We are a small group boutique travel host specializing in Thailand folk culture excursion. What we offer is true flavor, an insight and the resulting deep inspiration one culture has to offer. Our tour is about showing people alternative ways of living. We only travel with like-minded travelers who also look for a truly Thai experience.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Footprint ( Bangkok)
The moment you land at our new Bangkok airport you will understand why Thailand is fondly referred to as the "Land of Smiles". Hopefully, you are ready to jump out of your comfort zone for a couple of days. A bunch of shocking cultural events are waiting for you. Immediately the traffic packed roads, the smiling street vendors, soi dogs are waiting to welcome you. If you arrive early and have some free time before our welcome party, why not just browse around 'old Bangkok' with our complimentary Bangkok guided map? Our friendly staff are more than happy to give you some advice for your first day leisure time. Later in the evening we will have a gathering party to each other. Enjoy delicious Thai snacks and drinks, take a good rest & get ready for the journey! Included: (D).
-Airport transfer to hotel
-Check-In
-Welcome Party
-Have a comfy rest at Old Bangkok Inn or Phranakorn Nornlen
Day 2: Living Museum ( Nakhon Pathom, Suphanburi)
Museums usually house important or valuable items which are highly precious and deserve careful preservation. Most of the artefacts have elaborate stories behind them, making them priceless. How about a museum where the collections are used today? Sarmchook is a 100 years old market that is a ‘living’ museum. It consists of precious and old life-style elements. The monks in the Thai Imagery museum & the antique items in Thai folk museum are evidence how things can be preserved and used for as long as they are well looked after. Included: (B), (L), (D).
-Breakfast at hotel
-Sarmchook 100 years market
-Lunch at Don Wai River (Thai Food Heaven)
-500m River Market
-Thai Monks: 100% Wax
-Thai Folks Story Land
-Dinner at'Lava' (Big Head Prawn)
-Have a comfy rest at Old Bangkok Inn or Phranakorn Nornlen
Day 3: Alternatives (Ratchaburi, Samut Songkharm)
Life has many ideal alternatives. Often people miss out on what is on offer as they believe that they know best. Not everyone is willing to try. It takes courage to try something different. Many people are happy living in ‘a box’ doing mundane tasks because that is the way they have always lived. ‘True travel’ is not necessarily about acceptance of change but more about finding out and allowing you the opportunity to see what else is on offer. We have to step out of our comfort zones for a short while in order to receive the surprises! ‘Human’ Bakery, Railway Market or even the night boat rides are something unusual to most people. These activities will inspire everyone in different levels. How do you want to live? Included: Included: (B), (L), (D).
-Breakfast at hotel
-Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Show
-"Human" Bread Sculpture
-Lunch at Runtae (Fried Baby River Fish)
-Old Siam Life Style: Siam Cultural Park
-Railway Market
-'Fire-Flies' Night Floating Market & Long Tail Boat Ride
-Dinner at 'Fire-Flies' Night Floating Market
-Have a comfy rest at Old Bangkok Inn or Phranakorn Nornlen
Day 4: Edutainment (Samut Prakan)
‘Reading piles of books is not as beneficial as traveling a thousand miles’. In order to learn, topics have to be entertaining and three dimensional. In Ancient City we learn the history by riding through North, Central, East & South Thailand over a few hours; At the crocodile farm, our eyes will be opened wide by the powerful jaws of giant crocodiles as we feed them with large pieces of chicken. In Naiklet Meklong, You will be amazed by this remote food heaven outside Bangkok, a series of giant open-air restaurants compete with each other on culinary skill & extraordinary environment. Included: (B), (L), (D).
-Breakfast at hotel
-World Largest Crocodile Farm
-Lunch at Bang Pu Sea View ( Crunchy Spicy Oyster Salad)
-Old Siam: Ancient City
-Dinner at Naiket Maeklong ( Finger Licking Curry Crab)
-Have a comfy rest at Old Bangkok Inn or Phranakorn Nornlen
Day 5: West Meet East ( Saraburi, Ayutthaya)
Centuries ago Marco Polo introduced Chinese noodles to his home country of Italy. This is now known as Pasta. That was real ‘fusion’. The spirit behind this is, ‘adopt, adapt & achieve’. Thailand brought in different kinds of farming skills from western countries decades ago. Now farming has reached a mature level and Thai people are proud to show off their current farming skills. In contrast to the old Siam Empire- Ayutthaya, we are able to see the achievements of the past. Thailand is one of a few countries on earth which holds its own strong traditions (Thailand is a country that has never been conquered.), yet also manages to absorb advantages of other cultures. She adopts skills from Chinese immigrants and Japanese ideals to western farming and economic growth. Included: (B), (L), (D).
