8 Days Thailand Bangkok - Hua Hin Tour

 

Day 01: Upon arrival Bangkok.

Upon arrival in Bangkok, meet & greet our tour guide and then transfer to the hotel and free at leisure.

Overnight in Bangkok

Day 02: Jim Thompson House – Suan Pakkard Palace Museum. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, first place for your visit is Jim Thompson House where is located opposite to the International Stadium. Former residence of Pioneer in Thai Silk industry now converted into a museum. The house itself is of traditional Thai architecture. Then proceed to Suan Pakkard Palace, formerly the residence of Princess Chumbhot of Nagara Svarga, a complex of five traditional Thai Houses overlooking a beautifully kept garden. Each building houses a large collection of Asian art and antiques, with one building exhibiting a collection of seashells, mineral crystals and painted pottery from Ban Chiang.

Overnight in Bangkok

Day 03: Phra Pathom Chedi Temple – Sanam Chan Palace (King Rama VI Palace). (B)

After breakfast, pick up and transfer to Phra Pathom Chedi, Nakorn Pathom Province. The name Phra Pathom Chedi means Holy chedi (stupa) of the beginning. The stupa at the location is first mentioned in scriptures of the year 675, however archaeological findings date a first stupa to the 4th century. In the 11th century it was overbuilt with a Khmer style prang, which was later overgrown by the jungle. The ruin was visited several times by the later King Mongkut during his time as a monk, and after his coronation he ordered the building of a new and more magnificent chedi at the site. After 17 years of construction it was finished in 1870, and the population of nearby Nakhon Chai Si was ordered to move to the newly created town around the chedi. Later on, continue to Sanam Chan Palace consists of a number of buildings on a site in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand . The palace was built from 1907 to 1911[1] by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and has a view of Phra Pathom Chedi. The buildings are in a mixture of European and Thai styles. Part of the site is now a campus of Silpakorn University. As of 2006, several of the royal buildings are open to the public. After that, return to the hotel and free on own.

Overnight in Bangkok

Day 04: Wat Pho – Wat Trimitre – China Town. (B)

After breakfast, first place your visit is Wat Pho or known as the temple of Reclining Lord Buddha Image. Then, walking to Phra Maha Chedi Si Rajakarn, a group of four huge pagodas surrounded by white wall with Thai-Chinese style sheltered gates decorated with colour-glazed tiles and Chinese rockeries guardians. Later, proceed to Thai Traditional Medical Science School and Body Massage nearby before transfer to floating restaurant for lunch. Then, continue to Wat Trimitre or known as Temple of Golden Buddha Image weight 5.5 tons which is found when the port of Bangkok was being expanded and dating back more than 200 years. Later on, visit to the nearby vibrant market at China Town or known as “Yaowarat Market”. The most colorful of Yaowarat is Chinese Foods where you can easily find some at any local restaurants around there especially in the evenning (Yaowarat market is always very busy at around 8 – 11 pm. daily.) After enjoying Chinese food, return to the hotel and free at leisure.

Overnight in Bangkok

Day 05: Bangkok – Petchaburi (Phranakorn Kiri Palace – Wat Khao Bandai-Id). (B)

After breakfast, drive to Petchaburi Town for visit to Phetchaburis well-known landmark, the locally known asKhao Wang (Palace Hill) is located up on a 92-meter high verdant hill, in the city of Phetchaburi. It was built under the royal command of King Rama IV and in 1860 became his summer palace. The whole compound is comprised of royal halls, palaces, temples and other buildings which were elegantly constructed in a well-balanced Thai, neoclassical Western and Chinese architectural styles. Later on, visit Khao Bandai – It situated 2 kilometers south of Khao Wang is the site of an ancient temple of the Ayutthaya Period Wat Khao Bandai It. This hill is 121 meters high and offers several stunning natural attractions (caves) such as Tham Prathum, Tham Phra Chao Sua, and Tham Phra Phuttha Saiyat. After that, drive to Hua Hin for check in and overnight at the hotel.

Overnight in Hua Hin

Day 06: Hua Hin Klai Kangwon Summer Palace – Khao Takiap Vantage Point. (B)

After breakfast, heading out to Hua Hin 281 kilometers south of Bangkok, Hua Hin, which literally means stone head in Thai, is the oldest beach resort of the country and is still very popular. Clean white sand, crystal clear water and a tranquil atmosphere has continued to attract tourists in search of peaceful and relaxing holidays. Have a superb seafood lunch at well-known restaurant before continue to Klai Kangwon Palace (the palace literally means far from worries). This summer palace consisting of 3 Spanish style mansions facing the sea was constructed to the north of Hua Hin under the Royal Command of King Rama VII. Later on, continue to Khao Takiap Vantage Point. This hill is situated at the southern end of Hua Hin, only 4 kilometers from the town. Visitors can go up the hilltop to enjoy a bird's eye view of Hua Hin, which is one of the delightful views either during the day or night. There is a temple call Wat Khao Takiap situated on top of the hill. The giant golden Buddha Statue standing against the cliff has become a landmark of Khao Takiap.

Overnight in Hua Hin

Day 07: Kaeng Krachan National Park (Pa La-Ou Waterfall) – Night Market. (B)

This beautiful 11-tiered rock waterfall is located in the densely verdant forest in the area of Kaengkrajan National Park where various kinds of birds and butterflies are found, especially in the morning. Some levels of the waterfall can be reached along a trekking trail parallel to the stream. The best time to watch butterflies is from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. In addition, visitors may be able to spot wild animals and several species of rare birds. The best time to visit the fall is from November to April when the fall is at its most beautiful. The waterfall can be reached by local transportation from Hua Hin for a distance of 63 kilometers. Late afternoon, return to the town for visit at Hua Hin Railway Station built in the reign of King Rama VI, the station is one of Thailand 's oldest railway stations. In addition, it is one of the country's most beautiful train stations with unique architecture. Its most striking feature is the splendid Royal Waiting Room constructed in the Thai architectural style. The room was relocated from Sanam Chan Palace in Nakhon Pathom Province during the reign of King Rama VI. Later, visit at Hua Hin Night Market. The most colorful spot in Hua Hin during the night, the market offer a wide array of food, drinks, deserts, memorable souvenirs; all kinds of freshly-prepared dishes. Famous are Pad Thai, Hoi Thod, fresh seafood, Indian roti bread, coconut ice cream, etc. (the list is endless) This market will delight visitors wishing to savor the real taste of Hua Hin.

Overnight in Hua Hin

Day 08: Hua Hin – Departure. (B)

After breakfast, free on own until the check out time and then transfer to Bangkok Airport for flight depart to the next destination.