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS - AYUTTHAYA - SUKHOTHAI - PHISANULOCK - KHAO KHO - KHAO YAI

DAY 1 - BANGKOK - AYUTTHAYA - SUKHOTHAI. Bang Pa In, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Sukhothai Historical Park (L.)

DAY 2 - SUKHOTHAI - PHISANULOK - KHAO KHO. Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaew, Khao Kho (B.L.)

DAY 3: KHAO KHO - PETCHABUN - KHAO YAI. Archaeological Park of Si Thep, Fossil museum of Korat (B.L.)
DAY 4: KHAO YAI - Khao Yai National Park, Lunch in a restaurant
DAY 5: KHAO YAI - BANGKOK Stop at the GranMonte Vineyard. Lunch Included

Day 1

BANGKOK - AYUTTHAYA - SUKHOTHAI. Bang Pa In, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Sukhothai Historical Park (L.)

At 07:00, meeting with the guide and departure for the discovery of the ancient capital of Thailand.

Bang Pa In is reached with a short journey of about 60 kilometers (40 miles) north of Bangkok, along the banks of the Chaopraya River, Bang Pa In is one of the summer palaces of the Royal Family of Thailand. The palace dates back to the seventeenth century, before the settlement of Bangkok as the capital, which then fell into disuse for a long period. All the buildings you will visit date back to its rebirth, made possible by King Mongkut (Rama IV) in the nineteenth century.

We proceed with the Ayutthaya Historical Park, the city was founded in the year 1350 Ca. and became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai.

It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which it became one of the largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas in the world and a center of diplomacy and global trade. Ayutthaya was strategically located on an island surrounded by three rivers that connected the city to the sea. This site was chosen because it was above the Gulf of Siam tide as it existed in that period, thus preventing the attack of the city by maritime warships from other nations

13: 00-13: 30 LUNCH FOR LUNCH

In the afternoon we arrive at Sukhothai Historical Park. The park is open daily and also offers tram service as well as bicycles for rent to explore the vast area. Main places of interest are: The city walls are located in the center of the historic park and are surrounded by ramparts. The rectangular city measures 1330 meters in width and 1800 meters in length. The walls contain four main gates. An inscription on the stone mentions that King Ramkhamhaeng placed a bell on one of the gates. If his subjects had needed help, they could have rang the bell and the King would have gone out to make decisions on disputes and to dispense justice. Inside the city there are 35 monuments including Buddhist temples and many other structures, including The Royal Palace and Wat Mahathat. Arrival at the hotel in Sukhothai at around 17:30. Overnight

Day 2

SUKHOTHAI - PHISANULOK - KHAO KHO. Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaew, Khao Kho (B.L.)

Breakfast at the hotel.

08:00 meeting with the guide and departure for Petchabun, with a stop in Phisanulok.

Here we head to Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat to join the local people, with their morning prayers and offerings in this historic temple, which houses one of Thailand's most revered Buddha statues.

The next stop will be at Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaew, the richly decorated temple is located on the top of a hill with a splendid view of the surrounding mountainous area. The main pagoda is adorned with several million very colorful mosaic tiles. A large platform next to the pagoda carries five Buddha images surrounded by lotus flowers. Wat Phra Sorn Kaew is a center for Buddhist teachings and meditation, a peaceful place surrounded by nature. The temple which was founded in 2004 was recently completed and is open to visitors.

We then continue to the Khao Kho national park, it includes various small and large mountains of the Phetchabun chain.

Due to the cold temperature all year round and its freshness in winter with beautiful scenery, it is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Phetchabun.

Khao Kho includes complex mountain ranges. Its peak is 1,174 meters above sea level. Khao Ya is located at 1,290 meters, while Khao Yai is at 865 meters. In addition, there are Khao Takhian Ngo, Khao Hin Tang Bat, Khao Huai Sai and Khao Um Phae. Forests in this area are deciduous dipterocarp forests, pine forests and evergreen forests. The interesting point are the plants of the Palmae family that look like the Asian Palmyra palm, but bear fruit in clusters like betel nuts. Although a large area of ​​forests has already been cut down now, some are still to be seen.

The overnight stay is scheduled in the national park area.