-Breakfast at hotel
-Farm Chokchai Agro Tour
-Lunch at Chokchai Steak House ( 28 Days Dry Aged Prime Steak)
-Elephant Ride in Ayuttaya Dusk
-Dinner at Kaitong Thai-Chinese ( Black Pepper Pig Liver)
-Have a comfy rest at Old Bangkok Inn or Phranakorn Nornlen
Day 6: Value (Old Bangkok)
Everything is about value. According to dictionary, it means "the worth of something in terms of the amount of other things for which it can be exchanged or in terms of some medium of exchange." In terms of cultural value, Old Bangkok owns the merit. This journey will bring you through the daily life of 'old' city residents of Thai, Indian & Chinese. There is no glamorous life stylish shops, but a series of colorful textiles, traditional customs, heritage restaurants, delicious snacks, exotic flowers & religious incants. All have a good value as approved by local folks. At the end of the day, a lively & inspiring experience is what being exchanged. Included: (B), (L), (D).
-Breakfast at hotel
-Old Bangkok Memories
-Lunch at Thai Royal Family Kitchen
-Explore Little India
-Explore Little China
-Dinner at Tai hang ( Addictive Hot Pot)
-Have a comfy rest at Old Bangkok Inn or Phranakorn Nornlen
Day 7 Synopsis: Coexistence (Kanchanaburi)
Kanchanaburi is a place with distinct contrasts. It is a very beautiful place with plenty of eye-catching scenery, waterfalls and forests. However, Kanchanaburi holds a sinister secret. It embeds thousands of lives that were sacrificed during the construction of The Death Railway & The River Kwai Bridge during World War II. It is said that for every sleeper that was laid, a life was given. 120,000 sleepers were laid. Fifty years after the atrocity of Death Railway, a monk adopted a couple of young orphaned tigers and transformed their nature and destinies. Eventually, locals brought in more orphaned tigers and now there is a successful breeding programme that helps sustain and build the population of tigers. The area is now known as Tiger Temple. It is now a joyful place of reflection and peace, a far distance from the area’s turbulent and chilling past. This is a reflection of how human nature can be so diverse. Included: (B), (L), (D).
-Breakfast at hotel
-Death Railway Ride
-Lunch at Forest Vegetable
-Tiger Temple
-River Kwai Bridge
-Dinner at Kiritara (Steam Sea Food Coconut)
Have a comfy rest at Old Bangkok Inn or Phranakorn Nornlen
Day 8 Synopsis: Still Time (Chacheongsao)
Technology has a huge influence on our daily lives. We are over-communicated during this information explosion age. In the 100 year old market of Chacheongsao, we will slow down our pace for a bit as we are influenced by the local’s life style, which has remained unchanged for over a century. For most of us life should move on, as we need to evolve and improve. However, this doesn’t mean we have to abandon the old good times completely! Another hidden treasure - Bangkok Sea View Restaurant has been reserved for all of us to get together before we depart for our own routines. Time is flowing like water on the river, but this precious memory will stay with us forever. Bon Voyage! Included: (B), (L), (D).
-Breakfast at hotel
-Klong Suan 100 Years Old Market
-Lunch at Panoo ( Tom Yum Goong)
-Baan Mai 100 Years Old Market
-Sea Food Party On The Sea ( Bangkok Sea View)
Have a comfy rest at Old Bangkok Inn or Phranakorn Nornlen
Day 9: The Beginnings (Bangkok)
Our company should have shown you the true Thailand by now, whether you like the folk spots or not, you are now qualified to tell people that you 'saw' it.
We hope this journey will be able to inspire you in some ways. There are still many more flavors waiting for us to explore in this world, in terms of people, career, culture, gastronomy, music & etc... As long as they are true. This end will leads to many beginnings.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included:
-Accommodations as stated in the itinerary
-Daily breakfast
-Transportation from airport-hotel-airport
-All domestic transportation as stated in the itinerary
-English speaking guides
-Lunches and dinners as stated in the itinerary
-Entrance fees for all sightseeing visits as stated in the itinerary
Excluded:
-International air fare
-Visa application
-Airport taxes
-Alcoholic beverages
-Gratuities and personal expenses
-Travel insurance
-Extra accommodations
-transportations & meals (not stated in the itinerary).
Note:
-We strictly restrict our staff to receive any service tips from customers.
-We don't receive commission from retail shops, no tourist traps.
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