Day 3

KHAO KHO - PETCHABUN - KHAO YAI. Archaeological Park of Si Thep, Fossil museum of Korat (B.L.)
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 Meeting with the guide and departure for the visit of the Khao Yai National Park.
Halfway, we stop to visit the Si Thep Archaeological Park, the park contains the ruins of ancient Phetchabun, which includes Si Thep Ancient Town, originally called MueangAphaiSali. It is believed to have been built during the boom years of the ancient Khmer empire, no less than 1,000 years ago. The historic center is surrounded by a moat and a mound; inside, ponds and marshes dot the complex. The attractions include the Information Centers (there are two: old and new), which display ancient finds and rotating exhibitions on the history and archeology of the Si Thep historical park. Also noteworthy is the spire of Prang Song Phi Nong, one of the numerous Khmer-style spiers on site, built during the 11th or 12th century in the Baphuon style of Khmer art during the Angkor Wat period. KhaoKlangNai Ancient Monument, located in the center of the city, was built even earlier, between the sixth or seventh centuries. Stucco sculptures of humans and animals decorate its base, made in Dvaravati style. An adoration ceremony is held annually in a highly revered shrine to the west, the Chaopho Si Thep Shrine.
The next stop is scheduled at the Fossil museum in Korat, located on 320 acres of land. The museum is Thailand's first fossil museum. And it is among the top 7 fossil museums in the world. The museum has been divided into three areas as follows:
1. Khorat Fossil Museum - contains 800,000 - 330 million year old fossils and diamond fossils.
2. Ancient Elephant Museum - exhibits fossils of ancient elephants in variety breeds.
3. Dinosaur Museum - exhibits dinosaur body organs for both omnivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs.
Arrival at the hotel in Khao Yai around 18:00.

 

Day 4

KHAO YAI - Khao Yai National Park, Lunch in a restaurant
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the Guide at about 08:00.
08:30 KHAO YAI NATIONAL PARK
Khao Yai is arguably the best national park in Thailand where it is relatively easy to see the number of interesting animals.
Founded in 1962 as Thailand's first national park, it is the third largest national park in the country. Located mainly in the Nakhon Ratchasima province, Khao Yai extends into the provinces of Prachinburi, Saraburi and Nakhon Nayok. The Khao Yai checkpoint is only 2.5 hours from Bangkok.
The park covers an area of ​​2,168 square kilometers, including rainforests / evergreens and grasslands. With 1,351 m high Khao Rom is the highest mountain in the park. The average altitude of the national park varies from 400 to 1000 m above sea level.
Khao Yai is part of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai forest complex, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which covers 5 areas protected by Khao Yai on the Cambodian border. The other protected areas are; Pang Sida National Park, Thap Lan National Park, Ta Phraya National Park and Dong Yai Nature Reserve.
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Some mammals that can be seen include elephants, macaques, deer, gibbon, porcupine, civet. Other relatively common, but not easy to meet mammals are bears, gaur, otters, dhole, jackals, for some time there have been no signs of tiger activity in the park, but photo traps have revealed a significant population of tigers in nearby Thap Lan and Pang Sida National Park. There is only one Siamese crocodile in the national park and it can be seen in the same position along one of the trails. According to guides operating in the park, the crocodile has been released by park staff in the past.
The national park is home to around 300 residents and migratory birds and has one of the largest hornbill populations in Thailand. Many land birds such as silver pheasants, wild jungle, green-legged partridges and Siamese water fires are common on roads and paths. The best time to visit Khao Yai for bird watching is during the dry months and during March April when bird migration occurs.
Khao Yai is also a good destination for reptile watching. The best time is around March-April, but with good activity until October, during the cold seasons it takes a little more effort to locate them. Reticulated python, Ahaetulla prasina, Chinese ratsnake, Chinese water dragon, water monitor and crested lizards are just some of the many species that can be found in the park. Return to the hotel at about 4:00 pm
In the evening, return to the park in search of wild animals, with return scheduled around 9:00 pm.

Day 5

KHAO YAI - BANGKOK Stop at the GranMonte Vineyard. Lunch Included

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with the Guide at around 10:00.

Stop at the Grand Monte vineyard with a visit to the property. Lunch with tasting at the vineyard.

Very interesting to learn the techniques of wine production in subtropical areas, therefore very different from the ones we are used to seeing in Italy.

GranMonte is uniquely located in the Asoke Valley, Khao Yai and is located adjacent to Khao Yai National Park, about 160 kilometers from Bangkok. Asoke Valley is known in Thailand for its beautiful special yellow flowers for the Khao Yai region. The serene atmosphere and the beautiful natural surroundings of Asoke Valley offer the ideal environment for the GranMonte estate. The grandeur of the Khao Yai mountain ranges inspired the name "GranMonte".

After lunch, transfer to Bangkok, with arrival expected around 16: 00-16: 30. In case of transfer to the airport, plan to fly after 18:30.